Hoarding Task Force
An estimated 20,000 residents of Summit County struggle with excessive clutter or hoarding.
Our goal is to build and sustain a collaborative response to hoarding issues in Summit County by focusing on community awareness, education, professional training, and referrals to services and treatment.
Summit County’s Hub for Hoarding and Clutter Information
The Hoarding Task Force (HTF) is comprised of a variety of public and private agencies throughout Summit County. The HTF offers education, consultation, and referrals to community resources.
If you would like assistance with cluttering issues or are seeking help for a family member, neighbor, or loved one, contact: clutterhelp@admboard.org or (330)-762-3500 and ask for the Hoarding Task Force Coordinator.
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Persons with hoarding problems may exhibit some of the signs below:
- Buy or acquire items excessively.
- Have persistent difficulty selling, donating, giving away, or discarding items, leading to clutter.
- Become anxious, distressed, or even traumatized when trying to reduce clutter.
- Become more socially isolated over time because of clutter and/or embarrassment.
- Live in unsafe conditions (tripping and fire hazards, pest infestation, disrupted utilities, etc.),
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