About Council on Chemical Abuse – Reading
The Council on Chemical Abuse in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a recovery support organization serving teens and adults in Berks County. This nonprofit founded in 1971 isn’t an alcohol or drug rehab clinic. Rather it complements such providers’ work and that of individuals in recovery. They facilitate a broad array of free programs to help educate, empower and heal those facing addiction, including harm reduction services, peer group meetings and educational and social events. Many of these programs are facilitated by certified recovery specialists who are themselves in long term recovery.
One of the Council’s primary programs is the RISE (Recovery, Information, Support, and Education) Center which hosts recovery focused meetings and events. Several groups gather here regularly including a recovery group specifically for Spanish speakers, one for young people addicted to alcohol and another for people with gambling addictions. Some groups such as the 3 Cs Family Recovery Program meet online rather than in person. This makes them easily accessible for anyone with an internet connection.
The organization also helps people with substance use disorder access treatment services including detox, rehab, individual counseling and group therapy. They also connect people with case managers who can assist with other needs such as housing, health care and job readiness training. Substance use is rarely a standalone issue, and people with addiction often require these types of wraparound services to maintain sobriety and well being.
The Council recognizes that addiction doesn’t just affect one person but entire families and communities. They encourage family members to be involved in the recovery process, which can immensely benefit people with substance use disorder and their loved ones.
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