Berks TASC

About Berks TASC

Berks TASC is a drug and alcohol central intake, evaluation and treatment referral agency in Reading, Pennsylvania.

It serves Berks County under the Council on Chemical Abuse and the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.

The organization provides clinical assessments, CRN evaluations, case management, peer recovery support and placement into detox, outpatient, and residential treatment.

Berks TASC works as the county’s front door to recovery, connecting uninsured and Medicaid-covered residents with the right level of care at the right time.

Central Intake for Addiction Treatment

Berks TASC specializes in walk-in drug and alcohol assessments, helping residents navigate the path into treatment without unnecessary delays.

The agency secures funding and coordinates placements across detox, outpatient and residential programs throughout the region.

Assessments are conducted in person on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:00 AM Monday through Friday with telehealth available for eligible clients.

Justice Diversion and Hand-Off Recovery Support

Beyond intake, Berks TASC integrates with hospitals, courts and the jail system to reach people at critical moments.

Certified Recovery Specialists staff a 24/7 Warm Hand-Off Program at Tower Health/Reading Hospital’s emergency department.

Jail intervention, treatment court support and Specialty Court Recovery House services help justice-involved individuals access care as an alternative to incarceration.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
The goal of a drug rehab in Pennsylvania is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Alcohol Rehab
Facilities that offer alcohol rehab in Pennsylvania can give you the skills and tools you need to break free from alcohol use disorder. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you qualify in Pennsylvania, Medicaid is one of your options when it comes to paying for rehab. Programs that accept Medicaid can offer any level of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient. Your out-of-pocket costs, if any, are likely to be very low.

Levels of Care

1
Detox Treatment
The first step into a life you love is detoxing from the substances you use. Then you can start treatment in Pennsylvania fresh. Detox may be uncomfortable, but most programs monitor you and provide treatment for withdrawal symptoms. In the end, you’ll be able to start your new life substance-free.
2
Outpatient Rehab
There are multiple options for addiction treatment in Pennsylvania. Outpatient treatment allows you to live at home or in sober living while attending several hours of treatment per week. Some of the elements of outpatient treatment include individual and group counseling, skill-building, relapse prevention, and help with essentials like employment and housing.