Help in Reading
63 service locations · 18 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Education Centre 1-5 Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2101 Centre Ave, Reading · 610-987-8246
Head Start early childhood program — 80 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Holy Cross Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
329 N 5th St, Reading · 610-898-8948
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Jacksonwald
Child care and early childhood education
100 Church Lane Rd, Reading · 610-987-8236
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Live 'N Learn Station
Child care and early childhood education
135 S 5th St, Reading · 610-373-5225
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Chester County Intermediate Unit 24 (Inc).
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Live n Learn Station Early Head Start CCP
Child care and early childhood education
135 S 5th St, Reading
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by CDI HS/Pennsylvania CCP.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Millmont
Child care and early childhood education
400 Summit Ave, Reading · 610-320-8947
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Nativity Lutheran Church 1-3 Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
1501 N 13th St, Reading · 610-898-8998
Head Start early childhood program — 53 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
PathStone Berks County MSHS
Child care and early childhood education
121 S 2nd St, Reading · 610-988-1675
Head Start early childhood program — 110 funded slots; operated by PathStone-PA.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Reading Muhlenburg Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
2615 Warren Rd, Reading · 610-921-7320
Head Start early childhood program — 18 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
St. Luke's 1-4 Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
449 N 9th St, Reading · 610-898-8490
Head Start early childhood program — 70 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
St. Paul's 1-7 Head Start
Child care and early childhood education
151 N 9th St, Reading · 610-987-8490
Head Start early childhood program — 119 funded slots; operated by Berks County Intermediate Unit.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19
Financial assistance
Berks County Assistance Office
Utility assistance
Reading State Office Building, 625 Cherry Street, Reading · 610-736-4228
LIHEAP intake office serving Berks County
directions · via ACF LIHEAP Clearinghouse, verified 2026-07-19
Food assistance
11Th & Pike Recreation Center
Meal program
1185 Pike St, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
3Rd & Spruce Recreation Center
Meal program
320 S 3Rd St, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Meal program
321 South 10Th St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Antietam Valley Recreation Center
Meal program
905 Byram St, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Antietam School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
C E Cole Intrmd School
Meal program
3630 Kutztown Road, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Muhlenberg School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Central Middle Sch
Meal program
1200 N 12Th Street, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
City Line
Meal program
1700 City Line Avenue, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
City Park Basketball Courts
Meal program
Washington Street & Columbus Drive, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Glenside El Sch
Meal program
500 Lackawanna Street, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Hampden Park
Meal program
1001 Hampden Blvd, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Keffer Park Playground
Meal program
301 Exeter St, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Maya’s Blessing Box / Little Free Pantry
Food pantry
directions · via Little Free Pantry, verified 2026-07-19
Millmont El Sch
Meal program
400 Summit Ave, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Mulberry Street Olivet Club
Meal program
400 North 10Th Street, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Northeast Ms
Meal program
1216 N 13Th St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Northwest El Sch
Meal program
820 Clinton St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Northwest Ms
Meal program
1000 N Front St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Pal Unit Olivet Club
Meal program
251 North 2Nd Street, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Riverside El Sch
Meal program
1400 Centre Ave, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Schlegel Park Playground
Meal program
Schlegel Park Playground, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Sixteenth & Haak El Sch
Meal program
1601 Haak St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
St James Chapel
Meal program
11 S 9Th Street, Reading
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading Recreation Commission.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Meal program
955 Penn Street, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
Meal program
501 North 13Th Street, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Meal program
1600 N 13Th Street, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Meal program
315 S 5Th St, Reading · (484) 258-7000
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by Reading School District.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19
Health care
Berks Community Health Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
838 Penn St, Reading · 610-988-4838
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Berks Community Health Center - Mobile Unit
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1110 Rockland St, Reading · 610-988-4838
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Berks Community Health Center at Oakbrook
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1040 Liggett Ave, Reading · 610-988-4838
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Berks Community Health Center at Rockland
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1110 Rockland St, Reading · 610-988-4838
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Keystone Agricultural Worker Program - Berks Co.
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1981 State Hill Rd, Reading · 610-372-5001
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-07-19
Housing and shelter
Housing Authority Of The County Of Berks
Housing assistance
1803 Butter Ln, Reading · 610-370-0822
Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-07-19
Legal aid
MidPenn Legal Services - 03
Legal aid services
501 Washington Street, Reading
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of MidPenn Legal Services, Inc.
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-07-20
Mental health
Family Guidance Center
Mental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1105 Berkshire Boulevard, Reading · 610-374-4963
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Mental health treatment facility
1011 Reed Avenue, Reading · 610-947-1987
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc
Mental health treatment facility
1000 Lancaster Avenue, Reading · 610-777-7691 x151
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Substance use and recovery
Berks Counseling Center
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
645 Penn Street, Reading · 610-373-4281
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Caron Outpatient Treatment Centers
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
845 North Park Road, Reading · 484-345-4670
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Child and Family Support Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1418 Clarion Street, Reading · 610-376-8558
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Childrens Home of Reading Neag and Cottage RTF
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1010 Centre Avenue, Reading · 610-478-8266
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
CHOR Youth and Family Services Inc APHP
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1040 Nicolls Street, Reading · 610-478-8266
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Commonwealth Clinical Group Inc
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
450 South 5th Street, Reading · 610-372-5645 x302
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
CONCERN Wyomissing
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1120-C Hobart Avenue, Reading · 610-541-2309
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
ETHOS Treatment LLC
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees
1150 Berkshire Boulevard, Reading · 267-669-0300
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern PA
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
145 North 6th Street, Reading · 610-406-4340
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Lebanon VAMC Berks VA Outpatient Clinic
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
2762 Century Boulevard, Reading · 610-208-4717
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
LGBT Center of Greater Reading
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
Reading · 484-345-5765
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
New Directions Treatment Services
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
832 North Park Road, Reading · 610-750-6130 x101
Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Peace and Harmony House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
1150 Berkshire Boulevard, Reading · 610-750-6015
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Peace and Harmony House
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
147 North 5th Street, Reading · 610-750-6015
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Tower Behavioral Health
Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facility
201 Wellness Way, Reading · 484-659-2332
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19
Recovery & support meetings
GA meetings
Reading G.A. - Saturday
Sat 10:30 · in-person · The Rise Building
702 N. 8th Street, Reading · directions · via Gamblers Anonymous
NA meetings
Vision Of Hope
Mon 12:00 · in-person · Christ Episcopal ChurchOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
T.G.I.F.
Mon 17:30 · in-personOpenFormat varies
449 North 9th Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Vision Of Hope
Tue 12:00 · in-person · Christ Episcopal ChurchOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Up
Tue 17:30 · in-person · The ClubhouseOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
647 Walnut Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Let's Get Honest
Wed 12:00 · in-person · Christ Church EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
New Way of Life
Wed 17:30 · in-personOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Surrender or Die
Wed 19:00 · in-personOpen
250 Church Lane Rd, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
New Way of Life
Thu 12:00 · in-person · Christ Church EpiscopalOpenFormat varies
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Recovery First
Thu 17:30 · in-person · Christ Church EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Vision of Hope
Thu 19:00 · in-person · Christ Church EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Let's Get Honest
Fri 12:00 · in-person · Christ EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
T.G.I.F.
Fri 17:30 · in-person · St. Paul's Roman Catholic ChurchOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
449 North 9th Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Vision of Hope
Sat 12:00 · in-person · Christ Church EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Work the Steps or Die
Sat 16:30 · in-person · The Club HouseOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
647 Walnut Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Straight Up Sunday Morning
Sun 09:30 · in-person · The ClubhouseOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
647 Walnut Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
Let's Get Honest
Sun 16:00 · in-person · Christ EpiscopalOpenFormat variesWheelchair accessible
435 Court Street, Reading · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
SMART Recovery meetings
SMART Recovery Meeting #5366
Tue 18:00 · in-person · The Rise Center
702 N. 8th St., Reading · directions · via SMART Recovery USA
Nearby communities
More help within driving distance:
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