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Tri-County
Children and Teen Services
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (BC) |
| Serving Chester County (CC) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
Serving Montgomery County (MC) |
Adolescent Dual Diagnosis Program at The Reading Hospital
Intensive outpatient evaluation and therapy program designed to help teens
involved in substance dependence or abuse, or who exhibit mental health
problems.
The Center for Mental Health
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
610-988-9033 option 3
Berks Classical Children's Chorus
http://www.bcccsings.org
A professionally trained, rigorously educated music ensemble of 125 young
people ages 8 - 18. The singers study and perform the world's great music.
($)
6 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, PA 19607
610-775-7099
Berks County Children & Youth Services
Providing services that protect children from abuse and neglect, stabilize
homes and keep families intact, on call 24-hr. for emergencies. (BC, H,
M)
The Goggle Works, 201 Washington St., Suite 529, Reading, PA 19601
610-898-7664
Bookasaurus
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us
This children's bookmobile visits preschools and daycare centers presenting
storytime programs and offering an exciting selection of books and other
materials for loan to preschoolers. (F, BC, D, M)
1037F MacArthur Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-378-5260
Boy Scouts of America
Providing youth development programs which focus on character development,
citizenship training and fitness, carried out in fun age appropriate activities.
Hawk Mountain Council - Serving Berks Co.
http://home.epix.net/~hawkmtn/home.html
5027 Pottsville Pk., Reading, PA 19605
610-926-3406
Camp Adahi
http://www.campfireadahi.org
Provides a unique outdoor summer experience for children age 5 - 18 in day
& resident camp programs. Weekly activities include canoeing, hiking,
swimming, crafts, ranger/nature programs. ($, BC)
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-856-7250
Camp Dragonfly
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/body.cfm?id=693
Weekend bereavement camp for kids age 6 - 12 attempting to cope with the
death of a family member whether from illness, accident, homicide or suicide.
(F, BC)
Camp Swatara and Camp Halifax
800-222-5236
Camp Fire USA - Adahi Council
http://www.campfireadahi.org
Building caring, confident youth and future leaders through programs including
Camp Fire USA club, self-reliance courses taught in local schools, camping
and after-school centers. (BC)
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-856-7250
Center for Pediatric Therapy
Serving children through occupational therapy, speech therapy, counseling,
behavioral and family support, social communication and handwriting skills
programs, tutoring and parent education. ($, G, BC)
1435 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-375-2366
Center for the Arts
http://www.readingpal.org
Programs include the PAL Drill Team, guitar classes, dance classes, as well
as visual arts classes and chorus, running during their afterschool program
and free to PAL members. (BC)
PAL, 325 Walnut St., Reading, PA 19601
610-376-7229
Chester County Caring Communities Coalition
http://www.caringcommunitiescoaliton.org
Local coalitions in Chester County have been utilizing a unique mobilization
and planning model called Communities That Care (CTC) in an effort to promote
healthy youth development and prevent and reduce youth health and behavioral
issues including: substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, school
drop-out, and violence.There are six CTC sites in Chester County: Downingtown,
Great Valley, Kennett, Octorara, Phoenixville, and West Chester. (F, CC,
H)
930 East Lancaster Avenue, Exton, PA 19341
610-363-6164
24-hour information and referral alcohol and drug hotline
866-286-3767
Child Find of America, Inc.
http://www.childfindofamerica.org
Locates missing children through active investigation, prevents child abduction
through education and resolves incidents of parental abduction with mediation
in custody disputes. (F, BC, H)
243 Main St., P.O.B. 277, New Paltz, NY 12561
800-I-AM-LOST · 800-A-WAY-OUT
Child Identification Program (CHIP)
http://www.pagrandlodge.org
CHIP is a project of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Masonic
Youth Foundation, and the Masonic Lodges of the 40th District: Boyertown, Red
Hill, Phoenixville, Eagle, Royersford, Spring City, and Pottstown.
In the event that a child is missing or becomes separated from their parent or
caregiver, the Masonic CHIP “Purple Packet” gives law enforcement and recovery
officials essential materials to help in their search. All identifying materials
generated during a Masonic CHIP event are given to the child’s family.
Pennsylvania Freemasons
800-537-6525
Children’s Aid Society
http://www.childrensaid.net/index.html
The Children’s Aid Society is a non-profit agency committed to providing hope
and support to children, families and communities to make their lives safer and
more stable. Programs are varied but have a common goal—to assist children and
their families in meeting their immediate needs for care and safety, as well as
to enhance their opportunities for optimum growth and development.
The Children’s Aid Society is currently in need of foster parents to provide
a safe, temporary home to a child in need. You may e-mail recruitment
specialist, Jane Lewis, at
jlewis@childrensaid.net
(BC, CC, MC, F, G, $)
Children’s Aid Society, 1314 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401
610-279-2755 x369
Christ's Home for Children
http://www.christshomeforchildren.org
Residential care for children and youth who are the victims of abuse or
neglect in the home, specializing in the placement of sibling groups between
the ages of 3 - 12. (F, SS, BC, A)
800 N. York Rd., Warminster, PA 18974 (B)
215-956-1882
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
http://www.uwberks.org
Volunteers monitoring and advocating for the court needs of abused and neglected
children, with training provided for volunteers. Classes run several times
throughout the year. (F, BC, D)
P.O. Box 702, Reading, PA 19603
610-685-4566
dmZ Teen Center
http://www.salvation-army.net/programs.htm
The dmZ Teen Center (stands for "demilitarized zone"), of the Boyertown
Salvation Army, has been providing after school and summer refuge for teens
since June 2001. Teens can find fun, recreation, tutoring, mentoring, and
encouragement, while socializing in a safe, comfortable, exciting, Christian
environment. All activities are under the watchful eye of staff and volunteers
of The Salvation Army who are trained and supervised by the Student Ministries
Director.
The dmZ is open Monday - Friday to teens in 7th - 12th grades. After
School hours are 3 - 6 PM on school days and 11 AM - 5 PM on holidays and when
school is closed. Summer hours are 11 AM - 5 PM. (BC, D, F)
dmZ Teen Center
The Boyertown Salvation Army
409 S. Reading Avenue
Boyertown, PA 19512
610-367-4089
Girl Scouts Great Valley Council
http://www.girlscouts-greatvalley.org
Girl Scouting offers girls the opportunity to discover the fun, friendship
and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided
by Girl Scouting, they grow courageous and strong. ($, BC, D, M)
2633 Moravian Ave., Allentown, PA 18103
610-791-2411 Ext. 230 or 610-678-1040 (Berks)
1-888-664-9770
Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania
http://www.gssp.org
The Girl Scouts is the leading organization for girls, led by caring, specially
trained adults. Girls participate in a wide range of age-specific activities
designed to help them discover their inner strength and develop their highest
potential. Through the Girl Scouts program, girls gain confidence and a greater
understanding of themselves and the world around them while learning how to work
as part of a team. The Girl Scouts provides girls with education and training
for their lives as future mothers and as community, professional, and business
leaders. (MC, CC, F)
Girls Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 27540, Philadelphia, PA
19118
215-564-4657
Great Valley Community PHY (Partnership for Healthy Youth)
http://www.gvcphy.org/
The mission of Great Valley Community PHY is to mobilize the Great Valley
community to heighten awareness of risky behaviors and focus on solutions, and
to bridge community resources and efforts that promote healthy youth and
families. Their vision is for an energized, safe and unified community
committed to the healthy development of our youth, families and neighborhoods.
PHY is not about kids using drugs. PHY is about preventing kids from using
drugs and enabling them to make healthy choices. PHY utilizes an operating
system called Communities That Care (CTC). CTC is a nationally recognized system
used in hundreds of communities nationwide and around the world.
CTC focuses on knowing the conditions that increase AND decrease the
likelihood of youth involving themselves in risky behaviors (known as risk
factors and protective factors). The knowledge of these risk and protective
factors, specific to the Great Valley community, enables PHY to target its funds
and efforts in an effective and outcome-oriented direction. (CC, F, G, D)
Kathleen Collier
Great Valley Community Mobilizer
Upper Main Line
YMCA
1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-854-1641
Green Circle/Hate Doesn't Just Happen Programs
http://www.rbhrc.org
Group presentations that help school-age children to adults develop a positive
self-concept and grow in their appreciation and respect for human differences,
teaching tolerance, respect and cooperation. (F, BC, M)
Reading-Berks Human Relations Council
645 Penn St., 2nd Fl., Reading, PA 19601
610-375-8852
HEARTS
http://www.communitypreventionpartnership.org
Afterschool program offered at both Boyertown Junior High East & West with
activities that include homework, computer and math help plus enrichment
activities. (F, BC, D)
2020 Big Rd., Gilbertsville, PA 19525
610-468-7792
KidsPeace National Centers
http://www.kidspeace.org
Mental health day treatment facility serving children and adolescents age
6 - 18. Services include counseling, medication management, education and
in-home services. ($, I, BC, A)
8th Ave. & Hay Rd., Temple, PA 19560
610-929-4670
Pennsylvania Tar Wars
http://www.tarwars.org
National pro-health education program and poster contest that discourages
tobacco use among our nation's youth, targeting 4th and 5th grade students.
(F, BC)
2704 Commerce Dr., Suite A, Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-564-5365
Summer Solutions
http://www.summersolutions.com
Advisors offer guidance in matching 6 to 18 year-olds with a summer overnight
camp or program, whether it is academic, traditional, community service
or travel. (F, BC, CC, MC, H)
800-729-7090
Together Laughing and Crying (TLC)
http://www.pinnaclehealth.org
Bereavement support group where kids age 6 - 12 meet other children who
have similar losses, express thoughts and feelings through play/creative
activities, address fears and anxieties. Held spring/fall at various locations.
(G, BC)
800-222-5236
Youth Empowerment Program
http://montcoworks.montcopa.org/montcoworks/
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a year-round educational and occupational
learning program that offers a host of educational and occupational learning
programs and services for young people who meet the eligibility requirements.
Examples of some of the most recent YEP programs and activities are: computer
skills training, entrepreneurial program, job readiness/job prep, and a college
fair. (MC, $)
Youth Empowerment Program
Montgomery County’s PA CareerLink
1855 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-3541
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