What is Prevention?

In its simplest terms, prevention is educating individuals about the dangers of chemical use and taking the proper safe guards to minimize the harmful consequences of such use.

The Council provides a variety of prevention services in Berks County. For more information, visit any of the areas listed below.

Prevention in Schools
School Curricula
Other Classroom Presentations
Assemblies
Peer Mediation
Earn and Learn Program
Red Ribbon Week

Prevention for Parents
Safe Homes Parents Network
Creating Lasting Family Connections/CLFC

Prevention in the Community
Community Curricula
Other Community Presentations
Kutztown University Strategic Prevention Framework-State Incentive Grant
Coalition for a Tobacco Free Berks

Contracted Prevention Services

Berks Counseling Center
35 North 6th St. 2nd Floor
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-373-4281
Fax: 610-373-3779
Berks Counseling Center provides prevention and intervention services for youth and families with specialized community and school-based services for women with children and pregnant and parenting teens. BCC also provides Student Assistance services at Reading High School.

Berks Parents Collaborative
The Children's Home of Reading
1010 Centre Ave
Reading, PA 19601-1498
Phone: 610-478-8266
Fax: 610-478-8094
Berks Parents Services Collaborative (BPSC) is a maternal addictions program for Berks County women .The goal of the program is to reduce the number of infants born exposed to alcohol and other drugs by providing prevention services and intensive case management services to high risk mothers.

Berks Talkline
Hours: 11:00AM-11:00PM
Berks County: 610-374-8255 (TALK)
Long Distance: 800-472-8255 (TALK)
Administrative Office: 610-921-9820
BerksTALKLINE, a countywide listening service for individuals, utilizes adult phone line workers who are fully trained to respond to problems and concerns of people in Berks County. Under the supervision of staff, telephone workers provide information, supportive listening and referrals to community agencies.

Berks Women in Crisis
Main Office:
50 N. 4th Street, Suite 101
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-373-1206
Fax: 610-372-4188
Berks Women in Crisis offers supportive services to victims and eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Berks County. Prevention and intervention services for victims of domestic violence include alcohol and other drug education for shelter residents and referrals for treatment. PeaceWorks, the prevention component of Berks Women in Crisis provides educational presentations to schools, colleges, child care centers, churches, social organizations, service agencies, businesses, government employees or any entity who requests a program.

C.A.R.E.
130 West Buttonwood Street
Reading, PA
Phone: 610-374-1880
C.A.R.E.(Community Alliance and Reinvestment Endeavor) is a community-based organization serving the families of Northwest Reading. Prevention services offered by C.A.R.E. include Youth Ending Substance Abuse (Y.E.S.), a drug and alcohol education program for youth. The program includes prevention education, cessation assistance, conflict resolution tips, drug-free recreational activities, youth assessment development and leadership skills.

Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County
227 North 5th St.,
Reading, PA 19601
Phone: 610-376-6988
Fax: 610-376-7384
The Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County offers a variety of prevention services to the Berks County community that help to address problems and risks associated with: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; violence; teen pregnancy; abuse; crime; school dropout; and other related social issues. The Partnership mobilizes communities, providing them with education, technical assistance, and resources.

Olivet Boys & Girls Club
Administrative Offices:
1161 Pershing Blvd
Reading PA 19611
Phone: 610-373-1314
Fax: 610-373-8815
The Olivets Boys and Girl Club provides diversified activities that meet the interests of all young people at its club locations throughout Berks County. Core programs encourage activities with adults, peers, and family members that enable kids to enhance their self-esteem and fulfill their potential. Based on the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs and interests of boys and girls, and recognizing developmental principles, the Club’s programs fall into five areas: Character and Leadership Development; Education and Career Development; Health and Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

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