{"id":120994,"date":"2025-07-09T14:33:41","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T18:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/?page_id=120994"},"modified":"2026-04-14T15:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:37:14","slug":"mhwb","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/mhwb\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force<\/h1>\n

The Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force, established in April 2024, is committed to addressing the growing mental health needs of our campus. Modeled after The JED Foundation\u2019s Comprehensive Approach, the task force brings together faculty, staff, and students to create a connected, resource-rich, and health-supportive campus environment. Subcommittees have led efforts in revising protocols, developing digital tools, and fostering community belonging and engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Marie Cascarano<\/a> from The Office of Health Promotion<\/a> and Dr. Jude Uy<\/a> from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)<\/a> co-chair The Mental Health and Well-Being Task Force, which is comprised of key members from various departments across campus and are listed below.<\/p>\n

Task Force Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/td>\nTitle<\/td>\nEmail<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tisheka Beepath<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Victim Services and Compliance Manager, University Police Department, Student Development and Campus Life<\/td>\nallenti@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Meghan Buckley<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Program Coordinator, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life<\/td>\nbuckleym@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jonnine DeLoatch<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Assistant Dean, Student Belonging, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life<\/td>\ndeloatchj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John Harrichand<\/p>\n

he\/him<\/td>\n

Associate Professor, Department of Counseling<\/td>\nharrichandj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heather Jenkins<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, Sports Medicine, Intercollegiate Athletics<\/td>\njenkinsmcclh@mail.montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarah Jennings<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Director of University Health Services, Student Health Center<\/td>\njenningss@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Malek Kalai<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Assistant Community Director, Residence Life, Dinallo Heights<\/td>\nkalaim1@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Betty Paulino<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Director of Benefits, Human Resources<\/p>\n
<\/dl>\n<\/td>\n
paulinob@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lori Petrozzello<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Front Desk Supervisor, Access Services and Resource Sharing, Sprague Library<\/td>\npetrozzellol@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kevin Schafer<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Director of CARE Team and Student Case Management, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life<\/p>\n
<\/dl>\n<\/td>\n
schaferk@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Donna Scro Samori<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Adjunct Professor, Theatre and Dance, Dean’s Office, College of the Arts<\/p>\n
<\/dl>\n<\/td>\n
scrosamorid@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melany Socorro<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Assistant Director of Student Communications and Red Hawk Life, Student Communications and Campus Life<\/td>\nsocorrom@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stephanie Spitz<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Department Administrator, Art and Design, Art and Design, Dean\u2019s Office, College of the Arts<\/td>\nspitzs@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tara Temple<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Associate Director of Athletics & Recreation, Sports Medicine<\/td>\ntemplet@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jared Utterback<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

Assistant Director of Fitness, Intramurals and Club Sports Programs, Campus Recreation and Intramural Sports, Student Development and Campus Life<\/td>\n<\/a>utterbackj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Megan Walters<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Associate Director of Special Events, SDCL Operations, Student Development and Campus Life<\/td>\nmchughm@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nicole Weir<\/p>\n

she\/her<\/td>\n

Assistant Dean for Special Programs and Professional Education, College of Science and Mathematics<\/p>\n
<\/dl>\n<\/td>\n
weirn@montclair.edu<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

If you have concerns or wish to contact the task force for any reason, please complete this online form<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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