Berks County Mental Health Community Resources
For Administrators

Managing school budgets, ensuring curriculum alignment, developing class schedules, and recruiting new staff are just a few of the many responsibilities that come with the role of an administrator. Often, those outside of the administrative field do not fully grasp the breadth of these tasks until they are directly involved in the role themselves.

As the education landscape continues to evolve, one of the most significant shifts has been the increased emphasis on mental health. This growing focus reflects the critical importance of supporting the well-being of both students and staff. The resources provided here are designed to help with navigating mental health challenges and offer essential support during times of need.

Roles of Mental Health Workers in a School Setting

 “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”

-Albert Einstein


Berks County Flight Team

The Berks County Crisis Management Flight Team provides counseling and emotional support to schools in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The team is composed of dedicated local school counselors, psychologists, teachers, and administrators.

When a crisis occurs, and a school requests assistance from the Flight Team, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) team coordinator dispatches team members to the school to lend assistance to staff and students.

Please note: BCIU's normal business hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The  team coordinator may be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the teams Hotline: 610-987-8600 or e-mail.

A call to the hotline during normal business hours will be forwarded to the BCIU receptionist, who will contact the team coordinator. A call to the hotline outside of normal business hours will be forwarded to an automated system which will prompt you to choose the coordinator’s home or cell phone number.

If you do not make person-to-person contact with the team coordinator, please call back and try the next option.