Berks Counseling Center
645 Penn Street 2nd Floor
Reading, PA 19601

About Berks Counseling Center
Berks Counseling Center provides outpatient behavioral health programs for clients in Reading, Pennsylvania. They provide substance use treatment in an intensive outpatient format as well as counseling for families, individuals and groups. They offer medication assisted treatment for opioid addiction.
They accept most health insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. There’s also options for folks with no insurance by helping you get coverage or access county funding. Some of their programs are fully funded and cost you nothing.
They make it easy to get help. Admissions are held in person by walking in without booking an appointment. head towards the admissions/intake sign and you will be seen that day. Your evaluation will outline your recovery-focused treatment plan. You’ll be cared for by a team of counselors, medical professionals, health coaches, psychiatrists and peers working together.
Their ACT program is an intensive program for patients between ages 16 and 25 who have serious mental health or substance abuse concerns.
You’ll be supported through services like medication assisted treatment (MAT). Medication assisted treatment can help you manage ongoing cravings, helping to minimize the risk of relapse
There's a wide range of additional specialized substance use disorder programs. There's one for pregnant and postpartum women. They also have a veterans program that takes a trauma informed approach to care. You’ll also find a reentry and criminal justice service program for individuals navigating the justice system.
Their counseling services are rooted in evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). With these approaches, you'll learn how to manage triggers and emotional stressors that have contributed to your substance use. You'll also learn strategies and techniques that can help you overcome negative emotions. You'll learn how to build healthy habits that can set you up for success and a sober future.
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Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
The Keystone State offers many resources for those struggling with substance use disorders. Each adult program in Pennsylvania provides individualized care, to meet people where they are and help them take the next step on their recovery journey.Alcoholism
Alcohol rehab in Pennsylvania uses various treatment techniques to teach you how to change your lifestyle, living environment, and social connections. These changes help you control urges to drink and learn how to prevent relapse.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Pennsylvania helps participants identify inaccurate thinking and learned patterns of negative behavior and how to change them. It gives participants the skills to relieve their symptoms without turning to substances.Fitness Therapy
Fitness therapy is an evidence-based complementary approach to addiction recovery and mental health care. Based on mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, enhancing clients’ sense of wellbeing, and decreasing depression and anxiety, fitness therapy encompasses a wide spectrum of intensities, from gentle yoga, qigong, and tai chi to weight training, kickboxing, and other highly physical activities.LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
LGBTQ-friendly rehab in Pennsylvania offers demographic-specific addiction treatment programs to help create positive recovery outcomes designed to overcome stigma and discrimination by creating an environment where clients feel supported and encouraged.Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab in Pennsylvania can help men receive support from other men who understand their challenges. This provides a sense of camaraderie that relieves feelings of isolation.Rehab For Veterans
Designed for Veterans of all ages, Veteran’s rehab in Pennsylvania can be a good fit for those seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder, chemical dependency, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment is typically designed for active-duty military members and Veterans, and may also include first responders.Opioid Treatment
Opioid rehab in Pennsylvania often includes medication assisted treatment, which helps alleviate withdrawal. This treatment is combined with other therapies that give you skills to navigate addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Pennsylvania focuses on the present and the relationship between dysfunctional thinking and emotional and behavioral dysfunction. This treatment can uncover faulty beliefs and help you understand what is contributing to your addiction.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Elderly rehab in Pennsylvania works with older adults who are facing addiction. Common services include management of chronic health conditions, case management, and education about prescription medications.Women's Rehab
Women’s rehab in Pennsylvania helps females struggling with substance use disorders build the skills necessary to maintain sobriety. Treatment is designed to help women stay on track for long-term recovery.Teen & Adolescent Program
A young adult program in Pennsylvania provides a comfortable, age-appropriate environment for treatment. These programs offer life skills education, individualized treatment, family therapy, and aftercare.Levels of Care
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