Services Available to Students

Psychological Counseling

Confidential psychological counseling, short-term psychotherapy, and crisis intervention assist students with emotional, social, or family concerns, developmental transitions, or other stresses that can occur during their college years.  Counseling services can also assist you if you are concerned about these issues for a family member or friend.  Many students benefit from counseling services at some time during their undergraduate and graduate college careers.  Under some circumstances, for the small number of students needing medication to supplement counseling or psychotherapy, a part-time psychiatrist may also be available.

Mantra Health

NJIT has partnered with digital mental health provider Mantra Health to bring students access to free, high-quality mental health support. The Care Hub is an all-in-one platform where students can access free virtual services including self care, therapy, in-the-moment emotional wellness support, 24/7 crisis and more. Visit Mantra Health's Care Hub and use your school email address to set up your account. It's free, easy, and includes care navigation support.  Sign up today

Uwill

With the generous support of the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, NJIT is pleased to partner with Uwill to offer all currently enrolled NJIT students free and unlimited teletherapy with a licensed mental health professional. This program is funded through Spring 2025. Students can register here and book their first session in just minutes using your NJIT email address.

Academic Support 

Academic support counseling can help students set priorities, organize their time, manage stress, develop study and test-taking skills, and other coping strategies to meet their academic goals.

Career Counseling

While many students come to NJIT with a chosen major, it is not unusual to be undecided or to develop doubts about an initial choice.  Career counseling can help clarify preferences, confirm an initial choice, or identify more fulfilling alternatives.

Addiction Counseling Services and Referral

For every person coping with, experiencing, or dealing with an addiction- whether it is dependency on drugs, alcohol, food, compulsive spending, gambling, sex, or an Internet addiction- at least six (6) other people in their lives can be directly affected. Without treatment intervention, substance, and behavioral addictions can persist even with the knowledge of negative health, academic, and social consequences. The addiction specialist can assist you in sorting out any questions or concerns that you may have about your addictive behaviors or someone else's. Confidential services include assessment, individual counseling, education, and referral to off-campus services when needed.

Cross-Cultural/Multicultural Counseling

NJIT is a university rich in cultural diversity and ranked 10th among national universities for campus diversity by U.S.News.  The student body includes individuals from countries throughout the world as well as US citizens and permanent residents from a large number of racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural groups. C-CAPS staff is sensitive to cultural differences and any concerns that may arise.  We strive to work sensitively with you and provide culturally appropriate treatment and services.

LGBTQIA+ Services

College is a time that many students begin to openly explore their sexual identity and discover and challenge their own beliefs and attitudes around sexual orientation and gender. For students searching for a safe, confidential place to explore questions, concerns, and traditional beliefs around sexual orientation sensitive and highly trained professionals will help you to address and examine these issues.

Testing Services

As a supplement to counseling services, professional staff may recommend tests to enhance the assessment process and/or increase your self-understanding.  These assessments may include psychological or personality tests, cognitive testing, behavioral assessment, or career/ interest assessments.  

Workshops

Workshops on managing test anxiety and reducing procrastination are offered every term to improve academic and other functioning.  Special topics workshops are offered periodically on topics such as stress management, assertive communication, acquaintance rape prevention, multicultural awareness, and various issues that may impact student’s academic or psychological functioning.

Referral Services

For more comprehensive or longer-term care, off-campus services may be needed.  Students may also need information about off-campus resources for family or friends.  We assist with referrals for psychotherapy, couple or family therapy, psychiatric services, alcohol/drug rehabilitation, etc.  Most off-campus providers charge a fee, but some have low-fee options for those who lack insurance or have limited income.   Also, self-help programs may be recommended to supplement C-CAPS services.  Self-help programs are usually free.