**These are just some of the many resources available to residents of Berks County. Please check with the school counselors or school social workers for more resources. ***
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District School Counselors and Social Workers:
Michele Zawilla – zawmic@share.wilsonsd.org
Alison Poplaski – popali@share.wilsonsd.org
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High School Resources:
EMPOWERMENT Behavioral Health LLC: School-based Services Counseling Agency where students can meet with them at Wilson. Please fill out the Empowerment Referral Form They participate with most insurance plans
Student Assistance Program is available for children and families with mental health concerns. We want to emphasize, however, that if a child is in a crisis – having suicidal thoughts, anxiety attacks, drug or alcohol abuse or any number of pressing mental health issues – you should call Holcomb Crisis Intervention of Berks County 24/7 DEDICATED CRISIS LINE 610-379-2007 or 1-888-219-3910 or 911, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK, text 4Hope to 741-741, or go to your local hospital emergency room immediately. Also, please consider letting your child’s school counselor know of any crisis situations.
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RUOK Berks?
Feeling hopeless or depressed? You’re not alone. We’re here to help you! Text ruOK to 484-816-7865
Resources: http://www.ruokberks.com/resources/
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Safe2Say (Anonymous Tip) Something is a school safety tool that will save lives. Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
Online anonymous report https://www.safe2saypa.org/
Phone: 1-844-SAF2SAY
Here’s how it works:
- Submit an anonymous tip report through the Safe2SaySomething system
- Crisis center reviews, assesses and processes all submissions
- Crisis center sends all submissions to school administration and/or law enforcement for intervention
- If needed, crisis center may contact tipster anonymously through the app
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Tutoring Center (After School)
Math Tutoring Center: a place for students to go for extra help in math during the school day. We would be able to help with remediation, students who have been absent, need to take or retake assessments, or whatever is needed. Periods vary L107. The times vary due to their teaching responsibilities but the student (or teacher) can check in with them for their daily schedule. Please email Lisa Geist geilis@share.wilsonsd.org
Peer Tutoring (FREE)
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Youth Experiencing Homelessness WSD site
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Here are just some of our community resources (Please contact them for more details):
Albright Tutor Den (go to the link for cost)
Counseling Agencies in Berks County (Or see below)
Resources for Students and Families (Or see below)
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Resources for Students and Families (Or see below)
Parent Guidance Mental Health Resources https://parentguidance.org/
Mental Health Crisis Hotlines:
988 Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Line
Holcomb Crisis Intervention of Berks County 24/7 DEDICATED CRISIS LINE 610-379-2007 or 1-888-219-3910 or 911
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Nami Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI or TEXT “NAMI to 741741
Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741 , https://www.crisistextline.org/
Teen line-Text Teen to 839863
Trevor Project (LGBTQ)-1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678678
Reading Hospital 24/7 Addiction Hotline-484-628-4673
Mental Health https://www.mentalhealth.gov/
Virtual Thrive for Hope: A Virtual Peer-Led Emotional Support Group Hosted by Youth MOVE PA & PaPSC; for Youth and young Adults btwn 16-29; Every Thursday 4pm – 5 pm on Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92919602424#success
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On-line Counseling Resources
Talkspace- www.talkspace.com
Betterhelp- www.betterhelp.com
Online-therapy- www.onlinetherapy.com
Online or in-person Therapy (around $30-$60, sliding scale) https://openpathcollective.org/
Parent Guidance https://ParentGuidance.org where you can access on-demand virtual courses, professional support, and a safe community for parents to learn how to support their children and get answers to mental health questions. There are courses on anxiety, depression, self-worth, grief and loss, suicidal ideation and other mental health concerns. All courses are created by therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists and other certified mental health practitioners. There is even a portal where you can “Ask a Therapist” your tough questions, as well as see questions and answers from other parents.
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Other Community Resources:
Greater Berks Food Bank-Can provide a list of food banks near you
610-926-5802
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
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 apply for benefits on-line at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome
Family Promise-Services for homeless families and youth; can provide resources such as housing assistance, housing with local churches, case management services for homeless youth, food and laundry services.
325 N. 5th Street
Reading PA 19601
Opportunity House-Homeless shelter and services for families and individuals in need.
430 N. 2nd Street
Reading PA 19601
610-374-4696
YESS Shelter-Services for homeless students-can provide shelter up to 30 days; case management services, and a drop in center for teens to do laundry, homework and access food
615 Kenhorst Boulevard
Reading PA 19611
610-577-4474
Spike’s Pet Pantry-Provides free and reduced pet food and supplies for families and individuals in need
https://humanepa.org/healthypets/spikes-pet-pantry/
Free and Reduced Income-Based Medical Clinics in Berks County
https://www.freeclinics.com/cit/pa-reading
Comcast Internet Essentials-New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020
https://internetessentials.com/
Unemployment Benefits-https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
United Way Helpline-This is a 24/7 hotline that will connect individuals in need with services that may be helpful. Just dial 211 from your phone or use the website listed below.
https://www.unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1#
Council on Chemical Abuse-This is an agency that provides addiction education and recovery support for Berks County.
610-376-8669
601 Penn Street, Suite 600
Reading PA 19601
TASC (Treatment Access and Services Center)-Agency that can provide referrals to treatment for Drug/Alcohol Abuse; and can provide case management services for those struggling with addiction.
610-375-4426
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You can also contact your local churches/religious locations in the area, who may be able to provide counseling support, food resources, and other needed support.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of these resources for additional support. We are all experiencing a lot of emotions and uncertainty during this trying time and there is help available.
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Counseling Agencies in Berks County
List of Berks County Counselors for Children, Teen and Adults
*Most agencies listed below have counselors that provide Mental Health and Drug/Alcohol Services.
EMPOWERMENT Behavioral Health LLC: School-based Services Counseling Agency where students can meet with them at Wilson or in their office. Please fill out the Empowerment Behavioral Health Referral form. They participate with most insurance plans.
610-396-9091
1255 Perkiomen Avenue
Reading PA 19601
*Counseling agency for children from 2-18 years of age. Deals with issues including adoption,
anxiety, anger, ADHD, abuse, loss, family issues, trauma, school concerns, and depression.
Therapists are licensed in play therapy as well. No psychiatrist on site.
Shoudt and Reilly Psychological Services
610-404-1726
6720 E. Perkiomen Avenue
Birdsboro PA 19508
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, oppositional defiant disorder, family issues, ADHD, and grief. Therapists there
that work with children include Bethann Shoudt, Katie Nerney, Melissa Reilly, and Janine York.
Play therapy is provided as well.
Springfield Psychological Services
610-544-2110
2909 Windmill Road
Sinking Spring PA 19608
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, oppositional defiant disorder, family issues, ADHD, and grief. Therapists there
that work with children include Jill Braun, Olivia Lambert, Gina Manidis Brandon Sands, and
Renee Waring and Catherine Schultz.
*There is a psychiatrist on site as well.
610-375-0544
1200 Broadcasting Road, Suite 200
Wyomissing PA 19610
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, oppositional defiant disorder, family issues, ADHD and grief. Therapists there
that work with children include Christine Wasser/Good with special needs; Renee Aulenbach,
and Melissa Conti-good with eating disorders.
*There is a psychiatrist on site as well.
2208 Quarry Drive Suite 200
Reading PA 19609
610-563-2052
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, trauma, ADHD, behavioral issues and grief. Therapists that work with children
include Julie Gabriel, Caitlin Herb and Tonia Knight.
1-866-768-4372
122 W. Lancaster Avenue
Shillington PA
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Provides individual and group counseling services
for issues including behavioral issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting, martial issues,
grief and school issues. Therapists that work with children include Colleen Calcagni, Rebecca
Chellquist, Natasha Batdorf and Emilie Yeakel.
610-374-4963
1235 Penn Avenue, Suite 205,206
Wyomissing PA 19610
*Accepts Medical Assistance
*Spanish Speaking Therapists
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, ADHD, grief, family issues, and oppositional defiant disorder. Therapists there
that work with children include Toni Gerhart, Deb Kemmerling, Jena Mable, Metaxia
Papademetriou, Tanja Soto and Ingrid Valerio and David Parenti.
*Psychiatrist on Staff
Pennsylvania Counseling Services
610-670-7270
1733 Penn Avenue
Wyomissing PA 19610
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief, and family issues. Therapists there that work
with children include Chris Hedregard, or Rosemary Gardner. There is a psychiatrist on site.
*PA Counseling Services’ Reading City office accepts Medical Assistance. Their phone number
is 610-478-8088, and they are located at 938 Penn Street, Reading PA 19602.
*Psychiatrist on Staff
610-988-8070
Reading Hospital
6 th and Walnut Streets
West Reading PA 19611
*Accepts Medical Assistance
*Spanish speaking therapists
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief, and family issues.
*There is a psychiatrist on site.
Offices in Wyomissing and Fleetwood
610-371-8035 Wyo; 610-944-8445 Fleetwood
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
trauma, school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief, etc. Therapists that work with children include Melissa Lopez, Kristin Huntzinger and Erika Garcia.
*There is a psychiatrist on site
Accepts Medical Assistance
610-373-7005
1150 Berkshire Boulevard
Wyomissing PA 19610
*Specializes in sexual abuse
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety,
school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief, and family issues. Therapists there that work withchildren include Alison Hill/specializes in sexual abuse; Nicole Jackson/specializes in sexualabuse; Kristin Huntzinger/excellent in trauma.
*There is no psychiatrist on site.
610-463-6005
641 Penn Avenue
West Reading PA 19611
*Counseling agency for adults and children. Great non-traditional therapist who includes creative arts therapy, EMDR, Brainspotting, and EFT-does traditional talk therapy too.
*There is no psychiatrist on site.
3933 Perkiomen Avenue, Exeter PA 19606
610-779-7272
Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including trauma, depression,
anxiety, school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief and family issues. Therapists there that
work with children include Deb Fluck, Dahomi Duran Coronado, and Jen Solvino-10 and older.
*No psychiatrist on site.
509 W. Penn Avenue, Robesonia PA
610-750-9135
Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including trauma, depression,
anxiety, school issues, behavioral issues, ADHD, grief and family issues. Therapists that work
with children include Amy Alvarez, Vanessa Hagen, Jamie Hogan, and Amy Seifarth.
No Psychiatrist on Staff
244 N. 5th Street
Reading PA 19601
610-372-8822
Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, school issues, behavioral issues, marital issues and family issues.
Psychiatrist on Staff
Progressions Behavioral Health Services
144 N. 6th Street, Reading PA 19601
610-375-7454
*Accepts Medical Assistance
Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including depression, anxiety, school issues, behavioral issues, family issues, ADHD, grief and trauma.
Psychiatrist on staff.
11 Robinson Street
Pottstown PA 19464
484-941-0500
*Accepts Medical Assistance
Counseling agency for adults and children. Deals with issues including trauma, depression, anxiety, school issues, behavioral issues, family issues, ADHD, grief and trauma.
Psychiatrist on staff
658 D Noble Street
Kutztown PA 19530
610-683-7790
Agency that provides referrals to community resources for individuals and families in need. Does not provide direct counseling services, but can provide referrals and case management services.
845 N. Park Road
Wyomissing PA 19610
1-844-326-3849
Agency that provides Drug and Alcohol services to children, adolescents and adults. They provide out-patient, intensive out-patient and in-patient services to those experiencing difficulties with drug/alcohol use.
645 Penn Street, Reading PA 19601
Reading PA 19601
610-373-4281
Agency that provides Drug and Alcohol, as well as Mental Health counseling to children, adolescents and adults. They provide out-patient and group services.
They accept medical assistance and have a psychiatrist on staff
Cara Wojciechowski cara@ampersandintegrative.com
484-240-1222
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