Youth Programs & Community Supports
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County – Youth Mentoring: Big Brothers Big Sisters provides one‑to‑one mentoring relationships that support youth development, confidence, and social‑emotional growth.
Who Qualifies: · Students needing a long‑term positive role model · Youth experiencing social, emotional, or family stressors · Families seeking structured mentoring support
How to Access: SAP refers students who would benefit from consistent mentoring. Families may also apply directly. Phone: 610‑373‑5544
Website: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County PA
Olivet Boys & Girls Club – After‑School Programs & Recreation: Olivet offers after‑school programs, recreation, mentoring, and structured activities for youth in Berks County.
Who Qualifies: · Students needing after‑school supervision · Youth seeking socialization, recreation, or enrichment · Families needing safe, structured programming
How to Access: SAP recommends Olivet for students who benefit from structured after‑school engagement.
Phone: 610‑373‑1314
Website: Programs | Olivet Boys & Girls Club
Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts – Leadership & Social Skills Programs: These programs build leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and social skills through structured activities and community involvement.
Who Qualifies: · Students needing structured peer engagement · Youth seeking leadership development · Families looking for positive extracurricular involvement
How to Access: SAP may suggest these programs for students who benefit from structured, skill‑building activities.
Boy Scouts: 610‑926‑3406
Girl Scouts: 215‑564‑2030
Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance – Support Groups & Parent Education: GRMHA offers support groups, parent education, advocacy, and mental‑health resources for families.
Who Qualifies:
Families needing peer support
Caregivers seeking education or advocacy
Students impacted by mental‑health challenges
How to Access: SAP refers families needing additional emotional support or advocacy resources.
Phone: 610‑775‑3000
Website: https://www.grmha.org
LGBT Center of Greater Reading – Identity Support & Counseling Referrals: The LGBT Center provides identity‑affirming support, groups, education, and counseling referrals for LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Who Qualifies:
Students exploring identity
Families seeking affirming support
Youth needing safe‑space programming
How to Access: SAP connects students and families seeking identity‑affirming resources.
Phone: 484‑513‑3170
Website: https://www.lgbtcenterofreading.com
YMCA of Reading & Berks County – Youth Programs & Family Support: The YMCA offers childcare, youth programs, sports, and family support services.
Who Qualifies: · Students needing structured activities · Families needing childcare or after‑school care · Youth seeking recreation or socialization
How to Access: SAP recommends YMCA programs for students who benefit from structured, supervised activities.
Phone: 610‑378‑4700
Website: https://www.ymcarbc.org
Local Libraries & Churches – Free Community Programs: Libraries and churches offer tutoring, homework help, food pantries, social groups, and community events.
Who Qualifies: · Any student or family · Families needing free or low‑cost community support · Youth seeking enrichment or social opportunities
How to Access: SAP directs families to local programs based on need and location.
Website: https://www.berkslibraries.org