Thank you for taking the time to read the following information. My office is a safe and peaceful place where you can openly discuss any issue or concern that you are experiencing. Counseling services are confidential (private) and voluntary. The counseling process focuses on growth and positive change when confronted with challenges and struggles. Students can make an appointment by coming to the guidance office or emailing me at: djarosz@monmouthregional.net.

Providing Counseling Services For:

  • Substance use

  • Mental/behavioral health concerns

  • Dating conflicts

  • Peer conflicts

  • Emotional regulation

  • Stress management

  • Eating disorders

  • Grief and loss

  • Transition to post-graduation

  • Family dysfunction

  • Self-harm

  • Suicide prevention

Support Services Offered:

  • Individual counseling

  • Group counseling

  • Prevention education

  • Community referral services

Resources:

1.) Second floor youth helpline: 2nd floor.org

Youth can call or text 24/7. This helpline is designed to listen, help and guide young people in addressing challenges.

2.) Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ 
young people 24/7, all year round.

3.) 988: https://988lifeline.org/

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

4.) Above the Influence: https://www.abovetheinfluence.com

Facts, information and resource for staying above the influence of substacne use.

5.) The Society For The Prevention of Teen Suicide: http://www.sptsusa.org/

6.) Resources to Quit Vaping: RWJ Barnabas Youth & Adult Resource For Smoking and Vaping: https://www.rwjbh.org/treatment-care/institute-for-prevention-and-recovery/programs/nicotine-and-tobacco-recovery-program/

7.) Truth Initiative - resources to quit vaping: https://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting

Text DITCHVAPE to 88709

8.) Stop Bullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/

9.) Alateen - resource for those 19 and younger effected by a caregivers drinking or substance use: https://nj-al-anon.org/alateen/