Excessive Clutter Assistance

Struggling with clutter? You’re not alone! Living with excessive clutter can feel overwhelming, but support and practical resources are available!

Reach out to our Community Support Specialist, Emmie Crement, to access materials and for more information! Email ecrement@lyonsts.com or call: 708-412-2016

Hoarding disorder can cause distress and inability to function in day-to-day living. According to the DSM-5, It is characterized by:

1. Excessive acquisition of stuff*
2. Difficulty discarding possessions
3. Living spaces that can’t be used for their intended purposes
because of clutter
4. Causing significant distress or impairment (Frost & Hartl, 1996 )

*Not universal in all people who hoard

In need of support?

Resources

Our Hoarding Response Flow Chart helps determine next steps in responding to a hoarding situation, whether seeking help for yourself or someone else. The Independent Treatment Guide can assist those struggling with excessive clutter to recover.

Hoarding Response Training

Together with community partners, the Township of Lyons Mental Health Commission offers free hoarding response training to help residents reduce excessive clutter. Presented by a Certified Hoarding Specialist, Emmie Crement, Ed.D, this one-hour training is designed for organizations, municipalities, first responders, housing professionals, social service agencies, and community partners.

Training includes:

Overview of Hoarding Disorder
- “What it is and What it is not”
Importance of an Interdisciplinary & Trauma-Informed Response
Educational Video
Practical Tools & Resources
Hoarding Response Flow Chart
Independent Treatment Guide
Action Planning Strategies

If you are interested in requesting a training, please reach out to Emmie at ecrement@lyonsts.com or call 708-412-2016.