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COUNTY OF BERKS

HUMAN SERVICES
& RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Fourth Edition - March 2011
County of Berks
Human Services Directory
Office of Human Services
County Services Center
633 Court Street - 13th Floor
Reading, PA 19601
(610) 478-6194
humanservices@countyofberks.com
In conjunction:
This is strictly a guide to use in researching services best suited to your clients' needs. The County of Berks
and their employees make no guarantees regarding the policies or quality of services provided by the
agencies and organizations listed in this directory. Contact the agencies and organizations for further information.
Sources: Berks County Data Book, Berks County Prison Society Reference Listing, County Departments & Agency Websites

Children & Youth Services
Mental Health / Mental Retardation
Council on Chemical Abuse
Office of Aging
Pages
Alphabetical Listing Table I - V
By Service/Need Listing Table VI - VII
Agency Correction Sheet VIII
County of Berks
Human Services Directory
Table of Contents
Agency Listings
Alphabetical Listing 1 - 33
By Service/Need Listing 34 - 158
Acronym Listing 159 - 163
Email Address humanservices @countyofberks.com
County of Berks Website .co.berks.pa.us
Table of Contents
Alphabetical Listing
Agency Page No.
Abilities In Motion 1
ADAPPT 1
Advantage Home Care 1
Ageless Harmony Inc 1
AHEDD 1
Al-Anon 1
Alcoholics Anonymous 1
Alternative Consulting 1
Alzheimer's Assoc 1
American Cancer Society 1
American Diabetes Assoc 2
American Heart Assoc 2
American House 2
American Red Cross 2
Arbor Career Center 2
Arc Advocacy Services 2
Assisted Living/Personal Care Facilities 2
Autism Society of Berks 3
Berks Advocates Against Violence 3
Berks Area Reading Transportation Assoc 3
Berks Coalition To End Homelessness, Inc. 4
Berks Community Action Program 4
Berks Connections/Pretrial Services 4
Berks Counseling Center 5
Berks County Assistance Office 5
Berks County Assoc for The Blind 5
Berks County Bar Assoc 5
Berks County Career & Technology Center 5
Berks County Children & Youth Services 5
Berks County Domestic Relations Office 6
Berks County Emergency Management 6
Berks County Head Start Program 6
Berks County Home - Berks Heim 6
Berks County Housing Authority 6
Berks County Intermediate Unit 6
Berks County J uvenile Probation Office 7
Berks County Learning Disabilities Assoc 7
Berks County MH/MR 7
Berks County Office of Aging 7
Berks County Parks System 7
Berks County Prison 7
Page I
Table of Contents
Alphabetical Listing
Agency Page No.
Berks County Public Defenders Office 8
Berks County Public Library 8
Berks County Senior Centers 8
Berks County Services Center 9
Berks County State Health Center 9
Berks County Youth Center 9
Berks Deaf & Hard of Hearing 9
Berks Encore 10
Berks Parents Services Collaborative 10
Berks Personnel Network - Threshold 10
Berks Talkline 10
Berks Visiting Nurses 10
Berks Women In Crisis 10
Big Brother/Big Sister 11
Boyertown Multi Services, Inc 11
Breast Cancer Support Serives of Berks Co 11
Bridge of Hope 11
Budget Counseling Center/BCAP 11
Caring Companions Inc 11
Caron Foundation 12
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Allentown 12
Center For Mental Health 12
Central Park United Methodist Food Ministry 12
Child & Family Support Services, Inc 13
Child Care Information System 13
Children's Alliance Center 13
Children's Home of Reading 13
Church St. Recovery House 13
City of Reading Housing Authority 13
Co-County Wellness Center/Berks Aids Network 14
Comfort Keepers 14
Community Prevention Partnership 14
Community Skills Program & Rehab, Inc 15
Concern of Reading 15
Consumer Credit Counseling Services 15
Council on Chemical Abuse 15
Court Appointed Special Advocates 15
Covenant Home Care 16
Creative Health Services 16
Dept of Public Welfare/Co Assistance Office 16
Diakon Adoption, Foster Care & Preg. Services 16
Page II
Table of Contents
Alphabetical Listing
Agency Page No.
Easter Seals of Eastern PA 17
Easy Does It, Inc 17
Even Start Family Literacy 17
Experience Works 17
Family Guidance Center 17
Family Life Services 17
Family Promise of Berks 18
FirstEnergy Corporation / Electric Company 18
Foster Grandparents Prog/Office of Aging 18
Freedom Gate Ministries 18
Friend, Inc. Community Services 18
Gamblers Anonymous 18
Gateway Counseling 18
Goodwill Employment 18
Greater Berks Food Bank 18
Habitat for Humanity 19
Halfway Church at YMCA 19
HELP Lines / Hotlines 19
Here And Now Group 19
Hispanic Center 19
Historical Society of Berks Co 20
Hogar Crea 20
Homosexuals Anonymous 20
Hope Rescue Mission 20
J amestown Village 20
J ewish Community Center 20
J ob Quest/Reading 20
Kennedy House 20
Kid's Caf 20
Kidspeace 20
Lead Prevention 21
Life's Choices 21
Lifeline of Berks Co 21
Literacy Council of Reading 21
Lutheran Home at Topton 21
Mary's Shelter 21
Mental Health Assoc 21
Mercy Community Crisis Pregnancy 22
Mid Penn Legal Services 22
Milestones Community Healthcare 22
Miller Keystone Blood Center 22
Page III
Table of Contents
Alphabetical Listing
Agency Page No.
Mosaic House 22
Motivated Moms 22
Multiple Sclerosis Assoc 22
NAMI 22
National Shut-In Visitation 22
Neighborhood Housing Services of Reading 22
New Directions Treatment Services 23
New Person Center 23
Northwest PA Optical Clinic 23
Nursing Homes, 2005 23
Office of the Governor 24
Olivet Boys & Girls Club 24
Opportunity House 24
OVR 24
Oxford House 24
PA Counseling/Ponce Behavioral Health 24
PA State Representatives 25
PA State Senators 25
Parents Anonymous of PA 25
Parkinson's Support Group 25
Parolee Support Group 26
Planned Parenthood of Northeast PA 26
Police Athletic League 26
Progressions 26
Prospectus Berco 26
Public Utility Commission 26
RACC 26
Reading Branch NAACP 26
Reading/Berks Bar Assoc 27
Reading Conference of Churches 27
Reading Hospital & Medical Center 27
Reading Metro Taxi 28
Reading Public Museum 28
Ready-Ride Transportation 28
Real Alternatives 28
Revolutionary Home Health 28
Rural Opportunities 28
Salvation Army 29
School Districts, Colleges & Universities 29
Second Street Learning Center 30
Page IV
Table of Contents
Alphabetical Listing
Agency Page No.
Seniors Helping Seniors 30
Service Access Management 30
Signature Family Services 30
Social Security Admin 30
Special Kids Network 30
St. J oseph Hospital 30
Teen Challenge Training Center 30
Threshold Rehab Services 31
Tourette Syndrome 31
Treatment Access & Service Center 31
UGI Service Programs 31
U.S. House of Representatives 31
U.S. Senators 32
United Disabilities Services 32
Veterans Affairs of Berks Co 32
ViaQuest Behavioral Health 32
Villa at Morlatton 32
Volunteer Center of United Way 32
Volunteer Home Care 32
Welfare Fraud 32
Western Berks Free Medical Clinic 32
Women Infants & Children (WIC) 33
Youth Advocate Program 33
YMCA of Reading and Berks 33
21st Century Community Learning Center 33
Page V
Table of Contents
By Service / Need
Agency Page No.
Advocacy 30 - 36
Aging Services
Assisted Living Facilities 37 - 38
Counseling & Case Management 39
Day Care 39 - 40
Home Delivered/Congregate Meals 40
Home Support 41 - 42
Housing 42
Nursing Homes 43 - 44
Senior Centers 44 - 45
Children & Youth Services 46 - 50
Clothing Needs 51
Counseling & Case Management
Budget / Financial 52 - 53
Drug & Alcohol 53 - 56
Family Life 57 - 62
Mental Health 63 - 65
Crisis Intervention Services 66 - 67
Day Care Services
Adult / Senior 67
Children 68 - 69
Disaster Assistance 69
Drug & Alcohol Programs 70 - 75
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities & Technical 76
GED 77 - 78
Life Skills 78 - 79
Pre-School & Special Education 80
Employment Services
General Employment & Placement 81
Vocational Rehab / Sheltered Workshops 82 - 83
Fiscal & Financial Assistance 84 - 86
Food Assistance
Congregate, Group, Pantries & Soup Kitchens 87 - 90
Food Stamps 91
Home Delivered Meals 91
Page VI
Table of Contents
By Service / Need
Agency Page No.
Government Offices 92 - 95
Health Care Services
Assisted Living Facilities 96 - 97
Blood Bank / Mobile Blood Collection 97
Health Education 98 - 101
Home Health Care 102 - 104
Hospice 104
Hospitals 105 - 106
Nursing Homes 106 - 107
Outpatient / Clinic Services 108 - 111
Housing & Homeless Assistance Programs 112 - 118
Information & Referral Services 119 - 126
Legal Assistance 127
Library & Literacy Services 128
MH/MR Services 129 - 132
Nutritional Services 133
Parenting Services 133 - 135
Placement / Housing Services 136 - 138
Prison/Probation/Parole Services 139 - 141
Protective Services 142
Recreation, Social & Cultural Programs 143 - 146
Support Groups / HELP Lines 147 - 150
Transportation Services 151
Utility Assistance 152 - 153
Veterans Services 154
Volunteer Services 154 - 156
Women's Health Services 157 - 158
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Page VIII
633 Court St. - 13th Fl
Reading, PA 19601
Fax: 610-478-6206
E-Mail: humanservices@countyofberks.com
Providers
Alphabetical Listing
Pages 1 - 33
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
210 N. 5th Street * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
ADAPPT * Provides intensive D & A program with a max * Drug & Alcohol issues
428 Walnut St stay of 60 days
Reading, PA 19601 * Group Home residency is designed to assist
610-478-8800 clients in acquiring basic living skills to cope
Fax-610-478-1818 in society
Advantage Home Care * Licensed & CHAP accredited home care service * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd including: personal care, private duty nursing,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 light housekeeping, grocery shopping, mother's
610-378-0481 helper, companionship.
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Emergency response system
* Personal medication system
Ageless Harmony Inc * Adult Senior day care centers
2710 Grant St * Three locations
Mt. Penn, PA 19606 * Meal and snacks provided
610-621-4998 * Structured activities
AHEDD * Non-profit organization providing employment * Must have a documented
1150 Berkshire Blvd and training services to persons with disabilities disability
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Placement and training services * Must be at least 16
610-375-7692 * Must be referred by
OVR or SAM
Al-Anon * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-5237
Alcoholics Anonymous * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-6500
Alternative Consulting * Mental health counseling
Enterprise * Grief & Bereavement
527 E. Lancaster Ave * Developmental Disabilities
Shillington, PA 19607 * Hypnotherapy
610-796-8110 * Mediation Services
Alzheimer's Assoc * Support groups
610-375-4990
American Cancer Society * Support groups * Must be diagnosed with
498 Bellevue Ave * Wigs & turbans provided cancer
Reading, PA 19605 * Provides financial assistance, transportation &
610-921-2328 other services to cancer patients & their families
610-921-9521 * I Can Cope - how to deal with cancer for
families & survivors of cancer
* Look Good, Feel Better - women undergoing
treatment; provides complimentary make-up kit
HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES & SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS - ALPHA
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
American Diabetes Assoc * Adult support groups
2045 Westgate Drive * Informational materials
Suite 302 * Annual Patient Education Symposium
Reading, PA 18017
610-375-6202
American Heart Assoc * Health & nutritional information
610-678-8871
American House * Psych counseling * Must be in therapy in
640 Walnut St order to get medication
Reading, PA 19601 management
610-208-8860
American Red Cross * Provides assistance to victims who have * Income guidelines
701 Centre Ave experienced affects of any disaster * Disaster victims, elderly,
Reading, PA 19601 * Provide classes for CPR & babysitting veterans & military
610-375-4383 * FEMA - provides rental assistance dependants
Arbor Career Center * Provides classes on site * must be 14 - 21
Out of School Youth * Program pays for GED testing * Meet 100% poverty
1220 Centre Ave * Provides incentives for perfect attendance & guidelines
Reading, PA 19601 different activities * Homeless, parolee, or
610-478-9806 * Offer Work Skills Certificate probation automatically
eligible
Arc Advocacy Services * Assists individuals & families to obtain appropriate * Individuals with
1829 New Holland Rd services & entitlements developmental disability
Suite 9 * Provides Special Education advocacy services & their families
Reading, PA 19607 * Provides Representative Payee services
610-603-0227 * Services as a Legal Guardian
* Offers information/training for families
Assisted Living/Personal * Berkshire Commons - Genesis Eldercare * 610-779-3993
Care Facilities, 2005 5485 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19606
* Buehrle Assisted Living * 610-682-1360
1 South Home Ave, Topton 19562
* Columbia Cottage * 610-927-0310
3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610
* Dayspring Homes Inc. * 610-374-9036
430 Hazel St, Reading 19611
* Grand View Manor * 610-944-1800
129 Houck Rd, Fleetwood 19522
* Hearthstone at Maidencreek * 610-926-7600
105 dries Rd, Reading 19605
* Laurel Center * 610-562-2284
125 Holly Rd, Hamburg 19526
* Mifflin Court * 610-796-1600
450 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington 19607
* Phoebe Berks Village * 610-678-8795
1 Reading Drive, Wernersville 19565
* Berks Leisure Living * 610-916-8833
1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport 19533
* Chestnut Knoll * 610-473-8066
120 West 5th St, Boyertown 19512
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
* Country Meadows of Wyomissing * 610-374-3122
1800 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing 19610
Assisted Living/Personal * Evans Retirement Center * 610-944-7257
Care Facilities, 2005 220 East Race St, Fleetwood 19522
* Green Hills Manor Assisted Living Residence * 610-775-1451
Continued 10 Tranquility Lane, Green Hills, 19607
* The Hawthorne * 610-375-9696
1501 Mineral Spring Rd, Reading 19602
* Liberty Square * 610-589-1679
86 Main St, Stouchburg 19567
* Miller Personal Care Home * 610-374-9203
1216 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19601
* Romyn's Country Home, Inc * 610-582-3242
6740 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro 19508
* Bernet Golden Age Guest Home * 610-689-5360
485 Walnut Rd, Stonersville, Birdsboro 19508
* Colonial Manor Adult Home, Inc * 610-385-6175
2308 East Main St, Douglassville 19518
* Danken House * 610-678-9282
448 Preston Rd, Wernersville 19610
* Golden Ridge at Furnace Knoll * 610-693-5850
404 S. Church St, Robesonia 19551
* Harmony Hill Assisted Living * 610-589-5415
29 Witman Rd, Womelsdorf 19567
* The Highlands at Wyomissing * 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing 19610
* Manor at Market Square * 610-373-0800
803 Penn St, Reading 19601
* Outlook Pointe at Reading * 610-370-2211
9 Colin Court, Crestwood, Reading 19606
* Sacred Heart Villa * 610-929-5751
51 Seminary Ave, Reading 19605
Autism Society of Berks * Information & support for individuals within the
610-736-3739 autism spectrum and their families
Berks Advocates * Support groups to help batterers change and * Offered at a sliding scale
Against Violence holding him/her accountable to not re-victimize * Limited number of
500 Buttonwood St other families indigent clients
Reading, PA 19601 * C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Program
610-736-3693 * Offer training, groups & supervision
Fax - 610-376-6381
Berks Area Regional * Bus service within Reading & Berks County
Transportation Authority * Specialized transportation for eligible riders
1700 N. 11th St by appointment
Reading, PA 19604 * Operates Medical Assistance Transportation Prog
610-921-0601 - Bus Info
610-921-2361 - Special Service
Fax - 610-921-9420
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Coalition to End * Lead Continuum of Care Agency for funding from * HPRP is varied
Homelessness, Inc. the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development * Call for an appointment
336 S. 18th St., Rdg 19602 * HPRP - providing funds for rental & utility assistance for a thorough assessment
Mailing Address: PO Box 7712 * Street Outreach & Case Management - providing
Reading, PA 19603 information & referral to those homeless & near
610-372-7222 homeless through interaction & engagement
Fax - 610-373-1010 * BC Community Foundation-Community Emergency
www.bceh.org Fund - Grants for 1st time in need for food/shelter
email - sharon@bceh.org * Housing Locator service
Berks Community Action * Offer Welfare to Work Program * To enroll in ESL or the
Program (BCAP) * Offer Parenting Classes in the Family Center Welfare to Work Prog.
518 Washington St * Offer Fatherhood Initiative Program - fathers clients must be referred
Reading, PA 19601 learn how to be a respectable father, learn values from the Welfare Office
610-376-6571 and responsibility
Fax - 610-376-0724
email - info@bcapberks.org
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program-
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
* Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psycho education & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Berks County Assistance
Office - Welfare See Dept of Public Welfare
625 Cherry St - Room 215
Reading, PA 19602
610-736-4211
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Co Bar Assoc. * Lawyer referral service
544 Court St-Box 1058 * $35 Cash fee and $10 for Senior Citizens
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist w/grievances against attorneys
610-375-4591
Fax - 373-0256
Berks Co Career & * Provides vocational/technical schooling in * Cannot accept anyone in
Technology Center different areas of interest daytime curriculum with a
1057 County Road criminal record due to high
Leesport, PA 19533 school youth attendance
610-378-4884 during the day
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Co Domestic * Establish, enforce Orders of Support for children * Parents must live apart
Relations Office & separated spouses & must apply for services
633 Court St - 6th Fl * Can also access information via website though Intake Division by
Reading, PA 19601 www.drs.berks.pa.us coming into the office
Berks Co Emergency * Coordinates emergency operations during disasters
Management * Manages damage assessment & financial
Agricultural Center reimbursement following declared disasters
1238 Co Welfare Rd * Coordinates homeland security issues
Leesport, PA 19533
610-374-4800
Berks Co Head Start Program * Comprehensive Preschool Education Center * Income eligible by poverty
BCIU Based Program guidelines
1111 Commons Blvd * Serving 640 children ages 3-5 years * age eligible 3-5 yrs but not
P O Box 16050 school age by cutoff
Reading, PA 19612
Fax - 610-987-8400
www.berksiu.org
Berks Co Home - Heim * County operated long-term nursing home * Must have a need for
1234 County Road * all inclusive daily rates nursing home care
Leesport, PA 19533 * Individual care to meet needs of each resident
610-376-4841
Berks Co Housing Auth. * Subsidized housing * Income guidelines
1803 Butter Lane * Provides housing assistance to low income &
Reading, PA 19606 elderly individuals
610-370-0822 * Ensure safe, decent & affordable housing, create
Fax - 610-370-2766 opportunities to create self-sufficiency &
email - contact@berksha.org economic independence
Berks Co Intermediate * Homeless Student Program - 610-987-8509 * PA resident
Unit (BCIU) * Provides subsidized child care for those who * US citizen
1111 Commons Blvd are unable to afford child care - 610-987-8436 * 25 hrs+week job or full-
P O Box 16050 * Various educational programs, including Head time student
Reading, PA 19612 Start, alternative education & special needs * Low income children
610-987-2248 education - 610-987-8453 (HS) ages 3-5
* Pre K Counts - children ages 3-5 years
Fax - 610-987-8428 * BCIU Child Care - 610-987-8522
* Early Intervention - 610-987-8543
* Driver Education - standardized driver training
* PPT/ELECT - teenage parents learn to care for
their babies while receiving emotional support
* Surrogate Parent - support for students with
special needs who may need advocacy
* FBI fingerprinting - to obtain a Federal Criminal
History Record
* Alternative Education - 610-987-8297
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Co J uvenile * Responsible for holding juvenile offenders * Committed a delinquent
Probation Office accountable by monitoring & enforcing court act & be between 10-18
633 Court St - 10th Fl orders & probation plans which may include * Be a victim of an offence
Reading, PA 19601 intensive probation, D&A supervision, school- committed by juvenile
610-478-3200 based probation, community service, after-care
service, community youth aid panels, victim
services, job readiness, & electronic monitoring
Berks Co Learning * Summer Tutoring Prg. - $135 for grades K-8th
Disabilities Assoc. program involves computer/games for 1/wk/6wk
P O Box 6894 * Telephone Advocacy
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Information & Referral service
610-988-8457 * Awards Prog for Graduating Srs & volunteers
Berks Co MH/MR * Children & adult MH/MR services - crisis & * Contact Intake Dept at
633 Court St - 15th Fl emergency services, case management, forensic SAM to determine
Reading, PA 19601 case management, supportive services, early eligibility-610-236-0530
610-478-4906 intervention, psychiatric outpatient care including
Fax - 610-478-4980 psychotherapy & medication services
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
Fax - 610-478-6886 * Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
* Employment services
* Investigate elder abuse
* Income & Benefits Program such as PACE,
PACEnet, Rent Rebate & Social Security
Berks Co Parks System * 11 park sites & nearly 600 acres * Open to the pubic
Gring's Mill * Evens - Fiddle & Acoustic Music Fest, Go Fly A * Fee for certain events &
2083 Tulpehocken Road Kite, Puppies in the Pool, Step Back In Time, classes
Wyomissing, PA 19610 Heritage Festival, Holiday Lights, Summer
610-372-8939 Concert Series, lectures & workshops
Berks Co Prison * Prison offers inmates many self-development/ * Prisoners committed by
1287 Co Welfare Rd Psycho-educational treatment programs in hopes DJ , parole or Common
Leesport, PA 19533 of reducing recidivism: Please Court J udge
610-208-4800 Values I & II - assist inmate with the identity of
Fax - 610-376-0956 values & how behavior is congruent with values
Decision Making - teaches ICE-T
Communication Skills - teach different styles of
communication & how they lead to different
consequences
Life Skills - teach general skills for employment
Parenting Skills - teach different parenting styles
& consequences to the, present info re: birth
control, discipline, logical consequences
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Co Public Defenders * Represents indigent persons charged with crimes,
County Courthouse including juveniles charged with delinquency
633 Court St. - 12th Fl * Represents person in MH/MR proceedings
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6650
Berks Co Public Library * Bernville Area Community Library 610-488-1302
1037-F MacArthur Rd * Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 717-933-4060
Reading, PA 19605 * Boone Area Library 610-582-5666
* Boyertown Community Library 610-369-0496
610-378-5260 * Brandywine Community Library 610-682-7115
* Exeter Community Library 610-406-9431
* Fleetwood Area Public Library 610-944-0146
* Hamburg Public Library 610-562-2843
* Louisa Gonser (Kutztown) Community Library 610-683-5820
* Mifflin Community Library 610-777-3911
* Muhlenberg Community Library 610-929-0589
* Reading Public Library - Main Branch 610-655-6350
* Reading Public Library - Northeast Branch 610-655-6361
* Reading Public Library - Northwest Branch 610-655-6360
* Reading Public Library - Southeast Branch 610-655-6362
* Robesonia Community Library 610-693-3264
* Schuylkill Valley Community Branch 610-926-1555
* Sinking Spring Library 610-678-4311
* Spring Township Library 610-373-9888
* Morgantown Village Library 610-286-1022
* Wernersville Public Library 610-678-8771
* West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills Library 610-678-4888
* Womelsdorf Community Library 610-589-1424
* Wyomissing Public Library 610-374-2385
Berks Co Senior Centers * Berks Encore - Reading Center * 610-374-3195
40 N. 9th St
Reading, PA 19601
www.BerksEncore.org * Berks Encore - Wernersville * 610-670-1372
email - SeniorCenters@ Brenner Building #5
BerksEncore.org Wernersville State Hospital
Wernersville, PA 19565
* Berks Encore - Hamburg * 610-562-4721
61 N. Third St
Hamburg, PA 19526
* Center at Spring Street in Boyertown * 610-367-2313
200 W Spring St
Boyertown, PA 19512
* Berks Encore - Fleetwood * 610-944-9242
109 W. Vine St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
* Family First Resource Center * 610-372-7488
416 South 7th St
Reading, PA 19602
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
* Kennedy Senior Center * 610-375-3510
Berks Co Senior Centers 300 S. 4th St
Continued Reading, PA 19602
* La Casa De La Amistad * 610-372-2619
www.BerksEncore.org 501 Washington St - 2nd Fl
email - SeniorCenters@ Reading, PA 19601
BerksEncore.org * Berks Encore Mifflin * 610-777-5577
30 Liberty St
Shillington, PA 19607
* Berks Encore Providence House * 610-374-9401
800 Court Streets
Reading, PA 19601
* Berks Encore Birdsboro * 610-582-1603
201 East Main St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Berks Co Services Center * Website with department listings & telephone
633 Court St numbers www.co.berks.pa.us
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-3374
Berks Co State Health Ctr * Assure quality of care, enhance access & * Open to all PA residents
625 Cherry St - Room 401 encourage community participation in need of services
Reading, PA 19602 * Communicable Disease control & investigation
610-378-4377 * Tuberculosis treatment & diagnosis
* Home visits for pregnant women & children
* Clinics for children with handicapping conditions
such as cleft palate/lip, cardiac
* Public Information on SIDS Program, PKU
Program, Animal Bite Program, Childhood Lead
Poisoning Program
Berks Co Youth Center * J uvenile Detention - secure facility, which detains *
1243 Co Welfare Rd juveniles charges with criminal offenses awaiting
Leesport, PA 19533 court action & disposition
610-376-617 * Operates re-entry program
Immigration (ICE) * Prep Program - houses juvenile delinquents in a
610-396-0310 community based residential setting & works with
the juvenile preparing for return home
* Focus is on family re-unification, community
service, education & employment
* Operates a family shelter for ICE, Illegal alien
families seeking asylum
Berks Deaf & Hard of * Interpreting services * Individuals diagnosed with
Hearing * Signing language classes a hearing problem
2045 Centre Ave * Support group
Reading, PA 19605 * Information regarding hearing aids & hearing
610-685-4520 aid assistance
Fax - 610-685-4526 * Public education, information & referral
TTY - 610-685-4525
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Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
Berks Personnel Network * Comprehensive community-based employment * Services are available to
Threshold support services, including career counseling, people with a disability
1015 Rockland St assessment, job development & placement, other barrier to employment
Reading, PA on-the-job training, and job retention supports * Determined on an
610-288-1448 individual basis
Fax - 610-374-9920
Berks Talkline * Provides confidential, non-judgmental, listening * Free to all who call
P O Box 13234 services to individuals who need to talk with
Reading, PA 19612 someone 610-374-8255
610-921-9820 (office) * Provides referral & information & crisis 800-472-8255
Fax - 610-939-8576 intervention www.berks-talkline.org
Berks Visiting Nurses * Medicare & MA Certified CHAP accredited * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd. Home Health Care Agency
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Professional nursing in the home
610-378-0481 * Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Medical Social Services, Home Health Aides
* Pain management programs, immunizations,
disease management and hospice
Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
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Big Brother/Big Sister * Serving at-risk youth by placing volunteer to * At-risk 7 -19 years
303 Windsor St. foster a positive & measurable growth, develop * Children must live in
Reading, PA 19601 character, strengthen self worth, improve single parent households
610-373-5544 relationship and performance * Resident of Berks County
* Empower - child sexual abuse prevention &
educational program
* email@BigInBerks.org
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Breast Cancer Support * Support group
Services of Berks Co
529 Reading Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
610-478-1447
Bridge of Hope * Professional & trained church-based mentoring * Homeless mothers
300 Church St groups to empower homeless and at-risk single
Reading, PA 19601 mothers to attain permanent housing, financial
610-568-1250 self-sufficiency through employment, life-
changing friendships
* barbdbridgeofhope@verizon.net
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
Fax - 610-375-7866 * Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
Caring Companions Inc * Morning, night & round the clock care
1333 Wayne St * Companionship
Reading, PA 19601 * Homemaker
610-374-6522 * Respite care
Fax - 374-6577
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Caron Foundation * In-patient & Out-patient services to patients ages * Various criteria
243 N. Galen Hall Rd 12 years of age & up requirements based on
Wernersville, PA * Provides other addiction services such as Nicotine selected programs
610-678-2332 Cessation & Compulsive Eating
* Offers life enrichment workshops including: Anger
Management, Relapse Intervention, Relationship
Building, Relationship Healing for Couples &
Spirituality
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention,
evaluation & assessment, detoxification, relapse
Intermediate, family education & continue care
planning
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention
evaluation & assessment, group therapy &
aftercare
* Adolescent Addiction Inpatient - evaluation,
assessment & detoxification
* Adolescent Addiction Outpatient - intervention,
intensive outpatient, & group therapy
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Center For Mental Health * Individual & group therapy * 1st step in intake
6th & Spruce Sts * D & A Counseling appointment
West Reading, PA 19611 * Medication Management
610-988-8070 * Dual Diagnosis
Fax - 610-988-5289
Central Park United * Provides food assistance to needy individuals * Income eligibility
Methodist Food Ministry * Hours of operation * Need SS #& ID
138 S. 6th St Mon - Fri 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Reading, PA 19606 Soup Kitchen
610-375-2662 Wed 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fax - 375-3060 Pantry & Clothing Center
Thurs 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Clothing Center
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Child Care Information * Free child care resource & referral services * Must be income eligible
Services - BCIU * Child care subsidy for income eligible working * Eligibility requirements
River's Chase Business Ct families and teen parents vary - call for details
1111 Commons Blvd * Child care subsidy for families receiving cash
P O Box 16050 assistance or food stamps
Reading, PA 19612
610-987-2247
Fax - 610-987-8428
ccis @berksiu.org
Child & Family Support * Therapy for children, adults & couples/family
Services, Inc. * BHR Services for individual & group, psychiatric
4 S 4th St - 2nd Fl evaluation, medication, play therapy, anger &
Reading, PA 19601 stress management, psychological assessment
610-376-8558 * Education & training for mental health
Fax - 610-376-2779 professionals
Children's Alliance Center * Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to child * Referrals from BCCYS,
50 N. 4th St sexual abuse by reducing the trauma of children medical & mental health
Reading, PA 19601 who disclose sexual abuse by bringing together facilities or law enforce-
610-898-0535 professionals to service the needs of children & ment agencies
their families under one roof * Sexually abused children
Fax - 610-898-1161 * Conducts forensic interviews & forensic medical & their families
exams of children as well as case management
for the families to help them cope with the
impact of the abuse
* Provides referrals for sexual abuse evaluations &
counseling services
Children's Home of Rdg * Provides services to adolescents who are at-risk * Youth are placed by
1010 Centre Ave * Specialized Foster Care BCCYS and/or the
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides various services to children to the age of J uvenile Probation Office
610-478-9830 21 including Residential Treatment & Adolescent
Fax - 610-478-8094 Treatment Center, D & A services
Church St. Recovery House * 10-bed recovery facility where residents will * Must have referral from
1258-60 Church St participate in intense recovery & related issues Probation Officer
Reading, PA 19601 for a period of 6 to 18 months
610-568-1250 * Must obtain employment
City of Rdg Housing Auth * Provides housing assistance to low income * Must be Reading resident
815 Franklin St families through public housing & Section 8 * Income guidelines
Reading, PA 19606 * Tax Administration * Applications call:
610-376-2422 * Mayor's Office 610-372-3933
City Hall 610-655-6000
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Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and
email bnw1@entermail.net Thursdays from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
Comfort Keepers * Provides personal care services - feeding, oral * Free in-home visit to
2209 Quarry Dr hygiene, incontinence care, grooming & dressing learn more
West Lawn, PA 19609 medication assistance & bathing
610-678-8000 * Provides Companionship Care - laundry, meal
Fax - 610-678-8479 planning, light housekeeping, recreational activities,
escort to appointments, meal planning & prep,
www.comfortkeepers.com/ grocery & clothing shopping, grooming & dressing
berkscounty-pa guidance
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
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* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
Community Prevention where specially trained nurses visit low-income
Partnership women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
Continued lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Community Skills Program * Individual & group counseling * Determined on an
& Rehab, Inc. * Family education & social skills training individual basis; referrals
1150 Berkshire Blvd * Instruction in independent living & mobility through OVR, private ins.
Suite 245 training, cognitive rehabilitation therapy * Persons with brain injury,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Vocational & psychological test, job development neurological impairments
610-376-3390 & placement
* Case management & follow up
Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood Office * www.concern4kids.org
610-944-0445
Consumer Credit * Provides budget counseling, debt management, * Available to all
Counseling Services credit report review, housing counseling,
833 N. Park Rd education programs & employer assistance
Wyomissing, PA 19610 programs
610-478-0237
Council on Chemical Abuse * Information & referral services * Available to the public
601 Penn St. - Suite 600 * Provides education to agencies, schools & at no cost
Reading, PA 19601 community organizations * Sliding fee scale for
610-376-8669 * Provides peer mentoring programs for all ages treatment programs
Fax - 610-376-8423 * Contract treatment services to licensed D & A
providers & school intervention programs
* Operates bridge housing programs for low-income
substance abusers in recovery
* Loan videos, operates community resource library
& supply literature
Court Appointed Special * Speaks on behalf of the child in the courtroom,
Advocates focusing exclusively on the child's best interest
610-685-4566 * Volunteers act as an advocate for the child
during the life of the case
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Covenant Home Care * Skilled nursing * Medicare/Medical
2615 Perkiomen Ave * Social work services Assistance
Reading, PA 19606 * Home health aide * Fee for service
1-800-726-8761 * Hospice - End of Life Care * Health Insurance
Fax - 610-779-5002 * Private duty services
Creative Health Services * In-patient, Out-patient services & partial * Must make initial
321 N. Furnace St hospitalization programs to patients of all ages telephone call for
Birdsboro, PA * CRR - intensive, structured living arrangement for scheduling of an intake
610-404-8825 12 chronically mentally ill individuals interview
Fax - 610-404-8828 * Adult Partial Hospitalization - cost-effective
alternative to inpatient hospitalization, receive
treatment while residing in the community
* Older Adult Program - 60+yrs, requires partial
hospitalization programs to patients of all ages
* Residential Program for D & A - 6 month max.
program for men & women recovering from
chemical dependency; provides individual or group
counseling, work therapy, educational/life skills,
involvement in AA/NA & aftercare planning
* Outpatient Clinics for D & A - provides group
therapy, counseling & psychiatric evaluations
* Intensive Outpatient Program - individuals who
require more support & counseling than the
traditional outpatient model
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
Fax - 610-736-4004 * Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Diakon Adoption, Foster * Assist with adoption, foster care & kinship * PA resident over age 21
Care & Preg. Services * Options & counseling for unplanned pregnancies to foster and/or adopt
1 S. Home Ave * Post-adoption services * Serve children birth to
Topton, PA 19562 * Family Finding age 8
610-682-1504 * Affiliate of SWAN
Fax - 610-682-1582
www.diakon.org
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Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through 3 yrs
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities who have a developmental
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Easy Does It, Inc * Supportive housing programs for men & women * Chemical Dependency
1300 Hilltop Rd recovering from addiction * 12-Step Recovery
Leesport, PA 19533 * Housing services include intensive case * Most residents must be
610-373-2463 management, transportation, food, life/job skills homeless
Fax - 610-373-2459 programs and recovery supports
* Both facilities host 12-Step recovery meetings:
647 Walnut St, Rdg AA, NA, OA, AlAnon
610-373-9550 * Both facilities hold drug & alcohol free social
www.ediinc.org events and activities
* Walnut St drop-in center open 7 days a week
Even Start Family Literacy * Registration for classes in the beginning of Sept. * Residents of the Reading
RACC unless space becomes available Area School District
10 S. 2nst St * Offer childcare * Have children 1 1/2 to 7
Reading, PA 19603 * Offer ESL, parenting skills, PACT & Child years old
610-372-4721 Development classes * Low income families
Experience Works * Operates Sr. Community Service Employment * Unemployed Seniors
121 S. 2nd St Prog. Serving low-income older workers through 55+w/poverty level
c/o Rural Opportunity participation in paid work training through 20 hrs income
Reading, PA 19602 week community service assignments at local
610-376-9578 non-profit or govt. facilities & job search
assistance
Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Family Life Services * Professional counseling services * Available to public
1 S. Home Avenue * Support groups though sliding fee scale
Topton, PA 19562 * Custom-Designed Programming
610-682-1337 * D & A assessment, education & intervention
* EAP Services
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Family Promise of Berks * Temporary accommodations for homeless * Homeless or near-
105 W. Greenwich St families. Safe home-like environment where homeless families
Reading, PA 19601 families can stay together * Must be Berks County
610-373-3323 * Private sleeping space & shower facilities resident for 6 months
Fax - 610-373-3327 * Transportation
familypromiseberks@comcastnet * Case Management & referrals
FirstEnergy Corp/Electric * Assistance towards electric bills * Low income customers
2800 Pottsville Pike * Programs: PCAP, WARM, LIHEAP. Dollar Energy
P O Box 160011 * CARES Referrals - special needs customers to
Reading, PA 19612-6001 other agencies for assistance
610-921-6462
1-800-207-9276 x6462
Foster Grandparents Prog * After school mentor & role model to children * Volunteer opportunities
Berks Co Office of Aging * Develop one-on-one relationships with children, for men & women aged
633 Court St. - 8th Fl giving them individual care & attention 60 & over, with limited
Reading, PA 19601 * development in reading, socialization & language income
610-478-6500 skills
Freedom Gate Ministries * D & A counseling to overcome addictions
131,132,133 S. 9th St * Provides Christian aftercare support for ex-
Reading, PA 19602 prisoners, includes food, clothing & shelter, a
610-373-3042 constant care environment with practical
counseling in all areas of life
* Average stay 4-5 months
* Focus on relationship building & maintenance
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
www.friendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Gamblers Anonymous * Support group
1-800-547-4615
Gateway Counseling * Comprehensive services for children & teens,
218 W. Greenwich St including counseling, psychiatry & tutoring
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0344
Goodwill Employment * Services include placement plan, job readiness, job * Available to the public at
Services development, CareerLink Resource Room, task no cost
501 Crescent Ave analysis, Workplace Literacy, vocational evals, * referrals only form
Reading, PA 19605 work assessments special training, & benefits OVR, SAM, & DPW
610-988-1365 counseling
Greater Berks Food Bank * Collects, stores & distributes state, federal & * 150% of poverty level
1011 Tuckerton Court donated food to a network of food providers
Reading, PA 19605 * Oversees the Kid's Caf Program
610-926-5802 * Oversees the Kid's Weekender Program
Fax - 610-926-7638
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Habitat for Humanity Berks * Building or renovating homes for low income
336 S. 18th St families
Reading, PA 19602
610-373-3439
Fax - 610-373-1010
Halfway Church@YMCA * Volunteers from the faith community provide * Anyone who has been in
631 Washington St fellowship through a meal & a prayer conflict with the law &
Reading, PA 19601 * Opportunity to voice concerns, fears & joys their families are invited
610-378-4700 * Interested must contact
Chaplin Tutella before
participation 610-208-4820
HELP Lines / * AARP 800-262-5297
Hotlines * AIDS Fact Line 800-662-6080
* Berks Talkline 610-374-8255
* Cancer Information 800-422-6237
* Healthy Baby Line 800-986-2229
* Healthy Kids Line 800-986-5437
* HMO/Managed Care Complaints 888-466-2787
* Home Health Complaints 800-222-0989
* LIHEAP 610-736-4228
* Lead Poisoning 800-440-5323
* Medicaid 800-433-1324
* Medicare 800-633-4227
* Nurse Aid Registry 800-852-0518
* Nursing Home Complaints 800-254-5164
* PA's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 800-942-9467
* PACE 800-225-7223
* Special Kids Network 877-724-1090
* Tobacco Quitline 800-986-4550
Here And Now Group * Inform, educate & empower youth to become Youth and their families
132 South 5th St productive members of society
Reading, PA 19602 * Support services to youth & their families
610-370-7083 including: problem resolution, human relations,
workshops, social skills & educational supports
* Life skills trainings, prevention services, including
drug & alcohol prevention & intervention
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
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Historical Society of Berks * Youth & adult education programs
940 Centre Ave * Second Saturday lectures
Reading, PA * Museum exhibits
610-375-4375 * Research library
Fax - 610-375-4376
Hogar Crea * 2 1/2 year program * Available at no cost to
302 S. 5th St * 31 - bed capacity the public
Reading, PA 19602 * No one is turned away, even sexual offenders
610-372-4426
Homosexuals Anonymous * Offers support to those coping with * No cost to the public
P O Box 7881 homosexuality
Mt. Penn, PA
610-779-2500
Hope Rescue Mission * Provides dormitory-style housing with no * No cost to the public
6th & Oley Sts. maximum stay, free 1st night, $2 a day thereafter * Must have picture ID
Reading, PA 19601 * Free meals after chapel services everyday * Males only
610-375-4224 * Must be out of building between 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Fax - 610-375-4225 * Cannot get mail there; will hold mail 1 day
J amestown Village * Provide subsidized housing for low-income * Must be income eligible
300 Lackawanna St families * When list opens, it will be
Reading, PA 19601 posted in Reading Eagle
610-374-8116 Newspaper
Fax - 610-374-6261
J ewish Community Center * Offers recreational programs & youth/adult * Membership open to
of Reading informal educational programs everyone
1700 City Line St * Offers state licensed nursery school, early * Membership required
Reading, PA 19604 education programs, day camp for ages 2 1/2-12 for participation
610-921-0624
Fax - 610-929-1345
J ob Quest/Reading * 3 week intensive job readiness training program * Must call to schedule an
430 N. 2nd St * J ob placement assistance appointment
Reading, PA 19601 * 2 year follow-up support * No cost for attendance
610-374-4696 ext. 235
Kennedy House * Provide food assistance to needy individuals * 150% of poverty or
530 Spruce St * Hours of operation emergency situation
Reading, PA 19602 Wed 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pantry
610-378-1947 Sat & Sun 11:30 - 12:30 a.m. Soup Kitchen
Fax - 610-374-3351
Kid's Caf * Soup kitchen programs specifically designed to * No cost to low income
Greater Berks Food Bank feed supper to needy children children
1011 Tuckerton Court * Provides a nutritionally balanced meal &
Reading, PA 19605 academic encouragement
610-926-5802
Fax - 610-926-7638
Kidspeace * Provides mental health services to children
8th Ave & Hay Road * Psychiatric & Behavior modification services
Temple, PA 19560 * Therapeutic recreation
610-929-4670 * Focus groups & Life Skills training
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Lead Prevention * Provide free testing of the environment to * Free to the public
815 Washington St determine the source of the lead * Must call to make
Reading, PA 19601 * Tests children routinely appointment
610-655-6540 * Assist w/clearing the home of lead & education
concerning lead removal & prevention
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Lifeline of Berks Co * Provides information, education, referral services
612 Reading Ave * Administers free pregnancy tests
West Reading, PA 19610 * Accepts referrals & walk-ins
610-374-8545 * Offers material supplies such as pampers,
Fax - 610-374-7799 clothing, formula & furniture
Literacy Council of Rdg. * Provides workplace foundation skills training, as * Available to the public
35 S. Dwight St well as support, materials & linkage services at no cost
West Lawn, PA 19609 * Training for volunteers to tutor County adult one
610-670-9960 to one in both literacy skills & ESL
Fax - 610-927-4876 * Provide classes for ESL
Lutheran Home at Topton * Service to the aging
1 S. Home Ave. * Assist with adoption & foster care services
Topton, PA 19562 * Pregnancy services available
610-682-1504 * Family Life counseling, D&A counseling
Mary's Shelter * Temporary housing * Pregnant & Homeless
325 S.12th St. * Pregnancy support services
Reading, PA 19602 * Educational referrals
610-376-1973 * Permanent housing referrals
Fax - 610-376-5391
www.marysshelter.org
dani@marysshelter.org
Mental Health Assoc * Provides referral information
122 W. Lancaster Ave * Advocates for parents & children by asserting &
Shillington, PA 19607 protecting their rights
610-775-3000 * Obtain appropriate services for children
Fax - 610-775-4000 * Fights complaints, assists with legal issues and/
or refers additional services with the consent &
participation of the client
* Encourage parent leadership & supporting
other parents
* Develops & sponsors support groups for
individuals w/specific conditions & on overall
recovery from Mental Illness Group
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Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
Mid Penn Legal Services * Provides legal services in cases involving * Must meet income
124 S. 5th St domestic issues guidelines
Reading, PA 19602 * Programs: custody & divorce, SSI & Welfare * Walk-ins accepted
610-376-8656 domestic violence, housing, debt problems,
800-299-6599 Landlord/Tenant issues, unemployment, Social
Fax - 610-376-8650 Security & employment referrals
Milestones Community * Provides therapeutic interventions for children
Healthcare with mental health diagnoses
844 Centre Ave * Works with families to improve relationships &
Reading, PA 19601 transfer intervention skills
610-655-9845 * Provides a support system
Miller Keystone Blood * Community blood bank
Bank * Operates mobile blood collections
610-926-6060
Mosaic House * Assist MH/MR with transitional employment * Diagnosis: Schizophrenia
525 Franklin St opportunities, educational goals, living Schizoaffective Bipolar
Reading, PA 19601 independently, health & wellness and social goals Major Depressive Disorder
610-375-7840 Psychotic Disorder
Fax - 610-375-7845
Motivated Moms * Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced ESL classes * Anyone is eligible to
219 N. 4th St * Childcare - infants & preschool children participate in ESL classes
Reading, PA 19601 * Offer parenting classes from 9 - 11 a.m.
610-373-5777
Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. * Support group
610-376-1309
NAMI * Support & advocacy for mental illness * No eligibility requirements
P O Box 6642 * Provides information & referral services
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Conducts community education
610-685-3000 * namiberkscounty@nami.org
Fax - 610-685-3001
National Shut-In Visitation * Support group
237 Franklin St
Reading, PA 19602
610-374-6908
Neighborhood Housing * Educates first time home buyers in financing * Express a need for or
Services of Greater Berks, Inc. * Rehab Dept - purchases homes in the community interest in service
213 N. 5th St & renovates them for sale * Must meet income
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Building - bonding neighbors eligibility for certain
610-372-8433 * Operation Facelift - agency picks neighborhood programs
Fax - 610-374-2866 to paint & give front of house a facelift * Received ACT 91 Notice
* Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure Mitigation
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New Directions Treatment * Licensed psychiatric out-patient services for * Call for appointment
Services adults & children
20-22 N 6th Ave * Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication
West Reading, PA 19601 management & psychotherapy in English & Spanish
610-478-0646 * Provide dual diagnosis treatment
New Person Center * Transitional group home for males leaving prison * N.P.C. is owned by "The
317 N. 6th St desiring Christian guidance and support Yokefellowship Prison
Reading, PA 19601 * This structure monitors accountability and Ministry" weekly sending
610-777-2222 strives for public safety hundreds of volunteers into
the prisons of PA for 55
info@yokefellowship.org years.
www.yokefellowship.org * P O Box 223
Reading, PA 19607
Northwest PA Optical * Non-profit organization providing corrective * Must meet income
Clinic lenses to the financially disadvantaged guidelines
121 S.2nd St * Provides variety of designer eyeglasses for adults
Reading, PA 19602 & children filled to their specific prescription
610-376-9578
Nursing Homes, 2005 * Berks Heim 610-376-4841
1011 Berks Rd
Leesport, PA 19533
* Berkshire Center 610-779-0600
5501 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
* Beverly Healthcare Reading 610-779-8522
21 Fairlane Rd
Reading, PA 19606
* The Highlands at Wyomissing 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610
* Kutztown Manor 610-683-6220
120 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
* Laurel Center 610-562-2284
125 Holly Rd
Hamburg, PA 19526
* Manorcare Health Services 610-373-5166
425 Buttonwood St
West Reading, PA 19611
* Manorcare Health Services 610-921-9292
2125 Elizabeth Ave
Laureldale, PA 19605
* Manorcare Health Services 610-670-2100
3000 Windmill Rd
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
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* The Henry Healthcare Center - Lutheran Home 610-682-1400
Nursing Homes, 2005 1 South Home Ave
Continued Topton, PA 19562
* Mifflin Center 610-777-7841
500 E. Philadelphia Ave
Shillington, PA 19607
* Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center 610-927-8580
1 Heidelberg Dr
Wernersville, PA 19565
* Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehab Center 610-374-5175
220 S. 4th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
* Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center 610-376-3991
1000 W. Wyomissing Blvd.
Reading, PA 19611
Office of the Governor * Honorable Tom Corbett 717-787-2500
225 Main Capital Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Olivet Boys & Girls Club * Strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun * Membership fee $15.00
1161 Pershing Blvd. environment for their club members
Reading, PA 19611 * To enable all young people, especially those who
610-373-1314 need us most, to reach their full potential as
Fax - 610-373-8815 healthy, productive caring & responsible citizens
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
Fax - 610-374-3165 the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
OVR * Diagnostic Services, vocational evaluation, * Must have a disability
1090 Common Blvd counseling & guidance, restoration services,
Reading, PA 19605 training, placement & support services
610-916-2316 * Free program/tax money at work
Oxford House * Recovery from drug & alcohol addition * Males only
1354 Perkiomen Ave
610-373-4831
1035 Perry St
610-375-0444
214 Douglass St
610-371-9288
Reading, PA 19601
PA Counseling/Ponce * Mental Health & individual psychological
Behavioral Health assessment
146 S. 5th St * Outpatient services
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Based services
610-320-5440
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
PA State Representatives * J erry Knowles District 124 717-787-9029
237 W. Broad St 570-668-1240
Tamaqua, PA 18252
* Mike Tobash District 125 717-260-6148
988 E. Main St 570-385-8235
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
* Dante Santoni, J r District 126th 717-783-3290
4933 Kutztown Rd 610-921-8921
Temple, PA 19560
* Thomas Caltagirone District 127th 717-787-3525
645 Penn St - 2nd Fl 610-376-1529
Reading, PA 19601
* Mark Gillen District 128th 717-787-8550
29 Village Center Dr - Suite A7 610-775-5130
Reading, PA 19607
* J im Cox District 129th 717-772-2435
2909 Windmill Rd - Suite 7 610-670-0139
Sinking Spring, PA 19609
* David Maloney Sr. District 130th 717-260-6161
46 E. Philadelphia Ave 610-369-3010
Boyertown, PA 19512
* Douglas Reichley District 134th 717-787-1000
1245 Chestnut St - Unit 5 610-965-9933
Emmaus, PA 18049
* Gary Day District 187th 717-787-3017
Northwest Centre Suite 302 610-760-7082
6299 State Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
PA State Senators * J udith Schwank 717-787-8925
1940 N. 13th St - Suite 232 610-929-2576
Reading, PA 19604
* David Argall District 29th 717-787-2637
One West Centre St 570-773-0891
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
* J ohn Rafferty, J r District 44th 717-787-1398
3770 Ridge Park 610-831-8837
Collegeville, PA 19426
* Mike Folmer District 48th 717-787-5708
509 W. Penn Ave 610-693-3200
Robesonia, PA 19551
Parents Anonymous of PA * Professionally facilitated support group of parents * Available at no cost to
BCAP who are concerned about relationships with their the public
501 Washington St children
Reading, PA 19601
610-376-6571
Parkinson's Support Group * Support group
610-670-4480
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Parolee Support Group * 1,200 local parolees are invited to discuss with * Hours of Operation
317 N. 6th St other parolees, their condition, concerns & goals 10 a.m. - 2nd Saturday of
Reading, PA 19601 hosted by Stan Stoudt & J ohn Rush each month
Planned Parenthood of * Provides education about safe sex, STD, care & * Income eligible
Northeast PA prevention * Sliding scale fee
48 S. 4th St * Provides treatment for vaginal infections, follow-
Reading, PA 19601 up care & gynecological exams, screening for
610-376-8061 anemia & breast exams
Fax - 610-378-1698 * Free birth control to clients under 18
* Free condoms & pregnancy test
* Administers free HIV/STD testing
* Offers cash-based abortion services
Police Athletic League * Provides after school & summer recreation & * $10 yearly membership
325 Walnut St educational activities for youth * Ages 6 - 18
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides youth programs such as: soccer, baseball,
610-376-7229 boy scouts, golf, teen center, anger management,
Fax - 610-478-9960 peer prevention leadership training, open gym,
Karat, chess club, flag football, basketball, PAL
garden, computer center, PAL Library, Girl
Power Club & Young Men's Image Center
Progressions * Out-patient MH/MR therapy for adults, families * Initial intake appointment
144 N. 6th St & children
Reading, PA 19601 * Medication Clinic for adults & children
610-375-7454 * Wrap-around children
Prospectus Berco * Fosters development of progressive services for * MH/MR as decided by
840 William Lane developmentally disabled, handicapped or aged SAM
Reading, PA 19604 individuals * 18 years of age for Day
610-372-4637 * Sheltered workshop, Supportive Services/Respite Vocational Programs
Fax - 610-372-8644 Care, Summer Day Camp, Social/recreation
Programs, Community Integrated Employment
working with Goodwill to get Berco/PAI clients
jobs
Public Utility Commission * Assist water, electric & gas customers with * Free to public
(PUC) resolution to issues such as termination of service
800-692-7380 & the start of service
RACC * Provides classes for ABE/GED/ESL * Must take placement test
10 S. 2nd St * Provides testing for GED & attend GED Prep class
Reading, PA 19603 * Class locations & schedules vary & pay for GED test cost
610-372-4721 * Provide credit & non-credit classes * If under 18, must provide
withdraw papers from
high school
Reading Branch NAACP * Referral services * Involvement in any
529 Court St - Ste 207 discrimination act
Reading, PA 19601
610-373-4100
Fax - 610-373-4800
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Reading/Berks Bar Assoc * Walk-in accepted, appointments preferred * Must meet income
544 Court St * Lawyer referral service guidelines
Reading, PA 19601 * $25 Cash fee
610-375-4591 * Assist with grievances against attorneys
Fax - 610-373-0256
Reading Conference of * Fosters unity & cooperation among the community
Churches & Christians in the County by providing
519 Elm St emergency assistance to the poor though SHARE,
Reading, PA 19601 providing chaplain service to the elderly & the
610-375-6108 sick & the imprisoned. Developing & implementing
programs that connect neighborhoods & churches
providing a relationship building program that
strengthens marriages, families & relationships.
* info@readingberkschurches.org
Reading Hospital & * D & A Services - addiction support including * Schedule initial intake
Medical Center detox, counseling & evaluation, outpatient interview
301 S. 7th Ave. treatment, family sessions, short-term residential
West Reading, PA care, group therapy, phys. Exams, aftercare
610-988-8070 programs,& codependency
* Adult Partial Hospitalization Services including:
www.readinghospital.org The Group Center - Adults cost effective acute
care in least restrictive setting; clients able to
email - info@readinghospital.org participate intensively in program while dealing
with work & family; also participate
therapeutically while in the home
Partners Program - designed to help young people
ages 13 to 18 with psychiatric or emotional issues.
Program offers individual or group therapies,
family intervention.
* Out-patient Services:
Dual Diagnosis Program - helps stabilize, educate,
& prepare clients to manage & deal with the
demanding aspects of both mental health issues
& chemical dependency. Includes individual,
group, and family therapy, evals & medications
* In-patient Services:
Spruce Pavilion -provides services to individuals
18 and older who are experiencing behavioral or
emotional disturbances that require an inpatient
hospital stay. Treatment includes family therapy,
education & comprehensive aftercare & discharge
planning to help clients cope with their illness
* Willows Program - offers age-specific treatment
programming protocols & environmental
enhancements for the older adult.
* Senior Assessment Program - consists of a
comprehensive evaluation which lays the
foundation for ongoing care.
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
* Paws for Wellness
Reading Hospital & * Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
Medical Center * Bariatric Evaluations
continued * Neuro/Psych Testing
* Assertive Community Treatment
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Tobacco Wellness Program
Reading Metro Taxi
615 Elm St
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-5111
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Rd
Reading, PA 19611
610-376-5850
Ready-Ride Transportation * For Senior Citizens
800-366-0929
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
Fax - 717-541-9713 program statewide with caring, confidential &
www.realalternatives.org free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
Revolutionary Home Health * Skilled nursing * Case by case basis
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd * Physical Therapy
Suite 201 A * Occupational Therapy
Allentown, PA 18103 * Speech Therapy
484-244-4827 * Medical Social Work
Fax - 866-433-4525 * Home Health Aides
* Serving all Berks County
www.revolutionary.cc
email -revsvc@revolutionary.cc
Rural Opportunities * Provides emergency food, housing, employment * Must have done farm
121 S. 2nd St & training work in the last 2 years
Reading, PA 19602 * Must be income
610-376-2850 eligible
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
School Districts, Colleges / Universities
Colleges & Universities * Albright College 610-921-2381
* Alvernia College 610-796-8371
* Kutztown University 610-683-4000
* Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College 610-396-6000
* Reading Area Community College 610-372-4721
School Districts
* Antietam 610-779-0554
* Boyertown Area 610-367-6031
* Brandywine Heights Area 610-682-5100
* Conrad Weiser Area 610-693-8545
* Daniel Boone Area 610-582-6140
* Exeter Township 610-779-0700
* Fleetwood Area 610-944-9598
* Governor Mifflin 610-775-1461
* Hamburg Area 610-562-2241
* Kutztown Area 610-683-7361
* Muhlenberg 610-921-8000
* Oley Valley 610-987-4100
* Reading 610-371-5611
* Schuylkill Valley 610-916-0957
* Tulpehocken Area 610-488-9955
* Twin Valley 610-286-8611
* Upper Perkiomen 215-679-7961
* Wilson 610-670-9101
* Wyomissing Area 610-374-4031
* Reading-Muhlenberg Area Vo-Tech 610-921-7300
* Berks Career & Technology Center - West 610-674-4073
* Berks Career & Technology Center - East 610-987-6201
* Berks County Intermediate Unit - Admin Offices 610-987-2248
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Second Street Learning * Open all shifts - 24 hrs - 7 days a week * Call to arrange enrollment
Center * Accepts children age 6 weeks - 13 yrs & those appointment
430 N. 2nd St with special needs
Reading, PA 19601 * Transportation to/from Reading Schools included
610-374-4696 ext 243 * Accepts childcare subsidies
Seniors Helping Seniors * Home care, transportation, personal care, pet
50 Grandview Blvd care, companionship, home repair, yard work
Wyomissing Hills, PA
610-927-2778
Fax - 610-927-2780
Service Access * Case Manager provides links to community * Services available for
Management (SAM) resources, completes MA applications as part of non-violent offenders
610-236-0530 transition from BCP to society
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides MH/MR crisis services
Fax - 610-236-4894 * Will assess individuals in custody who are
observed as having mental illness
Signature Family Services * Casework Counseling - children & parents * Insurance Accepted - NA
696 Reading Avenue * Parenting Education & Instruction
West Reading, PA 19611 * Supervised Visitation - court related
610-944-7121 * Home Study Evaluation - court related
Fax - 610-944-5966
Social Security Admin. * Social Security - retirement
201 Penn St - Suite 200 * Social Security Disability Assistance
Reading, PA
610-320-5235
Special Kids Network * Referral service helping families find community * Must have special need/
800-986-4550 resources to help with special needs children handicap or disorder
i.e. adaptive equipment, clothes, education, of some sort
training, support & advocacy, therapy
St J oseph Hospital * Cancer Center
2500 Bernville Rd * Heart Institute
Bern Township * Orthopedics
610-378-2000 * Respiratory Care Service
Fax - 610-378-2198 * Wound Care
* Cardiac Rehab
* Diabetes Management
* Family Birthing Center
* Nutrition Therapy
Teen Challenge Training * Long-term residential D & A treatment center * Must be 18+
Center beds 289 & provides complete counseling * Primary diagnosis of drugs
P O Box 98 * Academic program including GED & computer and/or alcohol abuse
Rehrersburg, PA 19550 skills, job skills training through Work Therapy
717-933-4181 Prog & in cooperation with OVR non-hospital
Fax - 717-933-5919
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
Tourette Syndrome * Support Groups
1-800-990-3300
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
UGI Service Programs * Low Income Self-Help Program (LISHP) * Programs based on
225 Morgantown Road * Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Service Federal Guidelines
Reading, PA 19612 * Weatherization Program
1-800-UGI-WARM * Operation Share Program
1-800-844-9276 * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prog (LIHEAP)
U.S. House of * J ames Gerlach District 6 202-225-4315 (Wash)
Representatives 501 N. Park Rd 610-376-7630
Wyomissing, PA 19610
* Charles Dent District 15th 202-225-6411 (Wash)
701 W. Broad St - Suite 200 610-861-9734
Bethlehem, PA 18018
* J oseph Pitts District 16th 202-225-2411 (Wash)
815 Washington St 610-374-3637
Reading, PA 19601
* Timothy Holden District 17th 202-225-5546
4918 Kutztown Rd 610-921-3502
Temple, PA 19560
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U. S. Senators * Patrick J . Toomey 202-224-4254(Wash)
US Federal Building, 228 Walnut St, Suite 1104 610-434-1444
Harrisburg, PA 17101
* Robert Casey 202-224-6324 (Wash)
555 Walnut St 717-231-7540
Harrisburg, PA 17101
United Disabilities Services * Attendant Care - In-home personal care & other * Pa residents
2921 Windmill Road approved support activities for mentally alert * Ages 18 - 59
Suites 2 & 3 adults with physical disabilities who are under 60 * Be mentally alert
Sinking Spring, PA 19608 years of age & need assistance to accomplish * Determined to need
610-685-1653 daily living tasks Attendant Care services
* Basic Services - Health Maintenance Activities, * Have a medically
Bathing & Personal Hygiene, Dressing, Grooming, determinable physical
Eating, Meal Preparation & Clean up disability
* Ancillary Service - Homemaker, Companion type * Need help to complete
services, assist with cognitive tasks daily living tasks
Veterans Affairs of Berks * Administers a comprehensive array of benefit * Free to veterans &
1243 County Road programs & services to the veterans of Berks, their families
Old Heim Building their dependents, widows & orphans
Leesport, PA 19533 * Memorial Day Flags Project
610-378-5601 * Information & referral
Fax - 610-378-5627
veterans@countyofberks.com
Via Quest Behavioral * Behaviorally challenged
Health * Offender treatment
* Transitional living
610-929-7570 * In-home mental health services
* Residential treatment facility
Villa at Morlatton * Assisted Living
1152 Ben Franklin Hwy East * Memory Care "Evergreen"
Douglassville, PA 19518 * Independent Living
610-385-2026
Fax - 610-385-0992
610-385-2026
Fax - 610-385-0992
Volunteer Home Care * Provides short-term, non-medical assistance
15 Home Ave.
Topton, PA 19562
610-682-1412
Welfare Fraud Tipline - 800-932-0582 or 877-888-7927
online form www.oig.state.pa.us
Western Berks Free * Family medicine, including physical exams * Free to low income
Medical Clinic Hours - 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays * By appointment only
St Daniel's Lutheran Ch.
Heidelberg Township * Women's Health Clinic
610-693-6207 Hours - Third Tuesday of each month
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Women Infants & * Nutritionally geared service provided to low- * Must meet income
Children (WIC) income mothers needing assistance with the guidelines
501 Washington St. purchase of dairy products * Must have nutrition risk
Reading, PA 19601 * Educate mothers about healthy eating habits
610-373-5545 * Provide free lead testing
* Evaluate children in growth & health
Youth Advocate Program * Non-Residential Community Based Program for
610-396-0245 youth & families
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single Room Occupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
21st Century Community * Program offers a Spanish GED class * Anyone may take the
Learning Center course
Reading High School * 610-374-3775
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Advocacy
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
210 N. 5th Street * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
Alzheimer's Assoc * Support groups
610-375-4990
American Cancer Society * Support groups * Must be diagnosed with
498 Bellevue Ave * Wigs & turbans provided cancer
Reading, PA 19605 * Provides financial assistance, transportation &
610-921-2328 other services to cancer patients & their families
610-921-9521 * I Can Cope - how to deal with cancer for
families & survivors of cancer
* Look Good, Feel Better - women undergoing
treatment; provides complimentary make-up kit
American Diabetes Assoc * Adult support groups
2045 Westgate Drive * Informational materials
Suite 302 * Annual Patient Education Symposium
Reading, PA 18017
610-375-6202
Arc Advocacy Services * Assists individuals & families to obtain appropriate * Individuals with
1829 New Holland Rd services & entitlements developmental disability
Suite 9 * Provides Special Education advocacy services & their families
Reading, PA 19607 * Provides Representative Payee services
610-603-0227 * Services as a Legal Guardian
* Offers information/training for families
Autism Society of Berks * Information & support for individuals within the
610-736-3739 autism spectrum and their families
Berks Advocates * Support groups to help batterers change and * Offered at a sliding scale
Against Violence holding him/her accountable to not re-victimize * Limited number of
500 Buttonwood St other families indigent clients
Reading, PA 19601 * C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Program
610-736-3693 * Offer training, groups & supervision
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Co Learning * Summer Tutoring Prg. - $135 for grades K-8th
Disabilities Assoc. program involves computer/games for 1/wk/6wk
P O Box 6894 * Telephone Advocacy
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Information & Referral service
610-988-8457 * Awards Prog for Graduating Srs & volunteers
Berks Co State Health Ctr * Assure quality of care, enhance access & * Open to all PA residents
625 Cherry St - Room 401 encourage community participation in need of services
Reading, PA 19602 * Communicable Disease control & investigation
610-378-4377 * Tuberculosis treatment & diagnosis
* Home visits for pregnant women & children
* Clinics for children with handicapping conditions
such as cleft palate/lip, cardiac
* Public Information on SIDS Program, PKU
Program, Animal Bite Program, Childhood Lead
Poisoning Program
Berks Deaf & Hard of * Interpreting services * Individuals diagnosed with
Hearing * Signing language classes a hearing problem
2045 Centre Ave * Support group
Reading, PA 19605 * Information regarding hearing aids & hearing
610-685-4520 aid assistance
Fax - 610-685-4526 * Public education, information & referral
TTY - 610-685-4525
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
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Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 am. to 7 pm. and
email bnw1@entermail net Thursdays from 9 am.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through 3 yr
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities who have a developmental
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Halfway Church@YMCA * Volunteers from the faith community provide * Anyone who has been in
631 Washington St fellowship through a meal & a prayer conflict with the law &
Reading, PA 19601 * Opportunity to voice concerns, fears & joys their families are invited
610-378-4700 * Interested must contact
Chaplin Tutella before
participation 610-208-4820
Mental Health Assoc * Provides referral information
122 W. Lancaster Ave * Advocates for parents & children by asserting &
Shillington, PA 19607 protecting their rights
610-775-3000 * Obtain appropriate services for children
* Fights complaints, assists with legal issues and/
or refers additional services with the consent &
participation of the client
* Encourage parent leadership & support
* Develops & sponsors support groups for
individuals w/specific conditions & on overall
recovery from Mental Illness Group
NAMI * Support & advocacy for mental illness * No eligibility requirements
P O Box 6642 * Provides information & referral services
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Conducts community education
610-685-3000 * namiberkscounty@nami.org
Fax - 610-685-3001
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Reading Branch NAACP * Referral services * Involvement in any
529 Court St - Ste 207 discrimination act
Reading, PA 19601
610-373-4100
Reading Conference of * Fosters unity & cooperation among the community
Churches & Christians in the County by providing
519 Elm St emergency assistance to the poor though SHARE,
Reading, PA 19601 providing chaplain service to the elderly & the
610-375-6108 sick & the imprisoned. Developing & implementing
programs that connect neighborhoods & churches
providing a relationship building program that
strengthens marriages, families & relationships.
Special Kids Network * Referral service helping families find community * Must have special need/
800-986-4550 resources to help with special needs children handicap or disorder
i.e. adaptive equipment, clothes, education, of some sort
training, support & advocacy, therapy
Youth Advocate Program * Non-Residential Community Based Program for
610-396-0245 youth & families
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Aging Services
Assisted Living
Assisted Living/Personal * Berkshire Commons - Genesis Eldercare * 610-779-3993
Care Facilities, 2008 5485 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19606
* Berks Leisure Living * 610-916-8833
1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport 19533
* Buehrle Assisted Living * 610-682-1360
1 South Home Ave, Topton 19562
* Chestnut Knoll * 610-473-8066
120 West 5th St, Boyertown 19512
* Colonial Manor Adult Home, Inc * 610-385-6175
2308 East Main St, Douglassville 19518
* Columbia Cottage * 610-927-0310
3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610
* Country Meadows of Wyomissing * 610-374-3122
1800 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing 19610
* Danken House * 610-678-9282
448 Preston Rd, Wernersville 19610
* Dayspring Homes Inc. * 610-374-9036
430 Hazel St, Reading 19611
* Elm Court of Reading * 610-370-2211
9 Colin Court, Reading, 19606
* Evans Retirement Center * 610-944-7257
220 East Race St, Fleetwood 19522
* Evergreen Eldercare at The Villa St. Elizabeth * 610-478-1201
1201 Museum Road, Reading 19611
* Golden Ridge Assisted Living, Inc. * 610-693-5850
404 S. Church St, Robesonia 19551
* Grand View Manor * 610-944-1800
129 Houck Rd, Fleetwood 19522
* Green Hills Manor Assisted Living Residence * 610-775-1451
10 Tranquility Lane, Green Hills, 19607
* Harmony Hill Assisted Living * 610-589-5415
29 Witman Rd, Womelsdorf 19567
* Hearthstone at Maidencreek * 610-926-7600
105 Dries Rd, Reading 19605
* The Hawthorne * 610-375-9696
1501 Mineral Spring Rd, Reading 19602
* The Highlands at Wyomissing * 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing 19610
* Laurel Center * 610-562-2284
125 Holly Rd, Hamburg 19526
* Liberty Square * 610-589-1679
86 Main St, Stouchburg 19567
* Manor at Market Square * 610-373-0800
803 Penn St, Reading 19601
* Mifflin Court * 610-796-1600
450 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington 19607
* Miller Personal Care Home * 610-374-9203
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
1216 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19601
Assisted Living/Personal * Morris-Pace Assisted Living, Inc. * 610-371-9590
Care Facilities, 2008 416 Reading Avenue, West Reading 19611
* Phoebe Berks Village * 610-678-8795
Continued 1 Reading Drive, Wernersville 19565
* Rittenhouse Senior Living * 610-208-8890
2900 Lawn Terrance, Reading 19605
* Romyn's Country Home, Inc * 610-582-3242
6740 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro 19508
* Stabon Manor P.C.H. * 610-373-2272
1555 Haak Street, Reading 19602
Villa at Morlatton * Assisted Living
1152 Ben Franklin Hwy East * Memory Care "Evergreen"
Douglassville, PA 19518 * Independent Living
610-385-2026
Fax - 610-385-0992
610-385-2026
Fax - 610-385-0992
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Aging Services
Counseling & Case Management
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAD.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Aging Services
Day Care
Ageless Harmony Inc * Adult Senior day care centers
2710 Grant St * Three locations
Mt. Penn, PA 19606 * Meal and snacks provided
610-621-4998 * Structured activities
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
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Aging Services
Home & Congregate Meals
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Aging Services
Home Support
Advantage Home Care * Licensed & CHAP accredited home care service * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd including: personal care, private duty nursing,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 light housekeeping, grocery shopping, mother's
610-378-0481 helper, companionship.
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Emergency response system
* Personal medication system
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Visiting Nurses * Medicare & MA Certified CHAP accredited * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd. Home Health Care Agency
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Professional nursing in the home
610-378-0481 * Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Medical Social Services, Home Health Aides
* Pain management programs, immunizations,
disease management and hospice
Caring Companions Inc * Morning, night & round the clock care
1333 Wayne St * Companionship
Reading, PA 19601 * Homemaker
610-374-6522 * Respite care
Fax - 374-6577
Comfort Keepers * Provides personal care services - feeding, oral * Free in-home visit to
2209 Quarry Dr hygiene, incontinence care, grooming & dressing learn more
West Lawn, PA 19609 medication assistance & bathing
610-678-8000 * Provides Companionship Care - laundry, meal
Fax - 610-678-8479 planning, light housekeeping, recreational activities,
escort to appointments, meal planning & prep,
www.comfortkeepers.com/ grocery & clothing shopping, grooming & dressing
berkscounty-pa guidance
Covenant Home Care * Skilled nursing * Medicare/Medical
2615 Perkiomen Ave * Social work services Assistance
Reading, PA 19606 * Home health aide * Fee for service
1-800-726-8761 * Hospice - End of Life Care * Health Insurance
Fax - 610-779-5002 * Private duty services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Revolutionary Home Health * Skilled nursing * Case by case basis
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd * Physical Therapy
Suite 201 A * Occupational Therapy
Allentown, PA 18103 * Speech Therapy
484-244-4827 * Medical Social Work
Fax - 866-433-4525 * Home Health Aides
* Serving all Berks County
wwwrevolutionary.cc
email -revsvc@revolutionary.cc
Seniors Helping Seniors * Home care, transportation, personal care, pet
50 Grandview Blvd care, companionship, home repair, yard work
Wyomissing Hills, PA
610-927-2778
Volunteer Home Care * Provides short-term, non-medical assistance
15 Home Ave.
Topton, PA 19562
610-682-1412
Aging Services
Housing
Berks Co Housing Auth. * Subsidized housing * Income guidelines
1803 Butter Lane * Provides housing assistance to low income &
Reading, PA 19606 elderly individuals
610-370-0822 * Ensure safe, decent & affordable housing, create
Fax - 610-370-2766 opportunities to create self-sufficiency &
email - contact@berksha.org economic independence
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
J amestown Village * Provide subsidized housing for low-income * Must be income eligible
300 Lackawanna St families * When list opens, it will be
Reading, PA 19601 posted in Reading Eagle
610-374-8116 Newspaper
Fax - 610-374-6261
Neighborhood Housing * Educates first time home buyers in financing * Express a need for or
Services of Greater Berks, Inc. * Rehab Dept - purchases homes in the community interest in service
213 N. 5th St & renovates them for sale * Must meet income
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Building - bonding neighbors eligibility for certain
610-372-8433 * Operation Facelift - agency picks neighborhood programs
Fax - 610-374-2866 to paint & give front of house a facelift * Received ACT 91 Notice
* Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure Mitigation
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Aging Services
Nursing Homes
Berks Co Home - Heim * County operated long-term nursing home * Must have a need for
1234 County Road * all inclusive daily rates nursing home care
Leesport, PA 19533 * Individual care to meet needs of each resident
610-376-4841
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Nursing Homes, 2008 * Berks Heim 610-376-4841
1011 Berks Road, Leesport, PA 19533
* Berkshire Center 610-779-0600
5501 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
* Golden Living Center of Reading 610-779-8522
21 Fairlane Road, Reading, PA 19606
* The Highlands at Wyomissing 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610
* Kutztown Manor 610-683-6220
120 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
* Laurel Center 610-562-2284
125 Holly Road, Hamburg, PA 19526
* Manorcare Health Services 610-373-5166
425 Buttonwood St
West Reading, PA 19611
* Manorcare Health Services 610-921-9292
2125 Elizabeth Ave
Laureldale, PA 19605
* Manorcare Health Services 610-670-2100
3000 Windmill Rd
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
* The Henry Healthcare Center - Lutheran Home 610-682-1400
1 South Home Ave
Topton, PA 19562
* Mifflin Center 610-777-7841
500 E. Philadelphia Ave
Shillington, PA 19607
* Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center 610-927-8580
1 Heidelberg Dr
Wernersville, PA 19565
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Nursing Homes, 2008 * Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehab Center 610-374-5175
continued 220 S. 4th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
* Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center 610-376-3991
1000 W. Wyomissing Blvd.
Reading, PA 19611
Aging Services
Senior Centers
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Co Senior Centers * Berks Encore - Reading Center * 610-374-3195
40 N. 9th St
Reading, PA 19601
www.BerksEncore.org * Berks Encore - Wernersville * 610-670-1372
email - SeniorCenters@ Brenner Building #5-Wernersville State Hospital
BerksEncore.org Wernersville, PA 19565
* Berks Encore - Hamburg * 610-562-4721
61 N. Third St
Hamburg, PA 19526
* Center at Spring Street in Boyertown * 610-367-2313
200 W Spring St
Boyertown, PA 19512
* Berks Encore - Fleetwood * 610-944-9242
109 W. Vine St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
* Family First Resource Center * 610-372-7488
416 South 7th St
Reading, PA 19602
* Kennedy Senior Center * 610-375-3510
300 S. 4th St
Reading, PA 19602
* La Casa De La Amistad * 610-372-2619
501 Washington St - 2nd Fl
Reading, PA 19601
* Berks Encore Mifflin * 610-777-5577
30 Liberty St
Shillington, PA 19607
* Berks Encore Providence House * 610-374-9401
800 Court Streets
Reading, PA 19601
* Berks Encore Birdsboro * 610-582-1603
201 East Main St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
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Children & Youth Services
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
416 Blair Ave * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
Berks Co Head Start Program * Comprehensive Preschool Education Center * Income eligible by poverty
BCIU Based Program guidelines
1111 Commons Blvd * Serving 640 children ages 3-5 years * age eligible 3-5 yrs but not
P O Box 16050 school age by cutoff
Reading, PA 19612
Fax - 610-987-8400
www.berksiu.org
Berks Co Intermediate * Homeless Student Program - 610-987-8509 * PA resident
Unit (BCIU) * Provides subsidized child care for those who * US citizen
1111 Commons Blvd are unable to afford child care - 610-987-8436 * 25 hrs+week job or full-
P O Box 16050 * Various educational programs, including Head time student
Reading, PA 19612 Start, alternative education & special needs * Low income children
610-987-2248 education - 610-987-8453 (HS) ages 3-5
* Pre K Counts - children ages 3-5 years
Fax - 610-987-8428 * BCIU Child Care - 610-987-8522
* Early Intervention - 610-987-8543
* Driver Education - standardized driver training
* PPT/ELECT - teenage parents learn to care for
their babies while receiving emotional support
* Surrogate Parent - support for students with
special needs who may need advocacy
* FBI fingerprinting - to obtain a Federal Criminal
History Record
* Alternative Education - 610-987-8297
Berks Co J uvenile * Responsible for holding juvenile offenders * Committed a delinquent act
Probation Office accountable by monitoring & enforcing court & be between 10-18
633 Court St - 10th Fl orders & probation plans which may include * Be a victim of an offence
Reading, PA 19601 intensive probation, D&A supervision, school- committed by juvenile
610-478-3200 based probation, community service, after-care
service, community youth aid panels, victim
services, job readiness, & electronic monitoring
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Berks Co Youth Center * J uvenile Detention - secure facility, which detains *
1243 Co Welfare Rd juveniles charges with criminal offenses awaiting
Leesport, PA 19533 court action & disposition
610-376-617 * Operates re-entry program
Immigration (ICE) * Prep Program - houses juvenile delinquents in a
610-396-0310 community based residential setting & works with
the juvenile preparing for return home
* Focus is on family re-unification, community
service, education & employment
* Operates a family shelter for ICE, Illegal alien
families seeking asylum
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
Big Brother/Big Sister * Serving at-risk youth by placing volunteer to * At-risk 7 -19 years
303 Windsor St. foster a positive & measurable growth, develop * Children must live in
Reading, PA 19601 character, strengthen self worth, improve single parent households
610-373-5544 relationship and performance * Resident of Berks County
* Empower - child sexual abuse prevention &
educational program
* email@BigInBerks.org
Child Care Information * Free child care resource & referral services * Must be income eligible
Services - BCIU * Child care subsidy for income eligible working * Eligibility requirements
River's Chase Business Ct families and teen parents vary - call for details
1111 Commons Blvd * Child care subsidy for families receiving cash
P O Box 16050 assistance or food stamps
Reading, PA 19612
610-987-2247
Fax - 610-987-8428
ccis @berksiu.org
Children's Alliance Center * Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to child * Referrals from BCCYS,
50 N. 4th St sexual abuse by reducing the trauma of children medical & mental health
Reading, PA 19601 who disclose sexual abuse by bringing together facilities or law enforce-
610-898-0535 professionals to service the needs of children & ment agencies
their families under one roof * Sexually abused children
Fax - 610-898-1161 * Conducts forensic interviews & forensic medical & their families
exams of children as well as case management
for the families to help them cope with the
impact of the abuse
* Provides referrals for sexual abuse evaluations &
counseling services
Children's Home of Rdg * Provides services to adolescents who are at-risk * Youth are placed by
1010 Centre Ave * Specialized Foster Care BCCYS and/or the
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides various services to children to the age of J uvenile Probation Office
610-478-9830 21 including Residential Treatment & Adolescent
Treatment Center, D & A services
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Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
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Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood Office * www.concern4kids.org
610-944-0445
Court Appointed Special * Speaks on behalf of the child in the courtroom,
Advocates focusing exclusively on the child's best interest
610-685-4566 * Volunteers act as an advocate for the child
during the life of the case
Diakon Adoption, Foster * Assist with adoption, foster care & kinship * PA resident over age 21
Care & Preg. Services * Options & counseling for unplanned pregnancies to foster and/or adopt
1 S. Home Ave * Post-adoption services * Serve children birth to
Topton, PA 19562 * Family Finding age 8
610-682-1504 * Affiliate of SWAN
Fax - 610-682-1582
www.diakon.org
Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through 3 yrs
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities who have a developmental
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Here And Now Group * Inform, educate & empower youth to become * Youth and their families
132 South 5th St productive members of society
Reading, PA 19602 * Support services to youth & their families
610-370-7083 including: problem resolution, human relations,
workshops, social skills & educational supports
* Life skills trainings, prevention services, including
drug & alcohol prevention & intervention
Kidspeace * Provides mental health services to children
8th Ave & Hay Road * Psychiatric & Behavior modification services
Temple, PA 19560 * Therapeutic recreation
610-929-4670 * Focus groups & Life Skills training
Milestones Community * Provides therapeutic interventions for children
Healthcare with mental health diagnoses
844 Centre Ave * Works with families to improve relationships &
Reading, PA 19601 transfer intervention skills
610-655-9845 * Provides a support system
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Olivet Boys & Girls Club * Provides a safe environment * Available at no cost to the
1161 Pershing Blvd. * Provides program that inspire, educate, guide & public with exception of
Reading, PA 19611 enable all young people, especially those from the annual membership
610-373-1314 disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full fee of $10.00
potential as productive, responsible & caring
Police Athletic League * Provides after school & summer recreation & *
325 Walnut St educational activities for youth *
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides youth programs such as: soccer, baseball,
610-376-7229 boy scouts, golf, teen center, anger management,
peer prevention leadership training, open gym,
Karat, chess club, flag football, basketball, PAL
garden, computer center, PAL Library, Girl
Power Club & Young Men's Image Center
Second Street Learning * Open all shifts - 24 hrs - 7 days a week * Call to arrange enrollment
Center * Accepts children age 6 weeks - 13 yrs & those appointment
430 N. 2nd St with special needs
Reading, PA 19601 * Transportation to/from Reading Schools included
610-374-4696 ext 243 * Accepts childcare subsidies
Signature Family Services * Casework Counseling - children & parents * Insurance Accepted - NA
696 Reading Avenue * Parenting Education & Instruction
West Reading, PA 19611 * Supervised Visitation - court related
610-944-7121 * Home Study Evaluation - court related
Fax - 610-944-5966
Women Infants & * Nutritionally geared service provided to low- * Must meet income
Children (WIC) income mothers needing assistance with the guidelines
501 Washington St. purchase of dairy products * Must have nutrition risk
Reading, PA 19601 * Educate mothers about healthy eating habits
610-373-5545 * Provide free lead testing
* Evaluate children in growth & health
Youth Advocate Program * Non-Residential Community Based Program for
610-396-0245 youth & families
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Clothing Needs
Berks Counseling Center * Assist clients in selecting appropriate clothing * CAO clients going on job
Recovery Shop for job interviews interviews
124 S. 5th St * Provides recommendations regarding appearance * EARN referred clients
Reading, PA 19601 * Interview preparation; support & encouragement
* PA Working Wardrobe - statewide initiative
610-898-1262 * Mon-Fri from 9 am. until 4 p.m. Sat till 1:00 pm.
Cluster Outreach Center * Has clothing every Tues/Thur 9-12, 1st & 3rd * Services resident of the
Food Pantry Sat 9 - 11 a.m. Greater Pottstown area
137 Walnut St * Food pantry, Community Meals Program,
Pottstown, PA 19464 emergency financial assistance by appointment
610-970-5995 * Programs for seniors
Hope Rescue Mission * Provides dormitory-style housing with no * No cost to the public
6th & Oley Sts. maximum stay, free 1st night, $2 a day thereafter * Must have picture ID
Reading, PA 19601 * Free meals after chapel services everyday * Males only
610-375-4224 * Must be out of building between 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
* Cannot get mail there; will hold mail 1 day
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
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Counseling & Case Management
Budget & Financial
Berks Coalition to End * Lead Continuum of Care Agency for funding from * HPRP is varied
Homelessness, Inc. the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development * Call for an appointment
336 S. 18th St., Rdg 19602 * HPRP - providing funds for rental & utility assistance for a thorough assessment
Mailing Address: PO Box 7712 * Street Outreach & Case Management - providing
Reading, PA 19603 information & referral to those homeless & near
610-372-7222 homeless through interaction & engagement
Fax - 610-373-1010 * BC Community Foundation-Community Emergency
www.bceh.org Fund - Grants for 1st time in need for food/shelter
email - sharon@bceh.org * Housing Locator service
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, yoga
line dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
Fax - 610-375-7866 * Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents; Pregnancy & parenting classes
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
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Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Counseling & Case Management
Drug & Alcohol
ADAPPT * Provides intensive D & A program with a max * Drug & Alcohol issues
428 Walnut St stay of 60 days
Reading, PA 19601 * Group Home residency is designed to assist
610-478-8800 clients in acquiring basic living skills to cope
Fax-610-478-1818 in society
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psycho education & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Child & Family Support * Therapy for children, adults & couples/family
Services, Inc. * BHR Services for individual & group, psychiatric
4 S 4th St - 2nd Fl evaluation, medication, play therapy, anger &
Reading, PA 19601 stress management, psychological assessment
610-376-8558 * Education & training for mental health professionals
Council on Chemical Abuse * Information & referral services * Available to the public
601 Penn St. - Suite 600 * Provides education to agencies, schools & at no cost
Reading, PA 19601 community organizations * Sliding fee scale for
610-376-8669 * Provides peer mentoring programs for all ages treatment programs
* Contract treatment services to licensed D & A
providers & school intervention programs
* Operates bridge housing programs for low-income
substance abusers in recovery
* Loan videos, operates community resource library
& supply literature
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Creative Health Services * In-patient, Out-patient services & partial * Must make initial
321 N. Furnace St hospitalization programs to patients of all ages telephone call for
Birdsboro, PA * CRR - intensive, structured living arrangement for scheduling of an intake
610-404-8825 12 chronically mentally ill individuals interview
* Adult Partial Hospitalization - cost-effective
alternative to inpatient hospitalization, receive
treatment while residing in the community
* Older Adult Program - 60+yrs, requires partial
hospitalization programs to patients of all ages
Creative Health Services * Residential Program for D & A - 6 month max.
Continued program for men & women recovering from
chemical dependency; provides individual or group
counseling, work therapy, educational/life skills,
involvement in AA/NA & aftercare planning
* Outpatient Clinics for D & A - provides group
therapy, counseling & psychiatric evaluations
* Intensive Outpatient Program - individuals who
require more support & counseling than the
traditional outpatient model
Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues:children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Family Life Services * Professional counseling services * Available to public
1 S. Home Avenue * Support groups though sliding fee scale
Topton, PA 19562 * Custom-Designed Programming
610-682-1337 * D & A assessment, education & intervention
* EAP Services
Freedom Gate Ministries * D & A counseling to overcome addictions
131,132,133 S. 9th St * Provides Christian aftercare support for ex-
Reading, PA 19602 prisoners, includes food, clothing & shelter, a
610-373-3042 constant care environment with practical
counseling in all areas of life
* Average stay 4-5 months
* Focus on relationship building & maintenance
Lutheran Home at Topton * Service to the aging
1 S. Home Ave. * Assist with adoption & foster care services
Topton, PA 19562 * Pregnancy services available
610-682-1504 * Family Life counseling, D&A counseling
New Person Center * Certified counselor offers groups for D & A,
317 N.6th St - 1st Fl anger management & sex offenders
Reading, PA 19601 * Family & individual counseling
610-478-1592 * Seminars available for clergy
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
Teen Challenge Training * Long-term residential D & A treatment center * Must be 18+
Center beds 289 & provides complete counseling * Primary diagnosis of drugs
P O Box 98 * Academic program including GED & computer and/or alcohol abuse
Rehrersburg, PA 19550 skills, job skills training through Work Therapy
717-933-4181 Prog & in cooperation with OVR non-hospital
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
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YMCA of Reading & * Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
Berks County in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
continued environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
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Counseling & Case Management
Family Life
Alternative Consulting * Mental health counseling
Enterprise * Grief & Bereavement
527 E. Lancaster Ave * Developmental Disabilities
Shillington, PA 19607 * Hypnotherapy
610-796-8110 * Mediation Services
Berks Advocates * Support groups to help batterers change and * Offered at a sliding scale
Against Violence holding him/her accountable to not re-victimize * Limited number of
500 Buttonwood St other families indigent clients
Reading, PA 19601 * C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Program
610-736-3693 * Offer training, groups & supervision
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program -
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
BCPS / Pretrial Services * Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
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Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
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Child & Family Support * Therapy for children, adults & couples/family
Services, Inc. * BHR Services for individual & group, psychiatric
4 S 4th St - 2nd Fl evaluation, medication, play therapy, anger &
Reading, PA 19601 stress management, psychological assessment
610-376-8558 * Education & training for mental health
professionals
Children's Alliance Center * Provides a multi-disciplinary approach to child * Referrals from BCCYS,
50 N. 4th St sexual abuse by reducing the trauma of children medical & mental health
Reading, PA 19601 who disclose sexual abuse by bringing together facilities or law enforce-
610-898-0535 professionals to service the needs of children & ment agencies
their families under one roof * Sexually abused children
Fax - 610-898-1161 * Conducts forensic interviews & forensic medical & their families
exams of children as well as case management
for the families to help them cope with the
impact of the abuse
* Provides referrals for sexual abuse evaluations &
counseling services
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
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* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
Community Prevention * Parent Partner Program provides education,
Partnership training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
Continued * Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Community Skills Program * Individual & group counseling, case management * Determined on an
& Rehab, Inc. * Family education & social skills training individual basis; referrals
1150 Berkshire Blvd * Instruction in independent living & mobility through OVR, private ins.
Suite 245 training, cognitive rehabilitation therapy * Persons with brain injury,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Vocational & psychological test, job development neurological impairments
610-376-3390 & placement
Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood Office * www.concern4kids.org
610-944-0445
Diakon Adoption, Foster * Assist with adoption, foster care & kinship * PA resident over age 21
Care & Preg. Services * Options & counseling for unplanned pregnancies to foster and/or adopt
1 S. Home Ave * Post-adoption services * Serve children birth to
Topton, PA 19562 * Family Finding age 8
610-682-1504 * Affiliate of SWAN
Fax - 610-682-1582
www.diakon.org
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Gateway Counseling * Comprehensive services for children & teens,
218 W. Greenwich St including counseling, psychiatry & tutoring
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0344
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Halfway Church@YMCA * Volunteers from the faith community provide * Anyone who has been in
631 Washington St fellowship through a meal & a prayer conflict with the law &
Reading, PA 19601 * Opportunity to voice concerns, fears & joys their families are invited
610-378-4700 * Interested must contact
Chaplin Tutella before
participation 610-208-4820
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Lutheran Home at Topton * Service to the aging
1 S. Home Ave. * Assist with adoption & foster care services
Topton, PA 19562 * Pregnancy services available
610-682-1504 * Family Life counseling, D&A counseling
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
New Person Center * Certified counselor offers groups for D & A,
317 N.6th St - 1st Fl anger management & sex offenders
Reading, PA 19601 * Family & individual counseling
610-478-1592 * Seminars available for clergy
Reading Conference of * Fosters unity & cooperation among the community
Churches & Christians in the County by providing
519 Elm St emergency assistance to the poor though SHARE,
Reading, PA 19601 providing chaplain service to the elderly & the
610-375-6108 sick & the imprisoned. Developing & implementing
programs that connect neighborhoods & churches
providing a relationship building program that
strengthens marriages, families & relationships.
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
program statewide with caring, confidential &
free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
Signature Family Services * Casework Counseling - children & parents * Insurance Accepted - NA
696 Reading Avenue * Parenting Education & Instruction
West Reading, PA 19611 * Supervised Visitation - court related
610-944-7121 * Home Study Evaluation - court related
Fax - 610-944-5966
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Counseling & Case Management
Mental Health
Alternative Consulting * Mental health counseling
Enterprise * Grief & Bereavement
527 E. Lancaster Ave * Developmental Disabilities
Shillington, PA 19607 * Hypnotherapy
610-796-8110 * Mediation Services
American House * Psych counseling * Must be in therapy in
640 Walnut St order to get medication
Reading, PA 19601 management
610-208-8860
Arc Advocacy Services * Assists individuals & families to obtain appropriate * Individuals with
1829 New Holland Rd services & entitlements developmental disability
Suite 9 * Provides Special Education advocacy services & their families
Reading, PA 19607 * Provides Representative Payee services
610-603-0227 * Services as a Legal Guardian
* Offers information/training for families
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psychoeducation & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Child & Family Support * Therapy for children, adults & couples/family
Services, Inc. * BHR Services for individual & group, psychiatric
4 S 4th St - 2nd Fl evaluation, medication, play therapy, anger &
Reading, PA 19601 stress management, psychological assessment
610-376-8558 * Education & training for mental health professionals
Community Skills Program * Individual & group counseling * Determined on an
& Rehab, Inc. * Family education & social skills training individual basis; referrals
1150 Berkshire Blvd * Instruction in independent living & mobility through OVR, private ins.
Suite 245 training, cognitive rehabilitation therapy * Persons with brain injury,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Vocational & psychological test, job development neurological impairments
610-376-3390 & placement
* Case management & follow up
Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood Office * www.concern4kids.org
610-944-0445
Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Gateway Counseling * Comprehensive services for children & teens,
218 W. Greenwich St including counseling, psychiatry & tutoring
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0344
Kidspeace * Provides mental health services to children
8th Ave & Hay Road * Psychiatric & Behavior modification services
Temple, PA 19560 * Therapeutic recreation
610-929-4670 * Focus groups & Life Skills training
New Directions Treatment * Licensed psychiatric out-patient services for * Call for appointment
Services adults & children
20-22 N 6th Ave * Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication
West Reading, PA 19601 management & psychotherapy in English & Spanish
610-478-0646 * Provide dual diagnosis treatment
OVR * Diagnostic Services, vocational evaluation, * Must have a disability
1090 Common Blvd counseling & guidance, restoration services,
Reading, PA 19605 training, placement & support services
610-916-2316 * Free program/tax money at work
PA Counseling/Ponce * Mental Health & individual psychological
Behavioral Health assessment
146 S. 5th St * Outpatient services
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Based services
610-320-5440
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Progressions * Out-patient MH/MR therapy for adults, families * Initial intake appointment
144 N. 6th St & children
Reading, PA 19601 * Medication Clinic for adults & children
610-375-7454 * Wrap-around children
Prospectus Berco * Fosters development of progressive services for * MH/MR as decided by
840 William Lane developmentally disabled, handicapped or aged SAM
Reading, PA 19604 individuals * 18 years of age for Day
610-372-4637 * Sheltered workshop, Supportive Services/Respite Vocational Programs
Care, Summer Day Camp, Social/recreation
Programs, Community Integrated Employment
working with Goodwill to get Berco/PAI clients jobs
Service Access * Case Manager provides links to community * Services available for
Management (SAM) resources, completes MA applications as part of non-violent offenders
610-236-0530 transition from BCP to society
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides MH/MR crisis services
* Will assess individuals in custody who are
observed as having mental illness
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Crisis Intervention Services
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
Berks Co MH/MR * Children & adult MH/MR services - crisis & * Contact Intake Dept at
633 Court St - 15th Fl emergency services, case management, forensic SAM to determine
Reading, PA 19601 case management, supportive services, early eligibility-610-236-0530
610-478-4906 intervention, psychiatric outpatient care including
psychotherapy & medication services
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults/ adult daycare requested
610-478-6500 * Home delivered meals
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
Caron Foundation * In-patient & Out-patient services to patients ages * Various criteria
243 N. Galen Hall Rd 12 years of age & up requirements based on
Wernersville, PA * Provides other addiction services such as Nicotine selected programs
610-678-2332 Cessation & Compulsive Eating
* Offers life enrichment workshops including: Anger
Management, Relapse Intervention, Relationship
Building, Relationship Healing for Couples &
Spirituality
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention,
evaluation & assessment, detoxification, relapse
Intermediate, family education & continue care
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention
evaluation & assessment, group therapy & aftercare
* Adolescent Addiction Inpatient - evaluation,
assessment & detoxification
* Adolescent Addiction Outpatient - intervention,
intensive outpatient, & group therapy
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
Milestones Community * Provides therapeutic interventions for children
Healthcare with mental health diagnoses
844 Centre Ave * Works with families to improve relationships &
Reading, PA 19601 transfer intervention skills
610-655-9845 * Provides a support system
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Service Access * Case Manager provides links to community * Services available for
Management (SAM) resources, completes MA applications as part of non-violent offenders
610-236-0530 transition from BCP to society
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides MH/MR crisis services
* Will assess individuals in custody who are
observed as having mental illness
Day Care Services
Adult & Seniors
Ageless Harmony Inc * Adult Senior day care centers
2710 Grant St * Three locations
Mt. Penn, PA 19606 * Meal and snacks provided
610-621-4998 * Structured activities
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Caring Companions Inc * Morning, night & round the clock care
1333 Wayne St * Companionship
Reading, PA 19601 * Homemaker
610-374-6522 * Respite care
Fax - 374-6577
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Day Care Services
Children
Berks Co Intermediate * Homeless Student Program - 610-987-8509 * PA resident
Unit (BCIU) * Provides subsidized child care for those who * US citizen
1111 Commons Blvd are unable to afford child care - 610-987-8436 * 25 hrs+week job or full-
P O Box 16050 * Various educational programs, including Head time student
Reading, PA 19612 Start, alternative education & special needs * Low income children
610-987-2248 education - 610-987-8453 (HS) ages 3-5
* Pre K Counts - children ages 3-5 years
Fax - 610-987-8428 * BCIU Child Care - 610-987-8522
* Early Intervention - 610-987-8543
* Driver Education - standardized driver training
* PPT/ELECT - teenage parents learn to care for
their babies while receiving emotional support
* Surrogate Parent - support for students with
special needs who may need advocacy
* FBI fingerprinting - to obtain a Federal Criminal
History Record
* Alternative Education - 610-987-8297
Child Care Information * Free child care resource & referral services * Must be income eligible
Services - BCIU * Child care subsidy for income eligible working * Eligibility requirements
River's Chase Business Ct families and teen parents vary - call for details
1111 Commons Blvd * Child care subsidy for families receiving cash
P O Box 16050 assistance or food stamps
Reading, PA 19612
610-987-2247
Fax - 610-987-8428
ccis @berksiu.org
J ewish Community Center * Offers recreational programs & youth/adult * Membership open to
of Reading informal educational programs everyone
1700 City Line St * Offers state licensed nursery school, early * Membership required
Reading, PA 19604 education programs, day camp for ages 2 1/2-12 for participation
610-921-0624
Motivated Moms * Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced ESL classes * Anyone is eligible to
219 N. 4th St * Childcare - infants & preschool children participate in ESL classes
Reading, PA 19601 * Offer parenting classes from 9 - 11 a.m.
610-373-5777
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
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Second Street Learning * Open all shifts - 24 hrs - 7 days a week * Call to arrange enrollment
Center * Accepts children age 6 weeks - 13 yrs & those appointment
430 N. 2nd St with special needs
Reading, PA 19601 * Transportation to/from Reading Schools included
610-374-4696 ext 243 * Accepts childcare subsidies
Disaster Assistance
American Red Cross * Provides assistance to victims who have * Income guidelines
701 Centre Ave experienced affects of any disaster * Disaster victims, elderly,
Reading, PA 19601 * Provide classes for CPR & babysitting veterans & military
610-375-4383 * FEMA - provides rental assistance dependants
Berks Co Emergency * Coordinates emergency operations during disasters
Management * Manages damage assessment & financial
Agricultural Center reimbursement following declared disasters
1238 Co Welfare Rd * Coordinates homeland security issues
Leesport, PA 19533
610-374-4800
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Drug & Alcohol Programs
Al-Anon * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-5237
Alcoholics Anonymous * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-6500
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psychoeducation & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
Caron Foundation * In-patient & Out-patient services to patients ages * Various criteria
243 N. Galen Hall Rd 12 years of age & up requirements based on
Wernersville, PA * Provides other addiction services such as Nicotine selected programs
610-678-2332 Cessation & Compulsive Eating
* Offers life enrichment workshops including: Anger
Management, Relapse Intervention, Relationship
Building, Relationship Healing for Couples &
Spirituality
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention,
evaluation & assessment, detoxification, relapse
Intermediate, family education & continue care
planning
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention
evaluation & assessment, group therapy & aftercare
* Adolescent Addiction Inpatient - evaluation,
assessment & detoxification
* Adolescent Addiction Outpatient - intervention,
intensive outpatient, & group therapy
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Center For Mental Health * Individual & group therapy * 1st step in intake
6th & Spruce Sts * D & A Counseling appointment
West Reading, PA 19611 * Medication Management
610-988-8070 * Dual Diagnosis
Fax - 610-988-5289
Children's Home of Rdg * Provides services to adolescents who are at-risk * Youth are placed by
1010 Centre Ave * Specialized Foster Care BCCYS and/or the
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides various services to children to the age of J uvenile Probation Office
610-478-9830 21 including Residential Treatment & Adolescent
Treatment Center, D & A services
Church St. Recovery House * 10-bed recovery facility where residents will * Must have referral from
1258-60 Church St participate in intense recovery & related issues Probation Officer
Reading, PA 19601 for a period of 6 to 18 months
610-568-1250 * Must obtain employment
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
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Community Prevention * Parent Partner Program provides education,
Partnership training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
Continued * Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Council on Chemical Abuse * Information & referral services * Available to the public
601 Penn St. - Suite 600 * Provides education to agencies, schools & at no cost
Reading, PA 19601 community organizations * Sliding fee scale for
610-376-8669 * Provides peer mentoring programs for all ages treatment programs
* Contract treatment services to licensed D & A
providers & school intervention programs
* Operates bridge housing programs for low-income
substance abusers in recovery
* Loan videos, operates community resource library
& supply literature
Creative Health Services * In-patient, Out-patient services & partial * Must make initial
321 N. Furnace St hospitalization programs to patients of all ages telephone call for
Birdsboro, PA * CRR - intensive, structured living arrangement for scheduling of an intake
610-404-8825 12 chronically mentally ill individuals interview
* Adult Partial Hospitalization - cost-effective
alternative to inpatient hospitalization, receive
treatment while residing in the community
* Older Adult Program - 60+yrs, requires partial
hospitalization programs to patients of all ages
* Residential Program for D & A - 6 month max.
program for men & women recovering from
chemical dependency; provides individual or group
counseling, work therapy, educational/life skills,
involvement in AA/NA & aftercare planning
* Outpatient Clinics for D & A - provides group
therapy, counseling & psychiatric evaluations
* Intensive Outpatient Program - individuals who
require more support & counseling than the
traditional outpatient model
Easy Does It, Inc * Supportive housing programs for men & women * Chemical Dependency
1300 Hilltop Rd recovering from addiction * 12-Step Recovery
Leesport, PA 19533 * Housing services include intensive case * Most residents must be
610-373-2463 management, transportation, food, life/job skills homeless
Fax - 610-373-2459 programs and recovery supports
* Both facilities host 12-Step recovery meetings:
647 Walnut St, Rdg AA, NA, OA, AlAnon
610-373-9550 * Both facilities hold drug & alcohol free social
www.ediinc.org events and activities
* Walnut St drop-in center open 7 days a week
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Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Family Life Services * Professional counseling services * Available to public
1 S. Home Avenue * Support groups though sliding fee scale
Topton, PA 19562 * Custom-Designed Programming
610-682-1337 * D & A assessment, education & intervention
* EAP Services
Freedom Gate Ministries * D & A counseling to overcome addictions
131,132,133 S. 9th St * Provides Christian aftercare support for ex-
Reading, PA 19602 prisoners, includes food, clothing & shelter, a
610-373-3042 constant care environment with practical
counseling in all areas of life
* Average stay 4-5 months
* Focus on relationship building & maintenance
Here And Now Group * Inform, educate & empower youth to become Youth and their families
132 South 5th St productive members of society
Reading, PA 19602 * Support services to youth & their families
610-370-7083 including: problem resolution, human relations,
workshops, social skills & educational supports
* Life skills trainings, prevention services, including
drug & alcohol prevention & intervention
New Person Center * Certified counselor offers groups for D & A,
317 N.6th St - 1st Fl anger management & sex offenders
Reading, PA 19601 * Family & individual counseling
610-478-1592 * Seminars available for clergy
Reading Hospital & * D & A Services - addiction support including * Schedule initial intake
Medical Center detox, counseling & evaluation, outpatient interview
301 S. 7th Ave. treatment, family sessions, short-term residential
West Reading, PA care, group therapy, phys. Exams, aftercare
610-988-8070 programs,& codependency
* Adult Partial Hospitalization Services including:
wwwreadinghospital.org The Group Center - Adults cost effective acute
care in least restrictive setting; clients able to
email - info@readinghospital.org participate intensively in program while dealing
with work & family; also participate
therapeutically while in the home
Partners Program - designed to help young people
ages 13 to 18 with psychiatric or emotional issues.
Program offers individual or group therapies,
family intervention.
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Reading Hospital & * Out-patient Services:
Medical Center Dual Diagnosis Program - helps stabilize, educate,
continued & prepare clients to manage & deal with the
demanding aspects of both mental health issues
& chemical dependency. Includes individual,
group, and family therapy, evals & medications
* In-patient Services:
Spruce Pavilion -provides services to individuals
18 and older who are experiencing behavioral or
emotional disturbances that require an inpatient
hospital stay. Treatment includes family therapy,
education & comprehensive aftercare & discharge
planning to help clients cope with their illness
* Willows Program - offers age-specific treatment
programming protocols & environmental
enhancements for the older adult.
* Senior Assessment Program- consists of a
comprehensive evaluation which lays the
foundation for ongoing care.
* Paws for Wellness
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
* Bariatric Evaluations
* Neuro/Psych Testing
* Assertive Community Treatment
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Tobacco Wellness Program
Teen Challenge Training * Long-term residential D & A treatment center * Must be 18+
Center beds 289 & provides complete counseling * Primary diagnosis of drugs
P O Box 98 * Academic program including GED & computer and/or alcohol abuse
Rehrersburg, PA 19550 skills, job skills training through Work Therapy
717-933-4181 Prog & in cooperation with OVR non-hospital
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & RIP
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
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YMCA of Reading & * Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
Berks County homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
Continued * Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
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Educational Services
Colleges, Universities & Technical
Berks Co Career & * Provides vocational/technical schooling in * Cannot accept anyone in
Technology Center different areas of interest daytime curriculum with a
1057 County Road criminal record due to high
Leesport, PA 19533 school youth attendance
610-378-4884 during the day
RACC * Provides classes for ABE/GED/ESL * Must take placement test
10 S. 2nd St * Provides testing for GED & attend GED Prep class
Reading, PA 19603 * Class locations & schedules vary & pay for GED test cost
610-372-4721 * Provide credit & non-credit classes * If under 18, must provide
withdraw papers from
high school
School Districts, Colleges / Universities
Colleges & Universities * Albright College 610-921-2381
* Alvernia College 610-796-8371
* Kutztown University 610-683-4000
* Penn State Berks-Lehigh Valley College 610-396-6000
* Reading Area Community College 610-372-4721
School Districts
* Antietam 610-779-0554
* Boyertown Area 610-367-6031
* Brandywine Heights Area 610-682-5100
* Conrad Weiser Area 610-693-8545
* Daniel Boone Area 610-582-6140
* Exeter Township 610-779-0700
* Fleetwood Area 610-944-9598
* Governor Mifflin 610-775-1461
* Hamburg Area 610-562-2241
* Kutztown Area 610-683-7361
* Muhlenberg 610-921-8000
* Oley Valley 610-987-4100
* Reading 610-371-5611
* Schuylkill Valley 610-916-0957
* Tulpehocken Area 610-488-9955
* Twin Valley 610-286-8611
* Upper Perkiomen 215-679-7961
* Wilson 610-670-9101
* Wyomissing Area 610-374-4031
* Reading-Muhlenberg Area Vo-Tech 610-921-7300
* Berks Career & Technology Center - West 610-674-4073
* Berks Career & Technology Center - East 610-987-6201
* Berks County Intermediate Unit - Admin Offices 610-987-2248
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Educational Services
GED
Arbor Career Center * Provides classes on site * must be 14 - 21
Out of School Youth * Program pays for GED testing * Meet 100% poverty
1220 Centre Ave * Provides incentives for perfect attendance & guidelines
Reading, PA 19601 different activities * Homeless, parolee, or
610-478-9806 * Offer Work Skills Certificate probation automatically
eligible
Berks Community Action * Offer Welfare to Work Program * To enroll in ESL or the
Program (BCAP) * Offer Parenting Classes in the Family Center Welfare to Work Prog.
518 Washington St * Offer Fatherhood Initiative Program - fathers clients must be referred
Reading, PA 19601 * learn how to be a respectable father, learn values from the Welfare Office
610-376-6571 and responsibility
Fax - 610-375-7830
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program -
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
BCPS / Pretrial Services * Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
RACC * Provides classes for ABE/GED/ESL * Must take placement test
10 S. 2nd St * Provides testing for GED & attend GED Prep class
Reading, PA 19603 * Class locations & schedules vary & pay for GED test cost
610-372-4721 * Provide credit & non-credit classes * If under 18, must provide
withdraw papers from
high school
Teen Challenge Training * Long-term residential D & A treatment center * Must be 18+
Center beds 289 & provides complete counseling * Primary diagnosis of drugs
P O Box 98 * Academic program including GED & computer and/or alcohol abuse
Rehrersburg, PA 19550 skills, job skills training through Work Therapy
717-933-4181 Prog & in cooperation with OVR non-hospital
21st Century Community * Program offers a Spanish GED class * Anyone may take the
Learning Center course
Reading High School * 610-374-3775
Educational Services
Life Skills
American Red Cross * Provides assistance to victims who have * Income guidelines
701 Centre Ave experienced affects of any disaster * Disaster victims, elderly,
Reading, PA 19601 * Provide classes for CPR & babysitting veterans & military
610-375-4383 * FEMA - provides rental assistance dependants
Berks Community Action * Offer Welfare to Work Program * To enroll in ESL or the
Program (BCAP) * Offer Parenting Classes in the Family Center Welfare to Work Prog.
518 Washington St * Offer Fatherhood Initiative Program - fathers clients must be referred
Reading, PA 19601 learn how to be a respectable father, learn values from the Welfare Office
610-376-6571 and responsibility
Fax - 610-376-0724
email - info@bcapberks.org
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Co Learning * Summer Tutoring Prg. - $135 for grades K-8th
Disabilities Assoc. program involves computer/games for 1/wk/6wk
P O Box 6894 * Telephone Advocacy
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Information & Referral service
610-988-8457 * Awards Prog for Graduating Srs & volunteers
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Big Brother/Big Sister * Serving at-risk youth by placing volunteer to * At-risk 7 -19 years
303 Windsor St. foster a positive & measurable growth, develop * Children must live in
Reading, PA 19601 character, strengthen self worth, improve single parent households
610-373-5544 relationship and performance * Resident of Berks County
* Empower - child sexual abuse prevention &
educational program
* email@BigInBerks.org
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Community Skills Program * Individual & group counseling * Determined on an
& Rehab, Inc. * Family education & social skills training individual basis; referrals
1150 Berkshire Blvd * Instruction in independent living & mobility through OVR, private ins.
Suite 245 training, cognitive rehabilitation therapy * Persons with brain injury,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Vocational & psychological test, job development neurological impairments
610-376-3390 & placement
* Case management & follow up
Even Start Family Literacy * Registration for classes in the beginning of Sept. * Residents of the Reading
RACC unless space becomes available Area School District
10 S. 2nst St * Offer childcare * Have children 1 1/2 to 7
Reading, PA 19603 * Offer ESL, parenting skills, PACT & Child years old
610-372-4721 Development classes * Low income families
Olivet Boys & Girls Club * Strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun * Membership fee $15.00
1161 Pershing Blvd. environment for their club members
Reading, PA 19611 * To enable all young people, especially those who
610-373-1314 need us most, to reach their full potential as
Fax - 610-373-8815 healthy, productive caring & responsible citizens
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Educational Services
Pre-School & Special Education
Berks Co Head Start Program * Comprehensive Preschool Education Center * Income eligible by poverty
BCIU Based Program guidelines
1111 Commons Blvd * Serving 640 children ages 3-5 years * age eligible 3-5 yrs but not
P O Box 16050 school age by cutoff
Reading, PA 19612
Fax - 610-987-8400
www.berksiu.org
Berks Co Intermediate * Homeless Student Program - 610-987-8509 * PA resident
Unit (BCIU) * Provides subsidized child care for those who * US citizen
1111 Commons Blvd are unable to afford child care - 610-987-8436 * 25 hrs+week job or full-
P O Box 16050 * Various educational programs, including Head time student
Reading, PA 19612 Start, alternative education & special needs * Low income children
610-987-2248 education - 610-987-8453 (HS) ages 3-5
* Pre K Counts - children ages 3-5 years
Fax - 610-987-8428 * BCIU Child Care - 610-987-8522
* Early Intervention - 610-987-8543
* Driver Education - standardized driver training
* PPT/ELECT - teenage parents learn to care for
their babies while receiving emotional support
* Surrogate Parent - support for students with
special needs who may need advocacy
* FBI fingerprinting - to obtain a Federal Criminal
History Record
* Alternative Education - 610-987-8297
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
J ewish Community Center * Offers recreational programs & youth/adult * Membership open to
of Reading informal educational programs everyone
1700 City Line St * Offers state licensed nursery school, early * Membership required
Reading, PA 19604 education programs, day camp for ages 2 1/2-12 for participation
610-921-0624
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Employment Services
General Employment & Placement
AHEDD * Non-profit organization providing employment * Must have a documented
1150 Berkshire Blvd and training services to persons with disabilities disability
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Placement and training services * Must be at least 16
610-375-7692 * Must be referred by
OVR or SAM
Experience Works * Operates Sr. Community Service Employment * Unemployed Seniors
121 S. 2nd St Prog. Serving low-income older workers through 55+w/poverty level
c/o Rural Opportunity participation in paid work training through 20 hrs income
Reading, PA 19602 week community service assignments at local
610-376-9578 non-profit or govt. facilities & job search assistance
Goodwill Employment * Services include placement plan, job readiness, job * Available to the public at
Services development, CareerLink Resource Room, task no cost
501 Crescent Ave analysis, Workplace Literacy, vocational evals, * referrals only form
Reading, PA 19605 work assessments special training, & benefits OVR, SAM, & DPW
610-988-1365 counseling
J ob Quest/Reading * 3 week intensive job readiness training program * Must call to schedule an
430 N. 2nd St * J ob placement assistance appointment
Reading, PA 19601 * 2 year follow-up support * No cost for attendance
610-374-4696 ext. 235
OVR * Diagnostic Services, vocational evaluation, * Must have a disability
1090 Common Blvd counseling & guidance, restoration services,
Reading, PA 19605 training, placement & support services
610-916-2316 * Free program/tax money at work
Rural Opportunities * Provides emergency food, housing, employment * Must have done farm
121 S. 2nd St & training work in the last 2 years
Reading, PA 19602 * Must be income
610-376-2850 eligible
Teen Challenge Training * Long-term residential D & A treatment center * Must be 18+
Center beds 289 & provides complete counseling * Primary diagnosis of drugs
P O Box 98 * Academic program including GED & computer and/or alcohol abuse
Rehrersburg, PA 19550 skills, job skills training through Work Therapy
717-933-4181 Prog & in cooperation with OVR non-hospital
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Employment Services
Vocational Rehab / Sheltered Workshops
AHEDD * Non-profit organization providing employment * Must have a documented
1150 Berkshire Blvd and training services to persons with disabilities disability
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Placement and training services * Must be at least 16
610-375-7692 * Must be referred by
OVR or SAM
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Personnel Network * Comprehensive community-based employment * Services are available to
Threshold support services, including career counseling, people with a disability
1015 Rockland St assessment, job development & placement, other barrier to
Reading, PA on-the-job training, and job retention supports employment
610-288-1448 * Determined on an
Fax - 610-374-9920 individual basis
Community Skills Program * Individual & group counseling * Determined on an
& Rehab, Inc. * Family education & social skills training individual basis; referrals
1150 Berkshire Blvd * Instruction in independent living & mobility through OVR, private ins.
Suite 245 training, cognitive rehabilitation therapy * Persons with brain injury,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Vocational & psychological test, job development neurological impairments
610-376-3390 & placement
* Case management & follow up
Mosaic House * Assist MH/MR with transitional employment * Diagnosis: Schizophrenia
525 Franklin St opportunities, educational goals, living Schizoaffective Bipolar
Reading, PA 19601 independently, health & wellness and social goals Major Depressive Disorder
610-375-7840 Psychotic Disorder
Fax - 610-375-7845
Prospectus Berco * Fosters development of progressive services for * MH/MR as decided by
840 William Lane developmentally disabled, handicapped or aged SAM
Reading, PA 19604 individuals * 18 years of age for Day
610-372-4637 * Sheltered workshop, Supportive Services/Respite Vocational Programs
Care, Summer Day Camp, Social/recreation
Programs, Community Integrated Employment
working with Goodwill to get Berco/PAI clients
jobs
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
83
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Fiscal & Financial Assistance
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
416 Blair Ave * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
American Cancer Society * Support groups * Must be diagnosed with
498 Bellevue Ave * Wigs & turbans provided cancer
Reading, PA 19605 * Provides financial assistance, transportation &
610-921-2328 other services to cancer patients & their families
610-921-9521 * I Can Cope - how to deal with cancer for
families & survivors of cancer
* Look Good, Feel Better - women undergoing
treatment; provides complimentary make-up kit
Berks Coalition to End * Lead Continuum of Care Agency for funding from * HPRP is varied
Homelessness, Inc. the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development * Call for an appointment
336 S. 18th St., Rdg 19602 * HPRP - providing funds for rental & utility assistance for a thorough assessment
Mailing Address: PO Box 7712 * Street Outreach & Case Management - providing
Reading, PA 19603 information & referral to those homeless & near
610-372-7222 homeless through interaction & engagement
Fax - 610-373-1010 * BC Community Foundation-Community Emergency
www.bceh.org Fund - Grants for 1st time in need for food/shelter
email - sharon@bceh.org * Housing Locator service
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
Fax - 610-375-7866 * Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
Cluster Outreach Center * Has clothing every Tues/Thur 9-12, 1st & 3rd * Services resident of the
Food Pantry Sat 9 - 11 a.m. Greater Pottstown area
137 Walnut St * Food pantry, Community Meals Program,
Pottstown, PA 19464 emergency financial assistance by appointment
610-970-5995 * Programs for seniors
Consumer Credit * Provides budget counseling, debt management, * Available to all
Counseling Services credit report review, housing counseling,
833 N. Park Rd education programs & employer assistance
Wyomissing, PA 19610 programs
610-478-0237
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
* Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Neighborhood Housing * Educates first time home buyers in financing * Express a need for or
Services of Greater Berks, Inc. * Rehab Dept - purchases homes in the community interest in service
213 N. 5th St & renovates them for sale * Must meet income
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Building - bonding neighbors eligibility for certain
610-372-8433 * Operation Facelift - agency picks neighborhood programs
Fax - 610-374-2866 to paint & give front of house a facelift * Received ACT 91 Notice
* Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure Mitigation
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
Social Security Admin. * Social Security - retirement
201 Penn St - Suite 200 * Social Security Disability Assistance
Reading, PA
610-320-5235
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Food Assistance
Congregate, Group, Pantries & Food Kitchens
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Co Senior Centers * Berks Encore - Reading Center * 610-374-3195
40 N. 9th St
Reading, PA 19601
www.BerksEncore.org * Berks Encore - Wernersville * 610-670-1372
email - SeniorCenters@ Brenner Building #5
BerksEncore.org Wernersville State Hospital
Wernersville, PA 19565
* Berks Encore - Hamburg * 610-562-4721
61 N. Third St
Hamburg, PA 19526
* Center at Spring Street in Boyertown * 610-367-2313
200 W Spring St
Boyertown, PA 19512
* Berks Encore - Fleetwood * 610-944-9242
109 W. Vine St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
* Family First Resource Center * 610-372-7488
416 South 7th St
Reading, PA 19602
* Kennedy Senior Center * 610-375-3510
300 S. 4th St
Reading, PA 19602
* La Casa De La Amistad * 610-372-2619
501 Washington St - 2nd Fl
Reading, PA 19601
* Berks Encore Mifflin * 610-777-5577
30 Liberty St
Shillington, PA 19607
* Berks Encore Providence House * 610-374-9401
800 Court Streets
Reading, PA 19601
* Berks Encore Birdsboro * 610-582-1603
201 East Main St
Birdsboro, PA 19508
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Central Park United * Provides food assistance to needy individuals * Income eligibility
Methodist Food Ministry * Hours of operation * Need SS #& ID
138 S. 6th St Mon - Fri 11:30 am. - 12:30 pm.
Reading, PA 19606 Soup Kitchen
610-375-2662 Wed 10:00 am. - 1:00 pm.
Pantry & Clothing Center
Thurs 11:30 am. - 12:30 pm.
Clothing Center
Cluster Outreach Center * Has clothing every Tues/Thur 9-12, 1st & 3rd * Services resident of the
Food Pantry Sat 9 - 11 a.m. Greater Pottstown area
137 Walnut St * Food pantry, Community Meals Program,
Pottstown, PA 19464 emergency financial assistance by appointment
610-970-5995 * Programs for seniors
Freedom Gate Ministries * D & A counseling to overcome addictions
131,132,133 S. 9th St * Provides Christian aftercare support for ex-
Reading, PA 19602 prisoners, includes food, clothing & shelter, a
610-373-3042 constant care environment with practical
counseling in all areas of life
* Average stay 4-5 months
* Focus on relationship building & maintenance
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Greater Berks Food Bank * Collects, stores & distributes state, federal & * 150% of poverty level
1011 Tuckerton Court donated food to a network of food providers
Reading, PA 19605 * Oversees the Kid's Caf Program
610-926-5802 * Oversees the Kid's Weekender Program
88
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
Hogar Crea * 2 1/2 year program * Available at no cost to
302 S. 5th St * 31 - bed capacity the public
Reading, PA 19602 * No one is turned away, even sexual offenders
610-372-4426
Hope Rescue Mission * Provides dormitory-style housing with no * No cost to the public
6th & Oley Sts. maximum stay, free 1st night, $2 a day thereafter * Must have picture ID
Reading, PA 19601 * Free meals after chapel services everyday * Males only
610-375-4224 * Must be out of building between 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
* Cannot get mail there; will hold mail 1 day
Kennedy House * Provide food assistance to needy individuals * 150% of poverty or
530 Spruce St * Hours of operation emergency situation
Reading, PA 19602 Wed 9:30 - 11:30 am. Pantry
Sat & Sun 11:30 - 12:30 am. Soup Kitchen
Kid's Caf * Soup kitchen programs specifically designed to * No cost to low income
Greater Berks Food Bank feed supper to needy children children
1011 Tuckerton Court * Provides a nutritionally balanced meal &
Reading, PA 19605 academic encouragement
610-926-5802
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
Rural Opportunities * Provides emergency food, housing, employment * Must have done farm
121 S. 2nd St & training work in the last 2 years
Reading, PA 19602 * Must be income
610-376-2850 eligible
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
90
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Food Assistance
Food Stamps
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
* Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Food Assistance
Home Delivered Meals
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
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Government Offices
Berks County Assistance
Office - Welfare See Dept of Public Welfare
625 Cherry St - Room 215
Reading, PA 19602
610-736-4211
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
Berks Co Domestic * Establish, enforce Orders of Support for children * Parents must live apart
Relations Office & separated spouses & must apply for services
633 Court St - 6th Fl * Can also access information via website though Intake Division by
Reading, PA 19601 www.drs.berks.pa.us coming into the office
Berks Co Emergency * Coordinates emergency operations during disasters
Management * Manages damage assessment & financial
Agricultural Center reimbursement following declared disasters
1238 Co Welfare Rd * Coordinates homeland security issues
Leesport, PA 19533
610-374-4800
Berks Co Home - Heim * County operated long-term nursing home * Must have a need for
1234 County Road * all inclusive daily rates nursing home care
Leesport, PA 19533 * Individual care to meet needs of each resident
610-376-4841
Berks Co J uvenile * Responsible for holding juvenile offenders * Committed a delinquent act
Probation Office accountable by monitoring & enforcing court & be between 10-18
633 Court St - 10th Fl orders & probation plans which may include * Be a victim of an offence
Reading, PA 19601 intensive probation, D&A supervision, school- committed by juvenile
610-478-3200 based probation, community service, after-care
service, community youth aid panels, victim
services, job readiness, & electronic monitoring
Berks Co MH/MR * Children & adult MH/MR services - crisis & * Contact Intake Dept at
633 Court St - 15th Fl emergency services, case management, forensic SAM to determine
Reading, PA 19601 case management, supportive services, early eligibility-610-236-0530
610-478-4906 intervention, psychiatric outpatient care including
psychotherapy & medication services
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Co Parks System * 11 park sites & nearly 600 acres * Open to the pubic
Gring's Mill * Evens - Fiddle & Acoustic Music Fest, Go Fly A * Fee for certain events &
2083 Tulpehocken Road Kite, Puppies in the Pool, Step Back In Time, classes
Wyomissing, PA 19610 Heritage Festival, Holiday Lights, Summer
610-372-8939 Concert Series, lectures & workshops
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks County Prison * Prison offers inmates many self-development/ * Prisoners committed by
1287 Co Welfare Rd Psycho-educational treatment programs in hopes DJ , parole or Common
Leesport, PA 19533 of reducing recidivism: Please Court J udge
610-208-4800 Values I & II - assist inmate with the identity of
values & how behavior is congruent with values
Decision Making - teaches ICE-T
Communication Skills - teach different styles of
communication & how they lead to different
consequences
Life Skills - teach general skills for employment
Parenting Skills - teach different parenting styles
& consequences to the, present info re: birth
control, discipline, logical consequences
Berks Co Public Defenders * Represents indigent persons charged with crimes,
County Courthouse including juveniles charged with delinquency
633 Court St. - 12th Fl * Represents person in MH/MR proceedings
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6650
Berks Co Services Center * Website with department listings & telephone
633 Court St numbers www.co.berks.pa.us
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-3374
Berks Co State Health Ctr * Assure quality of care, enhance access & * Open to all PA residents
625 Cherry St - Room 401 encourage community participation in need of services
Reading, PA 19602 * Communicable Disease control & investigation
610-378-4377 * Tuberculosis treatment & diagnosis
* Home visits for pregnant women & children
* Clinics for children with handicapping conditions
such as cleft palate/lip, cardiac
* Public Information on SIDS Program, PKU
Program, Animal Bite Program, Childhood Lead
Poisoning Program
Berks Co Youth Center * J uvenile Detention - secure facility, which detains *
1243 Co Welfare Rd juveniles charges with criminal offenses awaiting
Leesport, PA 19533 court action & disposition
610-376-617 * Operates re-entry program
Immigration (ICE) * Prep Program - houses juvenile delinquents in a
610-396-0310 community based residential setting & works with
the juvenile preparing for return home
* Focus is on family re-unification, community
service, education & employment
* Operates a family shelter for ICE, Illegal alien
families seeking asylum
City of Rdg Housing Auth * Provides housing assistance to low income * Must be Reading resident
815 Franklin St families through public housing & Section 8 * Income guidelines
Reading, PA 19606 * Tax Administration * Applications call:
610-376-2422 * Mayor's Office 610-372-3933
City Hall 610-655-6000
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
* Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Office of the Governor * Honorable Tom Corbett 717-787-2500
225 Main Capital Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
PA State Representatives * J erry Knowles District 124 717-787-9029
237 W. Broad St 570-668-1240
Tamaqua, PA 18252
* Mike Tobash District 125 717-260-6148
988 E. Main St 570-385-8235
Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
* Dante Santoni, J r District 126th 717-783-3290
4933 Kutztown Rd 610-921-8921
Temple, PA 19560
* Thomas Caltagirone District 127th 717-787-3525
645 Penn St - 2nd Fl 610-376-1529
Reading, PA 19601
* Mark Gillen District 128th 717-787-8550
29 Village Center Dr - Suite A7 610-775-5130
Reading, PA 19607
* J im Cox District 129th 717-772-2435
2909 Windmill Rd - Suite 7 610-670-0139
Sinking Spring, PA 19609
* David Maloney Sr. District 130th 717-260-6161
46 E. Philadelphia Ave 610-369-3010
Boyertown, PA 19512
* Douglas Reichley District 134th 717-787-1000
1245 Chestnut St - Unit 5 610-965-9933
Emmaus, PA 18049
* Gary Day District 187th 717-787-3017
Northwest Centre Suite 302 610-760-7082
6299 State Route 309
New Tripoli, PA 18066
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
PA State Senators * J udith Schwank 717-787-8925
1940 N. 13th St - Suite 232 610-929-2576
Reading, PA 19604
* David Argall District 29th 717-787-2637
One West Centre St 570-773-0891
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
* J ohn Rafferty, J r District 44th 717-787-1398
3770 Ridge Park 610-831-8837
Collegeville, PA 19426
* Mike Folmer District 48th 717-787-5708
509 W. Penn Ave 610-693-3200
Robesonia, PA 19551
Public Utility Commission * Assist water, electric & gas customers with * Free to public
(PUC) resolution to issues such as termination of service
800-692-7380 & the start of service
Social Security Admin. * Social Security - retirement
201 Penn St - Suite 200 * Social Security Disability Assistance
Reading, PA
610-320-5235
U.S. House of * J ames Gerlach District 6 202-225-4315 (Wash)
Representatives 501 N. Park Rd 610-376-7630
Wyomissing, PA 19610
* Charles Dent District 15th 202-225-6411 (Wash)
701 W. Broad St - Suite 200 610-861-9734
Bethlehem, PA 18018
* J oseph Pitts District 16th 202-225-2411 (Wash)
815 Washington St 610-374-3637
Reading, PA 19601
* Timothy Holden District 17th 202-225-5546
4918 Kutztown Rd 610-921-3502
Temple, PA 19560
U. S. Senators * Patrick J . Toomey 202-224-4254(Wash)
US Federal Building, 228 Walnut St, Suite 1104 610-434-1444
Harrisburg, PA 17101
* Robert Casey 202-224-6324 (Wash)
555 Walnut St 717-231-7540
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Veterans Affairs of Berks * Administers a comprehensive array of benefit * Free to veterans &
1243 County Road programs & services to the veterans of Berks, their families
Old Heim Building their dependents, widows & orphans
Leesport, PA 19533 * Memorial Day Flags Project
610-378-5601 * Information & referral
Fax - 610-378-5627
veterans@countyofberks.com
Welfare Fraud Tipline - 800-932-0582 or 877-888-7927
online form www.oig.state.pa.us
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Health Care Services
Assisted Living
Assisted Living/Personal * Berkshire Commons - Genesis Eldercare * 610-779-3993
Care Facilities, 2008 5485 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19606
* Buehrle Assisted Living * 610-682-1360
1 South Home Ave, Topton 19562
* Columbia Cottage * 610-927-0310
3121 State Hill Rd, Wyomissing 19610
* Dayspring Homes Inc. * 610-374-9036
430 Hazel St, Reading 19611
* Grand View Manor * 610-944-1800
129 Houck Rd, Fleetwood 19522
* Hearthstone at Maidencreek * 610-926-7600
105 dries Rd, Reading 19605
* Laurel Center * 610-562-2284
125 Holly Rd, Hamburg 19526
* Mifflin Court * 610-796-1600
450 Philadelphia Ave, Shillington 19607
* Phoebe Berks Village * 610-678-8795
1 Reading Drive, Wernersville 19565
* Berks Leisure Living * 610-916-8833
1399 Fairview Drive, Leesport 19533
* Chestnut Knoll * 610-473-8066
120 West 5th St, Boyertown 19512
* Country Meadows of Wyomissing * 610-374-3122
1800 Tulpehocken Rd, Wyomissing 19610
* Evans Retirement Center * 610-944-7257
220 East Race St, Fleetwood 19522
* Green Hills Manor Assisted Living Residence * 610-775-1451
10 Tranquility Lane, Green Hills, 19607
* The Hawthorne * 610-375-9696
1501 Mineral Spring Rd, Reading 19602
* Liberty Square * 610-589-1679
86 Main St, Stouchburg 19567
* Miller Personal Care Home * 610-374-9203
1216 Perkiomen Ave, Reading 19601
* Romyn's Country Home, Inc * 610-582-3242
6740 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro 19508
* Bernet Golden Age Guest Home * 610-689-5360
485 Walnut Rd, Stonersville, Birdsboro 19508
* Colonial Manor Adult Home, Inc * 610-385-6175
2308 East Main St, Douglassville 19518
* Danken House * 610-678-9282
448 Preston Rd, Wernersville 19610
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Assisted Living/Personal * Golden Ridge at Furnace Knoll * 610-693-5850
Care Facilities, 2008 404 S. Church St, Robesonia 19551
Continued * Harmony Hill Assisted Living * 610-589-5415
29 Witman Rd, Womelsdorf 19567
* The Highlands at Wyomissing * 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave, Wyomissing 19610
* Manor at Market Square * 610-373-0800
803 Penn St, Reading 19601
* Outlook Pointe at Reading * 610-370-2211
9 Colin Court, Crestwood, Reading 19606
* Sacred Heart Villa * 610-929-5751
51 Seminary Ave, Reading 19605
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Health Care Services
Blood Bank / Mobile Blood Collections
Miller Keystone Blood * Community blood bank
Bank * Operates mobile blood collections
610-926-6060
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Health Care Services
Education
Berks Co State Health Ctr * Assure quality of care, enhance access & * Open to all PA residents
625 Cherry St - Room 401 encourage community participation in need of services
Reading, PA 19602 * Communicable Disease control & investigation
610-378-4377 * Tuberculosis treatment & diagnosis
* Home visits for pregnant women & children
* Clinics for children with handicapping conditions
such as cleft palate/lip, cardiac
* Public Information on SIDS Program, PKU
Program, Animal Bite Program, Childhood Lead
Poisoning Program
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Center For Mental Health * Individual & group therapy * 1st step in intake
6th & Spruce Sts * D & A Counseling appointment
West Reading, PA 19611 * Medication Management
610-988-8070 * Dual Diagnosis
Fax - 610-988-5289
Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 am. to 7 pm. and
email bnw1@entermail net Thursdays from 9 am.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities 3 years who have a
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. developmental disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
Lead Prevention * Provide free testing of the environment to * Free to the public
815 Washington St determine the source of the lead * Must call to make
Reading, PA 19601 * Tests children routinely appointment
610-655-6540 * Assist w/clearing the home of lead & education
concerning lead removal & prevention
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Planned Parenthood of * Provides education about safe sex, STD, care & * Income eligible
Northeast PA prevention * Sliding scale fee
48 S. 4th St * Provides treatment for vaginal infections, follow-
Reading, PA 19601 up care & gynecological exams, screening for
610-376-8061 anemia & breast exams
* Free birth control to clients under 18
* Free condoms & pregnancy test
* Administers free HIV/STD testing
* Offers cash-based abortion services
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
program statewide with caring, confidential &
free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
Western Berks Free * Family medicine, including physical exams * Free to low income
Medical Clinic Hours - 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays * By appointment only
St Daniel's Lutheran Ch.
Heidelberg Township * Women's Health Clinic
610-693-6207 Hours - Third Tuesday of each month
Women Infants & * Nutritionally geared service provided to low- * Must meet income
Children (WIC) income mothers needing assistance with the guidelines
501 Washington St. purchase of dairy products * Must have nutrition risk
Reading, PA 19601 * Educate mothers about healthy eating habits
610-373-5545 * Provide free lead testing
* Evaluate children in growth & health
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Health Care Services
Home Health Care
Advantage Home Care * Licensed & CHAP accredited home care service * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd including: personal care, private duty nursing,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 light housekeeping, grocery shopping, mother's
610-378-0481 helper, companionship.
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Emergency response system
* Personal medication system
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Visiting Nurses * Medicare & MA Certified CHAP accredited * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd. Home Health Care Agency
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Professional nursing in the home
610-378-0481 * Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Medical Social Services, Home Health Aides
* Pain management programs, immunizations,
disease management and hospice
Caring Companions Inc * Morning, night & round the clock care
1333 Wayne St * Companionship
Reading, PA 19601 * Homemaker
610-374-6522 * Respite care
Fax - 374-6577
Comfort Keepers * Provides personal care services - feeding, oral * Free in-home visit to
2209 Quarry Dr hygiene, incontinence care, grooming & dressing learn more
West Lawn, PA 19609 medication assistance & bathing
610-678-8000 * Provides Companionship Care - laundry, meal
Fax - 610-678-8479 planning, light housekeeping, recreational activities,
escort to appointments, meal planning & prep,
www.comfortkeepers.com/ grocery & clothing shopping, grooming & dressing
berkscounty-pa guidance
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Community Prevention * Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
Partnership a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
Continued grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Covenant Home Care * Skilled nursing * Medicare/Medical
2615 Perkiomen Ave * Social work services Assistance
Reading, PA 19606 * Home health aide * Fee for service
1-800-726-8761 * Hospice - End of Life Care * Health Insurance
Fax - 610-779-5002 * Private duty services
Revolutionary Home Health * Skilled nursing * Case by case basis
1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd * Physical Therapy
Suite 201 A * Occupational Therapy
Allentown, PA 18103 * Speech Therapy
484-244-4827 * Medical Social Work
Fax - 866-433-4525 * Home Health Aides
* Serving all Berks County
wwwrevolutionary.cc
email -revsvc@revolutionary.cc
Seniors Helping Seniors * Home care, transportation, personal care, pet
50 Grandview Blvd care, companionship, home repair, yard work
Wyomissing Hills, PA
610-927-2778
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
United Disabilities Services * Attendant Care - In-home personal care & other * Pa residents
2921 Windmill Road approved support activities for mentally alert * Ages 18 - 59
Suites 2 & 3 adults with physical disabilities who are under 60 * Be mentally alert
Sinking Spring, PA 19608 years of age & need assistance to accomplish * Determined to need
610-685-1653 daily living tasks Attendant Care services
* Basic Services - Health Maintenance Activities, * Have a medically
Bathing & Personal Hygiene, Dressing, Grooming, determinable physical
Eating, Meal Preparation & Clean up disability
* Ancillary Service - Homemaker, Companion type * Need help to complete
services, assist with cognitive tasks daily living tasks
Volunteer Home Care * Provides short-term, non-medical assistance
15 Home Ave.
Topton, PA 19562
610-682-1412
Health Care Services
Hospice
Berks Visiting Nurses * Medicare & MA Certified CHAP accredited * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd. Home Health Care Agency
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Professional nursing in the home
610-378-0481 * Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapies
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Medical Social Services, Home Health Aides
* Pain management programs, immunizations,
disease management and hospice
Covenant Home Care * Skilled nursing * Medicare/Medical
2615 Perkiomen Ave * Social work services Assistance
Reading, PA 19606 * Home health aide * Fee for service
1-800-726-8761 * Hospice - End of Life Care * Health Insurance
Fax - 610-779-5002 * Private duty services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Health Care Services
Hospitals
Reading Hospital & * D & A Services - addiction support including * Schedule initial intake
Medical Center detox, counseling & evaluation, outpatient interview
301 S. 7th Ave. treatment, family sessions, short-term residential
West Reading, PA care, group therapy, phys. Exams, aftercare
610-988-8070 programs,& codependency
* Adult Partial Hospitalization Services including:
wwwreadinghospital.org The Group Center - Adults cost effective acute
care in least restrictive setting; clients able to
email - info@readinghospital.org participate intensively in program while dealing
with work & family; also participate
therapeutically while in the home
Partners Program - designed to help young people
ages 13 to 18 with psychiatric or emotional issues.
Program offers individual or group therapies,
family intervention.
* Out-patient Services:
Dual Diagnosis Program - helps stabilize, educate,
& prepare clients to manage & deal with the
demanding aspects of both mental health issues
& chemical dependency. Includes individual,
group, and family therapy, evals & medications
* In-patient Services:
Spruce Pavilion -provides services to individuals
18 and older who are experiencing behavioral or
emotional disturbances that require an inpatient
hospital stay. Treatment includes family therapy,
education & comprehensive aftercare & discharge
planning to help clients cope with their illness
* Willows Program - offers age-specific treatment
programming protocols & environmental
enhancements for the older adult.
* Senior Assessment Program- consists of a
comprehensive evaluation which lays the
foundation for ongoing care.
* Paws for Wellness
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
* Bariatric Evaluations
* Neuro/Psych Testing
* Assertive Community Treatment
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Tobacco Wellness Program
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St J oseph Hospital * Cancer Center
2500 Bernville Rd * Heart Institute
Bern Township * Orthopedics
610-378-2000 * Respiratory Care Service
Fax - 610-378-2198 * Wound Care
* Cardiac Rehab
* Diabetes Management
* Family Birthing Center
* Nutrition Therapy
Health Care Services
Nursing Homes
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Nursing Homes, 2008 * Berks Heim 610-376-4841
1011 Berks Rd
Leesport, PA 19533
* Berkshire Center 610-779-0600
5501 Perkiomen Ave.
Reading, PA 19606
* Golden Living Center of Reading 610-779-8522
21 Fairlane Rd
Reading, PA 19606
* The Highlands at Wyomissing 610-775-2300
2000 Cambridge Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610
* Kutztown Manor 610-683-6220
120 Trexler Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
* Laurel Center 610-562-2284
125 Holly Rd
Hamburg, PA 19526
* Manorcare Health Services 610-373-5166
425 Buttonwood St
West Reading, PA 19611
* Manorcare Health Services 610-921-9292
2125 Elizabeth Ave
Laureldale, PA 19605
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Nursing Homes, 2008 * Manorcare Health Services 610-670-2100
continued 3000 Windmill Rd
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
* The Henry Healthcare Center - Lutheran Home 610-682-1400
1 South Home Ave
Topton, PA 19562
* Mifflin Center 610-777-7841
500 E. Philadelphia Ave
Shillington, PA 19607
* Phoebe Berks Healthcare Center 610-927-8580
1 Heidelberg Dr
Wernersville, PA 19565
* Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehab Center 610-374-5175
220 S. 4th Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
* Wyomissing Nursing & Rehab Center 610-376-3991
1000 W. Wyomissing Blvd.
Reading, PA 19611
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Health Care Services
Outpatient / Clinic Services
Berks Co State Health Ctr * Assure quality of care, enhance access & * Open to all PA residents
625 Cherry St - Room 401 encourage community participation in need of services
Reading, PA 19602 * Communicable Disease control & investigation
610-378-4377 * Tuberculosis treatment & diagnosis
* Home visits for pregnant women & children
* Clinics for children with handicapping conditions
such as cleft palate/lip, cardiac
* Public Information on SIDS Program, PKU
Program, Animal Bite Program, Childhood Lead
Poisoning Program
Caron Foundation * In-patient & Out-patient services to patients ages * Various criteria
243 N. Galen Hall Rd 12 years of age & up requirements based on
Wernersville, PA * Provides other addiction services such as Nicotine selected programs
610-678-2332 Cessation & Compulsive Eating
* Offers life enrichment workshops including: Anger
Management, Relapse Intervention, Relationship
Building, Relationship Healing for Couples &
Spirituality
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention,
evaluation & assessment, detoxification, relapse
Intermediate, family education & continue care
planning
* Adult Addiction Inpatient - includes intervention
evaluation & assessment, group therapy &
aftercare
* Adolescent Addiction Inpatient - evaluation,
assessment & detoxification
* Adolescent Addiction Outpatient - intervention,
intensive outpatient, & group therapy
Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 am. to 7 pm. and
email bnw1@entermail net Thursdays from 9 am.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood 610-944-0445 * www.concern4kids.org
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Creative Health Services * In-patient, Out-patient services & partial * Must make initial
321 N. Furnace St hospitalization programs to patients of all ages telephone call for
Birdsboro, PA * CRR - intensive, structured living arrangement for scheduling of an intake
610-404-8825 12 chronically mentally ill individuals interview
* Adult Partial Hospitalization - cost-effective
alternative to inpatient hospitalization, receive
treatment while residing in the community
* Older Adult Program - 60+yrs, requires partial
hospitalization programs to patients of all ages
* Residential Program for D & A - 6 month max.
program for men & women recovering from
chemical dependency; provides individual or group
counseling, work therapy, educational/life skills,
involvement in AA/NA & aftercare planning
* Outpatient Clinics for D & A - provides group
therapy, counseling & psychiatric evaluations
* Intensive Outpatient Program - individuals who
require more support & counseling than the
traditional outpatient model
Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through 3 yrs
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities who have a developmental
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Lifeline of Berks Co * Provides information, education, referral services
612 Reading Ave * Administers free pregnancy tests
West Reading, PA 19610 * Accepts referrals & walk-ins
610-374-8545 * Offers material supplies such as pampers,
Fax - 610-374-7799 clothing, formula & furniture
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New Directions Treatment * Licensed psychiatric out-patient services for * Call for appointment
Services adults & children
20-22 N 6th Ave * Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication
West Reading, PA 19601 management & psychotherapy in English & Spanish
610-478-0646 * Provide dual diagnosis treatment
Northwest PA Optical * Non-profit organization providing corrective * Must meet income
Clinic lenses to the financially disadvantaged guidelines
121 S.2nd St * Provides variety of designer eyeglasses for adults
Reading, PA 19602 & children filled to their specific prescription
610-376-9578
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
PA Counseling/Ponce * Mental Health & individual psychological
Behavioral Health assessment
146 S. 5th St * Outpatient services
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Based services
610-320-5440
Planned Parenthood of * Provides education about safe sex, STD, care & * Income eligible
Northeast PA prevention * Sliding scale fee
48 S. 4th St * Provides treatment for vaginal infections, follow-
Reading, PA 19601 up care & gynecological exams, screening for
610-376-8061 anemia & breast exams
* Free birth control to clients under 18
* Free condoms & pregnancy test
* Administers free HIV/STD testing
* Offers cash-based abortion services
Progressions * Out-patient MH/MR therapy for adults, families * Initial intake appointment
144 N. 6th St & children
Reading, PA 19601 * Medication Clinic for adults & children
610-375-7454 * Wrap-around children
Reading Hospital & * D & A Services - addiction support including * Schedule initial intake
Medical Center detox, counseling & evaluation, outpatient interview
301 S. 7th Ave. treatment, family sessions, short-term residential
West Reading, PA care, group therapy, phys. Exams, aftercare
610-988-8070 programs,& codependency
* Adult Partial Hospitalization Services including:
wwwreadinghospital.org The Group Center - Adults cost effective acute
care in least restrictive setting; clients able to
email - info@readinghospital.org participate intensively in program while dealing
with work & family; also participate
therapeutically while in the home
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Reading Hospital & Partners Program - designed to help young people
Medical Center ages 13 to 18 with psychiatric or emotional issues.
continued Program offers individual or group therapies,
family intervention.
* Out-patient Services:
Dual Diagnosis Program - helps stabilize, educate,
& prepare clients to manage & deal with the
demanding aspects of both mental health issues
& chemical dependency. Includes individual,
group, and family therapy, evals & medications
* In-patient Services:
Spruce Pavilion -provides services to individuals
18 and older who are experiencing behavioral or
emotional disturbances that require an inpatient
hospital stay. Treatment includes family therapy,
education & comprehensive aftercare & discharge
planning to help clients cope with their illness
* Willows Program - offers age-specific treatment
programming protocols & environmental
enhancements for the older adult.
* Senior Assessment Program- consists of a
comprehensive evaluation which lays the
foundation for ongoing care.
* Paws for Wellness
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
* Bariatric Evaluations
* Neuro/Psych Testing
* Assertive Community Treatment
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Tobacco Wellness Program
St J oseph Hospital * Cancer Center
2500 Bernville Rd * Heart Institute
Bern Township * Orthopedics
610-378-2000 * Respiratory Care Service
Fax - 610-378-2198 * Wound Care
* Cardiac Rehab
* Diabetes Management
* Family Birthing Center
* Nutrition Therapy
Western Berks Free * Family medicine, including physical exams * Free to low income
Medical Clinic Hours - 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays * By appointment only
St Daniel's Lutheran Ch.
Heidelberg Township * Women's Health Clinic
610-693-6207 Hours - Third Tuesday of each month
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Housing & Homeless Assistance Programs
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
416 Blair Ave * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
Berks Coalition to End * Lead Continuum of Care Agency for funding from * HPRP is varied
Homelessness, Inc. the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development * Call for an appointment
336 S. 18th St., Rdg 19602 * HPRP - providing funds for rental & utility assistance for a thorough assessment
Mailing Address: PO Box 7712 * Street Outreach & Case Management - providing
Reading, PA 19603 information & referral to those homeless & near
610-372-7222 homeless through interaction & engagement
Fax - 610-373-1010 * BC Community Foundation-Community Emergency
www.bceh.org Fund - Grants for 1st time in need for food/shelter
email - sharon@bceh.org * Housing Locator service
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psychoeducation & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Berks County Assistance
Office - Welfare See Dept of Public Welfare
625 Cherry St - Room 215
Reading, PA 19602
610-736-4211
Berks Co Housing Auth. * Subsidized housing * Income guidelines
1803 Butter Lane * Provides housing assistance to low income &
Reading, PA 19606 elderly individuals
610-370-0822 * Ensure safe, decent & affordable housing, create
Fax - 610-370-2766 opportunities to create self-sufficiency &
email - contact@berksha.org economic independence
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Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Bridge of Hope * Professional & trained church-based mentoring * Homeless mothers
300 Church St groups to empower homeless and at-risk single
Reading, PA 19601 mothers to attain permanent housing, financial
610-568-1250 self-sufficiency through employment, life-
changing friendships
* barbdbridgeofhope@verizonnet
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
Fax - 610-375-7866 * Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
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Church St. Recovery House * 10-bed recovery facility where residents will * Must have referral from
1258-60 Church St participate in intense recovery & related issues Probation Officer
Reading, PA 19601 for a period of 6 to 18 months
610-568-1250 * Must obtain employment
City of Rdg Housing Auth * Provides housing assistance to low income * Must be Reading resident
815 Franklin St families through public housing & Section 8 * Income guidelines
Reading, PA 19606 * Tax Administration * Applications call:
610-376-2422 * Mayor's Office 610-372-3933
City Hall 610-655-6000
Council on Chemical Abuse * Information & referral services * Available to the public
601 Penn St. - Suite 600 * Provides education to agencies, schools & at no cost
Reading, PA 19601 community organizations * Sliding fee scale for
610-376-8669 * Provides peer mentoring programs for all ages treatment programs
* Contract treatment services to licensed D & A
providers & school intervention programs
* Operates bridge housing programs for low-income
substance abusers in recovery
* Loan videos, operates community resource library
& supply literature
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
* Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
Dept of Public Welfare * Medical Assistance - for low income families/
County Assistance Office individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
Continued health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Easy Does It, Inc * Supportive housing programs for men & women * Chemical Dependency
1300 Hilltop Rd recovering from addiction * 12-Step Recovery
Leesport, PA 19533 * Housing services include intensive case * Most residents must be
610-373-2463 management, transportation, food, life/job skills homeless
Fax - 610-373-2459 programs and recovery supports
* Both facilities host 12-Step recovery meetings:
647 Walnut St, Rdg AA, NA, OA, AlAnon
610-373-9550 * Both facilities hold drug & alcohol free social
www.ediinc.org events and activities
* Walnut St drop-in center open 7 days a week
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Family Promise of Berks * Temporary accommodations for homeless * Homeless or near-
105 W. Greenwich St families. Safe home-like environment where homeless families
Reading, PA 19601 families can stay together * Must be Berks County
610-373-3323 * Private sleeping space & shower facilities resident for 6 months
Fax - 610-373-3327 * Transportation
familypromiseberks@comcastnet * Case Management & referrals
Freedom Gate Ministries * D & A counseling to overcome addictions
131,132,133 S. 9th St * Provides Christian aftercare support for ex-
Reading, PA 19602 prisoners, includes food, clothing & shelter, a
610-373-3042 constant care environment with practical
counseling in all areas of life
* Average stay 4-5 months
* Focus on relationship building & maintenance
Habitat for Humanity Berks * Building or renovating homes for low income
336 S. 18th St families
Reading, PA 19602
610-373-3439
Fax - 610-373-1010
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
Hogar Crea * 2 1/2 year program * Available at no cost to
302 S. 5th St * 31 - bed capacity the public
Reading, PA 19602 * No one is turned away, even sexual offenders
610-372-4426
Hope Rescue Mission * Provides dormitory-style housing with no * No cost to the public
6th & Oley Sts. maximum stay, free 1st night, $2 a day thereafter * Must have picture ID
Reading, PA 19601 * Free meals after chapel services everyday * Males only
610-375-4224 * Must be out of building between 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
* Cannot get mail there; will hold mail 1 day
J amestown Village * Provide subsidized housing for low-income * Must be income eligible
300 Lackawanna St families * When list opens, it will be
Reading, PA 19601 posted in Reading Eagle
610-374-8116 Newspaper
Fax - 610-374-6261
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Mary's Shelter * Temporary housing * Pregnant & Homeless
325 S.12th St. * Pregnancy support services
Reading, PA 19602 * Educational referrals
610-376-1973 * Permanent housing referrals
Fax - 610-376-5391
wwwmarysshelter.org
dani@marysshelter.org
Neighborhood Housing * Educates first time home buyers in financing * Express a need for or
Services of Greater Berks, Inc. * Rehab Dept - purchases homes in the community interest in service
213 N. 5th St & renovates them for sale * Must meet income
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Building - bonding neighbors eligibility for certain
610-372-8433 * Operation Facelift - agency picks neighborhood programs
Fax - 610-374-2866 to paint & give front of house a facelift * Received ACT 91 Notice
* Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure Mitigation
New Person Center * Transitional group home for males leaving prison * N.P.C. is owned by "The
317 N. 6th St desiring Christian guidance and support Yoke fellowship Prison
Reading, PA 19601 * This structure monitors accountability and Ministry" weekly sending
610-777-2222 strives for public safety hundreds of volunteers into
the prisons of PA for 55
info@yokefellowship.org years.
www.yokefellowship.org * P O Box 223
Reading, PA 19607
Opportunity House * Emergency housing & supportive services for * Need to be without a
430 N. 2nd St men, women & children permanent residence
Reading, PA 19601 * Assist with needs of sheltering the homeless * Referral from PO
610-374-4696 while nurturing the skills necessary to empower necessary is after released
the guest to achieve self-sufficiency through from prison
support via case management, life skills training, * Must be resident of Berks
after-care program affordable day care & Savings County 90 days prior to
Program, Reading Health Dispensary on site applying
* Affordable 2nd Street Learning Center
Oxford House * Recovery from drug & alcohol addition * Males only
1354 Perkiomen Ave
610-373-4831
1035 Perry St
610-375-0444
214 Douglass St
610-371-9288
Reading, PA 19601
Rural Opportunities * Provides emergency food, housing, employment * Must have done farm
121 S. 2nd St & training work in the last 2 years
Reading, PA 19602 * Must be income
610-376-2850 eligible
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The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
ViaQuest Behavioral * Behaviorally challenged
Health * Offender treatment
* Transitional living
610-929-7570 * In-home mental health services
* Residential treatment facility
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YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
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Information & Referral Services
Abilities In Motion * Independent Living Services * Must have a documented
416 Blair Ave * Housing Coordination disability
Reading, PA 19601 * Children & Youth Services
610-376-0010 * Personal Assistance Services
Fax-610-376-0021 * Consumer/Employer Fiscal Service
* Social Security Representation
Autism Society of Berks * Information & support for individuals within the
610-736-3739 autism spectrum and their families
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program -
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
BCPS / Pretrial Services * Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
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Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management of age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention ability to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psychoeducation & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
Berks Co Learning * Summer Tutoring Prg. - $135 for grades K-8th
Disabilities Assoc. program involves computer/games for 1/wk/6wk
P O Box 6894 * Telephone Advocacy
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Information & Referral service
610-988-8457 * Awards Prog for Graduating Srs & volunteers
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
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Berks Deaf & Hard of * Interpreting services * Individuals diagnosed with
Hearing * Signing language classes a hearing problem
2045 Centre Ave * Support group
Reading, PA 19605 * Information regarding hearing aids & hearing
610-685-4520 aid assistance
TTY - 610-685-4525 * Public education, information & referral
Berks Talkline * Provides confidential, non-judgmental, listening * Free to all who call
P O Box 13234 services to individuals who need to talk with
Reading, PA 19612 someone 610-374-8255
610-921-9820 (office) * Provides referral & information & crisis 800-472-8255
Fax - 610-939-8576 intervention www.berks-talkline.org
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
Fax - 610-375-7866 * Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 am. to 7 pm. and
email bnw1@entermail net Thursdays from 9 am.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
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Community Prevention * Education Leading to Employment & Career
Partnership Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
Continued school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Council on Chemical Abuse * Information & referral services * Available to the public
601 Penn St. - Suite 600 * Provides education to agencies, schools & at no cost
Reading, PA 19601 community organizations * Sliding fee scale for
610-376-8669 * Provides peer mentoring programs for all ages treatment programs
* Contract treatment services to licensed D & A
providers & school intervention programs
* Operates bridge housing programs for low-income
substance abusers in recovery
* Loan videos, operates community resource library
& supply literature
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family * Based on household
County Assistance Office life income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 to very low income individuals/families to help property & employability
610-736-4211 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing * Note that if the potential
* Food Stamps -assist low income families/ client has a drug offense,
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client will not be eligible
the purchase of food for cash assistance.
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Greater Berks Food Bank * Collects, stores & distributes state, federal & * 150% of poverty level
1011 Tuckerton Court donated food to a network of food providers
Reading, PA 19605 * Oversees the Kid's Caf Program
610-926-5802 * Oversees the Kid's Weekender Program
Hispanic Center * Referral service to provide linkage to other * Available at no cost to
501 Washington St agencies with the community the public
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides transportation for medical & * Program geared towards
610-376-3748 immigration appointments the Latino community
Fax - 610-372-2619 * Kids Caf
* HelpLink Site
www.centrohispano.org * Education Prevention Coordinator Against
Domestic Violence
* Casa de la Amistad - Senior Center
* Notary services
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Lifeline of Berks Co * Provides information, education, referral services
612 Reading Ave * Administers free pregnancy tests
West Reading, PA 19610 * Accepts referrals & walk-ins
610-374-8545 * Offers material supplies such as pampers,
Fax - 610-374-7799 clothing, formula & furniture
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Lutheran Home at Topton * Service to the aging
1 S. Home Ave. * Assist with adoption & foster care services
Topton, PA 19562 * Pregnancy services available
610-682-1504 * Family Life counseling, D&A counseling
Mental Health Assoc * Provides referral information
122 W. Lancaster Ave * Advocates for parents & children by asserting &
Shillington, PA 19607 protecting their rights
610-775-3000 * Obtain appropriate services for children
* Fights complaints, assists with legal issues and/
or refers additional services with the consent &
participation of the client
Mental Health Assoc * Encourage parent leadership & supporting
Continued other parents
* Develops & sponsors support groups for
individuals w/specific conditions & on overall
recovery from Mental Illness Group
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
Mid Penn Legal Services * Provides legal services in cases involving * Must meet income
124 S. 5th St domestic issues guidelines
Reading, PA 19602 * Programs: custody & divorce, SSI & Welfare * Walk-ins accepted
610-376-8656 domestic violence, housing, debt problems,
800-299-6599 Landlord/Tenant issues, unemployment, Social
Security & employment referrals
Motivated Moms * Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced ESL classes * Anyone is eligible to
219 N. 4th St * Childcare - infants & preschool children participate in ESL classes
Reading, PA 19601 * Offer parenting classes from 9 - 11 a.m.
610-373-5777
NAMI * Support & advocacy for mental illness * No eligibility requirements
P O Box 6642 * Provides information & referral services
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Conducts community education
610-685-3000 * namiberkscounty@nami.org
Fax - 610-685-3001
Neighborhood Housing * Educates first time home buyers in financing * Express a need for or
Services of Greater Berks, Inc. * Rehab Dept - purchases homes in the community interest in service
213 N. 5th St & renovates them for sale * Must meet income
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Building - bonding neighbors eligibility for certain
610-372-8433 * Operation Facelift - agency picks neighborhood programs
Fax - 610-374-2866 to paint & give front of house a facelift * Received ACT 91 Notice
* Mortgage Delinquency & Foreclosure Mitigation
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Planned Parenthood of * Provides education about safe sex, STD, care & * Income eligible
Northeast PA prevention * Sliding scale fee
48 S. 4th St * Provides treatment for vaginal infections, follow-
Reading, PA 19601 up care & gynecological exams, screening for
610-376-8061 anemia & breast exams
* Free birth control to clients under 18
* Free condoms & pregnancy test
* Administers free HIV/STD testing
* Offers cash-based abortion services
Reading Branch NAACP * Referral services * Involvement in any
529 Court St - Ste 207 discrimination act
Reading, PA 19601
610-373-4100
Reading/Berks Bar Assoc * Walk-in accepted, appointments preferred * Must meet income
544 Court St * Lawyer referral service guidelines
Reading, PA 19601 * $25 Cash fee
610-375-4591 * Assist with grievances against attorneys
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
Fax - 717-541-9713 program statewide with caring, confidential &
wwwrealalternatives.org free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
Special Kids Network * Referral service helping families find community * Must have special need/
800-986-4550 resources to help with special needs children handicap or disorder
i.e. adaptive equipment, clothes, education, of some sort
training, support & advocacy, therapy
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
Veterans Affairs of Berks * Administers a comprehensive array of benefit * Free to veterans &
1901 Tulpehocken Road programs & Services to the veterans of Berks, their families
Wyomissing, PA 19610 their dependents, widows & orphans
610-378-5601 * Burials & memorials
* Education & health benefits
* Home Loan Guaranty
* Information & referral
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Legal Assistance
Berks Co Bar Assoc. * Lawyer referral service
544 Court St * $35 Cash fee and $10 for Senior Citizens
P O Box 1058 * Assist w/grievances against attorneys
Reading, PA 19601
610-375-4591
Berks Co Domestic * Establish, enforce Orders of Support for children * Parents must live apart
Relations Office & separated spouses & must apply for services
633 Court St - 6th Fl * Can also access information via website though Intake Division by
Reading, PA 19601 www.drs.berks.pa.us coming into the office
Berks Co Public Defenders * Represents indigent persons charged with crimes,
County Courthouse including juveniles charged with delinquency
633 Court St. - 12th Fl * Represents person in MH/MR proceedings
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6650
Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
Mid Penn Legal Services * Provides legal services in cases involving * Must meet income
124 S. 5th St domestic issues guidelines
Reading, PA 19602 * Programs: custody & divorce, SSI & Welfare * Walk-ins accepted
610-376-8656 domestic violence, housing, debt problems,
800-299-6599 Landlord/Tenant issues, unemployment, Social
Security & employment referrals
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Library & Literacy Services
Berks Co Public Library * Bernville Area Community Library 610-488-1302
1037-F MacArthur Rd * Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 717-933-4060
Reading, PA 19605 * Boone Area Library 610-582-5666
* Boyertown Community Library 610-369-0496
610-378-5260 * Brandywine Community Library 610-682-7115
* Exeter Community Library 610-406-9431
* Fleetwood Area Public Library 610-944-0146
* Hamburg Public Library 610-562-2843
* Louisa Gonser (Kutztown) Community Library 610-683-5820
* Mifflin Community Library 610-777-3911
* Muhlenberg Community Library 610-929-0589
* Reading Public Library - Main Branch 610-655-6350
* Reading Public Library - Northeast Branch 610-655-6361
* Reading Public Library - Northwest Branch 610-655-6360
* Reading Public Library - Southeast Branch 610-655-6362
* Robesonia Community Library 610-693-3264
* Schuylkill Valley Community Branch 610-926-1555
* Sinking Spring Library 610-678-4311
* Spring Township Library 610-373-9888
* Morgantown Village Library 610-286-1022
* Wernersville Public Library 610-678-8771
* West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills Library 610-678-4888
* Womelsdorf Community Library 610-589-1424
* Wyomissing Public Library 610-374-2385
Even Start Family Literacy * Registration for classes in the beginning of Sept. * Residents of the Reading
RACC unless space becomes available Area School District
10 S. 2nst St * Offer childcare * Have children 1 1/2 to 7
Reading, PA 19603 * Offer ESL, parenting skills, PACT & Child years old
610-372-4721 Development classes * Low income families
Literacy Council of Rdg. * Provides workplace foundation skills training, as * Available to the public
35 S. Dwight St well as support, materials & linkage services at no cost
West Lawn, PA 19609 * Training for volunteers to tutor County adult one
610-670-9960 to one in both literacy skills & ESL
Fax - 610-927-4876 * Provide classes for ESL
Reading/Berks Bar Assoc * Walk-in accepted, appointments preferred * Must meet income
544 Court St * Lawyer referral service guidelines
Reading, PA 19601 * $25 Cash fee
610-375-4591 * Assist with grievances against attorneys
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
MH/MR Services
Alternative Consulting * Mental health counseling
Enterprise
527 E. Lancaster Ave
Shillington, PA 19607
610-796-8110
American House * Psych counseling * Must be in therapy in
640 Walnut St order to get medication
Reading, PA 19601 management
610-208-8860
Berks Co MH/MR * Children & adult MH/MR services - crisis & * Contact Intake Dept at
633 Court St - 15th Fl emergency services, case management, forensic SAM to determine
Reading, PA 19601 case management, supportive services, early eligibility-610-236-0530
610-478-4906 intervention, psychiatric outpatient care including
psychotherapy & medication services
Berks Personnel Network * Comprehensive community-based employment * Services are available to
Threshold support services, including career counseling, people with a disability
1015 Rockland St assessment, job development & placement, other barrier to
Reading, PA on-the-job training, and job retention supports employment
610-288-1448 * Determined on an
Fax - 610-374-9920 individual basis
Center For Mental Health * Individual & group therapy * 1st step in intake
6th & Spruce Sts * D & A Counseling appointment
West Reading, PA 19611 * Medication Management
610-988-8070 * Dual Diagnosis
Fax - 610-988-5289
Child & Family Support * Therapy for children, adults & couples/family
Services, Inc. * BHR Services for individual & group, psychiatric
4 S 4th St - 2nd Fl evaluation, medication, play therapy, anger &
Reading, PA 19601 stress management, psychological assessment
610-376-8558 * Education & training for mental health
professionals
Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Gateway Counseling * Comprehensive services for children & teens,
218 W. Greenwich St including counseling, psychiatry & tutoring
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0344
Holcomb Assoc Inc
1940 N. 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
610-939-9999
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Kidspeace * Provides mental health services to children
8th Ave & Hay Road * Psychiatric & Behavior modification services
Temple, PA 19560 * Therapeutic recreation
610-929-4670 * Focus groups & Life Skills training
Mental Health Assoc * Provides referral information
122 W. Lancaster Ave * Advocates for parents & children by asserting &
Shillington, PA 19607 protecting their rights
610-775-3000 * Obtain appropriate services for children
* Fights complaints, assists with legal issues and/
or refers additional services with the consent &
participation of the client
* Encourage parent leadership & supporting
other parents
* Develops & sponsors support groups for
individuals w/specific conditions & on overall
recovery from Mental Illness Group
Milestones Community * Provides therapeutic interventions for children
Healthcare with mental health diagnoses
844 Centre Ave * Works with families to improve relationships &
Reading, PA 19601 transfer intervention skills
610-655-9845 * Provides a support system
Mosaic House * Assist MH/MR with transitional employment * Diagnosis: Schizophrenia
525 Franklin St opportunities, educational goals, living Schizoaffective Bipolar
Reading, PA 19601 independently, health & wellness and social goals Major Depressive Disorder
610-375-7840 Psychotic Disorder
Fax - 610-375-7845
NAMI * Support & advocacy for mental illness * No eligibility requirements
P O Box 6642 * Provides information & referral services
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Conducts community education
610-685-3000 * namiberkscounty@nami.org
Fax - 610-685-3001
New Directions Treatment * Licensed psychiatric out-patient services for * Call for appointment
Services adults & children
20-22 N 6th Ave * Provide psychiatric evaluation, medication
West Reading, PA 19601 management & psychotherapy in English & Spanish
610-478-0646 * Provide dual diagnosis treatment
PA Counseling/Ponce * Mental Health & individual psychological
Behavioral Health assessment
146 S. 5th St * Outpatient services
Reading, PA 19601 * Community Based services
610-320-5440
Progressions * Out-patient MH/MR therapy for adults, families * Initial intake appointment
144 N. 6th St & children
Reading, PA 19601 * Medication Clinic for adults & children
610-375-7454 * Wrap-around children
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Prospectus Berco * Fosters development of progressive services for * MH/MR as decided by
840 William Lane developmentally disabled, handicapped or aged SAM
Reading, PA 19604 individuals * 18 years of age for Day
610-372-4637 * Sheltered workshop, Supportive Services/Respite Vocational Programs
Care, Summer Day Camp, Social/recreation
Programs, Community Integrated Employment
working with Goodwill to get Berco/PAI clients jobs
Reading Hospital & * D & A Services - addiction support including * Schedule initial intake
Medical Center detox, counseling & evaluation, outpatient interview
301 S. 7th Ave. treatment, family sessions, short-term residential
West Reading, PA care, group therapy, phys. Exams, aftercare
610-988-8070 programs,& codependency
* Adult Partial Hospitalization Services including:
wwwreadinghospital.org The Group Center - Adults cost effective acute
care in least restrictive setting; clients able to
email - info@readinghospital.org participate intensively in program while dealing
with work & family; also participate
therapeutically while in the home
Partners Program - designed to help young people
ages 13 to 18 with psychiatric or emotional issues.
Program offers individual or group therapies,
family intervention.
* Out-patient Services:
Dual Diagnosis Program - helps stabilize, educate,
& prepare clients to manage & deal with the
demanding aspects of both mental health issues
& chemical dependency. Includes individual,
group, and family therapy, evals & medications
* In-patient Services:
Spruce Pavilion -provides services to individuals
18 and older who are experiencing behavioral or
emotional disturbances that require an inpatient
hospital stay. Treatment includes family therapy,
education & comprehensive aftercare & discharge
planning to help clients cope with their illness
* Willows Program - offers age-specific treatment
programming protocols & environmental
enhancements for the older adult.
* Senior Assessment Program- consists of a
comprehensive evaluation which lays the
foundation for ongoing care.
* Paws for Wellness
* Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
* Bariatric Evaluations
* Neuro/Psych Testing
* Assertive Community Treatment
* Forensic Psychiatry
* Tobacco Wellness Program
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Service Access * Case Manager provides links to community * Services available for
Management (SAM) resources, completes MA applications as part of non-violent offenders
610-236-0530 transition from BCP to society
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides MH/MR crisis services
* Will assess individuals in custody who are
observed as having mental illness
Threshold Rehab. Services * Transitional Housing * Persons with a disability
1000 Lancaster Ave. * Support services to maintain independent living
Reading, PA 19607 * Partial Hospital Program which provides group
610-777-7691 counseling & medication management by
a psychiatrist
Fax - 610-777-1295 * Diversion & respite services to avoid admission
to State hospital
www.trsinc.org * Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse
email - * Residential Supports for people with intellectual
behavioralhealth@trsinc.org & developmental disabilities including community
residences and Lifesharing
* In Home Support for individuals residing in their
own home, either independently or with family
* Work experience, J ob training, community job
placement and follow-up
Treatment Access & * Provides central intake & referral for publicly * Evaluations are free
Service Center (TASC) funded clients seeking D&A treatment * Walk-ins accepted
19 N. 6th St * Provides MH Intensive case management & * Berks residents for
Reading, PA 19601 Resource Coordination 90 days+
610-375-4426 * Provides evaluations for BCCYS, DUI Treatment
Court, Offender DUI & Restrictive Intermediate
Punishment
* Smoking Cessation Program in TASC office
ViaQuest Behavioral * Behaviorally challenged
Health * Offender treatment
* Transitional living
610-929-7570 * In-home mental health services
* Residential treatment facility
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Nutritional Services
Advantage Home Care * Licensed & CHAP accredited home care service * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd including: personal care, private duty nursing,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 light housekeeping, grocery shopping, mother's
610-378-0481 helper, companionship.
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Emergency response system
* Personal medication system
American Heart Assoc * Health & nutritional information
610-678-8871
Advantage Home Care * Licensed & CHAP accredited home care service * Must have need of service
1170 Berkshire Blvd including: personal care, private duty nursing,
Wyomissing, PA 19610 light housekeeping, grocery shopping, mother's
610-378-0481 helper, companionship.
Fax - 610-378-9762 * Emergency response system
* Personal medication system
Women Infants & * Nutritionally geared service provided to low- * Must meet income
Children (WIC) income mothers needing assistance with the guidelines
501 Washington St. purchase of dairy products * Must have nutrition risk
Reading, PA 19601 * Educate mothers about healthy eating habits
610-373-5545 * Provide free lead testing
* Evaluate children in growth & health
Parenting
Berks Community Action * Offer Welfare to Work Program * To enroll in ESL or the
Program (BCAP) * Offer Parenting Classes in the Family Center Welfare to Work Prog.
518 Washington St * Offer Fatherhood Initiative Program - fathers clients must be referred
Reading, PA 19601 learn how to be a respectable father, learn values from the Welfare Office
610-376-6571 and responsibility
Fax - 610-376-0724
email - info@bcapberks.org
Berks Parents Services * Provides in-home / bi-weekly home visits to clients * Must be pregnant or have
Collaborative * Case Management Services children under the age of 5
1010 Centre Ave * Must have history of D&A
Reading, PA 478-9830 use or current users
Fax - 610-478-8812
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
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Community Prevention * Circle of Friends -drop-in-center that provides a * Available at no cost to the
Partnership supportive environment & activities for adults who public, but must meet
227 N. 5th St have a history of mental health issues individual program
Reading, PA 19601 * Creating Lasting Family Connections is a research requirements
610-376-6988 based curriculum for youth 9-17 and their parents
Fax - 610-376-7384 aimed to improve families' ability to provide a
nurturing environment for each other
* Early Head Start is a program for pregnant
women or families with children newborn to 3 years
where registered nurses visit families in the home
* Education Leading to Employment & Career
Training (ELECT) program that teaches pregnant
& parenting teens the skills that lead to success in
school & economic self-sufficiency
* Grandparents Raising Resilient Youth (GRRY) is
a program serving families where the heads of the
household are grandparents who are raising their
grandchildren due to the absence of the birth
parents.
* Kids Against Pressure (KAP) is an after-school
program intended to help students succeed in
school & develop a positive outlook on their future
* Mayor's Coalition on Youth Violence is a 25
community member coalition as a result of the
Route 222 Corridor Anti-Gang Initiative efforts
* Mujeres Por La Salud/Women for Health provides
small group education to prepare women to
communicate with families, children regarding HIV
& substance abuse prevention
* Nurse Family Partnership is a voluntary program
where specially trained nurses visit low-income
women in their homes during their first pregnancy
& throughout the first 2 years of their children's
lives.
* Parent Partner Program provides education,
training & information to parents with children
involved in child-serving systems
* Reading Weed & Seed site coordination is a
supported initiative designed to weed out
violence while engaging community residents to
work together to infuse prevention, intervention,
treatment & revitalization services.
www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Even Start Family Literacy * Registration for classes in the beginning of Sept. * Residents of the Reading
RACC unless space becomes available Area School District
10 S. 2nst St * Offer childcare * Have children 1 1/2 to 7
Reading, PA 19603 * Offer ESL, parenting skills, PACT & Child years old
610-372-4721 Development classes * Low income families
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Family Guidance Center * Out-patient therapy for MH & D&A * also located in:
1235 Penn Ave * Psychiatric services & medication management Boyertown
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Bilingual therapists available Hamburg
610-374-4963 * Addresses the following issues: children's problems
Fax - 610-378-5403 women's issues, depression & stress, emotional
problems, sexual disturbances, anxiety & fears,
martial problems, behavior management, drugs &
alcohol, co-dependency & employee assistance
Friend, Inc Community Services * Information & referral services
658 Noble St * Parenting & other support groups
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Employment assistance through Career Link
610-683-7790 * Case Management
Fax - 610-683-8948 * Monthly Food Pantry
wwwfriendinc.org * Emergency case assistance based on need
* Money management/budget counseling
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
Motivated Moms * Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced ESL classes * Anyone is eligible to
219 N. 4th St * Childcare - infants & preschool children participate in ESL classes
Reading, PA 19601 * Offer parenting classes from 9 - 11 a.m.
610-373-5777
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
Fax - 717-541-9713 program statewide with caring, confidential &
wwwrealalternatives.org free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
Signature Family Services * Casework Counseling - children & parents * Insurance Accepted - NA
696 Reading Avenue * Parenting Education & Instruction
West Reading, PA 19611 * Supervised Visitation - court related
610-944-7121 * Home Study Evaluation - court related
Fax - 610-944-5966
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Placement / Housing Services
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program -
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
* Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
Berks Personnel Network * Comprehensive community-based employment * Services are available to
Threshold support services, including career counseling, people with a disability
1015 Rockland St assessment, job development & placement, other barrier to
Reading, PA on-the-job training, and job retention supports employment
610-288-1448 * Determined on an
Fax - 610-374-9920 individual basis
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Children's Home of Rdg * Provides services to adolescents who are at-risk * Youth are placed by
1010 Centre Ave * Specialized Foster Care BCCYS and/or the
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides various services to children to the age of J uvenile Probation Office
610-478-9830 21 including Residential Treatment & Adolescent
Treatment Center, D & A services
Concern of Reading * Provides treatment & counseling for at-risk and/or * Available to the public
1120 - B Hobart Ave troubled youth & disabled children at no cost
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Licensed out-patient mental health clinical services
610-371-8035 * Provides foster care
Fax - 610-685-2679
Fleetwood Office * www.concern4kids.org
610-944-0445
Diakon Adoption, Foster * Assist with adoption, foster care & kinship * PA resident over age 21
Care & Preg. Services * Options & counseling for unplanned pregnancies to foster and/or adopt
1 S. Home Ave * Post-adoption services * Serve children birth to
Topton, PA 19562 * Family Finding age 8
610-682-1504 * Affiliate of SWAN
Fax - 610-682-1582
www.diakon.org
Easy Does It, Inc * Supportive housing programs for men & women * Chemical Dependency
1300 Hilltop Rd recovering from addiction * 12-Step Recovery
Leesport, PA 19533 * Housing services include intensive case * Most residents must be
610-373-2463 management, transportation, food, life/job skills homeless
Fax - 610-373-2459 programs and recovery supports
* Both facilities host 12-Step recovery meetings:
647 Walnut St, Rdg AA, NA, OA, AlAnon
610-373-9550 * Both facilities hold drug & alcohol free social
www.ediinc.org events and activities
* Walnut St drop-in center open 7 days a week
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
137
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YMCA of Reading & * Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
Berks County to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
Continued * Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
138
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Prison / Probation / Parole Service
BCPS/Berks Connections * Reentry Resource Center - Assess critical needs * Services available to adult
- formally Prison Society- and acts as a referral source for community- offenders, ex-offenders,
County Courthouse based assistance including identification, children of inmates, at-risk
633 Court St - 16th Fl employment, education, housing, drug, alcohol and detained youth and
Reading, PA 19601 and mental health treatment their families
610-478-6920 * Programs connect inmates and the community,
Fax - 610-478-6921 aid in ex-offender reintegration, connect children
of inmates and at-risk youth with positive adult
role models
www.berksconnections.org * Adult & Educational One-to-One Program -
info@berksconnections.org programs for Berks County J ail system residents
where mentors provide support and educational
tutoring for GED, ESL, & Adult Basic Education
* Family & Friends Coping with Incarceration -
community support group providing information
and education in a confidential environment
* Seasonal Activities - hosts Holiday & Easter Gift
Projects, Thanksgiving, Annual Softball
Tournament and holiday events for residents of the
BCP J ail System & Berks County Youth Center
Available Service Types: Employment; Housing
Education; Recreation/Fellowship; Support
Services/Referrals
BCPS / Pretrial Services * Community Release Program - the court-
appointed bail agency for Berks County
* Pretrial Services Program - provides pretrial
supervision and offers assistance to various
court programs.
Available Service Types: Criminal J ustice / Legal
Services
Berks Co J uvenile * Responsible for holding juvenile offenders * Committed a delinquent
Probation Office accountable by monitoring & enforcing court act & be between 10-18
633 Court St - 10th Fl orders & probation plans which may include * Be a victim of an offence
Reading, PA 19601 intensive probation, D&A supervision, school- committed by juvenile
610-478-3200 based probation, community service, after-care
service, community youth aid panels, victim
services, job readiness, & electronic monitoring
139
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks County Prison * Prison offers inmates many self-development/ * Prisoners committed by
1287 Co Welfare Rd Psycho-educational treatment programs in hopes DJ , parole or Common
Leesport, PA 19533 of reducing recidivism: Please Court J udge
610-208-4800 Values I & II - assist inmate with the identity of
values & how behavior is congruent with values
Decision Making - teaches ICE-T
Communication Skills - teach different styles of
communication & how they lead to different
consequences
Life Skills - teach general skills for employment
Parenting Skills - teach different parenting styles
& consequences to the, present info re: birth
control, discipline, logical consequences
Berks Co Public Defenders * Represents indigent persons charged with crimes,
County Courthouse including juveniles charged with delinquency
633 Court St. - 12th Fl * Represents person in MH/MR proceedings
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6650
Berks Co Youth Center * J uvenile Detention - secure facility, which detains *
1243 Co Welfare Rd juveniles charges with criminal offenses awaiting
Leesport, PA 19533 court action & disposition
610-376-617 * Operates re-entry program
Immigration (ICE) * Prep Program - houses juvenile delinquents in a
610-396-0310 community based residential setting & works with
the juvenile preparing for return home
* Focus is on family re-unification, community
service, education & employment
* Operates a family shelter for ICE, Illegal alien
families seeking asylum
Church St. Recovery House * 10-bed recovery facility where residents will * Must have referral from
1258-60 Church St participate in intense recovery & related issues Probation Officer
Reading, PA 19601 for a period of 6 to 18 months
610-568-1250 * Must obtain employment
New Person Center * Transitional group home for males leaving prison * N.P.C. is owned by "The
317 N. 6th St desiring Christian guidance and support Yoke fellowship Prison
Reading, PA 19601 * This structure monitors accountability and Ministry" weekly sending
610-777-2222 strives for public safety hundreds of volunteers into
the prisons of PA for 55
info@yokefellowship.org years.
www.yokefellowship.org * P O Box 223
Reading, PA 19607
Parolee Support Group * 1,200 local parolees are invited to discuss with * Hours of Operation
317 N. 6th St other parolees, their condition, concerns & goals 10 am. - 2nd Saturday of
Reading, PA 19601 hosted by Stan Stoudt & J ohn Rush each month
140
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Reading Conference of * Fosters unity & cooperation among the community
Churches & Christians in the County by providing
519 Elm St emergency assistance to the poor though SHARE,
Reading, PA 19601 providing chaplain service to the elderly & the
610-375-6108 sick & the imprisoned. Developing & implementing
programs that connect neighborhoods & churches
providing a relationship building program that
strengthens marriages, families & relationships.
Service Access * Case Manager provides links to community * Services available for
Management (SAM) resources, completes MA applications as part of non-violent offenders
610-236-0530 transition from BCP to society
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides MH/MR crisis services
* Will assess individuals in custody who are
observed as having mental illness
ViaQuest Behavioral * Behaviorally challenged
Health * Offender treatment
* Transitional living
610-929-7570 * In-home mental health services
* Residential treatment facility
141
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Protective Services
Berks Co Children & Youth * Investigate reports of child abuse & neglect
633 Court St - 11th Fl * Child protective and in-home services
Reading, PA 19601 * Truancy Intervention services
* Out-of-home placement
* Community education
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Women In Crisis * A Domestic violence & sexual violence center * Victim of Domestic
50 N. 4th St-Ste. 101 providing counseling & advocacy services, support Violence or sexual assault
Reading, PA 19601 shelter & safety to battered women & their
610-373-1206 - office children
Fax - 610-372-4188 * Shelter department - housing 26 women with
children, 30-day stay, all chores are shared
email - * All services are free & confidential
peace@berkswomenincrisis.org * Relocation Assistance
* Legal dept to assist with civil & criminal matters
in relations to PFAs
* Prevention education
* Daycare for preschool & school-age
* Support groups, referrals & education
* Transitional Housing units
142
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Recreation & Cultural Programs
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling, translation & escorts, chore services,
life skills, socialization & recreation & sheltered
workshop
Berks Co Parks System * 11 park sites & nearly 600 acres * Open to the pubic
Gring's Mill * Evens - Fiddle & Acoustic Music Fest, Go Fly A * Fee for certain events &
2083 Tulpehocken Road Kite, Puppies in the Pool, Step Back In Time, classes
Wyomissing, PA 19610 Heritage Festival, Holiday Lights, Summer
610-372-8939 Concert Series, lectures & workshops
Berks Co Public Library * Bernville Area Community Library 610-488-1302
1037-F MacArthur Rd * Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 717-933-4060
Reading, PA 19605 * Boone Area Library 610-582-5666
* Boyertown Community Library 610-369-0496
610-378-5260 * Brandywine Community Library 610-682-7115
* Exeter Community Library 610-406-9431
* Fleetwood Area Public Library 610-944-0146
* Hamburg Public Library 610-562-2843
* Louisa Gonser (Kutztown) Community Library 610-683-5820
* Mifflin Community Library 610-777-3911
* Muhlenberg Community Library 610-929-0589
* Reading Public Library - Main Branch 610-655-6350
* Reading Public Library - Northeast Branch 610-655-6361
* Reading Public Library - Northwest Branch 610-655-6360
* Reading Public Library - Southeast Branch 610-655-6362
* Robesonia Community Library 610-693-3264
* Schuylkill Valley Community Branch 610-926-1555
* Sinking Spring Library 610-678-4311
* Spring Township Library 610-373-9888
* Morgantown Village Library 610-286-1022
* Wernersville Public Library 610-678-8771
* West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills Library 610-678-4888
* Womelsdorf Community Library 610-589-1424
* Wyomissing Public Library 610-374-2385
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
143
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Big Brother/Big Sister * Serving at-risk youth by placing volunteer to * At-risk 7 -19 years
303 Windsor St. foster a positive & measurable growth, develop * Children must live in
Reading, PA 19601 character, strengthen self worth, improve single parent households
610-373-5544 relationship and performance * Resident of Berks County
* Empower - child sexual abuse prevention &
educational program
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Easter Seals of Eastern PA * Non-profit agency who serves children with * Children birth through 3 yr
1040 Liggett Ave disabilities who have a developmental
Reading, PA 19611 * Early Intervention offered to children birth to 3. disability
610-775-1431 This includes physical, occupational, speech, * Medical Rehab Clinic &
Fax - 610-796-1954 education and vision therapies recreation service -children
Berks/Schuylkill Division * Out Patient therapy offer to children ages 4 -21. 3 to 21 with a physical or
This includes physical and occupational therapies learning disability
www.esep.easterseals.com * School based therapy offered to school aged * Must be a PA resident
children. This includes physical and occupational. under 21 for Clinic service
* Pediatric Medical Clinics offered to children
birth to 21. This includes orthopedics, neurology,
orthotic fabrication and feeding.
* Recreation offered to children 2 - 21. This includes
summer camp, travel trips, respite as well as
recreation and social skills group.
Foster Grandparents Prog * After school mentor & role model to children * Volunteer opportunities
Berks Co Office of Aging * Develop one-on-one relationships with children, for men & women aged
633 Court St. - 8th Fl giving them individual care & attention 60 & over, with limited
Reading, PA 19601 * development in reading, socialization & language income
610-478-6500 skills
Historical Society of Berks * Youth & adult education programs
940 Centre Ave * Second Saturday lectures
Reading, PA * Museum exhibits
610-375-4375 * Research library
Fax - 610-375-4376
J ewish Community Center * Offers recreational programs & youth/adult * Membership open to
of Reading informal educational programs everyone
1700 City Line St * Offers state licensed nursery school, early * Membership required
Reading, PA 19604 education programs, day camp for ages 2 1/2-12 for participation
610-921-0624
Olivet Boys & Girls Club * Strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun * Membership fee $15.00
1161 Pershing Blvd. environment for their club members
Reading, PA 19611 * To enable all young people, especially those who
610-373-1314 need us most, to reach their full potential as
Fax - 610-373-8815 healthy, productive caring & responsible citizens
144
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Police Athletic League * Provides after school & summer recreation & *
325 Walnut St educational activities for youth *
Reading, PA 19601 * Provides youth programs such as: soccer, baseball,
610-376-7229 boy scouts, golf, teen center, anger management,
peer prevention leadership training, open gym,
Karat, chess club, flag football, basketball, PAL
garden, computer center, PAL Library, Girl
Power Club & Young Men's Image Center
Prospectus Berco * Fosters development of progressive services for * MH/MR as decided by
840 William Lane developmentally disabled, handicapped or aged SAM
Reading, PA 19604 individuals * 18 years of age for Day
610-372-4637 * Sheltered workshop, Supportive Services/Respite Vocational Programs
Care, Summer Day Camp, Social/recreation
Programs, Community Integrated Employment
working with Goodwill to get Berco/PAI clients
jobs
Reading Public Museum
500 Museum Rd
Reading, PA 19611
610-376-5850
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
145
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
146
Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Support Groups / HELP Lines
Al-Anon * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-5237
Alcoholics Anonymous * Support groups
Reading, PA
610-373-6500
Alzheimer's Assoc * Support groups
610-375-4990
American Cancer Society * Support groups * Must be diagnosed with
498 Bellevue Ave * Wigs & turbans provided cancer
Reading, PA 19605 * Provides financial assistance, transportation &
610-921-2328 other services to cancer patients & their families
610-921-9521 * I Can Cope - how to deal with cancer for
families & survivors of cancer
* Look Good, Feel Better - women undergoing
treatment; provides complimentary make-up kit
American Diabetes Assoc * Adult support groups
2045 Westgate Drive * Informational materials
Suite 302 * Annual Patient Education Symposium
Reading, PA 18017
610-375-6202
Arc Advocacy Services * Assists individuals & families to obtain appropriate * Individuals with
1829 New Holland Rd services & entitlements developmental disability
Suite 9 * Provides Special Education advocacy services & their families
Reading, PA 19607 * Provides Representative Payee services
610-603-0227 * Services as a Legal Guardian
* Offers information/training for families
Berks Advocates * Support groups to help batterers change and * Offered at a sliding scale
Against Violence holding him/her accountable to not re-victimize * Limited number of
500 Buttonwood St other families indigent clients
Reading, PA 19601 * C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Program
610-736-3693 * Offer training, groups & supervision
Berks County Assoc for * Provides education & support for the blind * Must be legally blind
The Blind * Performs pre-school vision screening
2020 Hampden Blvd. * Support groups
Reading, PA 19604 * Assists with remedial eye care, public awareness,
610-375-8407 counseling & sheltered workshop
Fax - 610-375-6467
email - berksblind2020@msn.com
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Deaf & Hard of * Interpreting services * Individuals diagnosed with
Hearing * Signing language classes a hearing problem
2045 Centre Ave * Support group
Reading, PA 19605 * Information regarding hearing aids & hearing
610-685-4520 aid assistance
TTY - 610-685-4525 * Public education, information & referral
Berks Talkline * Provides confidential, non-judgmental, listening * Free to all who call
P O Box 13234 services to individuals who need to talk with
Reading, PA 19612 someone 610-374-8255
610-921-9820 (office) * Provides referral & information & crisis 800-472-8255
Fax - 610-939-8576 intervention www.berks-talkline.org
Breast Cancer Support * Support group
Services of Berks Co
529 Reading Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
610-478-1447
Co-County Wellness Services/ * Non-profit servicing Berks & Schuylkill counties * All services are voluntary,
Berks AIDS Network providing services that address risk behaviors for confidential and free
429 Walnut St HIV/STD/HCV, prevention, risk reduction, * STD screenings are now
P O Box 8626 counseling, planning, testing and screening in by walk-in on Mondays;
Reading, PA 19601 addition to services for HIV positive individuals; appointments required
610-375-6523 education and outreach. Tuesday to Thursday
Fax - 610-375-8333 * HIV testing is a walk-in
clinic open Tuesdays from
www.CoCountyWellnessServices.org 11 am. to 7 pm. and
email bnw1@entermail net Thursdays from 9 am.
to 1 p.m. Appointments
can be made if necessary
Easy Does It, Inc * Supportive housing programs for men & women * Chemical Dependency
1300 Hilltop Rd recovering from addiction * 12-Step Recovery
Leesport, PA 19533 * Housing services include intensive case * Most residents must be
610-373-2463 management, transportation, food, life/job skills homeless
Fax - 610-373-2459 programs and recovery supports
* Both facilities host 12-Step recovery meetings:
647 Walnut St, Rdg AA, NA, OA, AlAnon
610-373-9550 * Both facilities hold drug & alcohol free social
www.ediinc.org events and activities
* Walnut St drop-in center open 7 days a week
Family Life Services * Professional counseling services * Available to public
1 S. Home Avenue * Support groups though sliding fee scale
Topton, PA 19562 * Custom-Designed Programming
610-682-1337 * D & A assessment, education & intervention
* EAP Services
Gamblers Anonymous * Support group
1-800-547-4615
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HELP Lines / * AARP 800-262-5297
Hotlines * AIDS Fact Line 800-662-6080
* Berks Talkline 610-374-8255
* Cancer Information 800-422-6237
* Healthy Baby Line 800-986-2229
* Healthy Kids Line 800-986-5437
* HMO/Managed Care Complaints 888-466-2787
* Home Health Complaints 800-222-0989
* LIHEAP 610-736-4228
* Lead Poisoning 800-440-5323
* Medicaid 800-433-1324
* Medicare 800-633-4227
* Nurse Aid Registry 800-852-0518
* Nursing Home Complaints 800-254-5164
* PA's Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 800-942-9467
* PACE 800-225-7223
* Special Kids Network 877-724-1090
* Tobacco Quitline 800-986-4550
Homosexuals Anonymous * Offers support to those coping with * No cost to the public
P O Box 7881 homosexuality
Mt. Penn, PA
610-779-2500
Mental Health Assoc * Provides referral information
122 W. Lancaster Ave * Advocates for parents & children by asserting &
Shillington, PA 19607 protecting their rights
610-775-3000 * Obtain appropriate services for children
* Fights complaints, assists with legal issues and/
or refers additional services with the consent &
participation of the client
* Encourage parent leadership & supporting
other parents
* Develops & sponsors support groups for
individuals w/specific conditions & on overall
recovery from Mental Illness Group
Multiple Sclerosis Assoc. * Support group
610-376-1309
National Shut-In Visitation * Support group
237 Franklin St
Reading, PA 19602
610-374-6908
Parents Anonymous of PA * Professionally facilitated support group of parents * Available at no cost to
BCAP who are concerned about relationships with their the public
501 Washington St children
Reading, PA 19601
610-376-6571
Parkinson's Support Group * Support group
610-670-4480
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Parolee Support Group * 1,200 local parolees are invited to discuss with * Hours of Operation
317 N. 6th St other parolees, their condition, concerns & goals 10 am. - 2nd Saturday of
Reading, PA 19601 hosted by Stan Stoudt & J ohn Rush each month
Special Kids Network * Referral service helping families find community * Must have special need/
800-986-4550 resources to help with special needs children handicap or disorder
i.e. adaptive equipment, clothes, education, of some sort
training, support & advocacy, therapy
Tourette Syndrome * Support Groups
1-800-990-3300
YMCA of Reading & * Men's Bridge House - 16-bed group home setting * 610-378-4706
Berks County with 24 hours staff for the chemically dependant
631 Washington St homeless men with max. stay of 6 months
Reading, PA 19601 * Men's Safe House - assist chemically dependant * 610-378-4750
610-378-4700 homeless men involved with the criminal justice
Fax - 378-4727 system to provide support to stay addiction free
& employed
* Women's Bridge House - assist chemically * 610-478-4739
dependant homeless women receive support &
assistance in maintaining sobriety & becoming
self-sufficient
* Women's Safe House - chemically dependant * 610-378-4747
homeless women who are also involved with the
criminal justice system
* Twin Peaks - supportive housing program designed * 610-378-4716
for chemically dependant homeless men with a
co-MH disorder
* Y-Passages - homeless men who are in need of * 610-378-4714
added support to fully achieve their goals
* Y-Haven - assists single mothers with one child * 610-378-4748
to obtain independence from the public welfare
system.
* Single RoomOccupancy (SRO) - rooms for rent * 610-378-4714
to men & women
* Serenity Hall - permanent housing for single men * 610-378-4714
in recovery for chemical dependency. Group home
environment in therapeutic community run by the
men who live in Serenity Hall. Must be employed
or verifiable source of income. Application and
interview process necessary.
* Reconnection Program - transportation services * 610-378-4714
will be provided to re-connect the applicant with
their family, friends, housing & support services
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Transportation Services
Berks Area Regional * Bus service within Reading & Berks County
Transportation Authority * Specialized transportation for eligible riders
1700 N. 11th St by appointment
Reading, PA 19604 * Operates Medical Assistance Transportation Prog
610-921-0601 - Bus Info
610-921-2361 - Special Service
Fax - 610-921-9420
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
* Employment services
* Investigate elder abuse
* Income & Benefits Program such as PACE,
PACEnet, Rent Rebate & Social Security
Comfort Keepers * Provides personal care services - feeding, oral * Free in-home visit to
2209 Quarry Dr hygiene, incontinence care, grooming & dressing learn more
West Lawn, PA 19609 medication assistance & bathing
610-678-8000 * Provides Companionship Care - laundry, meal
planning, light housekeeping, recreational activities,
escort to appointments, meal planning & prep,
grocery & clothing shopping, grooming & dressing
guidance
Reading Metro Taxi
615 Elm St
Reading, PA 19601
610-374-5111
Ready-Ride Transportation * For Senior Citizens
800-366-0929
Seniors Helping Seniors * Home care, transportation, personal care, pet
50 Grandview Blvd care, companionship, home repair, yard work
Wyomissing Hills, PA
610-927-2778
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Utility Assistance
Berks Coalition to End * Lead Continuum of Care Agency for funding from * HPRP is varied
Homelessness, Inc. the US Dept of Housing & Urban Development * Call for an appointment
336 S. 18th St., Rdg 19602 * HPRP - providing funds for rental & utility assistance for a thorough assessment
Mailing Address: PO Box 7712 * Street Outreach & Case Management - providing
Reading, PA 19603 information & referral to those homeless & near
610-372-7222 homeless through interaction & engagement
Fax - 610-373-1010 * BC Community Foundation-Community Emergency
www.bceh.org Fund - Grants for 1st time in need for food/shelter
email - sharon@bceh.org * Housing Locator service
Berks County Assistance
Office - Welfare See Dept of Public Welfare
625 Cherry St - Room 215
Reading, PA 19602
610-736-4211
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Boyertown Area Multi * Provides services such as food pantry, energy * Must meet income
Services, Inc. assistance (LIHEAP), rent assistance, meals on guidelines for certain prog.
200 W. Spring St wheels & senior center * Must express a need for
Boyertown, PA 19512 * Services to Boyertown School District, Amity, services
610-367-6957 Oley, Pike, District & Hereford Township
Fax - 610-367-0211 * Case Management Services
* Volunteer transportation to medical appointments
Budget Counseling Center * The County's single point of entry for the * Must meet income
247 N. 5th St homeless or near homeless guidelines for certain prog.
Reading, PA 19601 * Administers the HAP, ESG, PHFA, HEMAP,
610-375-7866 & Pre-Purchase Programs
* Budget counseling
* Weatherization Program - 610-375-9770
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Dept of Public Welfare * Promote, improve & sustain the quality of family life * Based on household
County Assistance Office * Cash Assistance -provides temporary assistance income, citizenship or alien
625 Cherry St to very low income individuals/families to help status, resources, value of
Reading, PA 19601 cover housing, utilities, food & clothing property & employability
610-736-4211 * Food Stamps -assist low income families/ * Note that if the potential
individuals with extra buying power to assist in client has a drug offense,
the purchase of food client will not be eligible
* Medical Assistance - for low income families/ for cash assistance.
individuals who are experiencing catastrophic
health care expenses
* LIHEAP - (Low Income Heating Energy
Assistance Program) This program runs yearly
beginning in October thru March & assists
households with payment of heating costs
FirstEnergy Corp/Electric * Assistance towards electric bills * Low income customers
2800 Pottsville Pike * Programs: PCAP, WARM, LIHEAP. Dollar Energy
P O Box 160011 * CARES Referrals - special needs customers to
Reading, PA 19612-6001 other agencies for assistance
610-921-6462
1-800-207-9276 x6462
Public Utility Commission * Assist water, electric & gas customers with * Free to public
(PUC) resolution to issues such as termination of service
800-692-7380 & the start of service
The Salvation Army * Provides food to needy clients all year round * Available to the public
P O Box 1099 * assistance available for prescriptions at no cost
301 S. 5th St * SHARE - provides emergency assistance for
Reading, PA 19601 various needs to needy people including
610-373-5208 prescriptions and furniture bank.
Fax - 610-373-6803 * UTAP - provides assistance with Verizon
* PCAP - GPU customers receive help & credits
for service
* LIHEAP - assistance with heating during the
winter months
* LISHP - assistance with UGI accounts
and educational opportunities
* Home League - assist homemakers with social
and educational opportunities
* Golden Age Club - Sr. Citizens recreational
activities, education, trips & services
* Super Cupboard - for the young, low-income
families to learn sewing, parenting, home maint.,
self-esteem & employment issues
* Kid's Caf Program - share fun & activities
UGI Service Programs * Low Income Self-Help Program (LISHP) * Programs based on
225 Morgantown Road * Customer Assistance& Referral Evaluation Service Federal Guidelines
Reading, PA 19612 * Weatherization Program
1-800-UGI-WARM * Operation Share Program
1-800-844-9276 * Low Income Home Energy Assistance Prog (LIHEAP)
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Veterans Services
Veterans Affairs of Berks * Administers a comprehensive array of benefit * Free to veterans &
1243 County Road programs & services to the veterans of Berks, their families
Old Heim Building their dependents, widows & orphans
Leesport, PA 19533 * Memorial Day Flags Project
610-378-5601 * Information & referral
Fax - 610-378-5627
veterans@countyofberks.com
Volunteer Services
Berks Co Learning * Summer Tutoring Prg. - $135 for grades K-8th
Disabilities Assoc. program involves computer/games for 1/wk/6wk
P O Box 6894 * Telephone Advocacy
Wyomissing, PA 19610 * Information & Referral service
610-988-8457 * Awards Prog for Graduating Srs & volunteers
Berks Co Office of Aging * Plan, develop, coordinate & implement programs * Must be 60 years of age
633 Court St - 8th Fl & services for area residents over 60 * Sliding scale contribution
Reading, PA 19601 * Long term care services for adults requested
610-478-6500 * Adult daycare
* Assessment & Care Management
* Information & Referral
* Home delivered meals
Berks Co Parks System * 11 park sites & nearly 600 acres * Open to the pubic
Gring's Mill * Evens - Fiddle & Acoustic Music Fest, Go Fly A * Fee for certain events &
2083 Tulpehocken Road Kite, Puppies in the Pool, Step Back In Time, classes
Wyomissing, PA 19610 Heritage Festival, Holiday Lights, Summer
610-372-8939 Concert Series, lectures & workshops
Berks Co Public Library * Bernville Area Community Library 610-488-1302
1037-F MacArthur Rd * Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library 717-933-4060
Reading, PA 19605 * Boone Area Library 610-582-5666
* Boyertown Community Library 610-369-0496
610-378-5260 * Brandywine Community Library 610-682-7115
* Exeter Community Library 610-406-9431
* Fleetwood Area Public Library 610-944-0146
* Hamburg Public Library 610-562-2843
* Louisa Gonser (Kutztown) Community Library 610-683-5820
* Mifflin Community Library 610-777-3911
* Muhlenberg Community Library 610-929-0589
* Reading Public Library - Main Branch 610-655-6350
* Reading Public Library - Northeast Branch 610-655-6361
* Reading Public Library - Northwest Branch 610-655-6360
* Reading Public Library - Southeast Branch 610-655-6362
* Robesonia Community Library 610-693-3264
* Schuylkill Valley Community Branch 610-926-1555
* Sinking Spring Library 610-678-4311
* Spring Township Library 610-373-9888
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Berks Co Public Library * Morgantown Village Library 610-286-1022
continued * Wernersville Public Library 610-678-8771
* West Lawn/Wyomissing Hills Library 610-678-4888
* Womelsdorf Community Library 610-589-1424
* Wyomissing Public Library 610-374-2385
Berks Encore * Offers client assistance, info & referral * Clients aged 50 and older
40 N. 9th St * Offers nutritional service & meals on wheels
Reading, PA 19601 * APPRISE - assist with health insurance
610-374-3195 * Provides consumer advocacy including: PACE,
Fax - 610-374-3483 rent assistance, property taxes, free notary service
& LIHEAP counseling for those over 60
www.BerksEncore.org * VITA - volunteer run tax return assistance
email - Unfo@BerksEncore.org * Offers programs & activities such as: art, line
dancing, aerobics, crafts, needlework, exercise,
yoga, quilting & computer skills
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
www.catholiccharityAd.org * Domestic & International Adoption
* Counseling & support for expectant Mothers &
new parents
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Court Appointed Special * Speaks on behalf of the child in the courtroom,
Advocates focusing exclusively on the child's best interest
610-685-4566 * Volunteers act as an advocate for the child
during the life of the case
Foster Grandparents Prog * After school mentor & role model to children * Volunteer opportunities
Berks Co Office of Aging * Develop one-on-one relationships with children, for men & women aged
633 Court St. - 8th Fl giving them individual care & attention 60 & over, with limited
Reading, PA 19601 * development in reading, socialization & language income
610-478-6500 skills
Greater Berks Food Bank * Collects, stores & distributes state, federal & * 150% of poverty level
1011 Tuckerton Court donated food to a network of food providers
Reading, PA 19605 * Oversees the Kid's Caf Program
610-926-5802 * Oversees the Kid's Weekender Program
Habitat for Humanity Berks * Building or renovating homes for low income
336 S. 18th St families
Reading, PA 19602
610-373-3439
Fax - 610-373-1010
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Kid's Caf * Soup kitchen programs specifically designed to * No cost to low income
Greater Berks Food Bank feed supper to needy children children
1011 Tuckerton Court * Provides a nutritionally balanced meal &
Reading, PA 19605 academic encouragement
610-926-5802
Literacy Council of Rdg. * Provides workplace foundation skills training, as * Available to the public
35 S. Dwight St well as support, materials & linkage services at no cost
West Lawn, PA 19609 * Training for volunteers to tutor County adult one
610-670-9960 to one in both literacy skills & ESL
Fax - 610-927-4876 * Provide classes for ESL
Olivet Boys & Girls Club * Strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun * Membership fee $15.00
1161 Pershing Blvd. environment for their club members
Reading, PA 19611 * To enable all young people, especially those who
610-373-1314 need us most, to reach their full potential as
Fax - 610-373-8815 healthy, productive caring & responsible citizens
St J oseph Hospital * Social work services
2500 Bernville Rd * Volunteer services
Bern Township * MN outpatient services
610-378-2000 * Adult inpatient services
* Senior Behavioral Medical Center
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Women's Health Services
Berks Counseling Center * Treatment- Counseling for MH and/or addictions * Provides prevention,
35 N. 6th St problems; psychiatric services; medications intervention, treatment &
Reading, PA 19601 management & assessment social services to all Berks
610-373-4281 * Buprenorphine Treatment program Co residents regardless of
Fax - 610-373-3779 * Case Management age, sex, religion, origin,
www.berkscc.org * Housing with Supportive Services both sexual preferences,
transitional & permanent living units disability, race or ability
Recovery Shop * Education, Prevention & Intervention to pay.
610-898-1262 * Assertive Community Treatment for the
Transitional Age
* Mental health services for the aging at Oakbrook
and Douglasville
* Student assistance services at Reading High and
the elementary schools
* Recovery Shop - providing clothing for success
* Farias Medical Clinic - primary health care
* Behavioral Health treatment at BCP & ReEntry
* Psychoeducation & treatment for residents
of Opportunity House
Catholic Charities - * Empower & advocate on behalf of the poor & * Most services available
Diocese of Allentown the most vulnerable by providing assistance with to the public at no cost
400 Washington St housing, counseling, budget planning, Holiday
Suite 100 basket and The Christmas Wish Program
Reading, PA 19606 * Food pantries
610-376-7144 * Immigration & refugee services
* Counseling s& support for expectant Mothers
* Counseling & Behavioral Health services
* Services for older adults
* Volunteer opportunities, including foster parents
* Pregnancy & parenting classes
Life's Choices * Christ centered, non denominational * Available to the public
443 W. Main St. * Free pregnancy testing & counseling at no cost
Kutztown, PA 19530 * Educational information, parenting, childbirth,
610-683-8000 STI & STD information
800-395-HELP * Money planning & relationship mentoring
Fax - 610-683-6481 * Post abortion classes
www.carenetberks.org * Community referrals
Lifeline of Berks Co * Provides information, education, referral services
612 Reading Ave * Administers free pregnancy tests
West Reading, PA 19610 * Accepts referrals & walk-ins
610-374-8545 * Offers material supplies such as pampers,
Fax - 610-374-7799 clothing, formula & furniture
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Agency Information Services Provided Eligibility
Mary's Shelter * Temporary housing * Pregnant & Homeless
325 S.12th St. * Pregnancy support services
Reading, PA 19602 * Educational referrals
610-376-1973 * Permanent housing referrals
Fax - 610-376-5391
wwwmarysshelter.org
dani@marysshelter.org
Mercy Community Crisis * Self-administered pregnancy test * Free to the public
Pregnancy * Confidential volunteer peer counseling
105 S. 5th St * Referrals for social services, prenatal care
Reading, PA 19602 * Provide info on STD, parenting
610-376-0828 * Offer material supply (clothing, pampers, formula)
Fax - 610-376-0958 * Post abortion volunteer peer counseling/support
mercyccpc@dejazzd.com
Planned Parenthood of * Provides education about safe sex, STD, care & * Income eligible
Northeast PA prevention * Sliding scale fee
48 S. 4th St * Provides treatment for vaginal infections, follow-
Reading, PA 19601 up care & gynecological exams, screening for
610-376-8061 anemia & breast exams
* Free birth control to clients under 18
* Free condoms & pregnancy test
* Administers free HIV/STD testing
* Offers cash-based abortion services
Real Alternatives * Services include one on one counseling, free * Available to the public
7810 Allentown Blvd pregnancy testing, maternity & baby items, at no cost
Suite 304 temporary shelter, parenting support, pregnancy
Harrisburg, PA 17112 & parenting classes & adoption information
717-541-1112 * Administers PA alternative to abortion services
program statewide with caring, confidential &
free assistance to women in unplanned
* Referral to other supportive agencies
Western Berks Free * Family medicine, including physical exams * Free to low income
Medical Clinic Hours - 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays * By appointment only
St Daniel's Lutheran Ch.
Heidelberg Township * Women's Health Clinic
610-693-6207 Hours - Third Tuesday of each month
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Pages 159 - 163
A AA Alcoholics Anonymous
AAA Area Agency on Aging
ACYF Administration for Children, Youth & Families
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ADAPPT Alcohol Drug Addiction Probation Parole Treatment
ADEA Age Discrimination in Employment Act
AHEDD Association for the Havilitation & Employment for the
Developmentally Disabled
APO Adult Probation Office
B BAAV Berks Advocates Against Violence
BAN Berks Aids Network
BARTA Berks Area Reading Transportation Assoc.
BCAP Berks Community Action Program
BCC Berks Counseling Center
BCCYS Berks County Children & Youth Services
C di U i
ACRONYM LISTING
humanservices@countyofberks.com
County of Berks Human Services
633 Court Street - 13th Floor
Reading, PA 19601
610-478-6194
BCIU Berks County Intermediate Unit
BCOA Berks County Office of Aging
BCP Berks County Prison
BDAP Bureau of Drug & Alcohol Programs (State)
BFO Bureau of Financial Management
BH MCO Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization
BPN Berks Personnel Network
BPSC Berks Parents Services Collaborative
BVN Berks Visiting Nurses
BWIC Berks Women In Crisis
C CAC Children's Alliance Center
CAO County Assistance Office
CAP Customer Assistance Program - UGI Programs
CARES Customer Assistance & Referral Evaluation Service
CASSP Child & Adolescent Service System Program
CCAP County Commissioners Association of PA
CCBDG Child Care Development Block Grant
CDBG County Development Block Grant
CHIP Childrens Health Insurance Program
CM Case Management
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COCA Council on Chemical Abuse
COLA Cost of Living Adjustment
COMCARE County Managed Care
COMCARE PRO Insurance for Behavioral Health Managed Care
CPCMS Court of Common Pleas Court Case Management System
CPS Child Protective Services
CSBG Community Service Block Grant
D DCED Department of Community & Economic Development
DEA Drug Enforcement Administration
DEP Department of Environmental Protection
DOH Department of Health
DPW Department of Public Welfare
DUI Driving Under the Influence
DWI Driving While Intoxicated
E EAP Employee Assistance Program
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
EI Early Intervention
EITC Earned Income Tax Credit
EMS Emergency Medical Service
EMT Emergency Medical Technician
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
ESL English as a Second Language
F FC FamilyCenter
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F FC Family Center
FDET Food Stamp Employment & Training Program
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FFS Fee For Service
FHA Federal Housing Administration
FMLA Family & Medical Leave Act
FMR Fair Market Rent
FOIA Freedom of Information Act
FPG Federal Poverty Guideline
FR Federal Register
FSA Family Support Act
FSS Family Self-Sufficiency
FTE Full-Time Equivalent Employee
FY Fiscal Year
G GAAFR Governmental Accounting, Auditing & Financial Report
GAAP Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GASB Governmental Accounting Standards Board
GBFB Greater Berks Food Bank
GED General Equivalency Diploma
GPO Government Printing Office
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H HAP Homeless Assistance Program
HAVA Help America Vote Act
HazMat Hazardous Material
HHS Department of Health & Human Services
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HMO Health Maintenance Organization
H HOME HOME Investment Partnerships
HOPWA Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
HSDF Human Services Development Fund
HUD Department of Housing & Urban Development
I ICF Intermediate Care Facility
ICSI Integrated Children's Services Initiative
ICSP Integrated Children's Services Plan
IGT Intergovernmental Transfer
INS Immigration & Naturalization Services
IT Information Technology
IV-A Emergency Assistance Revenue
IV-B Federal Portion of Act 148 Allocation
IV-D Domestic Relations Revenue
IV-E Placement Maintenance Revenue
J J DC J uvenile Detention Center
J DCAP J uvenile Detention Center Association of PA
J PO J uvenileProbationOffice
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J PO J uvenile Probation Office
J TPA J ob Training Partnership Act
L L & I Labor & Industry
LEP Limited English Proficiency
LIHEAP Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
LISHP Low Income Self-Help Program - UGI Program
LIURP Low Income Usage Reduction Program - UGI Program
LTC Long Term Care
M MA Medical Assistance
MATP Medical Assistance Transportation Program
MCO Managed Care Organization
MH / MR Mental Health / Mental Retardation
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
N NA Narcotics Anonymous
NACo National Association of Counties
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O OAA Older Americans Act
OCYF Office of Children, Youth & Families (State)
OFA Office of Family Assistance
OJ T On-The-J ob Training
OMHSAS Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse (State)
Opp House Opportunity House
OSP Office of Social Programs
P PAAAA PA Association of Area Agencies on Aging
PACAH PA Association of County Affiliated Homes (nursing homes)
PACDAA PA Association of County Drug & Alcohol Administrators
PACHSA PA Association of County Human Services Administrators
PCCD PA Commission of Crime & Delinquency (State)
PCYA PA Children & Youth Administrators Association
PDE PA Department of Education
PEMA PA Emergency Management Agency
PennDOT PA Department of Transportation
PILT Payment In-Lieu of Taxes
PLCB PA Liquor Control Board
PPO Preferred Provider Organization
PSE Public Service Employment
PUC Public Utility Commission
PY Program Year
R RFP Request For Proposal
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R RFP Request For Proposal
RHS Rural Housing Service
S SAS Substance Abuse Services
SCA Single County Authority ( Drug & Alcohol County Agency)
SEC State Ethics Commission
SNF Skilled Nursing Facility
SSA Social Security Administration
SSBG Social Services Block Grant
SSDI Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI Supplemental Security Income
STD Sexually Transmitted Disease
T TANF Temporary Assistance to Needy Families
TASC Treatment Access & Service Center
TDD Telephone Device for the Deaf
TRAN Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note
TTY Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
U UC Unemployment Compensation
USDA United States Department of Agriculture
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V VA Department of Veterans Affairs
VHA Veterans Health Administration
VOIP Voice Over Internet Protocol
VVPAT Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail
W WARM Energy Conservation Program - First Energy Program
WIA Workforce Investment Board
WIC Woman, Infants & Children Program
XYZ YDC Youth Detention Center
YTD Year To Date
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