A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Akron, Colorado.

A starting point for people living with clutter concerns, family and friends, and the people who want to offer support without taking over. You can begin with one question, one safer area, or simply a conversation.

People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative

Start here - Fight the Blight

You do not have to solve everything before asking for support.

Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for hoarding-related support and virtual groups. Tell us what feels most important in Akron or elsewhere in Washington County, and we can help you explore a next step. A first conversation does not commit you to a cleanup or a particular service.

Fight the Blight offers virtual support groups for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns. Reach out from Akron, Washington County, or another Colorado community to ask about current group options and a respectful place to begin. This is not emergency response or therapy.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support and virtual-group front door; geography: ask about Washington County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm current group details; emergency limits: not crisis or cleanup response

For immediate danger

If someone faces immediate danger, a medical emergency, fire, or another urgent threat, call 911. For mental-health crisis support, call or text 988; Centennial Mental Health Center also publishes a 24/7 crisis line at 844-493-8255 and text option TALK to 38255. Crisis services address immediate safety and are not cleanup services or a guarantee of a particular response.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: private-pay hoarding support, organizing help, groups, and family guidance; geography: broader service area, confirm Akron availability; cost/eligibility: paid pathway, current cost not verified; emergency limits: not emergency care | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is the private-pay pathway for organizing help, decluttering support, groups, family guidance, and practical next steps when a grant or public program is not the right fit. Ask about scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and whether support is available in Washington County.

Role: digital peer-support pathway; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access; emergency limits: not therapy, crisis care, or emergency support | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Unburied

Unburied, from The Peer Tree, offers a judgment-free digital pathway with peer support, groups, and tools for people directly affected and for friends, family, property managers, municipal workers, and other supporters. It is not therapy, a crisis service, or a substitute for emergency help.

Role: community-resource information and referral; geography: Colorado; cost/eligibility: ask about current local options; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or clinical crisis response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Colorado 211

Colorado 211 provides a way to search or ask about community resources such as food, housing, and utility assistance. Describe the county and what kind of help is needed, then confirm the provider's current area, eligibility, and availability directly.

Safety and stability

When the concern involves safety, housing, or crisis

These pathways serve different situations. Read the labels carefully before calling, especially when a response may involve crisis care, protective services, shelter, housing rules, legal advocacy, or emergency dispatch.

Role: emergency dispatch; geography: Akron and Washington County; cost/eligibility: emergency use; emergency limits: immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

911 — immediate danger or medical emergency

Call 911 for an immediate threat to life or safety, fire, or a medical emergency. For non-urgent questions, use the appropriate county or town office rather than emergency dispatch.

Role: crisis counseling and connection; geography: nationwide, including Colorado; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; emergency limits: not cleanup, housing, or medical dispatch | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental-health crisis. If there is immediate physical danger or a medical emergency, call 911.

Role: behavioral-health crisis support; geography: Centennial service area, including northeastern Colorado; cost/eligibility: ask about the response available; emergency limits: crisis support, not cleanup or scheduled outpatient care | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Centennial Mental Health Center — 24/7 crisis line

Centennial Mental Health Center publishes a 24/7 crisis line for its northeastern Colorado region. Call 844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255 to discuss immediate behavioral-health concerns and ask what response is available. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Role: county law enforcement and non-emergency public-safety contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: contact for jurisdiction-specific information; emergency limits: call 911 for an active emergency | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Sheriff and emergency contacts

The County directory lists the Sheriff's Office at 970-345-2244 and an emergency manager at 970-630-8662. For a current threat or urgent response, call 911; use the County directory to confirm which office handles a non-emergency concern.

Role: victim advocacy, information, and referrals; geography: seven-county 13th Judicial District including Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about confidential access and current services; emergency limits: call 911 for immediate danger | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

13th Judicial District Victim Services

The District's victim-services program lists Washington County in its service area and describes advocacy and help navigating the justice process. Contact the program to ask about safe ways to communicate and what support is available locally; it is not a substitute for emergency dispatch.

Role: county ambulance contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: service and billing questions vary; emergency limits: call 911 for an urgent medical emergency | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Ambulance Service

The County directory lists Ambulance Service at 970-345-2672. Use 911 for an urgent medical emergency; call the listed office for non-emergency service or billing questions and confirm the correct contact before relying on it.

People and practical help

Housing, food, care, transportation, and ongoing support

These listings connect the local community with housing, food, behavioral health, benefits, transit, survivor advocacy, disability support, peer support, and practical resources. Ask about current availability, cost, scope, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Role: community behavioral-health clinic; geography: Akron and northeastern Colorado; cost/eligibility: ask about clinical fit, intake, insurance, and current sliding-fee eligibility; emergency limits: scheduled clinic, not 24/7 crisis dispatch | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Centennial Mental Health Center — Akron clinic

Centennial lists an Akron clinic at 871 E. 1st Street, Akron, CO 80720, phone 970-345-2254. The organization publishes a sliding-fee schedule; call to confirm the current amount, eligibility, services, and appointment availability before traveling. For urgent crisis support use its crisis line or 988; call 911 for immediate danger.

Role: county human-services and public-benefit contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: program rules apply; emergency limits: not a shelter, crisis line, or guaranteed benefit | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Human Services

Washington County lists Human Services at 970-345-2238. Ask about current county intake for public benefits and referrals, which documents are needed, and whether the department can connect you with housing or utility resources. Eligibility and availability depend on the program; a referral is not a guarantee of assistance.

Role: public-health information and clinic services; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: program-specific, call about fees and appointments; emergency limits: not urgent medical care | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Northeast Colorado Health Department — Washington County office

The Health Department lists a Washington County office at 482 Adams Avenue, Akron, CO 80720. Its location page lists limited Wednesday hours for WIC and vital-record services and says to call for immunization and family-planning appointments. Confirm current schedules, eligibility, and fees before traveling.

Role: regional nonprofit information, advocacy, and community support; geography: Washington County and nearby northeastern Colorado; cost/eligibility: ask which current programs fit; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed housing | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Rural Communities Resource Center — Washington County Connections

Rural Communities Resource Center is a nonprofit serving Washington, Yuma, and nearby communities. Its contact page lists Washington County Connections at 252 W. 1st Street, Akron, CO, phone 970-345-2225. Ask what the current program can help with and whether an appointment, eligibility review, or referral is needed.

Role: statewide community-resource information and referral; geography: Colorado, search by Washington County/ZIP; cost/eligibility: each program sets its own rules; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of shelter | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Colorado 211 — housing and basic-needs referrals

Use Colorado 211 to ask about local housing, rent, utility, food, or other basic-needs referrals. Ask whether a listing is currently accepting requests and what documents are required. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Role: state-listed local housing-authority lead, not a verified open intake; geography: Akron/Washington County; cost/eligibility: current programs and waitlist not verified; emergency limits: not emergency shelter | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Akron Housing Authority — confirm current status through local contacts

The Colorado State Auditor's local-government portal identifies an Akron Housing Authority, but a current primary source confirming active programs, contact details, or an open waitlist was not located. Ask Washington County Human Services or the Town for a current contact before sharing personal information or making plans; no vacancy or eligibility is implied.

Role: food-resource locator; geography: Colorado and regional partner network; cost/eligibility: individual sites set rules; emergency limits: locator is not a food-delivery or emergency service | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Food Bank of the Rockies — Find Food

Use the Food Bank of the Rockies locator to search by ZIP for nearby food resources. Call the listed site before traveling to confirm hours, registration, household eligibility, and current availability; local listings can change.

Role: state benefits information and application pathway; geography: Colorado residents; cost/eligibility: income and program criteria apply; emergency limits: not emergency food or crisis response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Colorado SNAP and public benefits

Colorado's benefits portal is a starting point for applications and case information. Ask Washington County Human Services about local assistance, needed documents, application status, and language or accessibility support. Applying does not guarantee eligibility.

Role: civil legal-aid intake; geography: statewide program with regional service eligibility to confirm; cost/eligibility: income, assets, and case type rules apply; emergency limits: not criminal defense or emergency response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Colorado Legal Services — civil legal aid intake

Colorado Legal Services explains how to request help and whether a civil matter may qualify. Confirm that Washington County is covered for the issue, current intake methods, and any deadlines. The organization's eligibility and case-capacity rules apply.

Role: court access and process information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: filing and service fees vary; emergency limits: not legal advice or crisis response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Combined Court

The Colorado Judicial Branch lists the Washington County court in Akron. Call the court to confirm the correct division, current process, accessibility, and fees before filing. Court staff can explain procedures but cannot provide legal advice.

Role: county clerk, recorder, and driver-license contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: transaction fees and requirements vary; emergency limits: not emergency response or legal advice | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Clerk and Recorder

The County directory lists the Clerk and Driver's License office at 970-345-6565. Confirm the right office, required documents, current hours, and fees before visiting; property-record questions may require a different department.

Role: county land-use and zoning information; geography: unincorporated Washington County; cost/eligibility: jurisdiction and permit requirements vary; emergency limits: not a cleanup or emergency service | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Planning and Zoning

The County lists Planning and Zoning at 970-345-2701. If a property concern involves permits, land use, or code, first ask whether it is inside county jurisdiction or Akron town limits and what options and process apply. No cleanup service is implied.

Role: municipal public works and utility information; geography: Akron town service area; cost/eligibility: account and service rules apply; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or cleanup support | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Town of Akron Public Works and utilities

The Town's Public Works page is a starting point for municipal utility and service questions. Confirm that the property is inside town limits, current rates, payment options, service status, and any assistance or accommodation process directly with the Town.

Role: county solid-waste disposal information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: material, load, and fee rules vary; emergency limits: not a hoarding cleanout or hauling provider | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Landfill

The County directory lists the landfill at 970-345-0789. Before hauling, ask what materials are accepted, current hours and fees, load limits, and whether special waste needs separate handling. Do not move items without the resident's informed consent.

Role: public library, information access, and public computers; geography: Akron and Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card requirements and any printing charges; emergency limits: not case management or emergency support | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Akron Public Library

The Library lists public computers with internet, office software, and printing/scanning. It is at 302 Main Avenue, Akron, CO 80720, phone 970-345-6818. Confirm current hours and card requirements; computer access may be busy and printing may have a fee.

Role: county veterans-service contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: veteran and benefit-specific rules apply; emergency limits: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed benefits | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Veterans Service

The County directory lists a Veterans Office at 970-345-6685. Veterans and families can call to ask which benefits-navigation services are currently available and what documentation is useful; confirm eligibility and appointment needs.

Role: county Extension education and referrals; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about current programs and any fees; emergency limits: not clinical, legal, or emergency services | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County CSU Extension

The County directory lists CSU Extension at 970-345-2287. Call to ask whether a current program or educational resource fits the question; confirm dates, location, accessibility, and any cost directly.

Role: county pest and weed information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about property jurisdiction and any fees; emergency limits: not cleanup or crisis response | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Pest and Weed Control

The County directory lists Pest and Weed Control at 970-554-0140. Ask what the office covers, whether the property is within its jurisdiction, and what voluntary or required steps apply; confirm before taking action.

Role: regional rural-transit lead; geography: northeastern Colorado, exact service to Akron not verified; cost/eligibility: confirm fares and eligibility; emergency limits: not emergency transportation | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

County Express regional transportation — confirm current service

Older regional information identifies County Express as a rural transit option, but a current first-party route, schedule, fare, or reservation page for Washington County could not be confirmed. Contact the regional provider or Colorado 211 before relying on a ride; verify pickup area, lead time, accessibility, and cost.

Role: county long-term-care facility contact; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask about admission, payment, and services; emergency limits: not a home-care referral or emergency service | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Nursing Home

The County directory lists the Nursing Home at 970-345-2211. Older adults, residents, and caregivers can call to ask about current services and admission information; confirm level-of-care fit, availability, and payment requirements directly.

Role: county governance and public-meeting information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: public access rules vary by meeting; emergency limits: not an individual case or crisis service | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Commissioners and public meetings

The County lists its commissioners at 970-345-2701. Contact the office to confirm meeting schedules, public-comment procedures, and how to route a non-emergency county concern to the responsible department.

Role: national hoarding-disorder information and provider search; geography: United States, search by location; cost/eligibility: each provider sets terms; emergency limits: directory is not crisis or emergency care | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Hoarding Disorder Resource and Support Finder

The International OCD Foundation's resource finder is a starting point for exploring specialized support. Verify each provider's credentials, experience, current availability, fees, geography, and whether the approach is a fit; a directory entry is not an endorsement.

Role: county property-assessment information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: record and appeal rules vary; emergency limits: not legal advice or code enforcement | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Assessor and property information

The County directory lists the Assessor at 970-345-6662. Call to ask how to locate property records, confirm a parcel, or understand the assessment process; this office does not determine a hoarding-support plan or provide legal advice.

Role: county tax and payment information; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: payment rules and deadlines vary; emergency limits: not financial counseling or legal advice | Service details can change; confirm current availability, eligibility, cost, hours, service area, and consent requirements directly.

Washington County Treasurer

The County directory lists the Treasurer at 970-345-6601. Contact the office for current property-tax records, payment methods, deadlines, or procedure questions; confirm any fees and deadlines directly.

A note from the Alliance

Start with the person. Then decide what the situation needs.

This guide is anchored in Akron, Colorado, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight