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You are not alone. There are many organisations and professionals ready to support you — whether you're affected by hoarding yourself, or supporting a loved one.

You Are Not Alone

Help Is Available

Hoarding disorder can feel incredibly isolating. The shame, embarrassment, and secrecy that often accompany the condition can make it feel impossible to reach out for support. But it is important to know that hoarding disorder is far more common than most people realise — it affects millions of people across the United Kingdom — and that effective help is available.

Whether you are struggling with hoarding disorder yourself, whether you are a family member or carer who is worried about a loved one, or whether you are a professional working with someone in a hoarding situation, there are trusted organisations and services that can provide guidance, support, and practical assistance.

Below, we have listed a number of trusted UK mental health organisations that can provide information and support relating to hoarding disorder and other mental health conditions. We also encourage you to speak to your GP, who can refer you to local mental health services and connect you with a hoarding support group or specialist therapist in your area.

And of course, if you need practical hoarding help in the form of a compassionate, professional property clearance, our team at Hoarding Service is here to assist — call us free on 0800 494 7220 or send us a message via our contact page.

🆘 If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis or danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department. The Samaritans are also available 24 hours a day on 116 123 — free to call from any phone.

Mental health support and compassion

Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Mental health counselling and therapy

Therapy can help address the underlying causes of hoarding disorder.

Support groups for hoarding

Peer support groups provide connection and shared understanding.

Professional help for hoarding disorder

Professional help — both psychological and practical — can transform lives.

Trusted Support Organisations

Where to Get Help

The following organisations provide mental health information, support, and helplines for people in the UK. We have included a brief description of each and a direct link to their relevant pages.

🧠 MIND — Mental Health Helplines
MIND is one of the UK's leading mental health charities. Their helplines page provides a comprehensive directory of mental health helplines and support services across England and Wales, including those relevant to hoarding disorder, anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
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🏥 Centre for Mental Health
The Centre for Mental Health is an independent charity that works to improve the life chances of people with mental health problems. They produce research, policy analysis, and guidance that helps shape mental health services and support across the UK.
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💙 Samaritans — 24-Hour Support
The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They provide a safe space to talk — by phone, email, or in person — for anyone who is struggling to cope. Their free helpline number is 116 123. They are not just for people in crisis; they are there for anyone who needs to talk.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 NHS England — 24/7 Urgent Mental Health Helplines
NHS England provides information about 24/7 urgent mental health helplines available across the country. These lines are for people who need urgent mental health support and can connect you to local crisis teams and services. You do not need to be referred by a GP to use these lines.
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Additional Support

Other Sources of Hoarding Help

In addition to the national organisations listed above, there are a number of other ways to access support for hoarding disorder in the UK:

Your GP

Your first port of call should usually be your GP. They can refer you to local mental health services, including specialist hoarding clinics in some areas, and can advise on whether medication may be appropriate alongside psychological therapy.

Hoarding Support Groups

Many areas of the UK have hoarding support groups — either in-person or online — where people with hoarding disorder can share experiences, strategies, and encouragement with others who understand. Your GP or local mental health service can advise on what is available in your area. Online communities can also be a valuable source of peer support.

Local Authority Services

If hoarding is affecting housing conditions or presenting a safeguarding concern, local authority housing departments and social services may be able to provide support, funding, or practical assistance. Environmental health departments may also become involved where hoarding creates conditions that affect neighbouring properties.

Private Therapy

Private therapists specialising in CBT for hoarding disorder are available in most areas of the UK. The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) maintains a register of accredited CBT therapists at babcp.com.

Hoarding Service

As a practical complement to mental health support, our hoarding clearance service can help to make a property safe and liveable — removing the immediate physical barriers that may be preventing someone from engaging fully with therapeutic support. We work in close collaboration with mental health professionals and social care teams wherever appropriate.

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Recovery journey after hoarding clearance

Recovery is a journey — practical clearance and mental health support work best together.

Taking the First Step

Whether you need to talk, need practical help, or simply want more information — please reach out. Our team is here with no judgement and no pressure.

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