A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
A people-first place to begin—whether you are looking for support for yourself, trying to help someone you care about, or facing a health, safety, housing, or practical concern in Carlisle or Cumberland County.
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Choose the next step that fits what is happening now. You might ask about a conversation, a peer group, a health or safety concern, food, transportation, or housing. No one needs to label a person or clear a home before asking what support is available.
A confidential first conversation can help sort through what kind of support may fit. Ask whether a current virtual group or first conversation is available for your situation and location.
Role: nonprofit first-conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote, ask about Cumberland County; cost/eligibility: confirm program fit and current availability; emergency limit: nonclinical support is not therapy, crisis response, shelter, or cleanup
For immediate physical danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988; Cumberland-Perry Crisis Services also lists 717-763-2222 for 24/7 crisis support. Mobile crisis response is determined by crisis services, and the person must agree to receive it. For emergency shelter, Cumberland County directs people to Coordinated Entry through 211; placement is not guaranteed.
First conversations
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.
For people seeking paid, nonclinical support, ask whether the service area, format, timing, and costs fit your needs before making plans.
An online place to explore peer support, groups, and practical tools at your own pace. Confirm current access details directly; do not use it for urgent or emergency needs.
Safety and stability
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.
Call 911 for an immediate threat, fire, or urgent medical emergency. Do not wait for a routine provider, housing intake, or cleanup appointment during an emergency.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. It is not a housing placement line, cleanup service, or substitute for 911 when someone is in immediate danger.
Cumberland County lists round-the-clock crisis services, including telephone support and walk-in locations in Camp Hill and Harrisburg. The county says mobile response is arranged through crisis services by contacting 988 and requires the person's agreement; the mobile team may not be based in Carlisle.
The county lists this 24-hour hotline for people seeking domestic-violence help. If a phone or browsing history may be monitored, use a safer device or contact method when possible.
UPMC describes this as a general emergency department for acute and non-acute injuries and illnesses. This listing is not a claim of hoarding-specialty or outpatient behavioral-health care.
The county investigates reports involving an older adult who is incapacitated, lacks a responsible caretaker, and faces imminent risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment. This is not a routine clutter complaint or cleanup service; the county emphasizes the older adult's rights and self-determination.
People and practical help
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.
The county says case management can help assess needs, with paperwork, advocacy, connections to resources, and follow-up. Its listed Carlisle entry point is NHS The Stevens Center, 33 State Avenue; call to ask about intake and current services.
The county lists adult programs that may include peer specialist, community-support, employment, outpatient, and residential services for eligible participants. Ask the county or case manager what is available, how to enter a program, and whether cost or waitlists apply.
The county describes assistance for some people who are homeless or near homelessness, including eligible rental arrears or move-in costs. Its current rules are narrow and may exclude utilities, hotel stays, fees, and other costs; review the county's current criteria and funding before relying on help.
Safe Harbour directs people seeking emergency shelter to Cumberland County's Homeless Assistance Program or 211 for Coordinated Entry. Contact those pathways first; do not assume a bed or immediate placement is available.
The county lists food pantries and meal options, including Carlisle locations. Schedules and requirements can change; the county notes that most households should use the pantry closest to home and confirm exceptions directly.
Project SHARE says households can use its monthly food distribution once per month, with appointment options, and describes separate Farmstand access. Call or use its Get Help page to confirm current eligibility, hours, and what to bring before traveling.
Cumberland County lists My Brother's Table as a meal open to the public and directs people to ask the Salvation Army about emergency food assistance. Call before traveling because hours and service details can change.
The county describes in-home and community supports, including options that may be private-pay or subject to waiver or income/need rules. Ask about current services, assessment steps, and availability.
The county's Link service helps older adults and people with disabilities compare services, identify support needs, connect with providers, and apply for funding. It also serves people of any age with disabilities.
Cumberland County identifies Rabbittransit as its fixed-route and shared-ride provider. Check the current route map, service area, schedule, fare, and reservation requirements for the exact origin and destination.
Pennsylvania DHS accepts SNAP applications online, by mail, or through a County Assistance Office. Program requirements can change; check the current state notice and ask DHS about your household before making plans around benefits.
Pennsylvania DHS lists the Cumberland County Assistance Office at 33 Westminster Drive in Carlisle. Contact the office or use COMPASS to ask about SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other benefits; verify current hours and application requirements directly.
Pennsylvania currently says the 2026–2027 LIHEAP season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026. Check for updates and apply through the state or County Assistance Office; heating-crisis applications have separate rules.
MidPenn lists Cumberland County in its service area and provides free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault. Ask about the current intake route and whether the issue is within scope.
The local affiliate lists peer and family support programs and current events. Its offerings are not hoarding-specific; check the calendar or contact the affiliate before attending.
This directory can help you search for hoarding-related care and support. A listing does not establish that a provider is local, accepting clients, covered by insurance, or a fit; verify credentials, cost, availability, and approach directly.
The county publishes a broader human-services directory for food, housing, health, and community needs. Treat it as a starting point, and confirm current contact information, eligibility, and openings with each organization.
The Borough is a local contact for municipal questions, including rules and services that may differ from other Cumberland County townships. Confirm that the address is inside the Borough and ask about current procedures before making plans; this is not a countywide resource or hauling service.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 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