Our Services
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.
More coming soon for staff and students!
TalkCampus
Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Events
Please visit our Involved Page for up-to-date information.
September 29, 2022
Attitudes in Reverse, In Their Shoes Exhibition
March 12, 2021
Social Work Panel
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November 30, 2020
Domestic Violence Zoom Conference
Internships
- 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-judgmental 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.
Fordham University's Social Work Program
Fordham University’s Social Work program prepares students to engage effectively across all areas of social work throughout their career. Fordham has developed a future-focused curriculum that provides students with the tools and skills that are grounded in theory and ethics. Our curriculum is designed to transform students into a highly competent, integrated practitioner who has the tools to succeed in every setting.
Montclair State University’s Master Social Work Program
The Montclair State University MSW program prepares leaders in social work practice with children, youth and families in a diverse local and global society. The program aims to prepare advanced practitioners to provide a range of clinical and advocacy services to vulnerable children, adolescents and their families. Graduates will promote the well-being and functioning of their clients by engaging in ethical, culturally-competent and evidence-informed practice, and by demonstrating a strong commitment to social/economic justice.
NJCU Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program gives students the knowledge and skills to succeed in the social work field. The BSW program will prepare students for generalist social work practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The BSW program emphasizes social justice for underserved and/or vulnerable populations. Students who obtain the BSW degree may apply for a Certification in Social Work with the State of New Jersey.
NYU Silver offers training in clinical social work which includes a focus on direct practice with individuals, families and groups. The core mission is service for and empowerment of those who are most vulnerable, marginalized, othered, and excluded. With a strong commitment to social justice and emphasis on research, the Silver School offers degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Rutgers University School of Social Work, NJ, is one of the largest social work programs in the nation. It is ranked in the top three undergraduate programs in the US. It provides 1000+ diverse field placements locally and worldwide, thanks to partnerships with public agencies, local nonprofit organizations, foundations and socially active corporations. Six active centers and institutes engaged in research, teaching, and public service on issues related to families, addiction, and domestic violence. Wide-range of faculty research including the development of evidence-based screening and intervention tools, comprehensive assessment of child-welfare involved youth, and the creation of data hubs to monitor human services professionals.
Testimonials
Eric Okai
The Counseling Department at Hudson County Community College provided me with invaluable hands-on clinical experience that strengthened my skills and confidence in the social work field. During my internship with the Mental Health Counseling and Wellness Department, I facilitated group sessions, conducted one-on-one counseling, and helped promote the department through special events. My supervisor, Doreen Pontius, was especially affirming—she encouraged me to take initiative, supported my professional growth, and equipped me to do more. The experience at HCCC helped shape both my purpose and approach to assisting individuals in need. Today, as a Senior EOF Counselor, Mentor, Board Member, and Adjunct Professor in Social Work, I continue to apply the lessons and values I gained at HCCC in my work and service to others.
Karla Levine
"The social work curriculum along with the internship helped me to gain skills in the field and excel in my undergraduate and graduate studies. I loved my time at HCCC so much that I came back to do my graduate internship with the Mental Health Counseling and Wellness and was able to see how much the staff and faculty care for their students."
William Anthes
"I have a passion and a background in physical fitness and through my own healing, my interest in learning more about how psychology, philosophy, and physical fitness can mesh together, and a desire to have more clinical, professional, ethical, and therapeutic relationships with my clients, I realized NYU’s MSW program would align nicely."
CONFIDENTIALITY: Rights to privacy and confidentiality are taken seriously. Communications between the counselor and student are privileged, confidential, and safeguarded by our staff. Counseling records do not become part of educational history. Counseling information is not released to anyone outside of the Counseling Center without a student's written permission. We will not release your records unless we have written consent. However, there are four exceptions to confidentiality: (1) Imminent harm to yourself, (2) Imminent harm to others or property, (3) Abuse of children, the elderly, or the disabled, and (4) Staff consultation and supervision.
Contact Information
Mental Health Counseling and Wellness CenterJournal Square Campus
70 Sip Ave., 3rd Floor
Jersey City, NJ 07306Phone: (201) 360-4229
Text: (201) 912-2839
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North Hudson Campus
4800 JFK Blvd., 7th Floor
Union City, NJ 07087Phone: (201) 360-4229
Text: (201) 912-2839
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