A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Castle Dale, Utah.

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Choose the kind of support that feels useful

Begin with a nonprofit conversation, private-pay support, or digital peer support. These are separate organizations; ask about fit, location, cost, consent, and availability before making a plan.

A respectful place to ask about hoarding-related support, virtual groups, and next steps. Share only what feels comfortable; asking for support does not require agreeing to a cleanup plan.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual peer groups; geography: ask about options for Castle Dale, Emery County, or online; cost/eligibility: confirm current group access and any costs; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency response

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support. Four Corners Community Behavioral Health serves Emery County; contact its Castle Dale clinic to ask about routine intake and crisis options. Colleen's Sanctuary lists a 24-hour Carbon/Emery domestic-violence helpline at 435-637-6589; use a safe device if privacy is a concern. Housing applications, peer support, cleanup planning, and routine service navigation are not emergency 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-related support, organizing help, groups, and family guidance; geography: confirm remote or regional availability for Emery County; cost/eligibility: paid pathway, current rates and fit must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency care | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

The Peer Tree

A private-pay pathway when grant-funded or public programs are not the right fit. Ask about scope, cost, travel, consent, safety, and whether support is available in Emery County before making a plan.

Role: digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including family and friends; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any fees; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or crisis response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Unburied

A judgment-free digital pathway for peer support, family guidance, groups, and practical tools. It is not therapy or emergency support.

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: Emery County and throughout the United States; cost/eligibility: call for urgent emergencies; emergency limit: for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

911 — immediate danger or urgent medical emergency

Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical help is needed. Do not wait for a routine appointment or housing/resource referral.

Role: immediate emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: nationwide, including Utah; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for free, confidential support during emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. It is not a replacement for 911 when someone is in immediate danger.

Role: regional behavioral-health crisis and treatment navigation; geography: Carbon, Emery, and Grand Counties; cost/eligibility: ask about assessment, eligibility, and payment; emergency limit: call 988 or 911 as appropriate rather than waiting for routine intake | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health — crisis information

Four Corners identifies Emery County as part of its service area and provides crisis-service information. Call its Castle Dale clinic to confirm the current route for urgent support; use 988 for immediate emotional crisis help and 911 for immediate danger.

Role: confidential domestic- and sexual-violence advocacy and shelter referral; geography: Carbon and Emery Counties; cost/eligibility: helpline is available without charge; shelter access and capacity must be confirmed; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Colleen's Sanctuary — Carbon/Emery survivor helpline

Six County's Colleen's Sanctuary describes a 24-hour helpline, safety planning, advocacy, and confidential short-term shelter for survivors at high risk. Call to discuss safe options; use a safe device if privacy is a concern.

Role: crime-victim advocacy, safety planning, protective-order information, and referrals; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: contact the county advocate to confirm eligibility and costs; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 or a 24-hour crisis line | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Sheriff's Office Victims Services

The county lists help with safety planning, protective orders, shelter referrals, housing resources, counseling referrals, and navigating the criminal-justice system. Ask what support fits your situation.

Role: investigate and respond to suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; geography: statewide, including Emery County; cost/eligibility: report suspected concerns without charge; services depend on the investigation and the adult's circumstances; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah Adult Protective Services

Utah APS takes reports involving vulnerable adults. The state lists a phone intake line on weekdays and an online reporting form; use the official page to confirm current reporting options.

Role: county emergency preparedness and public-safety information; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: public information, confirm current alert enrollment and available assistance; emergency limit: for active emergencies call 911 | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Emergency Management

The county's emergency-management pages provide local hazard and preparedness information. Check the county site for current alerts and instructions during an incident; this is not individual crisis counseling.

Role: county law-enforcement information and non-emergency contact; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: call the office to confirm the appropriate contact; emergency limit: call 911 for an active emergency | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Sheriff — non-emergency contact

The county Sheriff's Office lists its Castle Dale office and department information. Use this contact for non-emergency questions; do not use it instead of 911 for immediate danger.

Role: information and referral for community services; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: confirm any program's rules and costs with the provider; emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah 211 — local resource navigation

Utah 211 helps people look for local food, housing, utility, health, transportation, and other community resources. Ask about Emery County options and confirm each program's current intake and eligibility.

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: outpatient mental-health and substance-use services; geography: Castle Dale and Emery County; cost/eligibility: confirm intake, insurance, fees, and current clinician availability; emergency limit: routine clinic care is not emergency response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health — Emery County clinic

Four Corners lists its Emery County clinic at 45 East 100 South in Castle Dale and says it serves Emery County residents. Call to ask about assessment, treatment options, payment, accommodations, and openings.

Role: local family-practice, women's-health, internal-medicine, laboratory, imaging, and therapy services; geography: Castle Dale; cost/eligibility: confirm insurance, charges, appointment availability, and walk-in conditions; emergency limit: not an emergency department | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery Medical Center — family practice

Castleview Hospital lists Emery Medical Center at 90 West Main Street in Castle Dale. The clinic publishes weekday hours and walk-in information; call to confirm hours, services, and costs before traveling.

Role: local public-health services and referrals; geography: Emery County, with an office in Castle Dale; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific clinic, fees, eligibility, and appointments; emergency limit: not emergency medical care | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Southeast Utah Health Department — Emery office

The health department lists Castle Dale services including immunizations, public health, maternal and child health, WIC, environmental health, and health education. Contact the office to confirm which service is available locally and how to access it.

Role: nutrition and food-benefit support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children under five; geography: Castle Dale and the Southeast Utah Health Department service area; cost/eligibility: confirm current income, nutrition-risk, and appointment requirements; emergency limit: not emergency food response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Castle Dale WIC clinic

Utah's WIC clinic locator lists the Castle Dale clinic at 25 West Main Street. Call the clinic to check eligibility, enrollment, appointment availability, and which documents to bring.

Role: emergency food assistance; geography: Emery County, with pickup in Castle Dale; cost/eligibility: SERDA describes food boxes for people needing additional help, generally once monthly; confirm current rules and availability; emergency limit: not a 24-hour service | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Food Bank — SERDA

SERDA currently lists the Emery County Food Bank at 40 South Center Street in Castle Dale, with Tuesday and Thursday morning hours. Call before traveling to confirm the schedule, documentation, and food availability.

Role: public housing and rental-assistance applications; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: federal program rules and application review apply; the authority says it has no immediate or emergency assistance, and waiting times must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or urgent rent relief | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Housing Authority

The authority describes rental assistance and a waiting-list process, and expressly warns that it cannot provide immediate or emergency help. Contact the authority to verify open lists, eligibility, accessibility, and application documents.

Role: utility-bill assistance screening; geography: Emery County and other southeastern Utah counties; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program criteria apply and funding can change; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or 24-hour utility repair | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

SERDA HEAT — utility assistance

SERDA's HEAT page explains help with heating and cooling bills and lists an Emery County contact. Ask whether applications are open, what documentation is required, and whether your utility and circumstances qualify.

Role: income-qualified home weatherization and limited urgent energy repairs; geography: Emery County and regional counties; cost/eligibility: HEAT certification, ownership/landlord permission, funding, and program conditions apply; emergency limit: not emergency housing or general remodeling | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

SERDA weatherization and crisis repairs

SERDA describes insulation, air sealing, and some heating or cooling repairs for eligible households. Its crisis program has narrower criteria and does not assist rental homes; verify current funding and exact requirements before applying.

Role: older-adult connection, congregate meals, and local aging-service information; geography: Castle Dale and Emery County; cost/eligibility: ask about age requirements, meal contributions, delivery, and availability; emergency limit: not urgent medical or crisis care | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Senior Center — Castle Dale

The county's senior-services page lists the Castle Dale center at 85 North 200 East. Call to confirm current program days, meal arrangements, transportation, and any eligibility or contribution requirements.

Role: aging, caregiver, nutrition, and home/community service navigation; geography: Emery and neighboring counties; cost/eligibility: ask about age, needs assessment, service area, and program-specific costs; emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging

Utah DHHS lists Castle Dale's senior center as part of the Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging network. Contact the agency to ask about caregiver support, meals, benefits counseling, and any in-home services available in Emery County.

Role: county waste disposal for accepted loads, not a household cleanout crew; geography: Emery County residents and entities only; cost/eligibility: county-published per-ton fees and material rules apply; emergency limit: not hazardous-material response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Landfill — disposal rules and fees

The county lists resident-only disposal, hours, accepted waste classes, and fees. Call before loading or traveling to confirm material restrictions and costs; a landfill does not provide in-home sorting, hauling, or cleaning support.

Role: public library, internet/computer access, programs, and community connection; geography: Castle Dale; cost/eligibility: ask about library-card, device-loan, printing, and accessibility rules; emergency limit: not a shelter or crisis service | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Castle Dale Library — Emery County Library System

The branch lists public hours, computers, internet, scanning, programs, and other services. Call ahead to confirm current hours and which resources are available without a library card.

Role: application and eligibility decisions for SNAP, Medicaid, child-care, and other public benefits; geography: statewide, including Emery County; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply; emergency limit: not crisis response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah Department of Workforce Services — benefits

Utah's myCase portal is the state entry point to apply for and manage several benefit programs. Confirm current documents, deadlines, and eligibility with Workforce Services; a referral does not guarantee approval.

Role: covered transportation to qualifying Medicaid appointments; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: requires active Medicaid and a qualifying trip; confirm scheduling notice and ride rules; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transport | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah Medicaid — non-emergency medical transportation

Utah Medicaid explains non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members. Call the state contractor before an appointment to confirm coverage, advance notice, pickup location, and any attendant rules. For emergencies call 911.

Role: civil legal information and representation in selected cases; geography: statewide, including Emery County; cost/eligibility: financial, residency, case-type, and capacity screening apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or legal representation on demand | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah Legal Services — civil legal help

Utah Legal Services is a statewide program. It says eligibility often considers household income and assets and limits help to priority case types; apply or call to see whether housing, benefits, safety, or another matter is within scope.

Role: court forms and procedural information for people representing themselves; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: materials are informational, while filing fees and case-specific rules must be confirmed; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency protection | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah Courts — self-help resources

Utah Courts provide self-help information, including protection-from-abuse and housing topics. For a case in Emery County, contact the court to confirm location, hours, filing requirements, and whether legal assistance is available.

Role: local court clerk and case-process contact; geography: Emery County, Castle Dale; cost/eligibility: ask the clerk about filing fees, accommodations, and case procedures; emergency limit: court staff cannot provide legal advice or emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County District Court

Utah Courts lists the Emery County District Court at 1850 North Des Bee Dove Road in Castle Dale. Contact the clerk to confirm current hours and procedures; for legal advice, consult a qualified attorney or Utah Legal Services if eligible.

Role: statewide information and referral; geography: Utah, including Emery County; cost/eligibility: confirm each program's rules and any cost directly; emergency limit: not an emergency hotline | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah 211 — housing, food, and utility navigation

Call 211 or search the Utah directory to identify local housing, food, utility, transportation, health, and other options. Ask when information was last confirmed and contact the provider before traveling.

Role: state health-resource navigation and program contacts; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: requirements vary by service and must be confirmed; emergency limit: call 911 for life-threatening emergencies and 988 for a mental-health crisis | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah DHHS — health and human-services contacts

The state lists a weekday health-resource line and links to health, disability, abuse-reporting, and crisis resources. Use the page to find the current program that fits; it is not an emergency response service.

Role: county building-code, inspection, and zoning questions; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: permit, inspection, and application fees may apply; confirm requirements before work; emergency limit: not a repair crew or emergency housing service | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Emery County Building & Zoning

For questions about permitted repairs, inspections, or safe building work, the county lists Building & Zoning in Castle Dale. Ask what applies to your property and whether an inspection is needed; this is not cleanup assistance.

Role: county extension education and community programs; geography: Emery County; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific course or service and any fees; emergency limit: not health care, case management, or emergency response | Confirm current hours, service area, eligibility, cost, transportation, and availability directly; a listing is a starting point, not a guarantee of service.

Utah State University Extension — Emery County

Emery County lists a local USU Extension contact for county programming. Call to ask about current classes, family and community education, and whether a program fits your needs.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Castle Dale, Utah, 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.

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