The NVD Wellness Center is designed to help high school students access supports that address all dimensions of wellness, including physical, mental, emotional, and social, while offering strategies to increase their resiliency and overall well-being. The Wellness Center is part of the our Guidance Department, where students can meet with one of our two wellness team members: Student Assistance Coordinator, Deborah Bajakian or Wellness Coordinator, Kristen Delvanthal, and, receive confidential counseling for a variety of issues.  

Types of issues students may seek help for include:

Anger

Bullying, including cyber-bullying 

Depression

Drugs / Alcohol

Eating Disorders

Family problems

Gambling 

Grief and Loss

LGBTQ+

Relationship Issues

Self injury

Stress or anxiety

ANY other issues

Why Choose to meet with a Wellness Center Counselor?

It's free!       It's convenient!         It's voluntary!        It's confidential! 
Under State (NJSA 18A: 40A-7.1) and Federal Laws (42 CFR Part 2), counseling is confidential. 
The only exceptions are in cases of harm to self or others, cases of abuse or neglect or cases of harassment, intimidation and bullying concerns.

How do I make an appointment?

Please contact us to make an appointment.  

Ms. Bajakian: 201-768-3200 ext 13260 bajakian@nvnet.org
Ms. Delventhal : 201-768-3200 ext 12086 delventhalk@nvnet.org

You can also ask your school counselor to introduce you to one of us.

*Please do not leave any emergencies on our email or voicemail. If we are not available, immediately seek out an administrator, your school counselor, the nurse, another trusted adult in the building, an adult in your life or call 911.

Counseling is not always about getting advice. Rather, it is a process where you and a counselor can explore issues and develop healthy and effective coping strategies together.