Center Programs & Research

Community Programs

The Center for Clinical Services is also home to community-based programs that provide education, prevention, outreach, and support to individuals, families, and communities.

the Center for Clinical Services building

Project COPE

Project COPE (Communities Organizing for Prevention and Empowerment) is a community-based prevention program focused on reducing substance use and the spread of HIV among youth in Paterson, New Jersey. The program provides prevention workshops and works with individuals and families to connect them with community resources and information related to health and wellness.

Visit Project COPE for more information about its programs, services, resources, and community initiatives.

Research Labs

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The Center for Clinical Services is home to several research labs focused on a range of topics in psychology and human development. Each lab conducts its own research and may offer opportunities for students to gain research experience.

Students interested in research assistant opportunities, as well as community members interested in learning more about a lab’s research or potential opportunities to participate in a study, can visit the individual lab websites below for more information and contact details.

Academics

Psychology Class

The Center for Clinical Services provides space for clinical education and training across several Montclair State University academic departments. Students gain hands-on experience through courses and clinical training opportunities offered within the Center.

For more information about academic programs and courses, visit the departments below: