Strengthening Mental Health Support

The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County is pleased to welcome Cory Cuomo as its new vice president of Counseling & Social Services. With 30 years of experience in mental health and social services, Cuomo joins a team that has been providing compassionate, professional support to children, teens, and adults navigating depression, substance use, trauma, and other mental health challenges since 1974.

Cuomo, of East Brunswick, most recently served as program director of Specialized Outpatient Programming for Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. A licensed clinical social worker, he holds a master’s in social work from Rutgers University and brings extensive experience across outpatient, inpatient, and acute care settings, along with school- and community-based services.

“Cory brings an ideal mix of skills to our Counseling & Social Services team,” said YMCA of Greater Monmouth County President & CEO Laurie Goganzer. “He has experience in developing programs from the ground up, as well as improving the outcomes and impact of existing ones. His expertise in grant administration, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with state and federal agencies will be an asset at a time when funding remains a challenge. I’m confident Cory will help us maintain and even expand our reach in the Jersey Shore region.”

Cuomo’s background also includes community outreach to promote service availability to people in need of crisis services who may go unnoticed. He is dedicated to creating a sense of community and a shared vision at the Y.

“I’ve been an active member of the Princeton YMCA of Greater Somerset County as a head judo instructor since 1994, so I’m thrilled to bring my administrative and social work skills to the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County,” said Cuomo. “My guiding belief is that if those of us in greatest need are given the tools, support, and resources to thrive, then we will all succeed.”

The Y’s Counseling & Social Services team delivers comprehensive behavioral health programs designed to meet the evolving needs of the community. In 2024 alone, the team provided 4,426 hours of therapeutic and clinical outreach and conducted 16,472 outpatient sessions. These services are rooted in a commitment to strengthening family life and supporting individual growth through safe, confidential care.

For more information about the Y’s Counseling & Social Services, including outreach services in Eatontown, visit www.ymcanj.org/css, email outreach@ymcanj.org, or call 732-290-9040.

About YMCA of Greater Monmouth County
For 150 years, YMCA of Greater Monmouth County has empowered youth, improved health, and fostered connections that unite and uplift the community. Serving 42,000 people annually, we’ve provided over $5 million in financial assistance in the last five years. With locations in eight communities and programs integrated into more than 100 schools across Monmouth and Ocean counties, we are dedicated to strengthening communities. Named a New Jersey Top Workplace for three consecutive years by NJ Advance Media, we’re based in Shrewsbury, NJ. Learn more at www.ymcanj.org.