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Caregiver, Aging, and Disabled. This extensive source of informationconnects you to an abundance of organizations, businesses, andservices for Berks Countians who are over age 50, who are caring for aloved one, or who have disabilities. We consider the Resource DIRECTORY “free, yet priceless.” Within

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Adult Day Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Area Agency On Aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Assistive Technology/Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Care Assessment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Caregiver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Consumer Protection/Complaints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Dental Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Emergency Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Energy Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Eye Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Food/Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Education/Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Emergency Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Food Banks/Pantries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Food Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Health Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Health Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Waiver Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Hearing Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Home Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Home Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Homeless Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hospice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Hotlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Rental Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Housing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Apartment-Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Life Sharing/Family Living Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Information and Referral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31



Lottery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medical Equipment & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medicare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Medicare Advantage Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Services . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Police Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Post Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Prescriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Retirement Living Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Assisted Living Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Continuing Care Retirement Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Dementia Care Facilities/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Independent Living Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Nursing & Rehab/Long-Term Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Personal Care Homes/Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Senior Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Senior Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Service Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Tax Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Telephone Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Transportation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Weatherization Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Zip Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45


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–––––– ADULT DAY SERVICES ––––––The services may include but are not limited to personal care, assistancewith eating or using the toilet, assistance with taking medication, andsocial assistance for the aging. Centers offer a protective, supervisedsetting and generally operate during normal business hours.

AGELESS HARMONY, INC. – MT. PENN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 898-0712

AGELESS HARMONY SENIOR ADULT – LAURELDALE . . . . .(610) 929-1197

AGELESS HARMONY SENIOR ADULT – WEST LAWN . . . . .(610) 685-2382

BERkS COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING –

COUNTY SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6500

PROSPECTUS BERCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-4637

ST. JOSEPH ADULT DAY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-2267

TRANqUILITY PLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8940

–––––– ADVOCACY ––––––Organizations that promote the health, dignity, rights, and quality of lifeof seniors and the disabled.

ABILITIES IN MOTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-0010

ACqUIRED BRAIN INJURY NETWORk OF PA . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 516-8052Advocacy, training, free monthly newsletter, and InfoLine for brain injuryrecovery. Also support groups, Facebook, luncheons, and [email protected]

BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

ALCOHOL &–––––– SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES ––––––

Organizations offering prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

ADAPPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-8800

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-6500

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ALCOHOLISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 527-5344

BERkS COUNSELING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-4281

BERkS COUNTY COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE . . . . . . .(610) 376-8669


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THE CARON FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-2332

COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6988

FAMILY GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-4963

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & DRUG DEPENDENCY . .(800) 622-2255

NEW DIRECTIONS AND CEDAR POINT FAMILY SERVICES . .(610) 478-0646

TREATMENT ACCESS & SERVICE CENTER (TASC) . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4426

YMCA OF READING & COUNTY OF BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-4700

–– ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA CARE (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–– APARTMENTS (SEE HOUSING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– AREA AGENCY ON AGING ––––––Provides aging services and information on financial aid and localbenefits programs in Berks County.

BERkS COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6500

–––––– ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY/DEVICES –––––– These technologies and devices can make the lives of seniors and thedisabled easier.

BERkS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-2248

BERkS DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-4520

GOOD SHEPHERD REHAB HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 629-1717

PENNSYLVANIA’S INITIATIVE ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

(PIAT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 204-7428

–––––– CARE ASSESSMENT SERVICES ––––––Looks at a person’s needs and works with them to find the best methodsto provide care, support, and specialized services.


–––––– CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE ––––––




–––––– CLOTHING ––––––

GOODWILL – MORGANTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-6676

GOODWILL – READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 921-8221

GOODWILL – ROBESONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-6014

GOODWILL – SHILLINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-5250

GOODWILL OUTLET – READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 525-4075

SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

–––––– CONSUMER PROTECTION/COMPLAINTS––––––

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . .(800) 638-2772

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9346

EqUIFAx FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 766-0008

ExPERIAN FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 397-3742

FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 326-2232

MEDICARE/MEDICAID FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 447-8477


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PA BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555

PA DEPARTMENT OF BANkING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 722-2657

qUALITY INSIGHTS OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 346-6180

TRANSUNION FRAUD ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 680-7289

WELFARE FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0582

–––––– COUNSELING SERVICES ––––––

ABILITIES IN MOTION — THE BERkS COUNTY CENTER

FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-0010

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-6500

BERkS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (BCAP) . .(610) 376-6571

BERkS COUNSELING CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-4281



BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

BERkS WOMEN IN CRISIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-1206

CATHOLIC CHARITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-7144

CREATIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 404-8825

CRISIS INTERVENTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 236-0530

FAMILY GUIDANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-4963

HISPANIC CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-3748

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 921-0624

kENCREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 825-9360

MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-8656

PA COUNSELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-8088

PATHSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-2850

READING HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER –

WEST READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-8070

READING HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER –

WYOMISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-4982

SALVATION ARMY: READING CORPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208



–––––– DENTAL SERVICES ––––––

DENTAL LIFELINE NETWORk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(724) 568-4343

DENTAL SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAL ASSISTANCE . . . .(800) 692-7462

SENIOR DENTAL CARE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 234-5941

–––––– DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ––––––

BATTERED WOMEN’S JUSTICE PROJECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 903-0111

BERkS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-7171

BERkS COUNTY VICTIM SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6000

BERkS WOMEN IN CRISIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-9540 (ENGLISH)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7463 (SPANISH)

COMMUNITY PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6988

NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 490-8505

NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

(NRCDV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 799-7233; (800) 787-3224 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM

(ACP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 563-6399; (877) 349-1064 (TTY)

PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4632

PENNSYLVANIA COALITION AGAINST RAPE . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 772-7227

RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORk (RAINN) . .(800) 656-4673

YWCA – TRI-COUNTY AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 323-1888

–––––– EMERGENCY ––––––

AMERICAN RED CROSS, BERkS COUNTY CHAPTER . . . . .(610) 375-4383

BERkS COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 736-4211

BERkS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES . .(610) 374-4800

BERkS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-3271

FRIEND, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-7790


PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6571


THE SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

SERVICE ACCESS MANAGEMENT INC. (SAM) –

MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 236-0530

UNITED WAY OF BERkS COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-4550

VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6000

YMCA

MIFFLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 750-5036

READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-4700

SINkING SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-0484

TRI-VALLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-6515

–––––– EMPLOYMENT –––––– Training and services to help prepare you for the workforce.

ABILITIES IN MOTION WORk PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-0010

AHEDD OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-7692

BERkS PERSONNEL NETWORk, THRESHOLD . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 288-1448

COMMUNITY SkILLS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-3380

GOODWILL kEYSTONE AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7875

kENCREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 825-9360

OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (OVR) . . . . . .(610) 621-5800

PA CAREERLINk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-1300

PATHSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-2850

SERVICE ACCESS MANAGEMENT (SAM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 236-4600

TICkET TO WORk PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 621-5800

VISION RESOURCE CENTER OF BERkS COUNTY . . . . . . . .(610) 375-8407

–––––– ENERGY ASSISTANCE ––––––

BERkS COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUNDS . . . . .(610) 655-6141

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PROGRAM

(CARES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7380

LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(LIHEAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 857-7095



LOW-INCOME USAGE REDUCTION PROGRAM (LIURP) . .(800) 675-0222

NATIONAL FUEL GAS NEIGHBOR FOR NEIGHBOR HEAT FUND . .(800) 365-3234

PATHSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-2850

PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF CONSUMER ADVOCATE . . . .(800) 684-6560

PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY REACH HARDSHIP FUND . .(800) 720-3600

PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT (PPL) ONTRACk . . . . . .(800) 342-5775

PEOPLES NATURAL GAS COMPANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 654-6335

UGI UTILITIES INC. – LOW-INCOME SELF-HELP PROGRAM

(LISHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 844-9276

UGI UTILITIES INC. – OPERATION SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 962-1212

–––––– ENTERTAINMENT ––––––

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4375

READING PUBLIC MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 371-5850

–––––– EVENTS ––––––

50PLUS ExPOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350The 50plus EXPOs are lively, one-day events that bring businesses andcommunities together on a more personal level. Look for 50plus EXPOs inChester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster (2), and York counties.3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.50plusExpoPA.com See our ad on page 44.

BERkS ENCORE SENIOR ExPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195Brought to you by Reading Health System, Berks Encore’s 15th annualSenior Expo will be held on October 27, 2015, at the Body Zone Sports andWellness Complex, Wyomissing.40 North Ninth Street, Reading, PA [email protected] See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 5.

VETERANS’ ExPO & JOB FAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350The Veterans’ Expo & Job Fair connects active and retired military membersof all ages and their families with available resources. Veterans and employerscan meet to discuss available positions.3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.VeteransExpo.com See our ad on page 44.


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WOMEN’S ExPO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 285-1350Premier women’s expos in the Susquehanna Valley featuring demonstrations,shopping, live makeovers, the latest in women’s health, a fashion show, andmore!3912 Abel Drive, Columbia, PA 17512www.aGreatWayToSpendMyDay.com See our ad on page 44.

–––––– EYE CARE SERVICES ––––––

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-8666

BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 621-5800

BUREAU OF BLINDNESS & VISUAL SERVICES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-2842; (866) 830-7327 (TTY)

CAMPANELLA & PEARAH EYE CARE ASSOCIATES . . . . . .(610) 678-4552Your family eye care specialists — cataract, glaucoma, diabetic, lid repair,Botox, pediatric/adult strabismus, neuro-ophthalmology, routine, optical, andcontacts.3855 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608www.cameyecare.com See our ad on this page.


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EYE CONSULTANTS OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-1344Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania provides the best possible patient care withboard-certified professionals, clinical excellence, and evidence-based practice.1 Granite Point Drive, Suite 100, Wyomissing, PA [email protected] See our ad on facing page.

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OPHTHALMOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-3937

PA BLIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 766-2020

SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-3937


–––––– FINANCIAL SERVICES ––––––

• EMERGENCY •

AMERICAN RED CROSS BERkS COUNTY CHAPTER . . . . . .(610) 375-4383



BERkS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-5601

BERkS COUNTY SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6194

BERkS WOMEN IN CRISIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-9540 (ENGLISH)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7463 (SPANISH)

–––––– FITNESS ––––––

BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

kEYSTONE STATE GAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(570) 823-3164

–––––– FOOD/NUTRITION ––––––

• EDUCATION/COUNSELING •

THE FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL OF CENTRAL PA . . . . . . . .(717) 761-7380

• EMERGENCY FOOD •

AMERICAN RED CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4383




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• FOOD BANkS /PANTRIES •

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 660-3951

BERkS AIDS NETWORk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-6523

BERkS ENCORE – MIFFLIN CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-5577

BERkS ENCORE – WERNERSVILLE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 670-1372

BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-7163

BETHEL AME CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-7555

BOYERTOWN MULTI-SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 637-6957

BOYERTOWN SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-4089


CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-0311

CONRAD WEISER PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-8313

ExETER/BIRDSBORO FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 572-2344

FAMILY FIRST RESOURCE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7488

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-0928


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FRIEND, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-7790

GRACE AND HOPE MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-9353

GREATER BERkS FOOD BANk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-5802

HARVEST FELLOWSHIP OF COLEBROOkDALE . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-2853

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-0790

INCARNATION LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-5701


kENNEDY HOUSE, CATHOLIC CHARITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-1947

MANNA – MINISTRY OF GRACE E.C. CHURCH . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-3340

NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-3310

NORTH 8TH STREET CHURCH OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-1909

NORTHERN BERkS FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-8250

OLEY VALLEY FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-6021

READING EMANUEL HISPANIC SDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-0424

READING MORAVIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . .(610) 374-0886

READING SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

SPRING VALLEY CHURCH OF GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-7969

ST. BENEDICT’S RCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 856-1006

ST. JAMES CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST . . . . . . .(610) 375-7537

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-6950

ST. JOSEPH’S RCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-2976

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-3135

ST. PAUL’S UCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 689-9364

STS. CONSTANTINE & HELEN GREEk ORTHODOx CHURCHES . .(610) 374-7511

TRINITY UCC OF MT. PENN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-4030

WEST BERkS MISSION DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-8303

WILSON FOOD PANTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-5611

• FOOD STAMPS •

BERkS COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6500

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . .(800) 692-7462


• MEALS ON WHEELS •



BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

–––––– GOVERNMENT ––––––

• LOCAL •

ALBANY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 756-6452

ALSACE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-5324

AMITY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 689-6000

BALLY BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-2351

BECHTELSVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-8100

BERN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-2267

BERNVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1591

BETHEL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-8813

BIRDSBORO BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-6030

BOYERTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 369-3028

BRECkNOCk TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 445-6683

CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-1010

CENTERPORT BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 916-5832

CENTRE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-8833

COLEBROOkDALE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 369-1362

CUMRU TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-1343

DISTRICT TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-7595

DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-8500

EARL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-9673

ExETER TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-5660

FLEETWOOD BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-8220

GREENWICH TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 756-6707

HAMBURG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-7821



HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-3197

HEREFORD TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-2929

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-7047

kENHORST BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7327

kUTZTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-6131

LAURELDALE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-8700

LEESPORT BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-2115

LENHARTSVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-1531

LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-7388

LOWER ALSACE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-6400

LOWER HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-3393

LYONS BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-4730

MAIDENCREEk TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-4920

MARION TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 589-2860

MAxATAWNY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-6518

MOHNTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 775-0660

MOUNT PENN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-5151

MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-4727

NEW MORGAN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-9666

NORTH HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1619

OLEY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-3423

ONTELAUNEE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-4240

PENN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1160

PERRY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-2133

PIkE TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-6023

CITY OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 727-3234

RICHMOND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-0348

ROBESON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-4636

ROBESONIA BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-3474


ROCkLAND TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-6311

RUSCOMBMANOR TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-7242

SAINT LAWRENCE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-1430

SHILLINGTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-1338

SHOEMAkERSVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-8030

SINkING SPRING BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-4903

SOUTH HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-9652

SPRING TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-5393

STRAUSSTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-0571

TILDEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-7410

TOPTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-2541

TULPEHOCkEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-5747

UNION TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-3769

UPPER BERN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1191

UPPER TULPEHOCkEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-7170

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-7760

WERNERSVILLE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-1486

WEST READING BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-8273

WINDSOR TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-3769

WOMELSDORF BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 589-4725

• COUNTY •


DIVISION OF VITAL RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(724) 656-3100

REGISTER OF WILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6600

VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-5601

• STATE •

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE BUREAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-4223

PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600; (800) 228-0676 (TDD)

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 783-1550



• FEDERAL •

PHILADELPHIA PASSPORT AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 487-2778

PRESIDENTIAL COMMENT LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 456-1111

(202) 456-6213 (TTY)

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213

(800) 325-0778 (TTY)

U.S. ADMINISTRATION ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 401-4541

U.S. CAPITOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 224-3121Senate and House of Representatives switchboard.

U.S. IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE . . . .(800) 375-5283

(800) 767-1833 (TDD)

–––––– HEALTH CENTERS ––––––

READING HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . .(484) 628-2388Our team of physicians, clinicians, nurses, and therapists delivers anunparalleled level of care through technologies, therapies, and wellnessenvironments.2802 Papermill Road, Wyomissing, PA [email protected]/rehab See our ad on the back page.

–––––– HEALTH RESOURCES ––––––

ALS ASSOCIATION (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-4747

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – CAPITAL REGION . . . . .(800) 227-2345

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 342-2383

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CAPITAL REGION DIVISION . .(800) 242-8721

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 941-9595

THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 433-5255

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION BERkS COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(215) 574-3060

AUTISM SOCIETY OF BERkS COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 736-3739

BERkS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195



http://www.readinghealth.org/rehab

COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF REHABILITATION

FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 281-6531

DEAF & HARD OF HEARING . . . . . .(610) 685-4520; (610) 685-4525 (TTY)

EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA . . .(215) 629-5003

INTERNATIONAL RETT SYNDROME FOUNDATION . . . . . . .(800) 818-7388

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF PENNSYLVANIA BERkS AREA . .(800) 800-5776

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 673-6287

NATIONAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER ASSOCIATION

(ADDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 939-1019

THE NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 221-4602

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 969-6642

PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ALLIANCE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 990-3300

SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 621-3141

TREATMENT ACCESS & SERVICE CENTER FOR SMOkING

CESSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4426

UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 872-5827

UNITED SPINAL ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 404-2898

–––––– HEALTHCARE ––––––


• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •



DEPARTMENT OF WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 736-4211





MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 537-8862

MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089

MEDICARE ExTRA HELP . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225

PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS MEDICARE PROGRAMS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223

VETERANS HEALTH CARE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771

• WAIVER PROGRAMS • Waivers offer an array of services and benefits such as choice of qualifiedproviders, due process, and health and safety assurances.

AIDS WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

AGING WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 240-6110; (800) 697-0371

ATTENDANT CARE WAIVER/ACT 150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

AUTISM WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 539-7689

COMMCARE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

CONSOLIDATED WAIVER FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL

DISABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462

INDEPENDENCE WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

LIFE (LIVING INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY) . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

OBRA WAIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 286-3636

OPTIONS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 240-6110

PERSON/FAMILY DIRECTED SUPPORT WAIVER . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462

–––––– HEARING SERVICES ––––––

BERkS DEAF & HARD OF HEARING SERVICES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-4520; (610) 685-4525 (TTY)

BETTER HEARING INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(202) 449-1100

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF CENTRAL PA . . . .(800) 323-6060

HEARING LOSS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA . . . . . . . . . .(301) 657-2248

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(301) 587-1788; (301) 587-1789 (TTY)


–––––– HOME CARE SERVICES –––––– Medical and non-medical services to qualified individuals in their homeor in another community-based setting. Pennsylvania requires that allhome care agencies and registries be licensed.


ADVANCE MEDICAL STAFFING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-2960

AFFILIA HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 628-4663Our home health professionals combine personal attention with specializednursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continuedindependence at home. Previously known as Reading Health Home Care.206 Sixth Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on this page.

BERkS VISITING NURSES/ADVANTAGE HOME CARE . . . .(610) 378-0481

CARE FOR PEOPLE PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-8181

CARING COMPANIONS, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-6522

CARING MATTERS HOME CARE . . . . . . .(610) 401-0634; (866) 220-2724Personal assistance services, home support, companionship, respite care,transportation for errands/appointments, bilingual caregivers available,licensed, bonded, and insured.6 Hearthstone Court, Suite 303, Reading, PA 19606www.caringmattershomecare.com

COMFORT kEEPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-8000


484-628-HOME (4663)www.aliahomehealth.org

Formerly Reading Health Home Care

JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITEDMEDICARE/MEDICAID CERTIFIED

Aliated with: Lancaster General Health | PinnacleHealth System | Reading Health System

http://www.affiliahomehealth.org

http://www.caringmattershomecare.com


http://www.aliahomehealth.org

HEALTHSOUTH READING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL . . . .(610) 796-6000HealthSouth’s inpatient, outpatient, and home care services are supported bythe latest technologies and comprehensive programs to help patients reachmaximum independence.1623 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19607www.HealthSouthReading.com See our ad on this page.

LUTHERAN HELP-AT-HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-3740

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-2778

SUPERIOR HEALTH, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-7351

UTOPIA HOME CARE, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-1800Medicare-certified agency offering skilled and non-skilled services. AFAaffiliate; provides free memory screenings. Caregivers support group program.Serving Berks, Lancaster, and Lebanon [email protected]

VOLUNTEER HOME CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-1412


http://www.HealthSouthReading.com


http://www.utopiahomecare.com

–––––– HOME IMPROVEMENTS –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners, especially low-incomepersons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, and highresidential-energy users in Berks County, to reduce energy costs.

WARMWISE: AUDITS & REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 956-0308

WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 466-3972

–––––– HOMELESS SERVICES ––––––

BERkS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7222

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-4696

–––––– HOSPICE SERVICES –––––– Provides comfort and support to patients and their families when a life-limiting illness no longer responds to cure-oriented treatments.

ARCADIA HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 336-8000Our compassionate, three-time “Top Workplace” award-winning hospiceteam is expanding into Berks County with a new Mertztown location.506 Woodside Drive, Mertztown, PA 195397248 Tilghman Street, Suite 160, Allentown, PA 18106www.arcadiahealthservices.com

BERkS VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-0481

COMPASSIONATE CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 944-4466

COVENANT HOME CARE & HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 726-8761

HEARTLAND HOME CARE & HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 380-5874

LUTHERAN HOME CARE AND HOSPICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 926-7382

UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-1653

–––––– HOSPITALS ––––––

HEALTHSOUTH READING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL . . . .(610) 796-6000HealthSouth’s inpatient, outpatient, and home care services are supported bythe latest technologies and comprehensive programs to help patients reachmaximum independence.1623 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19607www.HealthSouthReading.com See our ad on facing page.


http://www.arcadiahealthservices.com




READING HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-8000

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-2000

WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-3411

–––––– HOTLINES ––––––

AARP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 687-2277

ALZHEIMER’S HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 272-3900

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INFORMATION CENTER . .(800) 227-2345

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2383

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 242-8721

AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 465-4837

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 586-4872

AMERICAN PARkINSON’S DISEASE ASSOCIATION . . . . . .(800) 223-2732

AMERICAN STROkE ASSOCIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 478-7653

ASTHMA & ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA . . . . . .(800) 727-8462

BERkS COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING – COUNTY SERVICES

CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6500

BERkS TALkLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-8255

BUREAU OF CONSUMER PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 441-2555

CDC NATIONAL STD AND AIDS HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 232-4636

CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, INC . .(800) 343-3637

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9346

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EMERGENCY . .(800) 438-2474

FOOD SAFETY MEAT & POULTRY HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 535-4555

HEARING AID HELP LINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 521-5247




kIDNEY FOUNDATION HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 622-9010

MEDICAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 465-3203

MEDICARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 647-8089

NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 422-6237

NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-8867

NATIONAL HEADACHE FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 843-2256

NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 222-2225

NATIONAL PARkINSON’S FOUNDATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 327-4545

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 368-5642

NURSE AID REGISTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 852-0518

NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 254-5164

ORGAN DONATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 528-2971

PA CRIME STOPPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 472-8477

PACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 225-7223

PENNDOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-4600

PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION BUREAU OF CONSUMER

SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 782-1110

RADON HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 237-2366

RECYCLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 346-4242

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213

STROkE & NEUROLOGICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 352-9424

TOBACCO qUITLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 784-8669

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000

U.S. PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 638-2772

VETERANS’ ASSISTANCE OUTREACH CENTER . . . . . . . . . .(866) 906-8387

WELFARE FRAUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 932-0582

–––––– HOUSING ––––––• ASSISTANCE •

BERkS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6571

BERkS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 370-0822



CITY OF READING HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-3933

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-7866


DAYSPRING HOMES, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-5648

FAMILY PROMISE OF BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-3323

FRIEND, INC. kUTZTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-7790

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-3439

HOMEOWNERS EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(HEMAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 569-4287

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 669-9777

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (610) 374-4696

PATHSTONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-2850

PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-8844

SkYVIEW APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6535

• FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE •


COMMUNITY ACTION COMMISSION (RENTAL & MORTGAGE)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-7866

COUNTY ASSISTANCE OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 788-5616

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7462

HOMEOWNER & MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 342-2397

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 724-3258

PHFA PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY . . . .(717) 780-3800

PROPERTY TAx/RENT REBATE PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 222-9190

CITY OF READING HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-3933

SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

VETERANS ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000

• RENTAL ASSISTANCE •

BERkS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7222

BERkS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM – BCAP . . . . . . .(610) 376-6571


BERkS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, INC. (BCAP) READING

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-7866


BERkS ENCORE – FLEETWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-9242

BERkS ENCORE – MIFFLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-5577

BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-6957


CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-3748

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-4696

SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3319

–––––– HOUSING OPTIONS ––––––

• APARTMENT-STYLE • Independent living in a residential area. Generally does not haveprograms designed specifically for residents.

AMITY MANOR APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-4622

BERkS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 370-0822

B’NAI B’RITH HOUSE OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-4453

FRANkLIN & NOBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-9691

FURNACE CREEk MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-3419

HUGH CARCELLA APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-1733

JOHN LUTZ APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-8101

OAkSHIRE SENIOR APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-1716

PENN’S CROSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 775-9220

qUEEN OF ANGELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 921-3115

READING ELDERLY HOUSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-1130

SAUCONY CROSS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-5966

SAUCONY MEADOWS APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 894-9874

SENCIT TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-6519



SENIOR APARTMENTS AT WYOMISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8000

SkYVIEW APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-6535

SOUTHGATE APARTMENTS AT WEST RIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 916-2943

WEIDNER MANOR APARTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-1070

WYNCLIFFE HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-4902

• LIFE SHARING/FAMILY LIVING RESIDENCES • Supportive living that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities tolive with independence and dignity with the assistance of a caring andexperienced staff.


DAYSPRING HOMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-5648

kENCREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 825-9360

HUMAN WORkS AFFILIATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 893-5050

SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7691

–– RETIREMENT LIVING (SEE RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS) ––

–––––– INFORMATION AND REFERRAL ––––––


COUNTY SERVICES CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6500

BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

LINC HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

–––––– INSURANCE –––––– HEALTH INSURANCE MARkETPLACE NAVIGATOR . . . . . .(855) 274-5626

INSURANCE INFORMATION HOTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 331-9146

–– LABS (SEE MEDICAL SERVICES) ––

–––––– LEGAL SERVICES ––––––

BERkS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4591

BERkS COUNTY DISTRICT JUSTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-5101

BERkS COUNTY SPECIAL COURTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-6456


MID PENN LEGAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-8656

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O’DONNELL, WEISS & MATTEI, P.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 917-9347OWM can help navigate the unique issues impacting seniors and their lovedones: Medicare/Medicaid, guardianship, nursing home care, living wills,estate planning, and tax issues.James C. Kovaleski, Esquire347 Bridge Street, Suite 200, Phoenixville, PA 19460www.owmlaw.com

PA BAR ASSOCIATES REFERRAL SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7375

PA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 787-4410

PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL AID NETWORk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 322-7572

SENIORLAW HELPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 727-7529

–––––– LIBRARIES ––––––

BERNVILLE AREA COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1302

BETHEL-TULPEHOCkEN PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-4060

BOONE AREA LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-5666

BOYERTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 369-0496

BRANDYWINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-7115

ExETER COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 406-9431

FLEETWOOD AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-0146

HAMBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-2843

MIFFLIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-3911

MUHLENBURG COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-0589

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 655-6350

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY – NORTHEAST BRANCH . . . . . .(610) 655-6361

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY – NORTHWEST BRANCH . . . . .(610) 655-6360


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READING PUBLIC LIBRARY – SOUTHEAST BRANCH . . . . . .(610) 655-6362

READING PUBLIC LIBRARY – WEST LAWN/WYOMISSING HILLS BRANCH

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-4888

ROBESONIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-3264

SCHUYLkILL VALLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-1555

SINkING SPRING PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-4311

SPRING TOWNSHIP LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-9888

VILLAGE LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-1022

WERNERSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-8771

WOMELSDORF COMMUNITY LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 589-1424

WYOMISSING PUBLIC LIBRARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-2385

–––––– LOTTERY ––––––

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–––––– MEDICAL EqUIPMENT & SUPPLIES ––––––

UNITED DISABILITIES SERVICES (UDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 837-4235

–––––– MEDICARE ––––––• COUNSELING •

THE APPRISE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PROVIDERS •

AETNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 247-1028

COVENTRY HEALTH CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 988-3589

GATEWAY HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(877) 428-3929; 711 (TTY)

HUMANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 347-0092

MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL

–––––– DISABILITIES SERVICES ––––––

ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 566-3267

THE ARC OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7258


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AURORA CLUB, INC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 232-6675

BERkS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-3271

BUREAU OF SUPPORTS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(570) 963-4749

COMMUNITY SkILLS PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-3380

CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-4980

DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORk OF PENNSYLVANIA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 692-7443; (877) 375-7139 (TDD)

THE GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE . . . .(610) 775-3000

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . .(888) 565-9435

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA . . . .(866) 578-3659

NAMI – BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-3000

PENNSYLVANIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & AGING COALITION . .(717) 541-4219

PENNSYLVANIA MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS’ ASSOCIATION . .(800) 887-6422

PENNSYLVANIA MENTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 657-2073

WILLOWS PROGRAM (READING HOSPITAL) . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-8070

–––––– PHYSICIANS ––––––


–––––– POLICE DEPARTMENTS ––––––In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

BALLY BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-2400

BERN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-2535

BETHEL TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 558-0929

BIRDSBORO BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-6037




BOYERTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 369-3050

BRECkNOCk TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 445-0656

CAERNARVON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-1012

CITY OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 655-6116

COLEBROOkDALE DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-5550

CUMRU TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-9595

DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-9474

ExETER TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-1490

FLEETWOOD BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-7011

HAMBURG BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-7228

kUTZTOWN BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-3545

LAURELDALE BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 655-4911

MOHNTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 655-4911

MUHLENBERG TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-5454

NORTHERN BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-2999

OLEY TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-6656

ROBESON TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-4276

ROBESONIA BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-2835

SHILLINGTON BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-3947

SINkING SPRING BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-4903

SPRING TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-3431

TILDEN TOWNSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-9001

WEST READING BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-0111

WOMELSDORF BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 655-4911

WYOMISSING BOROUGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-6102

–––––– POST OFFICES –––––– BALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-2377

BARTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 845-7544

BECHTELSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 369-1904



BERNVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-1477

BETHEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-8305

BIRDSBORO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-2301

BLANDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-4777

BOWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-6458

BOYERTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-2262

CENTERPOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-3586

DOUGLASSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-3651

FLEETWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-9077

GEIGERTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-9142

HAMBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-7812

HEREFORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(215) 679-7388

kEMPTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 756-6180

kUTZTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-8331

LEESPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-4326

LENHARTSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-5076

LIMEkILN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 689-4404

LYON STATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-2516

MAxATAWNY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-8212

MERTZTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-2222

MOHNTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-1101

MOHRSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-3498

MORGANTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 286-9100

MOUNT AETNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-8656

NEW BERNVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-2756

OLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 987-6054

PINE FORGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 326-8308

REHRERSBURG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 933-5308

ROBESONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 693-5541

SHARTELSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-9265

SHILLINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7143



SHOEMAkERSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (610) 562-4716

SINkING SPRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-8136

–––––– PRESCRIPTIONS ––––––

• ASSISTANCE •

BENEFITSCHECkUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 424-9046



BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-7144 ExT. 322

MEDICARE ExTRA HELP . . . . . . . . . .(800) 772-1213; (800) 325-0778 (TTY)

PACE/PACENET AND PACE PLUS MEDICARE PROGRAMS . .(800) 225-7223

PARTNERSHIP FOR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . .(888) 477-2669

PRESCRIPTION DRUG PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS . .(202) 835-3400

SALVATION ARMY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5208

SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM –

HIV/AIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384

SPECIAL PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS PROGRAM (SPBP) –

MENTAL HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 922-9384

VETERANS HEALTHCARE BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 409-8771

–––––– RETAIL ––––––

FOOT SOLUTIONS READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 775-4950More than a shoe store; highly trained staff provides comfortable and stylishfootwear, diabetic shoes, custom orthotics, and home appointments.640 Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington, PA 19607www.footsolutions.com/reading

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–––––– RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS ––––––

• ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCES • These residences or units are designed to provide an environment thatcombines housing and supportive services to allow residents to “age inplace” without having to move to a licensed long-term care facility whentheir care needs increase. As of January 2011, changed regulationsregarding licensure for assisted living communities became effective.

COLUMBIA COTTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-0310

• CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES • These communities offer a comprehensive package of services tailored toindividual needs, abilities, and preferences as residents grow older,offering all levels of care.

THE HERITAGE OF GREEN HILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 269-5100

THE HIGHLANDS AT WYOMISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 775-2300

LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-1440

PHOEBE BERkS VILLAGE & HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . .(610) 927-8505

• DEMENTIA CARE FACILITIES/UNITS • These are specialized areas or freestanding facilities that offer a sensitiveenvironment that better meets the dementia residents’ needs.

BERkSHIRE COMMONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-3993

CHESTNUT kNOLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 473-8066

COUNTRY MEADOWS OF WYOMISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-9966

GOLDEN LIVING CENTER – READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-8522

GRAND VIEW MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-1800


kEYSTONE VILLA AT DOUGLASSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-5002

THE LUTHERAN HOME AT TOPTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 682-1400

MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 670-2100

PHOEBE BERkS HEALTH CARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8200


• INDEPENDENT LIVING COMMUNITIES • They are for essentially healthy, self-sufficient seniors who want tocontinue to live on their own while benefiting from the security of theenvironment and the active lifestyle of these communities.

THE HERITAGE OF GREEN HILLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 269-5090



PHOEBE BERkS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8200

• NURSING & REHAB/LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES • These facilities offer skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services.Other services generally offered are therapeutic, recreational, and socialactivities.

BERkS HEIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 376-4841

BERkSHIRE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-0600

GOLDEN LIVING CENTER OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 779-8522

kUTZTOWN MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-6220

LAUREL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-2284

MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES – LAURELDALE . . . . . . . .(610) 921-9292

MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES – SINkING SPRING . . . .(610) 670-2100

MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES – WEST READING . . . . . .(610) 373-5166

MIFFLIN CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7841

PHOEBE BERkS HEALTHCARE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8200


SPRUCE MANOR NURSING & REHAB CENTER . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-5175

WYOMISSING HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER . . . . . .(610) 376-3991





• PERSONAL CARE HOMES/UNITS • These homes/units provide shelter, meals, supervision, and assistancewith personal care tasks, typically for older people or people withphysical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable tocare for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care.Inspected and licensed through the PA Department of Public Welfare.

BERkS LEISURE LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 916-8833

BERkSHIRE COMMONS SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY . . .(610) 779-3993

COLONIAL LODGE COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 336-5501Colonial Lodge Community is a warm, caring, homelike community forindividuals desiring personal care services or independent living.2015 North Reading Road, Denver, PA [email protected]

COLONIAL MANOR ADULT HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-6175

COUNTRY MEADOWS OF WYOMISSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-9966

DANkEN HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 678-9282

ELMCROFT OF READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 370-2211

EVANS RETIREMENT CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-7257

GRAND VIEW MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-1800

HEARTHSTONE AT AMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 385-7600

HEARTHSTONE AT MAIDENCREEk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-7600


kEYSTONE VILLA AT FLEETWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 637-8200

kUTZTOWN MANOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 683-6220

LAUREL CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 562-2284

LIBERTY SqUARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 589-1679

THE MANOR AT MARkET SqUARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 876-0763

MIFFLIN COURT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY . . . . . . . . . .(610) 796-1600

MILLER PERSONAL CARE HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-9203

MORRIS PACE PERSONAL CARE HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 371-9590



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SACRED HEART VILLA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY . . .(610) 929-5751

STABON MANOR PERSONAL CARE HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-2272

THE VILLA ST. ELIZABETH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 478-1201

–––––– SENIOR CENTERS –––––– Great places to meet for social interaction and cultural and recreationalactivities. They are a place to make new friends and maintainrelationships with old friends.

BERkS ENCORE

BIRDSBORO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 582-1603

FLEETWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 944-9242

MIFFLIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-5577

READING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

STRAUSSTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 488-5770

WERNERSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 670-1372

THE CENTER AT SPRING STREET IN BOYERTOWN . . . . . . . .(610) 367-2313

FAMILY FIRST RESOURCE CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 372-7488

kENNEDY SENIOR CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-3510

LA CASA DE LA AMISTAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-1284

–––––– SENIOR SERVICES ––––––

BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195Assists older adults with achieving a better quality of life through acomprehensive program of services, referrals, education, and advocacy.40 North Ninth Street, Reading, PA [email protected] See our ad on inside front. See our profile on page 5.


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–––––– SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS –––––– A club of professional or business people organized for their coordinationof and participation in public service.

ALLENTOWN YMCA/YWCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 434-9333

CENTRAL BERkS LIONS CLUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 926-1492

LIONS CLUB OF SHILLINGTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 777-7078

LIONS CLUBS PA STATE COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 564-2586

–––––– SUPPORT GROUPS –––––– A group of people whose members exchange give and receive bothemotional and practical support, share ideas, and provide each other withinformation.

AL-ANON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 373-5237

ALZHEIMER’S – CHESTNUT kNOLL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 473-8066

ALZHEIMER’S – WERNERSVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 927-8940

AMPUTEE SUPPORT TEAM OF LANCASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . .(717) 665-0139

BREAST CANCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-9925; (610) 478-1447

EPILEPSY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 887-7165

HEART FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-4357

LIFE AFTER STROkE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 988-4357

GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE . . . . . . . .(610) 775-3000

PARkINSON’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 929-8627

STROkE SUPPORT GROUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 796-6328


–––––– TAx ASSISTANCE ––––––

AARP TAx–AIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(888) 227-7669

BERkS ENCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 374-3195

BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-6957

IRS INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 829-1040

READING DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 378-4401

VITA – VOLUNTEER INCOME TAx ASSISTANCE PROGRAM . .(610) 374-3195


–––––– TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE ––––––

BERkS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 685-4520; (610) 685-4525 (TTY)

–––––– THERAPIES ––––––

AFFILIA HOME HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(484) 628-4663Our home health professionals combine personal attention with specializednursing and therapy services for your faster recovery and continuedindependence at home. Previously known as Reading Health Home Care.206 Sixth Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611www.affiliahomehealth.org See our ad on page 23.

HEALTHSOUTH READING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL . . . .(610) 796-6000HealthSouth’s inpatient, outpatient, and home care services are supported bythe latest technologies and comprehensive programs to help patients reachmaximum independence.1623 Morgantown Road, Reading, PA 19607www.HealthSouthReading.com See our ad on page 24.


–––––– TRANSPORTATION SERVICES –––––– Support from a governmental unit or the general public. May be free,reduced fare, or donations depending on entity.

BARTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 921-2361

BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 367-6957

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (MATP)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 921-2361

VETERANS’ TRANSPORTATION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4383

–– UTILITIES (SEE ENERGY ASSISTANCE) ––


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–––––– VETERANS ––––––

BERkS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . .(610) 378-5601

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND

VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 547-2838

VETERANS ASSISTANCE OUTREACH CENTER . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 906-8307

VETERANS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-4383

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . .(800) 827-1000

–– VISION (SEE EYE CARE SERVICES) ––

–––––– WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS –––––– Funds are offered to income-eligible homeowners especially low-incomepersons, the elderly, persons with disabilities, families with children, andhigh residential-energy users in Berks County, to reduce energy costs.

WARMWISE: AUDITS & REBATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(866) 956-0308

WEATHERIZATION BCAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(610) 375-9770


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