{"id":1602,"date":"2024-08-06T19:44:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T19:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=1602"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:04:37","slug":"counseling-center-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/counseling-center-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Center Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting.jpg\" alt=\"Support The Campaign\" class=\"wp-image-8008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supporting-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/\">Counseling Center<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/counseling-center-resources\/\">Counseling Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/community\/displaced-homemakers-program-of-ocean-county\/\">Displaced Homemakers Program<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/student-resources\/counseling-center\/schedule-a-counseling-center-appointment\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide pattern-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join Us<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-title-block__text is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Counseling Center looks forward to seeing you at the upcoming celebratory events that continue growing knowledge and awareness of Mental Health and recovery. All members of the OCC and Kean-Ocean Communities are encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong>&nbsp;For more information, contact the Counseling Center at (732)255-0386 or <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#Pawse-and\">Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Instructional-sunrise-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64986 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Instructional-sunrise-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Instructional-sunrise-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Instructional-sunrise-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bd35eacff312b7aece9fa4a424c30b1a\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>Minding Your Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, 3\/25\/26 from 11:00am-12:00pm &#8211; Join the Counseling Center in the Instructional Building #5, (room 114), for Minding Your Mind, featuring Kelly, an advocate and survivor. Kelly will share her story of navigating anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, and substance use, and the steps she took toward treatment and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To RSVP:<\/strong>\u00a0please email the Counseling Center at <a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>.<br><br><strong> <\/strong>Funding is provided by the OCC Foundation in support of the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/007008-CNSL-Pawse-Play-December-2025-flyer-proof-1-803x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65976 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/007008-CNSL-Pawse-Play-December-2025-flyer-proof-1-803x1024.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/007008-CNSL-Pawse-Play-December-2025-flyer-proof-1-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/007008-CNSL-Pawse-Play-December-2025-flyer-proof-1-768x980.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8336babebf7c4677cb6d7648e8b4d65\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>\u201cPawse\u201d and Play with puppies!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a break from the semester and \u201cpawse\u201d and play with puppies! Join the Counseling Center, Doggy Noses &amp; Yoga Poses, and a New Jersey animal rescue for a fun and relaxing session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tuesday, April 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;12:30\u20131:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Health and Human Performance Center (Building 29)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Questions? Email the Counseling Center at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 732-255-0386<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QPR-logo-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63032 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QPR-logo-2.jpeg 526w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/QPR-logo-2-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a35cab95b4f2f7c57c612e62b5b35509\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>QPR Gatekeeper Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Join the Counseling Center for QPR Gatekeeper Training. This evidence-based training will teach you how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, reduce stigma, offer hope, and connect individuals to help. Anyone can be a Gatekeeper, including parents, teachers, students, healthcare workers, first responders, and you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wednesday, April 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;2:00 p.m. &#8211; 3:15 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;<\/strong>BART (Building #2, Room 207)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This training is free and open to all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Questions? Email the Counseling Center at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 732-255-0386<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"padding-top:0;grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SAAM-2026-Website-Homepage-Banner-1536x802-1-1024x535.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65755 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SAAM-2026-Website-Homepage-Banner-1536x802-1-1024x535.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SAAM-2026-Website-Homepage-Banner-1536x802-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/SAAM-2026-Website-Homepage-Banner-1536x802-1-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-tabs is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-primary-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-57c9e17d92b6a24369b83e362cdd8fd0\" id=\"Pawse-and\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);font-size:clamp(1.743em, 1.743rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 1.359), 3em);\"><strong>Sexual Assault Awareness Month<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">On Tuesday, April 21st,  beginning at 10:00am<br><br>Join us for a meaningful day of education, reflection, and community in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The program will also include a tabling session with community partners to share information and resources, a panel discussion, and Take Back the Time, a tribute affirming everyone\u2019s right to feel safe and supported, featuring survivor stories.<br><br><strong><em>Event Schedule:<\/em><\/strong><br>10:00am-11:00am \u2013 Tabling &#8211; Larson Student Ctr, Bldg. #8<br>11:00am-12:15pm \u2013 Panel discussion &#8211; TECH Bldg. #25, Rm 115<br>12:30pm-1:45pm &#8211; Take Back the Time-TECH Bldg. #25, Rm 115<br><br>RSVPs not necessary, but for more information contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or 732-255-0386<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__grid is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/mail.svg\" alt=\"mail icon\" class=\"wp-image-46674\" style=\"width:40px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Office Hours By Appointment:<\/strong><br><strong>Monday \u2013 Friday:<\/strong>&nbsp;9am \u2013 5pm<br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(732) 255-0400\">(732) 255-0400<\/a>&nbsp;ext. 2911<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:counselingservices@ocean.edu\">counselingservices@ocean.edu<\/a><br><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/visit-us\/campus-map\/library\/\" title=\"Library (LIBR) #03\">Library Bldg #3<\/a> \u2013 Suite 010<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__grid is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pattern-icon__item has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phone_enabled.svg\" alt=\"phone icon\" class=\"wp-image-46673\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New Veterans Crisis Line &#8211; 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