Directory - Health Services

General Health Programs: (Drug and Alcohol Programs Follow)

Poisen Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

General Health Programs: (Drug and Alcohol Programs Follow)

Poison Control Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Organization: Abilities in Motion
Address: 210 N. 5th Street Reading, PA 19601
Phone #: 610-376-0010
Contact person:
E-mail: aimild@abilitiesinmotion.org
URL: www.abilitiesinmotion.org
Mission statement: The mission of AIM is to help people determine their own individual lifestyle, based on personal choice, from a wide spectrum of acceptable alternatives. AIM supports the philosophy of Independent Living through its concepts that are being proven daily by more and more people with disabilities as they choose to assume the responsibilities of directing their own lives by becoming active, contributing participants in the mainstream of their communities.

Organization: Accessible PA
Address:
Phone #:
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.accessiblepa.state.pa.us
Mission statement: Accessible PA combines the latest information on programs and services in one convenient site for people of all ages with disabilities, as well as their families and support providers.

Organization: American Cancer Society
Address:
Phone #: 610-921-2328 or 1-800-ACS-2345
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.cancer.org
Mission statement: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

Organization: American Lung Association
Address: 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20004
Phone #: 1-800-LUNGUSA
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.lungusa.org/site/c.dvLUK9O0E/b.22542/k.CA6A/Home.htm
Mission statement: The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

Organization: Arthritis Foundation
Address: 401 Buttonwood St. Reading, PA 19601
Phone #: 610-375-0832
URL: www.arthtitis.org
Mission statement: Educational and social opportunities and therapy exercise for those with arthritis.

Organization: Berks Aids Network
Address: 429 Walnut St. P.O. Box 8626 Reading, PA 19603
Phone #: 610-375-6523
E-mail: ban1@enter.net
URL: www.berksaidsnetwork.org
Mission statement: Providing professional, compassionate services and prevention education to meet individual and community needs associated with HIV/AIDS and related health issues. Distributes free condoms on site. Free discrete AIDS testing.

Organization: Berks Co. Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Address: 1800 N 12th St. Reading, PA 19604
Phone #: 610-373-6992
Contact person: Denise A. Colvin
E-mail: bdhhs@bdhhs.org
URL: www.bdhhs.org
Mission statement: The mission of Berks Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services is to provide services, resources, and social opportunities to and education and advocacy for the deaf, hard of hearing and hearing individuals in Berks and surrounding counties.

Organization: Berks County Mental Health Crisis
Phone: # 610-326-0530
URL: www.co.berks.pa.us/berks/cwp/view.asp?a=1159&q=442732
Mission statement: Providing a comprehensive and compassionate Mental Health/Mental Retardation service delivery system.

Organization: Berks County Medical Society
Address: 1170 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone #: 610-375-6555
E-mail: Berkscms@talon.net
URL: www.berkscms.org
Mission statement: Medical referral service.

Organization: Berks Deaf & Hard of Hearing Service
Address: 201 West Wyomissing Blvd. West Lawn, PA 19609
Phone #: 610-685-4520 TTY: 610-685-4525
Contact person: Lori Fisher
E-mail: lfisher@bdhhs.org
URL: www.bdhhs.org
Mission statement: Advocacy: Hearing Aid Assistance, Interpreting Services, Information / Education, Hearing Screenings, and Sign Language Classes

Organization: Blind Association
Address: 2020 Hampden Blvd. Reading, PA 19604
Phone #: 610- 375-8407
E-mail: socialservices@tricountyblind.org
URL: www.tricountyblind.org
Mission statement: Helping blind and visually handicapped with life-skill education, socialization, education. Sight loss support group meets monthly.

Organization: Caremark
Address:
Phone #: 1-877-321-2652
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: naco.advancerx.com
Mission statement: FREE Discount pharmacy plan for Berks County Residents

Organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Address: 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone #: 410-786-1000
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.cms.hhs.gov
Mission statement: The centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, manages several critical health programs for the federal government: the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Our vision is a health care system that is fully in step with medical care in the 21st Century.

Program: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Address: 2500 Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg, PA 17177
Phone #: 800-986-KIDS or 1-800-543-7101
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.insurance.state.pa.us/html/chip.html or www.capbluecross.com/CHIP
Mission statement: Pennsylvania's program to provide quality health insurance for children of working families who otherwise could not afford it and provide health insurance to uninsured kids.

Organization: Community Skills Program: Brain Injury Rehabilitation,
Address: 1150 Berkshire Boulevard Suite 245 Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone #: 610-376-3390
Contact person: Carol S. Bardsley
E-mail: CSPNJPA@aol.com
URL: www.communityskillsprogram.com
Mission statement: Our mission as an enterprise is to provide, through professional services, a therapeutic milieu for each person served to achieve and maintain the equilibrium in life necessary to engage in and sustain productive pursuit.

Organization: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Address: 1541 Alta Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052
Phone #: 610-820-0206
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.cff.org
Mission statement: The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

Organization: Health Care for America Now
Address: Health Care for America Now 1825 K Street NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006
Phone #: 202-454-6200
Contact person:
E-mail: info@healthcareforamericanow.org
URL: www.healthcareforamericanow.org
Mission statement: Health Care for America Now (HCAN) is a national grassroots campaign of more than 850 organizations in 46 states representing 30 million people dedicated to winning quality, affordable health care we all can count on in 2009.

Organization: Health Law Project
Phone #: 1-800-274-3258
Contact person:
E-mail: staff@phlp.org
URL: www.phlp.org
Mission statement: PHLP provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services.

Organization: Hope on Wheels
Address:
Phone #:
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.hopeonwheels.com
Mission statement: Hope on Wheels unites Hyundai dealers in the mission to find a cure for pediatric cancer.

Organization: JEVS Support for Independence
Address: Suite 100 One Winding Way Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone #: 267-298-1327
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.jevshumanservices.org
Mission statement: Support for Independence empowers seniors and people with disabilities to self-direct their own care, enabling them to remain independent and in their own homes with a broad continuum of high quality personal assistance, fiscal and human resource and service coordination supports.

Organization: Kennedy Krieger Institute
Address: 707 N. Broadway Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone #: 888-554-2080
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.kennedykrieger.org
Mission statement: The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD and its Atlanta affiliate, The Marcus Institute, are internationally recognized for improving the lives of children with disorders and injuries of the brain and spinal cord through inpatient and outpatient programs, home and community services, and school-based programs.

Organization: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Address:
Phone #: 800-955-4572
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Mission statement: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $600 million in research specifically targeting blood cancers.

Organization: Medicaid Hot Line
Phone #: 1-800-433-1324

Organization: Medical Assistance
Phone #: 610-736-4211
Mission statement: Through the Public Assistance Office Organization.

Organization: Mental Health Association of Reading & Berks County
Address: 122 W. Lancaster Ave. Mifflin Plaza - Suite 207 Shillington, PA 19607
Phone #: 610-775-3000
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.mharbc.org
Mission statement: To promote mental health education and wellness, as well as provide the area's residents with active advocacy on an individual and system-wide basis.Information & Referral Services; Community Education; Adult Advocacy; Parent & Child Advocacy; Consumer & Family Satisfaction Team; Support Group Central; Leadership Support Group

Organization: Miller Keystone Blood Center
Address: 2745A Leiscz's Bridge Road Reading, PA 19605
Phone #: 610-926-6060
Contact person: Carol Meeker
E-mail: cmeeker@hcsc.org
URL: www.giveapint.org
Mission statement: We are a not for profit blood center supplying 18 area hospitals with blood and blood products. Our mission is to ensure that all of our hospitals have a safe and adequate supply of blood.

Organization: National Association of Disability
Address: P.O. Box 1303 Framingham MA 01701-1303
Phone #: 1-800-747-6131
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.nadr.org
Mission statement: To serve the existing membership's needs in the area of professional education and political action, and to maintain and enhance the skills of the membership.

Mission statement: National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Address: National Organization for Rare Disorders, 55 Kenosia Avenue, PO Box 1968, Danbury, CT 06813-1968
Phone #: 203-744-0100
Contact person:
E-mail: orphan@rarediseases.org
URL: www.rarediseases.org
Mission statement: The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), a 501(c)3 organization, is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.

Organization: Own Your Future
Address:
Phone #: 1-866-PLANLTC
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.longtermcare.gov/campaign
Mission statement: To help you make decisions that are best for you, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services now offers a free planning kit to help you plan for your future.

Organization: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Address: Pennsylvania Place Suite 300 301 Chestnut Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone #: 717-787-4412
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.pva.org
Mission statement: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) PVA an organization dedicated to serving it members, veterans with a spinal cord injury or dysfunction (such as MS, ALS). PVA addresses all aspects of life: health-care; education; and sports for its members and all Americans a spinal cord dysfunction. PVA Publications-PN, a magazine for people with mobility impairment. PN feature a variety of subjects of interest to wheelchair users.

Organization: Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Address: Penn State Hershey Medical Center 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033
Phone #: 717-531-6955 or 800- 243-1455
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.pennstatehershey.org/web/guest/home
Mission statement: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital are committed to enhancing the quality of life through improved health, the professional preparation of those who will serve the health needs of others, and the discovery of knowledge that will benefit all.

Organization: PinnacleHealth System
Address: 815 Washington Street Room 2-18 Reading, PA 19601
Phone #: 610-655-6450
Contact person: Kristen Yoh
E-mail: KristenYoh@aol.com
URL: www.pinnaclehealth.org
Mission statement: Childhood Lead poisoning prevention Program

Organization: Planned Parenthood
Address: 48 S. 4th St. Reading, PA
Phone #: 610-376-8061 or 1-888-843-3837
URL: www.ppnep.org
Mission statement: Planned Parenthood of North East Pennsylvania shall protect and promote an
environment that ensures that individuals have universal access to quality reproductive
health care and the freedom of choice to determine their reproductive needs.

Organization: Reading Hospital & Medical Center
Address: Sixth Ave. & Spruce St., West Reading, PA 19611
Phone #: 610-988-8000
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.readinghospital.org
Mission statement:

Organization: Service Access Management
Crisis Line: # 610-236-3939
Address: 633 Court St Reading, PA
Phone #: 610-208-0780
E-mail: info@sam-inc.org
URL: www.sam-inc.org
Mission statement: Our goal is to provide you with current and accurate information on mental health and mental retardation issues in Berks Pennsylvania.

Organization: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding
Address: 959 East Main Street Birdsboro, PA 19508
Phone #: 610-404-7650 or 610-582-4050
Contact person: Naimon Lyons (610) 410-5107 or Tony Giangiacomo
E-mail: naimonlyons1@verizon.net
URL: www.hugahorse.com
Mission statement: Shady Hollow Assisted Riding provides a supportive equine (horse) environment where individuals with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities can experience therapeutic, social and educational rewards

Organization: Shriners Hospital for Children
Address: 3551 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone #: 215-430-4000 or 1-800-281-4050
E-mail:
URL: www.shriners.com/Hospitals/Philadelphia
Mission statement: Provide comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. All services are provided at no charge. In addition, we provide a comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation program for children and adolescents who have sustained a traumatic injury to their spine.

Organization: Special Kids Network
Address: P.O. Box 850 Hershey, PA
Phone #: 1-800-986-4550
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/cwp/view.asp?A=179&Q=201295
Mission statement: To connect families of children with health care needs to the resources they need. Education and training, health care products, recreation and leisure, social services and counseling, support and advocacy, and therapy.

Organization: St. Joseph's Medical Center
Contact person:
Address: 2500 Bernville Rd., Reading, PA 19605
Phone #: 610-378-2000
E-mail:
URL: www.thefutureofhealthcare.org
Mission statement:

Organization: St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network
Address:
Phone #: 1-877-610-6161
Contact person:
E-mail: myhealth@slhn.org
URL: www.mystlukesonline.org
Mission statement: St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network is a nationally recognized, regional, integrated network of non-profit hospitals, physicians and other health-related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery, Berks and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania. St. Luke’s strives to provide compassionate, excellent quality and cost-effective health care to the residents of the communities we serve.

Organization: Visiting Nurses Association
Address: 1170 Berkshire Blvd. Wyomissing, PA 19610
Phone #: 610-378-0481
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.berksvna.org
Mission statement: Skilled nursing, social services, and physical, speech, and occupational therapy at home for persons not covered by insurance, Medicare or unable to pay full cost.

Drug and Alcohol Programs:

Organization: Alcoholics Anonymous Reading-Berks Intergroup
Address: P O BOX 184 Reading, PA 19607
Phone #: 610-373-6500
URL: www.readingberksintergroup.org
Mission statement: Support group for people with alcohol problems. (adults, youth, and teens).

Organization: Berks Coalition for Tobacco-Free Youth
Address: American Cancer Society, Berks Unit, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605
Phone #: 610-921-2328
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.tobaccofreekids.org/index.php
Mission statement: The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is a leader in the fight to reduce tobacco use and its devastating consequences in the United States and around the world. By changing public attitudes and public policies on tobacco, we strive to prevent kids from smoking, help smokers quit and protect everyone from secondhand smoke.

Organization: Berks Counseling Center
Address: 524 Franklin Street Reading, PA 19602
Phone #: 610-373-4281
Contact person: Rebecca Reinhart
E-mail:
URL: www.berkscc.org
Mission statement: We provide outpatient alcohol/drug and partial hospitalization treatment for persons afflicted with chemical dependency. The Agency is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare to provide outpatient mental health services.

Organization: Caron Treatment Center
Address: P.O. Box 150, Galen Hall Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565
Phone #: 610-678-2332 or 800-678-2332 or 800-678-2332
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.caron.org
Mission statement: To provide an enlightened, caring treatment community in which all those affected by alcoholism or other drug addiction may begin a new life.

Organization: Council on Chemical Abuse
Address: 601 Penn St. Ste. 600 Reading, PA 19601
Phone #: 610-376-8669
Contact person: Rebecca Reinhart
E-mail: rreinhart@councilonchemicalabuse.org
URL: www.councilonchemicalabuse.org
Mission statement: The mission of the Council on Chemical Abuse is to provide countywide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of illegal alcohol, tobacco and drug use and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction to all substances.

Organization: Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County
Address: 227 North Fifth Street Reading, PA 19601
Phone #: 610-376-6988
Contact person : Yvonne Stroman
E-mail: ystroman@communitypreventionpartnership.org
URL: www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Mission statement: The mission of the Partnership is to make a difference by offering a variety of services to the Berks County community that help address problems and risks associated with: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; violence; teen pregnancy; abuse; crime; school dropout; and other related social issues.

Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Phone #: 610-372-6233
Address: 1216A Carbon St. “A” Reading, PA 19601
Contact person:
E-mail:
URL: www.madd.org
Mission statement: MADD believes it’s possible for our nation to eliminate the tragedy of drunk driving and prevent underage drinking. And we are committed to serving drunk driving victims and survivors. Read MADD’s mission.