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Maintains county-wide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of illegal alcohol, tobacco and drug use, problem gambling and gaming, and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction to all substances. Provides Naloxone kits for Berks County residents and businesses, requested at: cocaberks.org/narcan, that can be picked up at the RISE Center, Hispanic Center or at the COCA office.

Offers a range of supportive health services, including mental health support and counseling, postpartum care, substance use disorder referrals, diabetes prevention, rapid STI testing, and free period products.

Provides extensive information on tips for quitting smoking, how to help others quit, and the benefits of quitting smoking.

Provides free, confidential assistance for individuals seeking substance use or gambling treatment and recovery services. In addition to one-on-one navigation, the Addiction Resource Center provides free brochures, educational materials, and speaking engagements for individuals and community organizations throughout Chester County.

Provides a smoking cessation program for pregnant smokers.

Provides medical care and pharmaceutical services. Offers complete health assessments; screenings and diagnostic testing; diagnosis and management of mild to moderate chronic diseases including: hypertension, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, CAD, COPD, and arthritis; minor trauma care; free medication (except controlled medication); referrals to specialists within the Penn Highlands network; and more.

Provides a smoking cessation program for pregnant smokers.

The Health Dept. offers a wide variety of educational and preventive programs and consulting services. Programs are available to schools, businesses, community organization, etc., and can be tailored to fit most health topics. Available programs include cancer prevention, cardiovascular health and screenings, childhood lead poisoning prevention, dental health, falls prevention, tobacco control, nutrition and physical activity, Lyme Disease and osteoporosis.

Provides a variety of programs to residents in regards to personal and professional development, as well as parenting skills classes. These programs encompass health, domestic violence prevention and avoidance, financial education, career workshops, and new parent planning.

Improves access and the health of the community through the delivery of coordinated comprehensive services for all ages and residents of Berks County regardless of their economic status.

Offers a range of supportive health services, including mental health support and counseling, postpartum care, substance use disorder referrals, diabetes prevention, rapid STI testing, and free period products.

Tobacco cessation program supplements the care that patients receive from their primary care providers. During primary care appointments, provider will assess readiness to quit smoking. When you are ready, a certified cessation specialists will strategize with help come up with an action plan to quit.

Improves access and the health of the community through the delivery of coordinated comprehensive services for all ages and residents of Berks County regardless of their economic status.

Lancaster County's one-stop shop for information on alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and gambling. Information & referral staff provide answers to questions about addiction and provide referrals to treatment and support via phone, email, or web chat. Offers a film streaming library and brochure clearinghouse free of charge to the public.

Provides tobacco awareness, education, and support. Promotes tobacco prevention services.

Offers a range of supportive health services, including mental health support and counseling, postpartum care, substance use disorder referrals, diabetes prevention, rapid STI testing, and free period products.

Operates a call center. Provides information on topics including allergies, environmental issues, and how to quit smoking. Offers physician referrals.

Offers an 8-week (meeting one time per week) cessation program.

Provides services geared towards individuals experiencing a substance use disorder, including education and intervention, brief therapy, relapse prevention, adolescent outpatient programs, women in recovery programs, intensive outpatient programs, and more.

Offers public health and clinic services including family planning, immunizations, STD testing and treatment, lead abatement, emergency preparedness, maternal and child health, limited dental care, in-home asthma trigger assessments, injury prevention, and chronic disease education.

Operates a call center. Provides information on topics including allergies, how to quit smoking, and environmental issues. Offers physician referrals.

WellSpan Health offers the Freedom From Smoking program developed by the American Lung Association. The eight session program is designed to:

Help you quit smoking

Fight the addiction

Develop a smoke-free lifestyle The program is offered free of charge. Wellspan Health offers free one-on-one tobacco treatment planning sessions to Adams and York county residents. At these counseling sessions, a certified tobacco cessation counselor will:

Assess your dependence on nicotine

Discuss any past attempts to quit

Review strategies and coping skills to get you through urges to smoke or chew

Develop a tailored "quit plan" specific to your lifestyle. Wellspan Health also offers a self guided program for those who want to quit on their own. WellSpan also provides referrals to the PA quitline at 1800-quitnow

Assesses callers for their readiness to quit and provides counseling options and structured assistance. Provides active listening to callers, educational information, and referral to other healthcare professionals if needed, prescription advice for action, social reinforcement, skill training, and encouragement for expressions of thoughts and feelings.

Provides a 10-week program that combines educational materials, behavioral counseling, and nicotine patches/gum to assist and support individuals in their effort to quit using tobacco.

A comprehensive facility that offers programs to both employers and the community at large. It's mission is to enhance the quality of life at every stage, from infancy to the senior years. Classes are available on a variety of topics promoting a healthier lifestyle (i.e., stop smoking, weight management) - Childhood immunizations, One-on-One counseling, and health education classes are just a few of the services provided by the Wellness Center