Counseling

And

Psychological

Services

(College Avenue)

• Other Branches of Counseling and Psychological Services at Rutgers University in New Brunswick/Piscataway:

• Counseling centers are also located on the Cook/Douglass and Livingston campuses. Only the College Avenue offices, and Psychiatry and ADAPS, are open over the summer.


• Cook/Douglass Counseling and Psychological Services.
  
  • 61 Nichol Avenue, Douglass Campus.
    732-932-9150.
  
  
  • Federation Hall, Douglass Campus.
    732-932-9070.
  
  
  Campus Director: Mary Ann Conover Jensen.
• Livingston Counseling and Psychological Services.
  Rm. 247 Tillett Hall, Livingston Campus.
  732-445-4140.
  Campus Director: James Mandala.
• College Avenue Counseling and Psychological Services.
  • 17 Senior Street, College Avenue Campus.
    732-932-7884.
  • 8 Lafayette Street, College Avenue Campus.
    732-932-3966.
  Campus Director: Mark J. Forest.
• Psychiatric Services.
  Hurtado Health Center, third floor. 732-932-7827 X233.
  
      There are several psychiatrists available for students. They offer supervision of medications (such as antidepressants, tranquillizers), psychiatric evaluation, some short-term therapy, and referral.
• Alcohol and other Drug Assistance Program for Students (ADAPS).
  Hurtado Health Center, third floor. 732-932-7976 X233.
  
      Certified alcohol abuse counselors provide counseling services for both students with substance abuse problems themselves and those dealing with problems of parents or others close to them.

• Other Services at Rutgers in New Brunswick/Piscataway:

• Sexual Assault Services and Crime Victim Assistance.
  3 Bartlett Street, College Avenue Campus. 732-932-1181.
  
      Provides assistance to victims, survivors, and other members of the university community through advocacy, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, education and referrals. Programs and services are available across the university for students, faculty and staff to promote ways of both preventing sexual violence and reducing the risk of violence in relationships.
• Rutgers Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
  Administrative Services Building II, off Route 1. 732-932-3020 X4010 (24-hour hot-line as well as regular appointments)
  
      Faculty (including TAs/GAs) and staff and their families can receive confidential free individual and group therapy for a wide variety of problems. Personal, work-related, marital and/or alcohol/drug-related problems can be dealt with. Counseling may also center on relationships, parenting, financial difficulties, or anything that makes it hard to do good work. Outside referrals are made when necessary.
• Psychological Clinic
  Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP).
  Psychology Building Annex, Busch Campus. 732-445-6111.
  
      Psychological testing and psychotherapy (both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral; individual, group, and couple) is offered to students and non-students, with a sliding scale fee. Therapists are graduate students under supervision.
• Eating Disorder Clinic (GSAPP).
  41 Gordon Road, Suite C, Piscataway. 732-445-2292.
  
      Serves women and men who experience problems related to food, eating, weight, and body image..
• Anxiety Disorders Clinic (GSAPP).
  152 Frelinghuysen Road. 732-445-5384.
  
      Offers treatment for anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and various phobias; plus a support group for those with obsessive compulsive problems.

• Community Services in the New Brunswick area:

• University Behavioral Health Care.
  Central Access number: 1-800-969-5300 for screening and appointments.
  
      The major low-cost psychotherapy facility in Middlesex County, this is the community mental health center for this area. They are open to everyone, but tend to refer students back to on-campus services since they have limited resources. There are several branches.
• Referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers in private practice
are available through any of the college counseling centers or psychiatric services above. In addition, a referral list of licensed psychologists is maintained by the New Jersey Psychological Association: 1-800-281-6572, or (973) 535-9888.
• Mental Health Resources around the state are available through the Mental Health Association of New Jersey.

For comments on this web-site, contact Mark J. Forest, Ph.D. or call 732-932-3966.

This page last updated: June 27, 2007.


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