Support for survivors
ServicesSafe Berks provides 24/7 support, counseling, and advocacy to survivors and their loved ones. All services are free, confidential, and available in any language.
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24/7 Support
Safe Berks is committed to providing free, confidential, and accessible support for survivors and their families. Our comprehensive services address every stage of support, from immediate crisis assistance to long-term empowerment programs.
Crisis Services
Counseling
Residential
Crisis Department
For more information about our crisis services or an assessment for emergency shelter, call the Safe Berks 24-hour hotline: 844-789-SAFE (7233).
o Provide advocacy and support services over the phone on the crisis hotline and text line
o Crisis Counseling and Safety Planning
o Connections to community resources
Counseling Department
For more information about our Counseling services or to schedule an appointment, call 610-373-1206, ext 606. Messages will be routinely monitored throughout the day.
o In-person or virtual individual trauma-informed empowerment counseling for survivors and/or their supportive family/friends ages 6 through adult
o DV/SA Support Groups for adults and youth
o Financial Empowerment Counseling focused on economic and housing goals; assistance in recovering from financial abuse, and building financial stability.
Residential Department
For more information about our emergency shelter program or an assessment for emergency shelter, call the Safe Berks 24-hour hotline: 844-789-SAFE (7233).
o Temporary emergency shelter for survivors of Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault and their Children for up to 90 days
o Secure facility staffed 24/7/365
o Educational and life skills group meetings
o Connections to community resources and children’s activities
Legal Department
For more information about our Counseling services or to schedule an appointment, call 610-373-1206, ext. 107. Messages will be routinely monitored throughout the day.
o Accompaniment/assistance with Protection from Abuse (PFA)/ Sexual Violence Protection Orders/Protection from Intimidation (PFI) filings
o Accompaniments to court proceedings directly related to incidents of domestic or sexual violence
o Accompaniments to law enforcement interviews
o Potential attorney representation at final PFA/SVPO hearings