Hudson County Community College Will Hold Ribbon-Cutting for ‘The Calm Zone’ at North Hudson Campus
November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025, Jersey City, NJ – Dedicating a physical space to manage stress, promote mindfulness, and prevent
burnout is a growing trend on college campuses. Tranquil environments on site often
feature comfortable, lounge-like details that encourage students and educators to
unwind, decompress, and take a break from work and academic pressures.
On November 10, 2025, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for “The Calm Zone” on the College’s North Hudson Campus in Union City. Pictured here, members of the HCCC Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center staff.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) invites the community to the ribbon-cutting ceremony of “The Calm Zone” at the College’s North Hudson Campus, 4800 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Union City, at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025. Located on the fifth floor, the “The Calm Zone” has been made possible thanks to the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE) Mental Health Education Grant. Light refreshments will be served on the third floor following the ribbon-cutting.
“Mindfulness is essential to physical and emotional health,” said HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. “The HCCC Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center has dedicated this area as a place to rest, relax, and reset for staff, students, and faculty.”
Insight Into Academia magazine recently recognized Hudson County Community College with the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award for outstanding commitment to fostering a culture of mental health wellness in a safe, stigma-free environment. “The Calm Zone” is an extension of services provided by the HCCC Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center. The Center supports students in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. Confidential services include mental health screenings; in-person and remote counseling with licensed professionals; specialized support groups; and 24/7 peer support, available in multiple languages through TalkCampus. Additional resources include Uwill Teletherapy, and HCCC’s partnership with the Jed Foundation.