Hoarding and clutter support

Many people collect things as a hobby, but hoarding is when a person collects and keeps a large number of items or animals and finds it difficult to let them go. The items may seem unimportant to other people, but to the person collecting them they may hold special memories or have emotional meaning.

When does hoarding become a concern?

Hoarding becomes a concern when collecting or keeping items affects a person's daily life, relationships, health or wellbeing, or creates unsafe or unhealthy living conditions.

Support is available if you are concerned about your own situation or someone else.