Hording Support & Training

Who It’s For:
Hoarding can create serious safety, health, and housing challenges — but many existing support systems focus only on crisis response, without addressing the underlying needs or offering ongoing guidance. 

Hoarding Support & Training is designed for:

• Individuals experiencing hoarding behaviors who want to improve safety, function, and comfort in their homes.
• Support workers, volunteers, and service providers who want to learn effective, compassionate ways to assist clients with hoarding challenges.

What We Do:
We provide in-home, person-centered support for individuals, and training for staff and volunteers, using a harm-reduction approach that respects autonomy and builds trust.

Types of Support Available For Individuals:

• In-Home Support & Decluttering: Step-by-step assistance to reduce clutter while maintaining comfort and dignity.
• Organization & Maintenance Planning: Creating routines and systems to maintain a safe, functional space.
• Resource Navigation: Connecting individuals to mental health, housing, and community supports.

For Staff & Volunteers:

• Hoarding Awareness Training: Understanding the psychological, social, and safety aspects of hoarding.
• Practical Support Skills: Communication techniques, harm-reduction strategies, and safety planning.
• Ongoing Mentorship: Continued guidance to build confidence in working with clients experiencing hoarding challenges.
   

Who Can Engage Our Services:

• Individuals & Families seeking respectful, hands-on support.
• Nonprofits & Community Agencies working with clients at risk of eviction or housing loss due to clutter or hoarding.
• Housing Providers & Landlords wanting to support tenants while maintaining safe living conditions.

Why It Works:

• Addresses both the immediate living environment and long-term maintenance skills.
• Respects the individual’s pace, values, and comfort level.
• Equips staff and volunteers with the confidence and tools to offer effective support.

Impact Goals:

• Improve safety, health, and housing stability for individuals experiencing hoarding.
• Reduce eviction risks and prevent homelessness.
• Build community capacity to respond with empathy and effectiveness.