Prevention

Pennsylvania 211 East is a free, confidential, non-emergency, comprehensive information and referral service that connects Berks, Carbon, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill county residents with the health and human services they need.

AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is an interest group in the United States focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.

The mission of Action for Happiness is to help people create a happier world, with a culture that prioritises happiness and kindness. We do this by helping people get together regularly (face-to-face where possible) to learn evidence-based skills for happier living, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, both for themselves and others. We have no religious, political or commercial affiliations and welcome people of all faiths (or none) and all parts of society. Members of the movement make a simple pledge: to try to create more happiness in the world.

Aevidum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues facing teens. The word Aevidum, which means “I’ve got your back,” was created by students after a classmate died by suicide. Aevidum inspires schools and communities to adopt cultures of care and advocacy, encouraging all members to have their friends’ backs. Aevidum exists in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges across the nation.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that advocates for research and education around suicide, based in New York City, with a public policy office based in Washington, D.C. The organization’s stated mission is to “save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Our mission is to empower people and engage community through media. An indispensable civic media hub; the “go to” place for community information. CORE VALUES: Transparent, Collaborative, Inclusive, Better! These are standards we hold ourselves to, striving for continuous improvement and creative solutions, as individuals and as an organization.

Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, Inc. (BCEH) began in 1995 as a volunteer group working to end homelessness in Reading and Berks County, PA. Since then it has grown to include over 60 agencies, businesses, and individuals, working toward preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness in Berks County. In 2008, BCEH applied for non-profit corporation status and is a 501(c)3.

Berks Community Action Program offers a full range of services to help low-income Berks County residents develop stronger families, forming the foundation for a stronger community. Our services are designed to not only assist families, but provide them with the foundation to manage their finances.

The mission of the Berks County Bar Association is to support the legal profession by promoting professional excellence, encouraging collegiality, and exercising advocacy on its behalf. The Bar Association also strives to support the community by publishing the Berks County Law Journal, providing educational programs for the public, assuring access to justice, and protecting the integrity of the legal system in Berks County.”

The mission of the Tax Claim Bureau is to collect and distribute delinquent real estate taxes for the county, municipalities & school districts in the most effective manner.