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Reading-Berks Intergroup is a central office for Alcoholics Anonymous groups in Berks County, Pennsylvania. It exists so that local AA groups can coordinate twelfth-step work on a larger scale than any single group could manage alone. If you are looking for a meeting, trying to reach someone about a drinking problem, or wondering how a local AA service body fits into the wider structure, this is the organization that covers Berks County.
What it does
The site describes its purpose directly: Intergroup assists local home groups in fulfilling the primary purpose of an AA group — carrying the message of recovery from alcoholism to those who still suffer. In practice, that means it acts as a coordination point rather than a treatment provider or a governing authority over groups.
It is made up of member AA groups located within Berks County. It is one of 11 Intergroups in the Area 59 Eastern Pennsylvania General Service Area.
Who it serves
The site organizes its information into three main audiences:
- Newcomers — people asking whether they have a problem with alcohol, or looking for a first meeting
- Members — existing AA members looking for meeting information, events, announcements, service opportunities, and literature
- Professionals — people in professional roles who want to refer someone or learn about local AA resources
The homepage also states that help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a phone number listed for reaching out.
Practical information
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service area | Berks County, Pennsylvania |
| Structure | One of 11 Intergroups in Area 59, Eastern Pennsylvania General Service Area |
| Monthly meeting | 7 p.m. every 4th Tuesday |
| Meeting location | One United Church of Christ, 1730 New Holland Rd., Reading, PA 19607 |
| Phone | 610-373-6500 |
| Mailing address | PO Box 12157, Reading, PA 19612 |
| [email protected] |
The site's main navigation includes Meeting Information, Events, Announcements, Service, Intergroup, Districts, Committees, Institutions, Archives, Resources, Newcomers, For Members, For Professionals, Contributions, Literature, FAQ, and Contact.
An important disclaimer
The website states plainly that it is not endorsed or approved by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or by any internet provider. Some items on the site may have been published by A.A. World Services, Inc., but their presence does not imply approval by the General Service Conference. Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, the Big Book, the Twelve and Twelve, Daily Reflections, The Grapevine, AA Grapevine, and La Vina are noted as registered trademarks of their respective organizations.
That disclaimer matters if you are trying to figure out whether this is an official AA World Services site. It is not — it is a local intergroup site serving a specific county.
When to use it
Use readingberksintergroup.org if you need a meeting in or near Berks County, want to contact a local AA phone line, are looking for local events or announcements, or want to understand how local AA service is organized in that area. If you need AA information for a different county or state, you would want that area's own intergroup or central office instead.