STUDENT ADVOCACY

We help students with personal struggles, food insecurity, homelessness, legal and medical issues, and more!

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We Care About You!

If you or someone you know is in crisis…We’re here to help.

If you are hungry, without safe shelter, or need the basics…We’ve got your back!

If you’re going through something…We provide a listening ear and multiple avenues of support and resources.

Contact Information:
The Office of Student Advocacy
Founder’s Hall Room E201
studentadvocacy@pccc.edu
973.684.5554 – main line

Who We Are

The Office of Student Advocacy at Passaic County Community College is here to help students with issues that can get in the way of their success. Student Advocacy connects students to necessary resources in areas of food insecurity, homelessness and housing, legal and medical resources, as well as provides a listening ear if students are experiencing personal struggles. Student Advocacy provides students with immediate help if they are experiencing a crisis, and also provides short term counseling with referrals to mental health agencies in the community. Student Advocacy is here to help students achieve success and wellness in all aspects of their lives.

We are providing you with this referral list because we care!

First Call for Help (statewide services for food, shelter, counseling and related social services) 1-800-435-7555, www.NJ211.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255

NJ Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-572-7233

Passaic County Women’s Center (24-hour crisis hotline for victims of domestic violence) 973-881-1450

Passaic County Women’s Center (immediate emergency/counseling for domestic violence) 973-881-0725

WAFA House (for victims of domestic violence) Services available for English, Arabic and Urdu speakers. 1-800-930-9232

St.Joseph’s University Regional Medical Center 973-754-2000

Who We Are

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Disclaimer: This assessment should not be used as medical advice. Please consult a licensed mental health professional.

Center for Violence Prevention at PCCC
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Contact Us

Tina Ribaudo, MSW
Student Advocacy Specialist

Lia Travers, LCSW
Coordinator of Student Advocacy