Personal Counseling
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS FOR ASSISTANCE:
- CALL (POLICE) OR GO TO YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY
- New Jersey Hope Line: 1-855-654-6735 www.njhopeline.com
- University Behavioral Health Care at 732-235-5700
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
For Deaf or Hard of Hearing- Video Relay Service – Dial 800-273-8255
- TTY – Dial 800-799-4889
- Voice/Caption Phone – Dial 800-273-8255
Personal issues often make it difficult to focus on academic work. In addition to providing support, professional counselors can assist you with developing more effective coping strategies to handle stressful situations. For example, counselors are available to help you successfully manage daily pressures, family problems, relationship issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and many other issues. If you are currently in a stressful situation and/or are looking for someone to listen, please do not hesitate to call the the Counseling Services Department at 732-906-2546 or stop by Edison Hall room 100 to schedule an individual appointment. Confidentiality is maintained. Referrals to outside agencies are also available.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Professional counselors provide confidential services for students, meaning that the information you share with staff will not be shared, but there are some exceptions. learn more >
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress can be linked to many physical health problems and can also affect learning and school performance. Learn tips on how to effectively manage stress.learn more >
AM I DEPRESSED?
Learn about the difference between sadness and depression. Read about the treatments available and what to do if you think you might be depressed.learn more >