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SOS Berks: Stop Overdoses, Save Lives

SOS Berks is a coalition of community members and stakeholders dedicated to reducing overdose deaths in Berks County.

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Featured Event

SOS Berks Event supported those who lost a loved one to a substance-related cause

About 60 people attended the event which featured a tree planting, sound bath and activities to promote healing.

 

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Featured Event

Join us on June 3, from 1-4 PM as we celebrate the Health to Go Vending Machine

This drop in event will give community members an opportunity to learn more about Reading’s Health to Go vending machine which dispenses free wellness items and connects people to local services.

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Featured Resource

Read our Winter/Spring issue of The Response

Learn about the Berks County organizations working together to make a difference in the field of substance use prevention, treatment & recovery.

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Featured Project

Health to Go Vending Machine

The Health to Go vending machine, located in the Reading YMCA, is a smart vending machine that dispenses free wellness items and connects people to information about local services.

 

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Free Resources to Prevent Overdoses

We offer a variety of resources free to Berks County residents including medication lock boxes, Narcan kits, medication disposal bags and more.

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Featured Project

Learn about the SOS Berks Mural Project

SOS Berks has installed two recovery-themed murals in Reading.

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Join our Coalition!

Are you interested in joining SOS Berks to help fight opioid overdoses in Berks County? All are welcome to participate. Please fill out our Membership Interest Form and someone will contact you.

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Learn About Our Committees

SOS Berks is divided into six different committees that work on projects that aim to reduce overdose death and raise awareness of resources available in Berks County. Click the link below to learn more or sign up to join one of our committees.

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News From COCA

Learn more about programs and resources for substance use disorder in Berks County

Read COCA’s 2024-25 Annual Report

COCA offers Free Tobacco Cessation classes

Help support drug treatment court