Resources About Hoarding

Welcome! These free resources and webinars about hoarding are designed to provide you with the tools you need to help someone who hoards.

Please also visit our blog and consider the Hoarding Home Solutions course that’s right for you. And stop by often to view more resources about hoarding.

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Read up on the latest news… August 2020 edition

Reduce Fire Risk

Fire is one of the greatest risks associated with hoarding. Download the Fire Risk Reduction flyer for simple tips to reduce fire risk.

Fire Risk Reduction Advice

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The Clutter-Hoarding Scale

The Clutter-Hoarding Scale (CHS) was developed by the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, and is an observational tool to assess the degree of clutter and its impact on structure and zoning, animals and pests, household functions, and health and safety. Download your copy here.

The Clutter Quality of Life Scale

The Clutter Quality of Life Scale (CQLS) has been designed by the Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD) to help people assess for themselves the personally felt impact that clutter has on their well-being.

Take the questionnaire to discover your personal CQLS score. There’s a handy scoring sheet you can use as well.

ICD Clutter Quality of Life Scale

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CQLS Results Scoring Sheet

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Common Causes of Clutter

There are many causes of clutter. Hoarding is just one of them. Download the HHS Common Causes of Clutter fact sheet to see what else might be causing clutter.

Common Causes of Clutter

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Webinar – How to Help Someone Who Hoards

In this recorded webinar, Angela Esnouf and Wendy Hanes speak about

the complex and unhelpful beliefs that lead to hoarding behaviour
tips for starting a conversation about hoarding
decluttering and organising strategies that they know work

And answer some burning questions about specific hoarding situations.