OCC’s Counseling Center events offer a variety of workshops and community events throughout the year. These events are designed to bring mental health awareness and support to the campus community. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 732-255-0400 ext. 2911 or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
Upcoming Trainings
The Counseling Center is providing 2 evidence-based training formats to continue to grow the knowledge and awareness of Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention on our campus. All members of the OCC and Kean-Ocean Communities are encouraged to attend.
QPR – Recognize the warning signs of suicide. Know how to offer hope, get help, and save a life!
When:
Thursday, April 6th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: HOVN (Bldg. #102) Room 202
*Registration Deadline 1 week prior to the scheduled training.
Training is provided by the OCC Counseling Center, certified by the QPR Institute and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Participation is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact (732)255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu
This training provides a more in depth look at various Mental Health conditions and the skills you need to support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. This is a full day training, with additional time required to complete online, self-paced “pre-work”. Refreshments will be provided.
When:
Tuesday, March 21st – 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: HOVN (Bldg. #102) Room 202
*Registration Deadline 1 week prior to the scheduled training
Training is provided by the OCC Counseling Center, certified by the QPR Institute and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Participation is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, contact (732)255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu
Counseling Events
Join us for a night of fun and mystery for this year’s annual SOBER SPRING BREAK!
Participation is free for OCC students. Contact Katie at recovery@ocean.edu to reserve your ticket. Space is limited, so sign up today!
Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Location: East Coast Escape Room
1747 Hooper Ave #7, Toms River, NJ 08753
This event is sponsored by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, in partnership with Hope Sheds Light.
Difficulty focusing? Feeling burnt out or overwhelmed?
Let’s talk and learn ways to manage anxiety because you deserve to feel better!
Join us on Mondays at 2:00 pm starting March 13th to April 24th. Workshops will be located at the Wellness and Recovery Center, Building #4, Room 113.
For more information and to receive a WebEx link, contact the Counseling Center at 732-255-0386, Library Building #3, Room 010, or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
Relax and Recharge
Experience the calming and centering practices of meditation and mindfulness. You’ll learn new ways to relax, reduce stress, and increase focus with our Relax and Recharge meditation sessions.
Stay tuned for Spring 2023 Updates!
To learn more, please contact the Counseling Center at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
