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AnonyJustAName OP t1_j1gkr59 wrote

Reply to comment by Deanocracy in Anyone have any resources to help a hoarder in DC? by AnonyJustAName

At the moment, yes, he has actually been clearing stuff. But, I think it is probably too big a task for him and also he gets bogged down in the process. It must still be pretty bad bc he won't let people he knows help. He did seem a bit open to some kind of professional help if it lessened the chances of losing his apt.

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ehtooh t1_j1jmt46 wrote

He’s probably embarrassed, I have a friend who is in a similar situation. She’s in her 70s and her place is quite bad. I’ve offered to help multiple times but she puts me off. Selfishly I am not in a rush because I’m terrified of the processes, so I’ve been considering just finding professionals to handle it for her. I’ll be following this post. Good luck, OP.

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AnonyJustAName OP t1_j1knrlv wrote

That is kind of you to offer. There are some local organizers with experience working with hoarders. Given that my neighbor has gotten a notice kicking off the eviction process, I think it has become something that needs a team to address very quickly along with supports to address underlying causes, address legal issues and hopefully prevent homelessness, etc.

For your friend, Organizing Maniacs is one name that has come up in searches. If your friend's situation has a bit more time to address, they may be worth reaching out to.

This is a tough issue and the threat of eviction that could lead to homelessness is terrifying.

Best to all coping with this issue with friends and loved ones.

Here are 2 possible resources for DC residents

This specifically mentions services to help declutter the home https://dacl.dc.gov/service/case-management, this other link may serve as a guide to additional resources

https://odr.dc.gov/book/path/services-senior-citizens

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