Mental Health Support in Berks County:

Mental Health Support Line: A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions is available. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person’s needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed.

The Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494 from anywhere in PA.

Safe 2 Say Something: Safe2SaySomething is a violence prevention program that helps students recognize warning signs and signals from those who may be a threat to themselves or others + say something anonymously via 💻 + 📱 + 📞.

Submit an anonymous tip or learn more at www.safe2saypa.org

Service Access and Management (SAM) Crisis Hotline:

Service Access and Management, Inc. provides Crisis Intervention for Berks County. Anyone in Berks County, residents or visitors, can call the contact information listed and talk to someone who can help.

If you have been experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or if you don't know what to do or who to turn to, SAM can help! Please call!

BERKS COUNTY

Toll Free (877) 236-4600

Text ruOK to 484-816-ruOK (7865)

Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services can be reached 24 hours a day by calling the numbers above and asking to speak with a Crisis worker.

Depending on an individual's needs and situation, SAM can provide crisis intervention through:

·      telephone contact at 610-236-0530

·      By texting ruOK to 484-816-ruOK (7865)

·      Online at www.txtaboutit.net/sam

·      face-to-face contacts in the community through mobile outreach

·      face-to-face contacts at SAM Crisis Centers in Berks County

·      face-to-face contacts at a local hospital's Emergency Care Unit

SAM's Crisis Intervention will use problem solving, support, and referrals to help you to resolve or defuse your crisis. If necessary, SAM will provide consultation and assessment to identify mental health problems and needs. We will also provide options for mental health treatment or other interventions and community services.

Please Note:

SAM, Inc. Crisis Center staff does not have the means to restrain or otherwise restrict people's movements, or to provide care for medical problems, drug/alcohol intoxication, or withdrawal. Crisis Intervention Services are not an effective substitute for on-going mental health case management or treatment services.

Crisis Text Line: Text PA to 741-741

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454