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For assistance call 858-8526 or email seniorinfo@erie.gov

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Hoarding and Clutter

Has keeping things become a problem?
What would you like to do in your home that you cannot do right now?

Hope & Help to Reorganize...

If you or a loved one are looking for more information or need help, please call Erie county Department of Senior Services at 858-8526 to discuss options. Meanwhile, here are some other resources that may be helpful.

http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/ - the IOCDF Hoarding Center

Top 20 Decluttering Tips from New York City Hoarding Task Force www.cornellaging.org/gem/hoa_bes_pra.html?name1=Best+Practices&type1=2Active

Cleaning Agencies or "Organizers" may be listed in the yellow pages.

Erie County Department of Health Environmental Field Offices - Buffalo 961-6800

SPCA of Erie County Emergency Hotline (716) 875-7360, or after hours, 716-827-1609 www.yourspca.org

Building Inspectors - Contact municipal offices listed in phone book government listings

Erie County Adult Protective Services (when a person who hoards is at risk of harm) (716) 858-6877
http://www2.erie.gov/socialservices/index.php?q=adult-protection

Cornell's clutter and hoarding www.cornellaging.org/gem/hoarding_index.html

A national disposal service www.disposophobia.com