Counseling Services
Transcript: G Counseling Services by Daniel Dunkley and Curren Basra F Location and Contact Information This service is located at/in: SCC 118 (Student Community Center located near Parking lot 6) The contact information for this service is: Phone: (973) 328-5140 Fax: (973) 3-528141 Email: counseling@ccm.edu E Who did we interview? The person from this service that we interviewed was: Ariella Panek • His/her office & phone number are SCC 118 (973) 328-5140 D The support this service provides Personal support assisting students toward greater maturity that includes openness to new experiences, self-awareness, self acceptance, assuming responsibility for one’s life, developing relationships and developing a philosophy of life. Services provided in the Office of Counseling Services & Student Success are free and confidential. Confidentiality means that the counselor will respect the student’s right to privacy by not divulging to anyone those matters discussed in counseling sessions. No information obtained through counseling sessions will be released without specific permission by the student, either within or outside the college community. However, confidentiality is not absolute in that exceptions to the rule exist. The exceptions are:. • The individual’s serious intent to harm himself or another person obliges a counselor to notify those persons necessary to prevent the harm from happening. • Any suspicion of child abuse must be reported to the Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) agency, formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS). Students are assisted with personal issues through individual counseling, group workshops, online information, and referrals to off-campus resources. Resources to check out: Community and Mental Health Resources Individual Personal Counseling Workshop Schedule Crisis Information Sexual Assault Substance Abuse Students seeking academic support and success will find enrichment through programs and services to meet their needs. • Educational Planning • Support for Probation and Return from Dismissal Students • Study Skills • Time Management • Test Anxiety MAJOR and CAREER Develop a career plan and select the appropriate major to achieve your goal. • Explore Majors and Careers • FOCUS Online Career System • Office of Career Services Resources & Other Services • Veterans Services • NJ STARS • Withdrawing from Courses • Saint Clare’s Health, (888) 626-2111 www.saintclares.org/behavioral-health-services • Morristown Medical Center (973) 971-5000 www.atlantichealth.org/morristown.html • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, (800) 273-8255 www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Academic support and other supports C The People Who Provide This Service The people who provide the service are: • Ariella Panek, Counselor apanek@ccm.edu • John Urgola, Counselor jurgola@ccm.edu • Lisa Volante, Counselor lvolante@ccm.edu • Kaitlin Dias, Counselor knajjar@ccm.edu • Elaine Devivo, Administrative Assistant edevivo@ccm.edu • Betty Bahnatka, Administrative Assistant bbahnatka@ccm.edu If you have a general question you would like answered, you may click on Ask a Counselor to e-mail your question to a counselor. You will receive a response within 24-48 hours. Please include your name, student ID number, and telephone number, as some responses may require a telephone call. If you or someone you know are in crisis and/or having thoughts of suicide and need immediate help, please call 911 or Public Safety if you are on campus (973)-328-5550. You may also contact the following 24-hour services and hotlines: • St. Clare’s Hospital – Psychiatric Emergency Service – (973) 625-0280 • Morristown Memorial Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Service – (973) 540-0100 • Newton Medical Center – (973) 383-0100 • Psychiatric Emergency & Screening Services for each County in New Jersey • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-TALK(8255) In the event of a psychiatric emergency, the following crisis hotlines have trained personnel available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week: • Crisis/Psychiatric screening centers for all counties in New Jersey Assists people who need immediate psychiatric care. • Saint Clare’s Health – Psychiatric Emergency Service Assessment, crisis intervention, and referrals for people in crisis, available 24 hours a day. (973) 625-0280 • Morristown Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Service (973) 540-0100 • Newton Medical Center (973) 383-0100 • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1 (800) 273-8255 • National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233 • National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 (800) 656-4673 (HOPE) The way students can best obtain this service B A Thank you!