Welcome To The Office Of Mental Health And Developmental Disabilities
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.
For Immediate Crisis Services in Berks County
Please call: 610-379-2007
Suicide Prevention Initiative
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.
Mental Health County-Funded Treatment and Support Services
For individuals without insurance and services not covered by Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Intellectual Disability (ID)/ Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services
Community services and supports for individuals with an ID or ASD
For Medical Assistance (Medicaid) recipients and providers
Early Intervention Services
Services provided to children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays
Child and Adolescent Service System Program
Service planning for children and families involved with 2 or more child serving systems
Emergency Behavioral Health
Berks County response plan after a disaster or emergency
Information and Resources
Housing Information
For assistance with housing, please call or email Service Access Management at:
Phone: (610) 236-0530 or toll free (877) 236-4600
E-mail: housingassistance@sam-inc.org