Mission Statement

The Mission of University Health and Counseling Services is to support the educational mission of Montclair State University and the vision of the Division of Student Development and Campus Life through the provision of health and psychological services, health promotion education and disabilities accommodations.

UHCS is comprised of four primary areas which work in close collaboration with each other and other University departments to promote a high standard of health, safety, educational achievement, accessibility and overall wellbeing for all of the campus community,

These areas and their primary functions are:

• Counseling and Psychological Services:

Offers a broad range of counseling and psychological services (direct clinical, educational, and preventive services) in collaboration with related University areas, to promote the psychological wellness of the greater campus community of students, staff, and faculty.

• The University Health Center:           

      Provides comprehensive ambulatory healthcare; preventive health screening; coordination and oversight of public health incidents; emergency preparedness medical response; and administrative oversight including medical/forensic response for the Montclair State University Sexual Assault Response Team.           

• Health Promotion:

Provides education, outreach, and advocacy to enhance the health of all students, faculty and staff through advances in health promotion theory and research; excellence in health education practices; and the promotion of public policies conducive to health.

• Disability Resource Center:

Provides services and accommodations to students with physical, sensory, learning, psychological, and chronic medical disabilities to guarantee full access to all curricular and co-curricular activities as mandated by federal law.