Join Us
The Counseling Center looks forward to seeing you at the upcoming celebratory events that continue growing knowledge and awareness of Mental Health and recovery. All members of the OCC and Kean-Ocean Communities are encouraged to attend.
Questions? For more information, contact the Counseling Center at (732)255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
Fresh Check Day
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Campus Mall
Join us for Fresh Check Day, a mental health awareness event hosted by the OCC Counseling Center in partnership with the Jordan Porco Foundation. This uplifting day will feature interactive wellness activities, self-care stations, and resources for suicide prevention and mental health support. Connect with OCC staff, faculty, and local community partners who care about your well-being.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Larson Student Center (Bldg. #8). Questions? Email the Counseling Center at counselingservices@ocean.edu
Destress Fest
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Larson Student Center, Bldg. #8
Take a break and recharge at Destress Fest! Enjoy relaxing activities like vision board making, reverse coloring, and therapy dogs!
Questions? Email the Counseling Center at counselingservices@ocean.edu.
Agency Day
Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location: 1st Floor, Larson Student Center (Bldg. #8)
Connect. Learn. Thrive. Discover Local Resources in Monmouth & Ocean Counties!
Join Us – Free & Open to the Community
For more information, contact: Cameron Scarano, 732-255-0400 ext. 2372 or email: cscarano@ocean.edu
Puppy Yoga
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:15 pm
Location: Health and Human Performance Center (Gym-Building 29, Room 130)
Feeling the mid-semester stress? Unwind with Puppy Yoga! Hosted in collaboration with the Counseling Center, Doggy Noses and Yoga Poses, and a local animal rescue, this relaxing wellness event will combine gentle yoga with the joy of cuddling adoptable rescue puppies.
For more information, contact: counselingservices@ocean.edu.
“Pawse” and Play
Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Time: 12:30 pm
Location: Health and Human Performance Center (Gym-Building 29)
Take a break from the semester and “pawse” and play with puppies! Join the Counseling Center, Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses, and a New Jersey animal rescue for a fun and relaxing session.
For more information, contact: counselingservices@ocean.edu.
Minding Your Mind – Speaker: Colin
Date: Tuesday, November 4
Time: 11:00am-12:00pm
Location: Library (Bldg. #3); Room 110
Colin, an advocate and survivor, shares his personal story with mental health, including struggles with anxiety, depression, and substance use. He reflects on how he overcame his darkest days throughout high school as a student and athlete. Colin opens up about the steps he took to find himself and achieve wellness today.
Minding Your Mind’s primary objective is to provide mental health education to adolescents, teens, young adults, parents, teachers, and school administrators. Our goal is to reduce the stigma and destructive behaviors often associated with mental health issues.
Funding is provided by the OCC Foundation in support of the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Program. This program is free and open to the public.
Contact Us
Office Hours By Appointment:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Phone: (732) 255-0400 ext. 2911
Email: counselingservices@ocean.edu
Location: Library Bldg #3 – Suite 010
New Veterans Crisis Line – 988
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
