Project Support

Project Support Counselors are a dedicated team of School Psychologists, Social Workers and Licensed Counselors who provide vital counseling services across all schools in our district. They primarily support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) who have mandated counseling services, addressing their social-emotional needs through individual and small group sessions, as well as crisis intervention.

With a deep commitment to student well-being, these professionals tailor their support to each student’s unique needs, always aligned with the goals outlined in the IEP. Through services such as classroom observations, behavior support, teacher collaboration, and active participation in IEP meetings and parent conferences, Project Support Counselors help create a strong network of care around each student.

Working closely with students, families, teachers, administrators and other support staff—including Social Emotional Counselors—they provide additional layers of care when needed, promoting emotional growth, building resilience, and promoting positive relationships.

Through compassion, collaboration, and expertise, Project Support Counselors make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families, helping to create an inclusive and supportive school environment where every student can thrive.

 

If you are in a crisis situation, here are some resources for immediate assistance:

• Bayonne Police Department: Call 201-858-6900
• 2nd Floor Helpline: Call or text 888-222-2228
  • A confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults.
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline: Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Connect to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center 24/7
• Performcare - Mobile Response Services: Call 1-877-652-7624
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situations (such as a foster home, treatment home or group home) in the community. 
• Perform Care / In-house evaluation 877-652-7624
• Jersey City Medical Center - Mental & Behavioral Health 201-915-2000
• Giant Steps - substance abuse treatment - 201-792-8289
• Bayonne Community Mental Health - 201-339-9200
• DCP&P - 877-652-2873
• If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1.