Berks County Mental Health Resources
By Melissa Fullerton
Mental Health Crisis Hotlines:
Service Access and Management (SAM)
610-236-0530 or text 484-816-7865 (RUOK)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Teen line
Text Teen to 839863
Trevor Project (LGBTQ)
1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678678
On-line Counseling Resources
Most have a cost but are reduced due to the coronavirus situation
Talkspace
www.talkspace.com
Betterhelp
www.betterhelp.com
Online therapy
www.onlinetherapy.com
Other Community Resources
Greater Berks Food Bank
Can provide a list of food banks near you
610-926-5802
https://helpingharvest.org
Salvation Army
Can provide financial, clothing and food assistance
Offices in Reading and Boyertown
610-373-5208 or 610-367-4089
Berks Community Action Program
Can provide financial resources, case management services and referrals
645 Penn Street, 3rd Floor, Reading PA 19601
610-376-6571
Safe Berks
Can provide free counseling, housing, and services to those experiencing domestic violence
255 Chestnut Street, Reading PA 19601
610-373-1206 or text SAFE BERKS to 20121
www.safeberks.org
Berks County Assistance Office
Can apply for food stamps, cash assistance and medical assistance
625 Cherry Street, Reading PA 19602
866-215-3912
You can also contact your local churches in the area, who may be able to provide counseling support, food resources and other needed support.
By Melissa Fullerton
