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program summary:
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) deliver services to youth vulnerable to or experiencing stressors, coping challenges, emotional or behavioral symptoms, difficulties with substance use as a coping strategy or traumatic circumstances that may compromise the youth’s ability to function optimally and thrive within their family/living situation, school and/or community environments.
Without MRSS, the parent/guardian/caregiver may be struggling with effectively meeting their youth’s presenting needs. These youth may be at risk of onset or worsening of emotional/behavioral challenges, engagement in high risk behaviors, or substance use, resulting in potential psychiatric hospitalization, out of home treatment, legal charges, a decline in school/academic functioning, social/peer interaction challenges or loss of their current living arrangement. MRSS is designed as an upstream intervention available to support families and youth when they first identify they need assistance based on their definition of need.
MRSS are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, year-round for children and young adults ages 0-21. These services include the initial face to face intervention within one hour request or up to 24 hours at family’s request, and follow up interventions, services and coordination for up to 8 weeks, at no cost to families. MRSS are delivered by applying crisis intervention principles, as well as core System of Care values and principles. Care is strength-based, youth-centered, family-driven, community-based, trauma-informed, and culturally and linguistically mindful. Care planning is individualized, collaborative, and flexible based on youth and family need.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a resident of Warren, Hunterdon or Somerset County. If youth is under 18 years of age, parent or guardian must agree to intervention. Youth over 18 years of age can self-refer. All referrals must be received and authorized by PerformCare.
CRISIS PHONE: (877) 652-7624Location:
Flemington Family Service Center
6 Park Ave
Flemington
Phone: 908-782-7905
Fax: 908-782-5934