**if you are in crisis or experiencing a psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.**
Emergency Resources:
We are a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to serving our campus community and promoting student mental health and wellbeing. Our work is built on the values of compassion, integrity and respect. We are motivated by being a trusted resource on campus and helping all students develop a sense of belonging regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation or ability. To accomplish these goals, we provide professional and evidence-based counseling services supportive of our students in navigating personal and academic challenges, fostering resilience to help our students persevere and ultimately achieve their goals.
“Providing Services with Compassion, Integrity and Professionalism. Because YOU matter.”
Talking to a counselor for the first time can be overwhelming and we understand that. We are here to help you feel more comfortable in the process. Your first appointment will likely consist of a review of paperwork, telling your counselor the reason you are seeking help, and starting to work on a plan together that will help you towards a solution. Your counselor will also ask you several questions about any high risk concerns as part of a routine assessment. No matter what the concern that brings you to our office, you can be sure you will receive professional care in a private, nonjudgmental setting.
Office Hours By Appointment:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Phone: (732) 255-0400 ext. 2911
Email: counselingservices@ocean.edu
Location: Library Building, Room #3
The Ocean County Board of Social Services will be visiting OCC to assist students on the first Tuesday of every month from 10am – 4pm starting Feb 6th.
Students can make an appointment via QLess or walk-in to the Student Enrollment Building #9.
Students can make an appointment or walk-in in for help with:
Yes.
Everything shared in counseling, including your involvement with our department is completely confidential. Without your written permission, we cannot release any information about you or what you discuss with your counselor. With that said, there are a few exceptions:
All other communication with family, professors, other college staff, treatment providers, or any other person involved requires your written permission.
No.
All services are completely free for all students of OCC or Kean-Ocean Campuses.
If you are an OCC or Kean-Ocean student and are in need of services, please contact us through one of the following methods:
Yes.
You can walk in anytime the office is open to speak with a counselor. Depending on the urgency of your concern, you may be seen right away or you may schedule an appointment to come back.
Yes! The Counseling Center at OCC offers telehealth sessions via phone or secure video-conferencing. You can request telehealth sessions with our counselors if you prefer to meet virtually or if it is more convenient for you. It is important to note that telehealth sessions are limited in some ways, and your counselor may recommend in-person appointments or referrals to external resources to address certain presenting concerns or topics.
Additionally, Ocean County College provides FREE student access to UWill, a company that offers immediate access to teletherapy through its easy-to-use online platform. This resource is available to students across the globe.
Access this link for the Register to Join | Uwill website.