Berks County Resources
🚨 Crisis Resources
📱 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or urgent mental health needs.
📞 Berks County Crisis Intervention Services — 610-236-0530
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for crisis assessment, de-escalation, emotional support, psychiatric evaluations, and referrals to ongoing behavioral health services.
🚨 911 — For emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response.
If calling 911 for a mental health emergency, inform the dispatcher that the individual is experiencing a mental health crisis and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer if available.
💬 Peer Support & Supplemental Support Lines
📞 NAMI National HelpLine — 1-800-950-6264
Information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
📱 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support from trained crisis counselors.
🧠 Local Behavioral Health & Community Resources
📞 Berks County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Program — 610-478-1300
Provides information, referrals, case management coordination, and access to county-funded behavioral health and developmental disability services.
📞 Berks County Drug & Alcohol Program — 610-478-0868
Provides assessments, treatment referrals, prevention services, recovery support, and assistance accessing substance use treatment resources.
🏥 Safe Berks 24-Hour Hotline — 844-789-7233
Provides crisis intervention, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and supportive services for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse.
🏠 Berks County Department of Human Services — 610-478-1300
Provides information and referrals for housing assistance, behavioral health resources, and community support programs.
🌈 LGBTQ+ Resources
🌈 LGBT Center of Greater Reading — (484) 345-5765
Provides community support, education, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and families throughout Berks County.
👤 Veteran Resources
👤 Veterans Crisis Line
Call or Text 988 and Press 1
24/7 confidential crisis support specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
🎖️ Berks County Department of Veterans Affairs — 610-478-6590
Provides assistance with benefits, claims, advocacy, and support services for Veterans and their families.
⚠️ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support from a trained crisis counselor.
If there is an immediate risk of harm, a medical emergency, or a situation requiring urgent police, fire, or EMS response, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The resources below are intended to help connect individuals and families with support services available in their area.