Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center
Our Team will help you adjust to college and achieve your academic goals. We embrace diversity and acknowledge that you are all unique and special. Our role is to advocate, support, and help you achieve your individualized dreams. This is a healing space to help you manage in today’s world and provide you a Safe Place to share without judgment. All services are confidential, and we will not communicate with anyone without your written consent. This department functions under the rules of HIPAA.
Access Mental Health Counseling. Complete the General Care and Concern Form. It is Confidential.
For any questions, please contact us at Mental Health Counseling mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu.
Crisis Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1.800.SUICIDE (784.2433)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273. TALK (8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741 NJ
Crisis Screening Center - Hudson County Hotline: 866-367-6023
Hopeline: 1-855-654-6735
The Trevor Lifeline (Suicide Prevention for LGBTQI Youth) 866-4-U-TREVOR (1-866-488-7386)
www.thetrevorproject.org
Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), PRESS 1
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline - 1-866-331-9474
National Eating Disorder Association Hotline - 1-800-931-2237
National Poison Control - 1.800.222.1222
2nd Floor Youth Helpline - 1-888-222-2228 text or call - ages 10-24 years old
Meet the Team
Doreen Pontius, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
(201) 360-5451
dpontius@hccc.edu
Doreen Marie Pontius is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and a graduate of New York University's Master of Social Work program. She has her Masters in Arts in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickenson University. She is currently a Doctoral candidate from or New Jersey City University in Community College Leadership.
Specialty areas include childhood trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder.
She has her certificate in Seminar Field Instruction and Certificates in Supervision from Rutgers University. She has supervised/taught graduate-level interns from New York University and Rutgers University for seven years.
She believes that each person can achieve their goals with knowledge and understanding of who they are and remember to believe in themselves. She has spent her career advocating for people to achieve goals. She works with students from a strength perspective.
"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." Winnie-the Pooh, by A.A. Milne.
Deliana Acosta, M.S.W., L.S.W.
(201) 360-4611
dacosta@hccc.edu
Deliana Acosta is a Bilingual Licensed Social Worker in New Jersey and has her Masters's in Social work from Rutgers University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with different mental health issues. Her approach in mental health has been to establish a working relationship through a strength perspective. She has always encouraged people to be the best they can be, understanding that everyone moves at their own pace. She loves to incorporate mindfulness into her practice with clients, as being present is essential in the therapeutic process. She is passionate about spreading awareness regarding Mental Health and breaking the mental health stigma within the minority community. She advocates ending the stigma by educating individuals not to associate shame with speaking to a licensed professional.
Deliana Acosta es una Trabajadora Social con Licencia en Nueva Jersey. Ella está disponible para brindar consejería de salud mental virutal y en persona en Español.
Services Provided
Individual counseling is performed by a licensed mental health provider or a supervised Graduate level clinician. You can have 6-12 short-term sessions either in person or virtually through a confidential video conference platform. During this time, your provider will use different therapeutic modalities to help you accomplish your individual goals.
If you are in psychological crisis please call 911 or go to the local emergency room.
Help 24 hours a day 7 days a week
Suicide Prevention Line: 1.800.273.8255 Crisis Text line – Text HELLO to 741-741
The following is a Mental Health tool. It is not intended for diagnosis and/or treatment. It is for educational purposes ONLY.
In addition to our clinical services, we will also be initiating an ongoing HEALTH AND WELLNESS program throughout the year. Please periodically check the HEALTH AND WELLNESS section of this website for upcoming activities such as: Wellness Fairs, and other providers’ highlights.
The following are examples of support groups and workshops the college provides to both students and staff:
- Support Circle – This is a special series supporting those working remotely while educating their children during the pandemic.
- EOF Support Group – A group dedicated to helping EOF students develop healthy coping times, time management, and academics.
- Psycho-Educational Workshops – Obtain information on mental health challenges, physical health, and well being.
- Mental Health First Aid – a free certificate program offered monthly.
Click here to view all Mental Health Events through Involved.
Wellness, What's Up?
This event reoccurs monthly at both the Journal Square and North Hudson Campuses.
A recurring group where students can check in with their mental health, meet other students and staff, participate in fun activities and get free goodies!
Questions?
Email: mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu
Phone: (201) 360-4229
Relationship Rundown
This event reoccurs bi-weekly every Monday.
When: Mondays
Time: 3pm - 4pm
Join on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 935 7666 1731
Password: 734343
Questions?
Email: mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu
Phone: (201) 360-4229
Success Over Stress
This event reoccurs every Monday.
A weekly stress and anxiety management talk and workshop.
When: Mondays
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Questions?
Email: mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu
Phone: (201) 360-4229
EveryBODY is Beautiful!
This event reoccurs bi-weekly every Tuesday.
A support group all things body positivity, E.D. recovery and more. Come join us in sharing our experiences, offering support to others, and talking about ways to continue to practice healthy habits and body positivity.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 2pm
Questions?
Email: ddrake@hccc.edu and lherman@hccc.edu
Phone: (201) 360-4229
Fab Fridays!
This event reoccurs every Friday.
Support group for LGBTQIA+ students. A safe space to chat and connect with your peers.
When: Fridays
Time: 10am - 11am
RSVP on Involved to receive Zoom meeting link.
Questions?
Email: wgarner@hccc.edu
March 12, 2021
Social Work Panel
Password: mW7k5XpH
November 30, 2020
Domestic Violence Zoom Conference
November 10, 2020
Suicide Prevention CPR Event
You will work with the Mental health Counselor on a plan to address your needs and we will provide referrals either within the college or the community. We have connections with medical providers.
Current HCCC students and graduate level students are eligible to apply for internship opportunities at the Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Center.
- Current HCCC Student / Human Services Major
- HCCC, with approval from the program, can participate in the TalkCampus volunteer training program, which will require them to participate in various training events online, review material, and take quizzes. You will learn how to be an active listener, be supportive in a non-judgemental way. You will know how to chat via social media. Once approved, you will start to post on the TalkCampus website, a live interactive community that globally supports college students.
- Social Work Majors (Graduate Level)
- Social work interns from accredited programs with a contract with HCCC can complete a full-time internship; a licensed clinical social worker will supervise them. During their placement in MHWC, they will have the opportunity to provide individual short-term Counseling, co-facilitate support groups, learn how to document, and use an electronic medical records system. The chance to develop Mental Health events such as suicide prevention, mental health awareness, domestic violence, dating abuse, etc. There will be an opportunity to participate in the TalkCampus Volunteer training program, if interested.
Stigma - Free
Change the way the world sees mental health:
- Educate yourself and others.
- See the person, not the condition.
- Take action.
TalkCampus
NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
Together We Rise
How are you, really?
For many youth in the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) community, the answer is 'I'm not ok.'
- Disappointing perspectives on current events from friends or family.
- Overexposure to hostility in the news and social media.
- Generational trauma.
- Disproportionate COVID-19 impact.
- Civil unreset.
- Tough conversations about race.
These, and other stressors, can impact mood, sleep cycles, energy and productivity.
For youth exhibiting signs of behavioral health challenges, call the Children's System of Care at 1-877-652-7624; or introduce them to 2nd Floor, an anonymous youth helpline with trained staff and volunteers at 1-888-222-2228.
Tea and Consent (British VO Version)
Denzel Washington's Life Advice Will Leave You Speechless
Here's To Strong Women [Inspirational Video]
Mental Health Resource for the HCCC Community: Meditation Apps
- Headspace is now available!
- https://www.headspace.com/studentplan
Uzo Aduba never liked her name.
P!nk Accepts the 'Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award' | 2017 VMAs | MTV
Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text line: text Hello 741-741
Procter & Gamble: The Look
Turning Down the Negative Noise
Veteran’s Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), PRESS 1
Know the Five Signs
We are committed to Knowing the Five Signs of Emotional Suffering. Take the pledge with us at changedirection.org.
Resources and Hotlines
AA – Northern New Jersey AA
www.nnjaa.org
Southern New Jersey
www.snjaa.org
NA – Northern New Jersey NA
www.nanj.org
NJ Statewide NA
www.narcoticsanonymousnj.org/meetings
Cocaine Anonymous NJ
www.usrecovery.info/CA/New-Jersey.ht
Treatment Locator
http://dasis3.samhsa.gov/
NIAA College Drinking Prevention
http://collegedrinkingprevention.gov/
USDE Higher Education Center
http://www.higheredcenter.org/
Partners in Prevention - Department of Health and Human Services Resources
https://pipnj.org/hudson-county-resources/
Basic AOD
http://www.med.unc.edu/alcohol/
Anonymous Screening
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/Welcome.aspx
Tobacco
http://mylastdip.com/
http://www.becomeanex.org/
http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/
Black Lives Matter.
Black Mental Health Matters, Too.
National Association of 100 Black Women (Bergen/Passaic Chapter)
https://ncbwbergenpassaic.org/ 100 Black Men New Jersey
https://www.100bmnj.org/programs/
NAMI NJ AACT-NOW
https://www.naminj.org/programs/multicultural/aactnow/
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
https://www.beam.community/tool-kits-education
Toolkits for Black Community & White Allies
https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/
BEAM – Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective
https://twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too/?utm_s
More Helpful Toolkits, Resources, Education and Videos
https://www.beam.community/
Article on Black Mental Health Matters.
Lists of Black and Inclusive Therapists and Supportive Services for Black Adults and
Kids.
https://twloha.com/blog/black-lives-matter-black-mental-health-matters-too/?utm_source=email-general&utm_medium=BLM&utm_campaign=AntiRacism
American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry
http://www.americansocietyhispanicpsychiatry.com/find-a-physician/
Latina/Latino/Latino Hispanic Directory
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/hispanic-and-latino
- Get the Facts – stay informed!
- Limit our exposure to the news: if you find yourself watching a lot, take time out
- Be mindful of how we look at others, example someone sneezes or coughs; it is okay
- Stay Healthy, adopt good eating habits, sleeping, and exercise (see links below for FREE indoor stuff)
- Washing hands, limit touching your face
- Keep a routine, talk with people, text friends, share your feelings
- If you are sick, stay home, call your doctor
- Remember, it is okay to ask for Help!!!
List of locations to get tested for COVID-19:
Coping with Media – The News, Internet, etc
Normal reactions:
- Worry, fear and maybe panic
- Feeling helpless
- Wanting to stay home, withdrawal from others
- Short-tempered or feeling more emotional, decrease in sleeping and eating
- Hyper-vigilant to seeing someone sick
Things to do:
- Feeling overwhelmed by concerns about the Coronavirus Limit the amount of news you are watching and surfing.
- Filter and limit, do not just avoid the news, don’t feel you have to read everything
- Monitor level of anxiety – you notice you are thinking about it, seeking information, take some break. Redirect your thoughts and find professional health.
- Do reality checks, remind yourself to think realistically, and look at factual websites.
Taking your control back by:
- Talking with someone
- Redirect your thoughts
- Use Positive affirmations:
- I am feeling healthy
- I eat healthily
- I feel calm
- Practice gratitude: (list things you are thankful for)
- Spend time with friends (don’t talk about the COV19)
- Use some breathing techniques: www.stopbreathethink.com
Meditation Oasis: Podcast (Free until the pandemic lasts)
https://www.meditationoasis.com/podcast/
NJ: Coping with grief in a time of Covid-19
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2020/04/coping-with-grief-in-a-time-of-covid-19.html
CDC: Grief & Loss
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/stress-coping/grief-loss.html#loved-one
WHO: Looking after our mental health
https://www.who.int/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-coronavirus/healthyathome/healthyathome---mental-health?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2or8BRCNARIsAC_ppyZey02ksbOLxSa7fzeMrCenottMP_KtqZPzAdDEWcLxvtMV3FY06y4aAnzhEALw_wcB
Active Minds: Mental Health Amid the Covid-19
https://www.activeminds.org/about-mental-health/be-there/coronavirus/
Sanvello provides on-demand support for stress, anxiety, and depression. Sanvello
Premium is currently being offered for free. https://www.sanvello.com/
The CDC is offering tips for managing stress and anxiety during COVID-19.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html
Headspace is a mindfulness app that is offering free support during COVID-19.
https://www.headspace.com/
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering coping strategies during
COVID-19.
https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/March-2020/Coronavirus-Mental-Health-Coping-Strategies
Watch a video on how to manage anxiety and uncertainty during the pandemic here.
https://vimeo.com/400448203
NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS)
Vocational Rehabilitation services are designed to assist any individual with a physical,
mental, cognitive, or other disability that significantly impedes employment. DVRS
provides career counseling, supported employment, evaluations and restorations, financial
assessment/planning, training, interpretation services, and small business funding.
The Hudson County field office is located at 438 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201-217-7180
The Arc of Hudson County
Supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community.
Services include an employment program, after school program, adult evening care,
and referrals.
Contact: 201-319-9229
Hudson Community Enterprises
The agency offers a range of education, training, and employment opportunities for
youth with disabilities exiting school, adults with disabilities in its vocational
rehabilitation programs, as well as community residents facing other barriers to employment.
Located at: 68-70 Tuers Avenue, Jersey City, NJ
Contact: 201-434-3303; info@hce.works
The Windmill Alliance
Adult training program for developmentally disabled adults provides supervised apartments
for individuals with multiple physical and developmental challenges. HIGHWAYS is an
additional program providing crisis intervention, emergency food pantry, thrift shop,
job training, counseling, and life coaching. Located at: 141 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ
Contact: (201) 858-4460; info@windmillalliance.org
St. Joseph's School for the Blind
St. Joseph's School for the Blind provides specialized services to individuals with
visual impairments across New Jersey. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace,
the school is comprised of several programs, such as: Early Intervention, In District
Support Services, School for the Blind, Adult Services and Concordia Learning Center.
St. Joseph's is located in Jersey City.
Contact: 201-876-5432
NJ Division of Disability Services-Resource Directory
Comprehensive guide identifying programs and services for individuals with a disability,
as well as for their families, caregivers and/or advocates.
For more information, visit: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dds/home/
We Are One New Jersey
Provides assistance to those living and working in Hudson County who are eligible
to apply for U.S. Citizenship, including Citizenship Preparation Classes. They also
provide assistance to immigrants living in Hudson County who qualify to apply for
the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Other services include green card
renewals/replacements and public notary service. Located at: 830 Bergen Ave, Suite
A401, Jersey City 07306
Contact: 201-209 2839
Center for Immigrant Representation
Low cost immigration legal services providing assistance with applications for citizenship,
green cards, and other immigration benefits, as well as defense for deportation cases.
Services are offered in English, Spanish and Chinese. Located at: 35 Journal Square,
Suite 827, Jersey City Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 5pm
Contact: 201-884-2290
Centro Comunitario CEUS: Legal Services for Immigrants
The Legal Services for Immigrants (LSI) program aims to provide affordable, quality
legal representation for immigrants. CEUS legal staff takes the following cases: citizenship,
family petitions, political asylum, work permits (NACARA, VAWA), domestic violence
cases. In line with CEUS roots in the Central American community, the LSI program
processes the work papers of more than 400 Salvadorans and Hondurans under the Temporary
Protected Status each year. The program also organizes between six and eight community
information meetings a year to inform immigrants of U.S. immigration laws and report
on potential changes proposed or approved by Congress. Located at: 4214 John F. Kennedy
Boulevard, Union City, NJ 07087
Contact: (201) 617-2466; info@ceusnj.org
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark: Bishop Francis Center for Legal Immigration
Services
The Immigration Assistance program provides assistance to clients with immigration
needs by providing low-cost, fee-for-service legal assistance in all phases of immigration
and naturalization proceedings, representation in deportation or exclusion proceedings
before the Immigration Court, and assistance in any matter involving immigration and
citizenship. Located at: 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Contact: (973) 733-3516
American Friends Service Committee
Immigrant rights program providing legal services, advocacy, and representation for
immigration cases.
Contact: 973-643-1924; nymro@afsc.org
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services
Provides legal representation to eligible low-income, disabled, and senior residents
of Bergen, Hudson and Passaic Counties.
Contact: 201-792-6363
The Waterfront Project
Assists Hudson County’s economically disadvantaged individuals and families – the
working poor, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities – by providing information,
advice, and pro bono legal representation. They are also a HUD-certified housing counseling
center and have a program for seniors to provide education and free legal representation
related to the preparation of wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives.
Contact: 551-256-7578
Community Health Law Project
Legal and advocacy services to New Jersey residents with disabilities. They serve
consumers of mental health services, people with physical disabilities, HIV/AIDS,
developmental disabilities, and visual impairments. Attorneys and advocates represent
clients in matters involving Social Security benefits, Welfare, food stamps, and other
entitlements; housing habitability and landlord-tenant disputes; foreclosure defense;
consumer protection and debt collection; child support and domestic violence; Medicaid,
Medicare, and other health insurance issues.
Contact: 201-630-6201
Rainn
https://www.rainn.org/
Women Rising
https://www.womenrising.org/domestic-violence
Women Rising (women and children) - Domestic Violence Services Crisis Hotline (201)
333-5700 Ext: 511
Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S (Formerly known as Hudson County Rape Crisis Center) CAREPOINT
Foundation
179 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Hotline: 201-795-5757
Phone: 201-795-8741
Education and Outreach phone: 201-795-8559
Fax: 201-418-7025
Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673) 24-hour online hotline: www.RAINN.org
Hudson Speaks Program – speaks against Sexual Violence
https://www.facebook.com/HudsonSPEAKS
201-795-5757
We assist survivors of sexual violence and assault ages 13 and above in Hudson County,
our services are free and confidential 24/7 Helpline: 201-795-5757 Hudson S.P.E.A.K.S.
Against Sexual Violence provides free and confidential services such as a 24-hour
crisis hotline; 24-hour accompaniments to hospital…
Hudson County Rape Crisis Center and Violence Against Women
24/7 Hotline: 201.795.8375
Location: Christ Hospital, 169 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Jersey City Medical Center:
(201) 433-6161
Crisis hotline and in-person screening.
(201) 915-2210, mobile screening ; Jersey City Medical Center
(201) 795-5505; St Mary's Hospital Community Mental Health Center; crisis hotline
and in-person screening.
Self Help
PerformCare NJ Children’s System of Care
https://www.performcarenj.org/
1.877.652.7624 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Helping families across New Jersey with behavioral health, intellectual/developmental
disability services and substance use treatment. PerformCare partners with the New
Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) to coordinate the care of your child. Youth
who are eligible for services through PerformCare are primarily between the ages of
5 and 21 (up to his or her 21st birthday), reside in the State of New Jersey and have
an emotional or serious mental health or behavioral need. Special consideration for
services is given to children under the age five. There is no charge for calling PerformCare.
The services we recommend are authorized without regard to income, private health
insurance, or eligibility for Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare or other health benefits programs.
Department of Children & Family Service
https://www.nj.gov/dcf/about/divisions/oa/
1.877.NJ Abuse
1.877.652.28.73
TTY 1.800.835.5510
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Provides services and food vouchers to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women,
infants, and children up to five years old free of charge to eligible local residents.
Benefits and services include: nutrition education and counseling, funds for approved
nutritious food, breastfeeding education and support, immunization screening and referrals,
and referrals for health and social services. Based on a client's nutritional needs,
foods may be authorized for purchase including: baby food, infant formula, milk, eggs,
bread, cheese, juice, fruits, and vegetables.
Hudson County locations:
199 Summit Ave. Suite A2, Jersey City, NJ; (201) 547-6842
407 39th Street, Union City, NJ; (201) 866-4700; https://nhcac.org/women-infants-and-children-wic/
Harrison: 862-229-1130 call for an appointment
Kearny: 862-229-1130 call for an appointment.
Good Counsel: Homes & Hope for Babies & Mothers
Shelter and supportive services for homeless, expectant, and new mothers and their
children. Provides necessities such as food and diapers; training in nutrition, budgeting,
vocational, and parenting skills; and day care services. Referral program for post-abortive
parents offering counseling and peer groups (877-586-4621).
Located in Hoboken.
Contact: (201) 795-0637
Hoboken Family Planning, INC
Three Clinics
124 Grand Street
Hoboken NJ 07030
201.963.0300
Summit Center
1206 Summit Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
201.319.9200
Family Planning of West New York
5305 Hudson avenue
West New York NJ 07093
201.866.8071
Service: Family Planning, contraceptive options, Reproductive Health, Cancer Screening
both men and women, Fee are charged based on the ability to pay no one is refused
service because they cannot pay. Hobfamplan.org or call 201.963.0300
Partnership for Maternal & Child Health
Free pregnancy testing / confidential
North Hudson WIC Program
407 39th street Union City, NJ 07087
Thursday
12:45 – 3:45pm
Metropolitan family Health Network
935 Garfield Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00am -12:00pm
Women, Infant, Children WIC
360 Martin Luther King Drive
Jersey City NJ 07305
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00am – 12:00pm
Palisades Family Success
1408 New York ave
Union NJ 07087
By apt only call 201.758.8792
201.876.8900 ext. 222
The CDC is offering tips for managing stress and anxiety during COVID-19.
Headspace is a mindfulness app that offers 7 days free and 40% off.
Active Minds offers mental health tools for college students. Click here for a resource on coping and mental health during COVID-19, click here for self-care suggestions, and click here for tips to stay healthy while working from home.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is offering coping strategies during COVID-19.
Watch a video on how to manage anxiety and uncertainty during the pandemic here.
Free Printable Adult Coloring Pages
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-printable-coloring-pages-for-adults-1358144
Secret Garden Activity Sheet
https://parade.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Secret_Garden_activity_sheet.pdf
Secret Garden
https://static.guim.co.uk/ni/1371633349634/Secret-garden-3.pdf
Why Grown-Ups Love Coloring Books too
https://ideas.ted.com/why-grown-ups-love-coloring-books-too/
Just Color
https://www.justcolor.net/new-drawings/
Community Food bank of New Jersey
List of food pantries by county.
Contacts: Various listed on site.
https://www.cfbnj.org/findfood/
NJ SNAP
NJ SNAP, formerly Food Stamps, is New Jersey's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
that can help low-income families buy the groceries they need to eat healthy. Eligibility
depends on several factors like income, household size, resources, etc. The application
is available online.
Contact: 1-800-687-9512
Hudson County Food Pantries
List of Various Food Pantries in Hudson County
Alliance Community Healthcare
Federally qualified health center providing affordable healthcare, dental services,
social services, and health education. Accept most insurances including Medicaid and
Medicare, also offer sliding scale fee for those who do not have insurance. Two locations
in Jersey City: 714 Bergen Ave and 115 Christopher Columbus Dr.
Contact: 201-451-6300
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Federally qualified health center providing internal medicine/primary care services,
behavioral/mental health, women's health, pediatrics and dental services. An interdisciplinary
team serving as a primary care medical home for all ages, accepting all insurances
and individuals without insurance will be charged according to their ability to pay.
Health Centers are located in West New York, Union City, North Bergen, Jersey City,
Harrison, Englewood, Garfield, Hackensack, and Passaic; for locations and hours: https://nhcac.org/sites-locations/
Appointments: 201-210-0200
Weekend Hours Call: 201-866-9320
www.rwjbh.org
Main Number: 201-915-2000
Intake Appointments: 201-915-2864
https://jerseycitynj.gov/
Go to the Community Drop Down box and go to Health and Human Services for the links
www.headspace.com
www.mindful.org
Beloved World Yoga
317 Central Ave
Jersey City NJ, 07302
201-714-9642
Sacred Souls Yoga Studio
2983 John F. Kennedy Blvd
Suite-403
201-238-9903
Contact: Komal Majmun
www.sacredsoulsyoga.com
Promo Code- Special Promotion for HCCC Students ($35 off any regular priced package)
$65 for the First Month of Yoga OR $100 for 10 Class Package, Expires 3 months from
date of purchase
Jivamukti Yoga Center Jersey City:
171 Newark Ave
Suite-2
Jersey City NJ, 07302
201-993-1110
Contact: Bobby
Promo Code
TED- A Collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Mental Health
https://www.ted.com/topics/mental+health
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/body.cfm?id=22&iirf_redirect=1
Tara Brach- Guided Meditations
https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditations/
Fragrant Heart: Heart Centered Meditation - Guided Meditation Audio
https://www.fragrantheart.com/cms/free-audio-meditations
All About Depression: Online Relaxation Exercises
http://www.allaboutdepression.com/relax/
Healthline: The Best Mental Health Podcasts to Take You Through the Year
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health-podcast#mental-illness-happy-hour
The Lily: 10 Podcasts About Mental Health
https://www.thelily.com/10-podcasts-about-mental-health/
Jersey City Medical Center / RwJ Barnabas
https://www.rwjbh.org/jersey-city-medical-center/treatment-care/mental-health-and-behavioral-health/
355 Grand Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Psych Emergency room and Screening – to site (takes couple of hours)
(201) 915-2210
Outpatient treatment
Access Center
(201) 915-2272
Bayonne Community Mental Health Center
597 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 339-9200
Individual and group counseling, 12-step meetings, social and recreational activities,
educational and vocational services, life skills training, primary health care, perinatal
health care, a program for family members, relapse prevention services, and continuing
care services such as child care, transportation and parenting skills development.
(IOP/OP/OTP/Partial Care).
Christ Hospital Counseling and Resource Center / CarePoint Health
https://www.carepointhealth.org/location/christ-hospital/
179 Palisade Avenue
Jersey City NJ 07306
(201)795-8375 ext 5454
Rape 24 hour crisis line #3
Freedom of Choice Health Care
533 32nd St., Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 766-6617
Individual and group counseling, educational and vocational services, life skills
training, a program for family members, referral to mutual-aid support groups such
as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), relapse prevention services,
a continuing care program and supportive services including transportation.
(IOP/OP/OTP/Partial Care). IOP = Intensive Outpatient / OP = Outpatient / OTP = Opioid
Detoxification Treatment Program
Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Healthcare System
https://www.ccannj.com/mental_health_pro.php
2201 Bergenline Avenue
Union City, NJ 07087
201.558.3700
800.227.7705
MCG-Behavioral-Health@ccannj.org (email)
Mon & Wed 9:00am-9:00pm; Tue, Thur, Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
Provide a wide range of professional mental health assessment and treatment services
to children, adolescents and adults, as well as consultation/education to community
agencies. Using a professional team approach, emphasis is placed on individualized
assessment, goal-oriented treatment planning, periodic case review and continuity
of care for clients.
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse
5301 Broadway
West New York NJ, 07093
201.210.0200
North Hudson Community Action Corporation Mental Health and Addictive Services Department
provides the following services psychiatric and physiological evaluations, individual
and group therapies, prenatal and domestic violence counseling, addictive services,
parenting skills training and academic guidance.
NHM Palisades Medical Center - Counseling Center
7101 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen NJ, 07047
201.854.0500
Palisades Medical Center’s outpatient counseling program provides community-based
care for individuals and families. Help is available for substance abuse, family violence,
and more. Fees are affordable and based on income and need.
Self-Care for College Students: From Orientation to Graduation, 150+ Easy Ways to
Stay Happy, Healthy, and Stress-Free
By Julia Dellitt
Small Move, Big Change
By Caroline Arnold
Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success
By John C. Maxwell
Climb Your Ladder of Success Without Running Out of Gas!:The Simple Truth on How to
Revitalize Your Body and Ignite Your Energy for Lifelong Success
By John M. Rowley
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy
By David D. Burns, M.D.
Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life: The New Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
By Steven C. Hayes
When Panic Attacks: The New, Drug-Free Anxiety Therapy That Can Change Your Life
By David D. Burns, M.D.
Retraining the Brain: A 45-Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety
By Frank Lawlis
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
By Don Miguel Ruiz
Stress Free Living: Tips and Tricks to Shedding the Stress and Enjoy Stress Free Life
By Charles Johnson
20 MINUTES TO MASTER ... STRESS MANAGEMENT
By Vera Peiffer
Positive Thinking: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were
afraid to put into practice
By Vera Peiffer
The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind
By Alan Wallace
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change Paperback
– Special Edition, November 19, 2013
By Stephen R. Covey
You Can If You Think You Can
By Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Alcoholics Anonymous (Northern New Jersey)
1. 800.245.1377 or 908.687.8566
New Jersey Addiction Service Hotline
1.844-276-2777
Integrity House
Provides drug and alcohol assessment, treatment planning, individual and family counseling,
group therapy (including relapse prevention, anger management, self-image improvement,
personal issues therapy, grief and loss coping, and trauma support), referral to mutual-aid
support groups such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and
educational and employment readiness services. Located in Secaucus and Newark (IOP/OP/Partial
Care).
Contact: 201-583-7100 (Secaucus)
973-623-0600 (Newark)
Kaleidoscope Health Care, Inc.
Offers outpatient care in substance abuse treatment, detoxification, and methadone
maintenance. Also offers services that include behavioral and clinical counseling,
group and individual sessions, family conferences, positive alternative workshops,
parenting skills workshops, and general well care services. Located in Jersey City
(IOP/OP/OTP/Partial Care).
Contact: 201-451-5425
Partners in Prevention
Works to prevent substance abuse in individuals, families, schools and the broader
community. The Resource page provides information for local assistance and treatment
referrals.
Contact: Provided on site.
Care Point Health
Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment for adults, particularly for those with
a co-occurring disorder. Individual counseling and group sessions available. Other
services available include the Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center /DUI Education
Program: 16 week program to support recovery and Project Second Chance: intensive
outpatient program for women with open & DCPP cases.
Services offered at Hoboken University Medical Center and Christ Hospital
Contact: 201-884-5329; Concierge@carepointhealth.org
Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services
Directory for substance abuse and addiction services throughout New Jersey. Searchable
by county.
Project Second Chance at Christ Hospital
An intensive outpatient substance abuse and case management program for women with
children who have open cases with DCP&P. Day care and transportation are provided.
Contact: 201-795-8375
Mental Health
Anxiety and Depression association of America: https://adaa.org/
American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/panic-disorder
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
National Alliance on Mental Health: https://www.nami.org/Home
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: https://www.dbsalliance.org/
Purdue University Global: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/college-students-guide-to-depression/
The Renfrew Center: First in Eating Disorders
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-centers/new-jersey-nj/the-renfrew-center-northern-new-jersey
Something Fishy: The Unbiased Reviews of the Best Rated Health Supplements
https://www.something-fishy.org/
NEDA: Feeding Hope
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
There are many types of careers in the mental health field that work in various agencies,
from inpatient facilities, outpatient, schools, clinics and other practices. Each
state has different requirements of schooling, and degrees.
Types
Psychologist – doctor of Psychology or Philosophy
Psychiatrist
License Practical Nurse – trained in psychiatric
Counselors,Clinicians – Master level degrees
Clinical Social Worker
Mental Healthcare Provider
Certified Peer Specialist
Pastroal Counselors
Social work – Bachelor level
Play / Music Art Therapist - https://www.a4pt.org/
Learn More see:
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Types-of-Mental-Health-Professionals
https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers
http://www.collegecounseling.org/
https://www.counseling.org/
Social work degree
https://socialwork.nyu.edu/
https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/
https://www.ramapo.edu/sshs/social/
https://www.shu.edu/academics/msw-social-work.cfm
https://www.kean.edu/academics/programs/social-work-msw
https://www.montclair.edu/social-work-and-child-advocacy/
Psychology Degrees
Princeton University
Yale University
Fairleigh Dickinson University
New York University
Rutgers
The College of New Jesrey
Montclair state University
- American Psychological Association Self-Help Information – Information to help you understand your own and others’ behavior, along with a guide for help-seeking.
- Internet Mental Health – A massive, free mental health information service from Canada. Includes much good information on mental health issues in a societal context.
- Mental Illness Should Not Be a Secret
- Virtual Pamphlets
VA New Jersey Health Care System: https://www.newjersey.va.gov/locations/JerseyCity.aspx
New Jersey Army National Guard Education: http://education.njarmyguard.com/
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Contact Information
Mental Health Counseling and Wellness CenterJournal Square Campus
70 Sip Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306 Phone: (201) 360-4229
Text: (201) 912-2839
mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu
North Hudson Campus
4800 JFK Blvd., 7th Floor
Union City, NJ 07087Phone: (201) 360-4229
Text: (201) 912-2839
mentalhealthcounseling@hccc.edu