Hoarding
Do you find the clutter in your home unmanageable and find it difficult or even impossible to get rid of things? If the answer is yes, you might be coping with hoarding disorder, which is a mental health problem and something your doctor can diagnose.
Sometimes for some people grief and loss is at the heart why they are hoarding. Please find more information about grief and bereavement on our page here.
Hoarding can have a real impact on your day-to-day life and cause a lot of distress to you and those around you.
Check out the information and below as well as support and services there to help.
Information and Resources
Explanation of Hoarding
For more information on:
- What is hoarding?
- Other types of hoarding
- Hoarding and other health problems
- Effects of hoarding
- Hoarding and stigma
Help for someone who is hoarding
Information for friends, partners or family members who want to support someone who is hoarding.
Cruse Bereavement Support
We’re here to help you no matter how long you’ve been grieving. Call help line on 0808 808 1677.
Helplines and National Support
Help for Hoarders
Help for people experiencing hoarding and their families, including support groups and an online forum.
Hoarding Disorders UK
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.
Phone: 0330 133 2310
Hoarding UK
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.
Phone: 020 3239 1600
OCD Action
Information and support for people affected by OCD and hoarding, including online forums and local support groups.
Phone: 0300 636 5478
Cloud’s End
Supporting individuals with hoarding disorder through support groups, tailored guidance, and free helpful resources
Local Services and Support
NPT Mind – Hoarding
NPT Mind’s Hoarding: Hope and Help Project has 2 weekly Support Groups.
One of people with Hoarding Behaviours who could benefit from meeting others who understand the challenges you are facing in a safe and non-judgemental environment
The other for people who have a loved one who is demonstrating Hoarding Behaviours and are struggling to know how best to support/could benefit from meeting others with shared lived experience.
Tel: 01639 643510 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Microenterprise Directory
There are also a range of cleaners on the directory that can support with deep cleans if this is needed after the decluttering has been done.