Role: county mental-health and developmental-disability service navigation; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: ask about program-specific criteria and funding; emergency limit: routine county information is not crisis response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Program
The county office describes its service system, treatment pathways, HealthChoices, developmental-disability services, and referrals. Use it to identify the right county entry point; it does not itself guarantee a provider, appointment, or funded service.
Role: county-funded mental-health referral and treatment pathways; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: Medicaid recipients should use their plan; people without insurance must request Mental Health Intake through Service Access & Management and receive authorization; emergency limit: call 610-379-2007 for immediate county crisis help | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
County-funded mental-health treatment and support
The county lists outpatient care, case management, psychiatric rehabilitation, and other services. If you do not have insurance, call Service Access & Management at 610-236-0530 and ask for Mental Health Intake; county authorization is required before receiving county-funded services without insurance. Confirm current eligibility and openings.
Role: Medicaid behavioral-health managed-care navigation; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: for people enrolled in Pennsylvania Medical Assistance—coverage and network depend on the member's plan; emergency limit: use the county crisis line or 911 as appropriate | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks HealthChoices Behavioral Health
The county says its HealthChoices behavioral-health component is administered through Community Care Behavioral Health and lists outpatient, peer-support, medication, and other network services. Check the member card or call the plan to confirm a current in-network provider, benefits, and referral requirements.
Role: outpatient psychiatric and behavioral-health care; geography: 101 Wellness Way, Reading; cost/eligibility: ask about age, referral, insurance, self-pay cost, and appointment availability; emergency limit: not a 24-hour crisis service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Reading Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
Tower Health lists outpatient behavioral-health services and psychiatric providers at this location. Posted weekday hours can change, especially around holidays; call before traveling and verify that the service and clinician fit your needs.
Role: certified peer-support service; geography: Greater Reading/Berks County—confirm the service area; cost/eligibility: requires a licensed practitioner's recommendation and participating insurance; ask about funding if uninsured; emergency limit: peer support is not clinical crisis response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance Peer Support
Certified Peer Specialists with lived experience provide collaborative community-based support. The organization's current referral page describes recommendation and insurance requirements; call to ask about current intake, funding options, and waiting time.
Role: nonclinical peer and family support groups; geography: Reading and nearby Berks County communities, with some online meetings; cost/eligibility: NAMI lists its programs as free; groups have age and participation criteria; emergency limit: not therapy or crisis response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
NAMI Berks County Support Groups
NAMI Berks describes adult Connection groups and support for family members and friends, facilitated by people with lived experience. Schedules and locations change; check the current group calendar or call before attending. Most listed groups are for adults age 18 and older.
Role: aging information, assessment, referral, caregiver support, and protective services; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: many programs serve residents age 60+; eligibility and any cost depend on service and assessment; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Area Agency on Aging
The County's Area Agency on Aging can connect older residents and caregivers with information and referrals, in-home services, care management, and protective services. The office is in Mohnton, not Reading; call to ask which service fits and whether an assessment is needed.
Role: in-home and caregiver support screening; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: an assessor reviews needs and financial resources for funded programs; age, disability, and program rules matter; emergency limit: not an emergency cleaning or hoarding-removal service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Care at Home
The County lists options such as help with daily tasks, meals, equipment, and caregiver support. A home assessment determines needs and financial eligibility for funded services; call the Area Agency on Aging to ask about current programs and fit.
Role: county housing-stability and homelessness referral; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: income, housing status, and component rules apply; county describes a 200%-of-poverty guideline for most services with exceptions; emergency limit: this is screening/referral, not a promise of a same-day bed or payment | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Homeless Assistance Program
The County directs people to the Berks County Coalition to End Homelessness for the Homeless Assistance Program, which includes prevention, shelter-related, and case-management pathways. Call to ask about current eligibility, intake, and availability; call 911 for immediate danger.
Role: nonprofit rental-related assistance screening; geography: Reading and Berks County; cost/eligibility: BCAP describes income and ongoing lease-sustainability criteria; funds and intake must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or a guaranteed award | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks Community Action Program Homeless Assistance
BCAP says eligible families facing eviction or homelessness may be screened for rental-related payments made directly to a landlord, such as a security deposit or first month's rent. Ask whether applications are being accepted, what documents are required, and whether your household fits current rules.
Role: nonprofit housing and budget counseling; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: BCAP says rental/utility assistance requires federal, state, and local income eligibility; ask about current funds and any client share; emergency limit: not a utility emergency dispatch or guaranteed grant | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
BCAP Budget Counseling and Rental/Utility Assistance
BCAP offers budget counseling and describes rental and utility assistance pathways. Its website asks applicants to meet income guidelines and prepare documents; call before relying on assistance or making a payment plan.
Role: city public housing and Housing Choice Voucher administrator; geography: City of Reading; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply; check whether each waiting list is open; emergency limit: not emergency shelter | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Reading Housing Authority
The authority operates public housing and voucher programs for eligible city residents. Applications and waiting lists can open or close; use the authority's current application page or call before gathering paperwork. For urgent housing instability, contact 211 or the county homeless-assistance referral instead.
Role: county public housing and voucher administration; geography: Berks County outside the City of Reading for the Housing Choice Voucher jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: program eligibility and waiting-list status change; confirm the address and open applications; emergency limit: the Authority says it does not provide emergency housing | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Housing Authority
The County Housing Authority's FAQ says its Housing Choice Voucher jurisdiction excludes the City of Reading. City residents should contact Reading Housing Authority instead. The County Authority also directs people needing emergency housing to Berks County Coalition to End Homelessness or BCAP.
Role: limited housekeeping assistance for qualifying authority residents; geography: Reading Housing Authority properties; cost/eligibility: page describes residents living alone who are older or disabled, lack other support, and do not qualify elsewhere; income-based cost-sharing applies; emergency limit: not a whole-home cleanout or hoarding-specific service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Reading Housing Authority Chore Services
Reading Housing Authority describes help with heavy housekeeping chores for some older or disabled residents in its housing. Ask the Authority whether the program is currently available and whether the household meets all criteria; do not assume it covers sorting or disposal.
Role: nonprofit civil legal aid; geography: Berks County and other Central Pennsylvania counties; cost/eligibility: free legal services for eligible individuals—apply for screening; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or legal representation guaranteed | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
MidPenn Legal Services
MidPenn lists civil help with eviction, habitability, tenant rights, public housing, benefits, and selected survivor matters. Call or apply online to learn whether the issue and household qualify; the organization must screen each request.
Role: food-pantry and mobile-market navigation; geography: Berks and Schuylkill counties; cost/eligibility: use local site rules and current Pennsylvania income guidelines; Helping Harvest says ID is not required but can speed registration; emergency limit: not a food-delivery or benefits approval guarantee | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Helping Harvest Food Map
Helping Harvest can direct neighbors to a nearby pantry or mobile market through its food map. Call its Programs team if you are unsure where to go, and confirm each site's hours, service area, and documentation before traveling.
Role: nonprofit help completing SNAP applications; geography: Berks and Schuylkill County residents; cost/eligibility: SNAP is income/program-rule based; Helping Harvest provides application assistance, not benefit approval; emergency limit: not immediate food distribution | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Helping Harvest SNAP Enrollment Assistance
Helping Harvest says its SNAP Outreach Coordinator can assist by phone or in person with applications and follow-up. For an open case or a change to an existing case, contact Pennsylvania DHS instead.
Role: state benefits applications and case assistance; geography: Berks County; cost/eligibility: SNAP, Medical Assistance, and LIHEAP each have separate eligibility rules; emergency limit: not emergency food, shelter, or medical care | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Berks County Assistance Office
Pennsylvania DHS lists the Berks office at 625 Cherry Street, Reading, with weekday office hours and local phone numbers. Call or use COMPASS to apply or manage benefits; verify hours and the specific program before visiting.
Role: online application and benefits management; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: program-specific rules for SNAP, Medical Assistance, LIHEAP, and other benefits; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or immediate aid | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Pennsylvania COMPASS
COMPASS lets Pennsylvanians apply for, renew, and manage eligible health and human-service benefits online. For Medical Assistance applications, Pennsylvania DHS lists 1-866-550-4355; use the Berks County Assistance Office or program-specific contact for other benefits. Applying does not guarantee eligibility.
Role: public transportation; geography: Reading and Berks County; cost/eligibility: fares, routes, and discounts vary—check current schedules and fare rules; emergency limit: not emergency transport | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
BARTA Fixed-Route Bus Service
BARTA serves Reading and surrounding parts of Berks County. Review current routes, service alerts, fares, and accessibility information before planning a trip; coverage and hours vary by route.
Role: demand-responsive transportation; geography: eligible trips in Berks County—confirm pickup and destination coverage; cost/eligibility: age 65+ with application and proof of age; average copay is about 15% of trip cost; emergency limit: scheduled transportation, not emergency response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
BARTA Senior Shared Ride
BARTA says trips must generally be reserved at least one day in advance and availability depends on route proximity, day, and destination. Call to request an application, confirm the fare for a specific ride, and ask about accessibility or attendant requirements.
Role: municipal housing-code information and inspection pathway; geography: City of Reading only; cost/eligibility: city processes and property rules apply—ask what applies to the specific address; emergency limit: code enforcement is not cleanup, counseling, or crisis response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
Reading Property Maintenance and Codes Enforcement
The City describes rental and vacant-property processes and a Citizen Service Center route for code concerns. A complaint or inspection can lead to enforcement; it does not provide organizing help or guarantee a particular outcome. For safety and consent concerns, consider getting support before contacting enforcement.
Role: municipal bulky-item and special-waste disposal information; geography: City addresses enrolled in curbside trash service; cost/eligibility: city rules, item limits, and preparation requirements apply; emergency limit: not a cleanup or hauling service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; a listing is not a promise of a provider, funding, appointment, bed, or outcome.
City of Reading Special Collections
The City says curbside customers may set out one bulky item per week, subject to size, preparation, and restricted-item rules; hazardous items are not accepted through this service. Check the current page before moving items to the curb or arranging a cleanout.