Welcome to HCCC Mental Health Counseling & Wellness

Services Offered:
In support of the Hudson County Community College mission, Mental Health Counseling & Wellness aims to foster the psychological health and well-being of students. By helping them overcome obstacles, which may otherwise prevent them from attaining academic, personal, and professional goals. We embrace the diversity in the community we serve, and we acknowledge that the individual needs of our students are unique and varied. Thus, we treat each person with respect and dignity. Through collaboration with others across HCCC, we work to provide programs and services that build a supportive community for all.

Due to COV19, all HCCC students are still eligible to receive free supportive counseling and referral services from a licensed mental health professional via telehealth and phone communication. If there is an emergency, and critical care is needed for psychiatric services, staff will make referrals to the community. If a parent or a friend has concerns about his/her adult child or friend attending HCCC, he/she may call Mental Health Counseling & Wellness to advise us of the situation. Once a referral is received, we are not able to release information due to confidentiality.

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.

APPOINTMENTS
Due to COV19, all HCCC students are still eligible to receive free supportive counseling and referral services from a licensed mental health professional via telehealth and phone communication. Students seeking mental health support are encouraged to call to set up an appointment at (201) 360-4229. In-Person services have been temporarily suspended.
Hours of operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 am -5 pm
Tuesday and Thursday – 10 am – 7 pm.

After hours, there is hotline access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as follows: SUICIDE PREVENTION – 1-800-273-8255 and Crisis Text Line: text the word “ HELLO” to 741-741.

In the case of an emergency, immediately call the Police via 911 and then call Campus Security at 201-360-4080.

Students and staff wanting to make a referral, please report your CARES & CONCERNS:
Click Here to Make a Referral

Referral Reasons

• Abrupt decline in academic performance
• Signs of anxiety/panic attacks
• A decrease in personal grooming/hygiene
• Adjustment difficulty (significant for incoming freshman)
• Engagement in self-injurious or high-risk behaviors
• Loss of temper quickly
• Knowledge about life stressors (death, break up, divorce, financial hardship)
• Signs of exhaustion or low self-esteem
• Overwhelmed or apathetic behavior
• Communication about an unstable family dynamic
• Any self-disclosure of personal problems—verbal or written
• Feeling sad or and not motivated to do work or attend class.
• Focusing on and attention difficulties
• Poor organizational skills and missing deadlines

Most Common Mental Health Issues Facing College Students

• Depression / Anxiety
• Suicide
• Bipolar Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Addiction
• Self-harm