The following resources contain helpful information:
Service Access and Management
- About: Berks County’s Mental Health and Mental Retardation Agency/Crisis Services
- Phone: 610-236-0530
- Web: http://www.sam-inc.org
Council on Chemical Abuse-Berks County’s Substance Abuse Agency
- Phone: 610-376-8669
- Web: http://www.councilonchemicalabuse.org
Treatment Access Service Center
- About: Berk’s County’s Treatment Center for Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Phone: 610-375-4426
Berks Talkline
- About: People can call the talkline to discuss problems
- Phone: 610-374-TALK
- Web: http://www.berks-talkline.org
Reading Hospital/Center for Mental Health
- About: Counseling Agency
- Phone: 610-988-8070
Caron Foundation
- About: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
- Phone: 610-678-2332
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
- Phone: 610-378-2000
Berks County Children and Youth Services
- Phone: 610-478-6700
Opportunity House
- About: Local Homeless Shelter
- Phone: 610-374-4696
Berks Women in Crisis
- Provides shelter and counseling to women in domestic violent situations
- Phone: 610-373-2053
BCIU Child Care Line
- About: Provides Resources for Childcare
- Phone: 610-987-8444
Greater Berks Food Bank
- About: Provides food pantry services to families in need
- Phone: 610-926-5802
Family Promise
- About: Provides shelter and services to homeless students and families
- Phone: 610-373-3323
Berks Community Action Program
- About: Provides funding assistance for rent and utilities
- Phone: 610-376-6571
Salvation Army
- About: Provides funding assistance for rent, utilities; also provides clothing and support programs
- Phone: 610-373-5208