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Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF

1010 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601

3.4 89 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care1 program
Payment3 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

About Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF

Located at 1010 Centre Avenue in Reading, Pennsylvania, Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF is a nonprofit mental health program.

Care options include residential treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Activity therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Medications used

  • Aripiprazole
  • Brexpiprazole
  • Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination
  • Quetiapine
  • Risperidone
  • Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed
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How Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF compares

  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 5 of 7 programs in Reading do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Peace and Harmony HouseReading · 1 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient
  2. Berks Counseling CenterReading · 1.2 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient
  3. Caron Outpatient Treatment CentersReading · 1.4 mi · MAT, IOP, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Recovery support

  • Mentoring/peer support

Ancillary services

  • Court-ordered outpatient treatment
  • Diet and exercise counseling
  • Family psychoeducation
  • Case management service
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Education services

Treatment access in Berks County, PA

9Treatment facilities
2Offer detox
5Buprenorphine or methadone
2Offer 24-hour care

Berks County, PA has 9 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 439,117 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 73 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.7 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address1010 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601
Facility's own phone610-478-8266
Websitebuildingkidslives.org

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Questions about Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF

What services does Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF offer?

Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF accepts county or local government funds, medicaid, private health insurance, state corrections or juvenile justice funds, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, state mental health agency (or equivalent) funds, and state welfare or child and family services funds. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF offer detox?

Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Who does Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF treat?

Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF accepts children/adolescents. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (sed).

How many addiction treatment programs are in Berks County, PA?

Berks County, PA has 9 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 439,117 residents: 2 list detox services, 5 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 2 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

What are the closest alternatives to Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Peace and Harmony House (Reading, 1 miles), Berks Counseling Center (Reading, 1.2 miles), and Caron Outpatient Treatment Centers (Reading, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF's Google rating?

Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF has a 3.4-star rating from 89 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF directly at 610-478-8266. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF. Our helpline is not affiliated with Childrens Home of Reading – Neag and Cottage RTF.

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