Crisis

SAM's Mental Health Crisis
Intervention and Emergency Services

Help is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week all year round. Holidays included.

• Simply telephone 610-236-0530
  

Where can I get help?

• Walk-in crisis available at 19 N. 6th Street Reading, PA 19601
• We can work with you at a local hospital Emergency Care Unit.
• In Berks County in the community where you are located
  

What kind of Crisis Intervention Services are available?

• We can help resolve and/or defuse crisis situations through problem-solving, support and referral.
• We can help with assessment and consultation in identifying mental health problems
• We can help you explore options for mental health treatment or other interventions and community services.
• We can provide information and referral for other human services and community resources.

What kind of Emergency Mental Health Service is available?

• We provide help only after less restrictive and less intrusive Crisis Intervention Services have been provided.
• We can help with the review and execution of requests for involuntary mental health evaluation and treatment.
  

Am I eligible for help?

• All you have to do is ask. We will help regardless of age, income or insurance.
• We can help individuals in crisis  as well as others that are interested in their well-being, including but not limited to, family friends, human service agencies, law enforcement and court officers.
  If in doubt call us.