Resources
Mental Health, Crisis, & Community Resource Guide
Quick Tips for Using This Guide
Any immediate danger? Call 911 right away.
Feeling overwhelmed but not in crisis? Call/text 988 or dial 211 for local support referrals.
Need community services (housing, food, financial assistance)? Use 211 or county human services.
Looking for identity-affirming help? Use national specialized hotlines below.
Immediate Crisis Lines & 24/7 Support
Pennsylvania & National Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support and connection to resources (local or statewide).
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for text-based crisis support (free and confidential).
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Call 1-800-950-6264 or text/email “NAMI” to 62640 for free support, information, and resources. Confidential hotline operates within operational hours.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline: Call 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) for mental health crises, including trauma support.
Trans Lifeline: Call 1-877-565-8860 | Website: translifeline.org | Hotline operates within operational hours & is diversified from the police.
Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 687-678 | Website: thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now | 24/7 confidential crisis support.
Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 | Online chat available | Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net | 24/7 crisis support for military veterans and families.
National Sexual Assault Hotlines (24/7)
RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline: Call 1-800-656-HOPE | Online chat available | Website rainn.org | Confidential support, crisis intervention, and referrals to local services.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (via text): Text 741741 (US) | Real-time support from trained counselors
National Domestic Violence Hotline: Call 1‑800‑799‑SAFE (7233) | Online chat available | Website: https://www.thehotline.org.
StrongHearts Native Helpline: Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) | Online chat available | Website: https://strongheartshelpline.org | Confidential helpline providing peer support and advocacy, education on domestic and sexual violence, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals to Native-centered services and local health or forensic care, and guidance on legal and jurisdictional resources.
Local Crisis & County Behavioral Supports
Berks County
Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance: Call 610-775-3000 | Local counseling & support.
Holcomb Crisis Intervention: Call 610-379-2007 / 1-888-219-3910 | Mobile community crisis support (24/7).
·NAMI Berks: Call: 610-685-3000 | Website: namiberks.org |Offers peer support groups for emotional and mental health recovery.
Safe Berks (Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program): Call 1-877-877-6424 | Website: safeberks.org | Offers sexual assault & domestic violence support including hotlines and advocacy.
Treatment Access & Services Center (TASC): Call 610-375-4426 | Substance use & referral.
Lancaster County
Domestic Violence Services (CAP Lancaster) – 24/7 Hotline: Call 717-299-1249 | Website: caplanc.org | Offers specialized legal advocacy and representation, including civil court support and accompaniment (e.g., PFAs, SVPOs, custody)
Lancaster County BHDS Crisis Intervention: Local hotline can be reached via 211 referral or 717-394-2631(County MH access)
Lancaster County Victim/Witness Services: Call 717-299-8048 | Website: lancastercountypa.gov | Offers information, support, advocacy to victims of crime and to witnesses for trials, and court guidance.
NAMI Lancaster: Call 717-393-2791 | Website: nami-lancaster.org | Offers peer support groups for emotional and mental health recovery.
YWCA Lancaster – Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program: Call 717-392-7273 | Website: ywcahbg.org | Offers sexual assault advocacy, counseling, and survivor programs.
Lehigh County
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley: Call 610-437-6610 | Website: cvclv.org | Crime victim and sexual assault support.
Lehigh County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Crisis Support: Contact via county crisis access or call 211 to be routed to local crisis teams.
NAMI Lehigh Valley: Call 610-821-8454 | Website: namilehighvalley.org | Offers peer support groups for emotional and mental health recovery.
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley (Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Program): Call 610-437-6611 | Webisite: turningpointlv.org | Offers crisis intervention, advocacy, therapy, and peer support.
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Therapeutic & Support Services
Al-Anon: Call 610-373-5237 | Support for families and friends effected by dysfunction and/or a loved one’s addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Call 610-373-6500 | Peer recovery and support meetings.
BCIU (Berks County Intermediate Unit): Call 610-987-2248 | Educational support services: 610-987-2248
Berks County Housing Authority: Call 610-370-0822 | Housing support.
CareerLink (PA): Call 610-988-1300 | Employment resources: 610-988-1300
Caron Foundation: Call 877-544-2936 | Addiction treatment referrals.
Children’s Alliance Center (Berks): Call 610-898-0535 | Advocacy for abused children.
Greater Mental Health Alliance: Call 610-775-3000 | Advocacy, education, peer support, and referral services.
LGBTQ Center of Reading: Call 484-513-3170 | Affirming community support.
LIHEAP: Call 211 or 855-567-5341 | Utility Assistance.
NAMI National Helpline: Call 1-800-950-6264 | Info, peer support & referrals.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): Website: https://www.ndrn.org | Advocacy and protections for people with disabilities
Salvation Army (Berks): Call 610-373-5208 | Community support services.
·SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) | For local treatment referrals.
Local Resource Navigation & Referral Support
Pennsylvania 211 East: Dial 211 (or text your ZIP to 898-211) for free referral assistance for mental health providers, housing, food, financial assistance, transportation, substance use support, and more (serving Berks, Lehigh, Lancaster, and neighboring counties).