National Squalor Conference
Sydney 2009
APS-Cleaning Co.'s-CPS-Doctors & Therapists-Elder Services-Fire Safety Related-
Hoarding Task Forces-Handymen/Repairs-Organizers-Support Groups for Hoarders-
Support for Family Members-Meal Delivery-Treatment Centers-OCF Affiliate-Other
Adult Protective Services, state laws & statewide resources:
National Center on Elder Abuse, by state
Another source by state listings
Additional/related:
Reporting elder abuse/self-neglect
How APS works
Cleaning Companies familiar with hoarded homes, local services for assistance cleaning out a hoarded home:
Child Protective Services/related resources:
Phone numbers/websites, by state
Doctors, Therapists, Counselors familiar with treating compulsive hoarding:
Elder Services:
Eldercare Locator
Fire Safety Services/Fire Hazard related:
Unknown.
Hoarding Task Forces:
Unknown.
Local handymen/repair services that are familiar with hoarded homes and will not judge:
None known.
Local Meal Delivery Services (for when kitchens are not functional):
Not local, but can be ordered online for delivery. Just need an accesible microwave.
Meals on Wheels near you.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation Affiliate:
None known.
Professional organizers, familiar with treating hoarding clients and/or de-clutter helpers:
None known in your specific area yet, but you can see if any are listed here in the meantime. (National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization certificate program graduate lists.)
Support Groups (in-person)for Compulsive Hoarders:
National-check for a local listing Clutterers Anonymous, ClutterLESS Recovery Groups,
Support Groups for family members:
Alanon Meeting locations
Treatment Centers:
Other resources & information to note:
