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
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm / Second event: 12:30 pm – 1:45pm
Location: INST, Bldg. #5, Room 114
Join the Counseling Center on Thursday, October 9, for two powerful events in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Kick off the day from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in INST, Bldg. #5, Room 114, with a panel discussion hosted by the Social Work Club. Mental health professionals and advocates from Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities and St. Francis Counseling Service will answer questions and provide insight into the realities of domestic violence, as well as the resources available for support.
Following the panel, visit the Campus Mall from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. for Empowerment Self-Defense with Rachel Piazza. This interactive workshop will go beyond traditional self-defense, teaching participants how to navigate difficult interactions, build healthier relationships, and enforce boundaries in a safe environment. Open to all genders, fitness levels, and physical abilities. (If Inclement weather, event will be held in HOVN, Bldg. #102-Room 108).
For more information, visit https://www.ocean.edu/student-resources/counseling-center/.
Destress Fest
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Larson Student Center, Bldg. #8
Take a break and recharge at Destress Fest! Enjoy relaxing activities like Reiki, vision board making, reverse coloring, and therapy dogs!
Questions? Email the Counseling Center at counselingservices@ocean.edu
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
Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Time: 11:00 am-12:15 pm
Location: Room 110 Library-Bldg. #3
What is QPR? Question, Persuade, and Refer – The QPR Institute’s mission is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Questions: contact Kelly Petrolis at kPetrolis@ocean.edu or call 732-255-0400 x2558.
This training will be for students only. View flyer for more information.
Interested in being a QPR Gatekeeper, view details here.
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.
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
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.
