MATERNAL INTERVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES –
This program provides community based supportive services to young women with children who recognize the need for supports in the very difficult task of raising children alone.  These young women would prefer to learn how to be successful without using alcohol and/or drugs.
For further information or to make an appointment, call Maria Santillan, Coordinator at 610.373.4281 ext. 232.

PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS –
This program is geared to pregnant teens and teens with young babies.  If you are pregnant or carrying for a young baby on your own and want help – reach out to Berks Counseling Center.

For further information or to make an appointment, call Claritza Mason at 610.373.4281 ext. 233.

SERVICES AT BERKS COUNTY PRISON-
Berks Counseling Center provides a comprehensive substance abuse intervention and treatment program at the Berks County Prison. This includes screenings, level of care assessments, psychoeducation, formal outpatient treatment, and Early Recovery Support Groups. BCC also provides aftercare and Early Recovery Support for forensic populations at our main office -- affording inmates a smooth transition to community based care upon release.

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES-
Several Berks Counseling Center staff has completed state approved student assistance training and have experience providing both elementary and secondary student assistance services. BCC currently holds the contract to provide students assistance at Reading High School. This includes assessment, SAP meetings, coordination, referral, support groups and community outreach to students and their families. At the high school, BCC developed one of the first student assistance programs that operates year round designed to support students enrolled in the program through the summer months. Student assistance services are available in English and in Spanish

SMOKING CESSATION –
If you are concerned about your health and want to quit smoking – you have tried and tried and tried but without success - MAKE THE CALL! 610.373.4281 This program might be of help to you.
Barry Remes ext. 255.

HIV AND HEP C –
“An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of the cure” How true for these afflictions. Learn how to “be safe” and prevent the transmission of HIV and HEP C.

Call the nurse at 610-373-4281 ext. 269 for more information.

 

Prevention and Intervention include:

• Education and open discussion on the dangers and risks of alcohol and drug abuse as well as smoking provide consumers with the tools to make good decisions.
  
  
• Education and open discussion on the symptoms and debilitating effects of mental illness create a positive environment where one can reach out for help.
  
  
• Support, from family, friends and the community, provide the strength and courage to intervene on the loved one who is making poor choices and/or fearful of asking for help.
  
  
• Destigmatizing persons afflicted with mental illness and/or addictions by focusing on the recovery goal.
  
  
• Honesty, Motivation and Reward.  Reaching the goal of being in charge of ones life for success.

"BCC taught me how to love myself, in return I can now give the love to my husband and daughter that they deserve. I am attending college now and hope someday to be able to work in the field to help another recovering addict the way that I was helped."
Dawn M.