Since its inception, PerformCare has remained true to its mission – to provide the highest quality behavioral health solutions to our families, children and our community – solutions that are family-focused; community-based; recovery- and resiliency-oriented; high quality; confidentially and individually tailored; and efficient, cost-effective, and financially sound.

PerformCare is a full-service behavioral health managed care company, supporting members in the public sector. We are committed to providing superior, innovative solutions in behavioral health, developmental and intellectual disabilities, human services, and integrated health programs.

Resources for Youth

• Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources: If you or someone who cares about you is worried about your alcohol, drug, or other substance use, go here to find out more about how you can access treatment and support to quit.
• Adolescent Housing Resources: If you are homeless and between the age of 18 and 21, you can call us to find out more about finding housing and related support services. This section has more details on what kinds of services are available.
• Behavioral and Mental Health Resources: Everyone gets stressed out occasionally, but if your feelings or actions are overwhelming or getting in the way of your friendships, family life, school, or work, extra support may help get you back on track.
• Educational Resources: Here you will find links to resources that can assist you with staying on track in school.
• Other Helpful Resources: Being a teen can come with a host of challenges. Whether it is dealing with gangs in your neighborhood, sorting out your sexual identity, or keeping your body healthy, you'll find some resources here to help you with these topics.

Families:

• Behavioral health
• Developmental and intellectual disability services
• Substance use treatment services
• Emergency services

 

 

Eligibility	Youth who are eligible for services through PerformCare are primarily between the ages of 5 and 21 (up to his or her 21st birthday), reside in the State of New Jersey and have an emotional or serious mental health or behavioral need. Special consideration for services is given to children under the age five.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Housing / Shelter
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral Mental Health Substance Use Intellectual and Developmental Needs Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities
Payment Options	Medicaid Private / Commercial Insurance
Areas Served	Mercer County

Last Updated: 07/19/16