Jocelyn Cooper
Jocelyn Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), who received her graduate degree from The College of New Jersey. She is a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS). In her role as Executive Director, she is responsible for supporting program staff, developing policies/procedures, grant writing, fund development, agency growth/sustainability, networking, providing professional development training in the community and creating a positive, inclusive and safe space for all team members, volunteers, community members and consumers. Jocelyn provides short-term, confidential counseling services to individuals through the Council’s Metro Employee Assistance Program. Jocelyn values a person-centered, solution focused approach to life’s challenges and is passionate about walking with people as they work toward their goals. Jocelyn is passionate about social and racial justice, antiracism and equity. As an avid lover of animals, Jocelyn enjoys spending time outdoors with her fur babies, Oliver and Pablo!
as the Director of Operations manages the Council's finances and fiscal reporting requirements, facility oversight, office and human resource, outreach initiatives and IT. 
Is the Program Coordinator for the Drug Free Communities grant at Mercer Council which focuses on assisting communities with drug and alcohol misuse and focuses on families, students, and other individuals across the lifespan.
Is a program coordinator for the Mercer Council. She is a certified k-6 elementary school teacher. She has taught at the elementary school level as well as the preschool level. She is a certified Botvin LifeSkills Training facilitator and works with middle school students in Mercer County. She has been with the Council since March 2017.
Has been doing substance abuse evaluations for the New Jersey Juvenile Justice Commission at their detention centers in Middlesex and Burlington counties since 2003. He is their only full-time evaluator. The juveniles he meets with come from all backgrounds, have all kinds of biopsychosocial issues and use a wide variety of substances.
is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health & Counseling from The College of New Jersey. Carly is a mental health clinician working at ASYSST, housed at Ewing High School. She provides a safe, warm, and supportive environment for all.
