Mission Statement

The mission of the Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center is to provide clinical, educational, and outreach services to William Paterson University students. The Center assists students in achieving success in their academic experience, and their personal and professional goals throughout life, by offering personal counseling and health care services. The Center enhances physical and emotional health, with a focus on education, insight, and empowerment of individuals and the William Paterson University campus community.

The mission of the Counseling component of the Counseling, Health, and Wellness Center is to provide a welcoming environment for William Paterson University students. The Counseling Center staff members facilitate students' personal, social, and intellectual growth, as well as adjustment to and engagement within the university community. Students are assisted with identifying and working through personal barriers, normal developmental issues and stressors, and clinical problems which could impede academic success.

The mission of the Health and Wellness component of the Counseling, Health and Wellness Center is to provide a welcoming environment for William Paterson University students. The Health and Wellness Center staff members provide care for students who are ill or injured. Through health-related counseling and education, we support students' efforts to maintain their physical and emotional well-being and make informed decisions that promote personal wellness and effect life-long health.