• YMCA of Reading & Berks County

    Housing Application
  • Our Mission: To put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

    Programs are collaborative projects of the County of Berks, City of Reading, Department of Public Welfare, Council on Chemical Abuse, Service Access Management, Inc., Housing and Urban Development, Federal Home Loan Bank, and Berks County Probation. EHO. The Bridge and SAFE Houses are funded, in part, under a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, County of Berks and the SCA. Basic data for use in this study were supplied by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Harrisburg, PA, the County of Berks, and the Council on Chemical Abuse. The Department of Health, the County of Berks, and the Council on Chemical Abuse specifically disclaim responsibility for any analysis, interpretations, or conclusions. (Revised 8/18)

  • Overall Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for these programs (not including SRO), applicants must be:

    • Drug and alcohol free for at least 5 consecutive days Employable and willing to gain employment
    • Motivated to remain clean and sober
    • Able to participate in outpatient counseling Committed to setting goals and working to achieve them Berks County resident

     

  • Please complete the following questions to the best of your ability. For SRO complete only sections A, C, E, F, G, H, I, J.

  • A. Demographic Information

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  • B. Housing Information

  • C. Financial Information

  • D. Education & Training

  • E. Military History

  • F. Employment History

  • G. Legal History

  • H. Physical Health History

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  • I. Behavioral & Emotional Health

  • J. Alcohol and Drug Use

  • Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.

  • Who should we contact in case of emergency?

    Please list two contacts.
  • By signing below, I verify that the information on my application is accurate and truthful. In addition, I understand that at any time during the application and interviewing process or after acceptance into the YMCA Housing Program, if it is determined/discovered that I have lied on my application, I may become ineligible to apply or participate in the Housing Programs of the YMCA of Reading.

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