Counseling Center
The Kean University Counseling Center assists students by providing clinical screenings, short-term counseling, and group counseling services. The center provides services and programs that address psychological issues that may adversely impact academic performance, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, personal family concerns, childhood and recent trauma, issues of sexual/gender identity, eating disorders, issues with self-esteem, and peer/relational difficulties.
Student concerns are addressed through individualized treatment plans that may include short-term individual counseling, group therapy, or referral to off-campus resources (e.g. Uwill Counseling Services). In addition, consultation with a psychiatrist and medication management is available when appropriate.
A Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor is available for evaluation of alcohol and substance abuse patterns, and treatment or referral is provided. Additionally, programs are available to meet the needs of Kean students who have been referred by the Office of Residential Student Services or the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for violation of university policy. These programs are designed to provide specialized treatment tailored to the needs of each student and may involve individual and or group treatment.
The center is staffed by a dedicated and diverse group of counselors, social workers, and psychologists with significant expertise in the mental health field.
The center is mainly in person now but offer remote services for students using secure and confidential phone and video platforms. In-person or online appointments are available. We are open Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm during the fall, winter and spring semesters; summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. An appointment to see a counselor can be made by either calling (908) 737-4850 or emailing at counseling@kean.edu.
For Kean Ocean students, services can be accessed through Ocean County College’s Career, Employment and Counseling Services: ICCT Building #12, Room C108. 732-255-0400 x 2945. http://www.ocean.edu/content/public/study-on-campus/campus-life/student-services/career-employment-counseling-services.html.