The Drop-In Center is a comprehensive youth services program for Hackensack High School students and their families. It is a joint effort of Hackensack High School and Hackensack University Medical Center's Institute for Behavioral Health Services.

• It is located in Rooms 161 and 163 at the high school.

• It is open 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  The Drop-In Center is open 12 months a year.

• Career exploration and job placement
• Supportive and fmaily counseling
• Individual and group counseling
• Referral to health and social services
• Drop-out prevention
• Tutoring services
• Recreation and life exploration activities
• Conflict management programs

A team of counselors and a licensed clinical social worker, who have expertise in working with adolescents and their families, staffs the Drop-In Center. Parents can call or visit at any time or make an appointment to see a counselor. The Drop-In Center will not disclose information to anyone without proper consent, except in emergency situations.

Funding for the Drop-In Center is provided by a grant from the New Jersey State Department of Human Services.