About Department

Our Vision: The Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities system will be a partnership of consumers, family members, service providers and policy makers which creates options responsive to individual needs and preferences.

Our Mission: To provide quality care as well as the delivery of efficient public services and supports for individuals with mental illness and intellectual disabilities so that they can increase their opportunities and abilities to lead lives of dignity and independence. Acknowledging that Recovery is an ongoing process, MH/DD is committed to promoting personal growth, choice, and inclusion of consumers in their community.

About MH/DD: The MH/ID Act of 1966 established the MH/DD Program. The PA Department of Human Services through the Office of Developmental Programs, the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning regulates the Program. The federal, state and local government funds it. Through its contracted provider network, it administers a broad array of services for individuals and families.

 

SUICIDE PREVENTION INITIATIVE 

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Address: Berks County Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities
Berks County Services Center, 8th Floor
633 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601

Phone: 610-478-3271

FAX: 610-478-4980

​ Email: mhdd@countyofberks.com ​   

The County of Berks subcontract its Crisis and Emergency Services. The telephone and walk-in component operates from 401 Buttonwood Street, West Reading, PA 19611. The 24-hour crisis telephone number is 610-379-2007. The mobile component of the operation operates where the Crisis is occurring. 

Included in this service is the delegate service. This service is evaluation of dangerousness and involuntary hospitalization. In addition, a forensic component is available to assist in aftercare planning for individuals leaving forensic facilities. Contact Berks Connections/Pretrial Services for more information. In addition, juvenile offenders have access to counseling and psychiatric services through a local out-patient provider who provides services on site at the Detention facility.​