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.
Telehealth Services
Insurance Coverage
Medicaid
Berks County residents insured through Medicaid are eligible for services at Berks TASC, as are residents with no health insurance.
Levels of Care
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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.
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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.
Location
Contact Berks TASC
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FAQs
Can you use telehealth at Berks TASC?
Yes. Telehealth is available for people who meet the eligibility criteria. Berks TASC works as the central intake, assessment, and referral point for Berks County residents who have a substance use disorder and either have Medicaid or are uninsured.
When is the Central Intake Unit open for walk-in visits?
Weekday hours at the Central Intake Unit (CIU) run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and visits are walk-in, first come, first served. Berks TASC is also conducting drug and alcohol assessments now.
How do evaluations get paid for at the Central Intake Unit?
People without insurance, people on Medicaid, and people paying out of pocket are eligible for an evaluation through the Central Intake Unit (CIU). Anyone with commercial or private health insurance has to use self-pay for the evaluation.
Which county residents qualify for these services?
Berks County residents. Eligibility is for people who live in Berks County and have no health insurance, and for people in the county whose coverage is Medicaid. Those residents can use services at TASC.
Is Berks TASC licensed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Berks TASC holds a license from Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. It is a central intake and treatment referral agency for drug and alcohol care. In that role it handles intake, assessment, and referral for Berks County residents with a substance use disorder who have Medicaid or are uninsured.