Help for Hoarding Disorder

Signs to Look For:

• Most surfaces, such as countertops, sinks, stoves, and desks, are piled with items in the home.

• The clutter may also have moved outside to the yard, garage or vehicles when there is no more room inside the home.

• There are stacks of newspapers, magazines, or junk mail.

• The person often moves items from one pile to another without throwing away anything.

• The person cannot throw things away, accumulating unnecessary items such as trash.

• The person has difficulty managing daily activities and making decisions, organizing items, and has an extreme attachment to items.

• The person often experiences shame or embarrassment

To learn more about available help, please contact

Lorain County Public Health

440-322-6367

Ask for Environmental Health