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.
The Counseling Center looks forward to seeing you at the upcoming celebratory events that continue to grow the knowledge and awareness of Mental Health and recovery. All members of the OCC and Kean-Ocean Communities are encouraged to attend.
Upcoming Events
Cycle-Breaker (noun): a person intentionally changing multi-generational family patterns
Beginning September 12, join the Counseling Center every second Tuesday of each month, at 2:00pm for Cycle Breakers, a book club for students with a focus on re-working family patterns, addressing generational trauma, and connecting with personal values.
Explore concepts such as generational trauma, culture, family dynamics, and personal values with thought-provoking discussions stemming from a monthly reading selected just for you. All reading material will be provided at no cost to students.
Advanced registration is preferred so we can provide the reading materials for all members. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Counseling Center at counselingservices@ocean.edu or (732)255-0386. Sessions will be held in the Wellness and Recovery Center – (Building 4, Room 113)
Students – join us for the opportunity to engage and build connections amongst each other through team building activities and fun interactive games. These meetings will take place in the Student Center, Bldg. 8, 2nd Floor, Room 216 (located in room 211) from 12:00pm to 12:45pm on the following dates:
- Wednesday, October 4
- Wednesday, October 18
- Wednesday, November 1
- Wednesday, November 15
- Wednesday, December 6
For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
The Counseling Center presents, Rainbow Space: Snack and Chat, a safe space for LGBTQIA+ students to support each other, learn about local resources, socialize and build connections, and have fun. Meetings will include discussions, activities and light refreshments.
Please see meeting times below, the location will be in Bartlett Bldg. #2. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 732-255-0386 or counselingservices@ocean.edu.
- Wednesday, 11/29, from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- Wednesday, 12/13, from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
- Wednesday, 12/20, from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
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.
