Meet the CAPS Staff

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) supports students on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses.

Montclair Campus

Regular Semester Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 973-655-5211
Fax: 973-655-4470
Location: Russ Hall, Side Entrance

Bloomfield Campus

Phone: 973-655-2800
Email: bc-caps@montclair.edu

Call or email and a counselor will get back to you within one business day. If you require immediate assistance, please call 988.

Important Notes

  • To reach a licensed mental health clinician after hours or over break, please call the CAPS front desk at 973-655-5211 and select option 2.
  • Please call CAPS at 973-655-5211 to schedule an appointment. In addition, Montclair State University students, faculty and staff are encouraged to register for free online mental health support through TAO Connect. Free teletherapy for students is also available through Uwill.
  • If you would like help finding an off-campus provider, please contact CAPS or visit the CAPS Referral Website for more information.
  • For outreach requests, please fill out our Outreach Request Form. Calls are returned during business hours.
  • In case of psychiatric emergency during non-business hours, please contact your nearest emergency room or University Police at 973-655-5222.
  • Email is not a confidential medium, so prospective clients are encouraged to contact CAPS by phone or in person.

Montclair Campus Staff

Melissa Zarin

  • Director of Counseling and Psychological Services

Jude Uy

  • Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Prevention and Wellness Programming

Sudha Wadhwani

  • Staff Psychologist/Coordinator of Equity, Inclusion and Community Initiatives

Khabir Williams

  • Staff Clinician/Coordinator of AOD Program, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
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Bloomfield Campus Staff

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