A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

If clutter or a home-safety concern feels hard to talk about, you deserve a respectful first conversation and choices that move at your pace.

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Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option. Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Ask whether a service fits Clarion County, what it costs, and what eligibility or intake steps apply. These independent listings are not endorsements; no listing guarantees clinical care, housing, transportation, funding, disposal, or cleanup.

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis in Clarion County, call CCR at 814-226-7223, text 63288, or call or text 988. CCR lists 24/7 crisis phone, text, chat, walk-in, and mobile options; call first to confirm how to access a local response. For possible poisoning, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222; for immediate medical danger, call 911. For confidential domestic-violence support, call Clarion County SAFE's 24-hour hotline at 1-800-992-3039 from a safe device when possible.

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 and practical assistance; geography: ask about travel or remote options for Clarion County; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm current scope, travel availability, and pricing before scheduling; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency response, or a guaranteed cleanout | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option for people and families looking for hoarding-related support. Ask what services are currently available in Clarion County, what they cost, and whether the requested work fits before making a plan.

Role: digital peer-support community and tools; geography: online; confirm current access options; cost/eligibility: review current platform terms and any cost before joining; emergency limit: peer support—not therapy, crisis response, or emergency support | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Unburied

Unburied offers digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including family and friends. It is not therapy or emergency support; use local crisis services or 911 when urgent help is needed.

Role: statewide health and human-services information and referral; geography: Pennsylvania; search for Clarion County; cost/eligibility: free referral service; each listed program sets its own eligibility, costs, and availability; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatcher or a guarantee that a listed service has capacity | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

PA 211

PA 211 can help search for local food, housing, utility, and other supports. Ask about the service area and contact the provider directly to confirm current eligibility, cost, and availability.

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 for immediate physical danger, fire, or urgent medical need; geography: Clarion County and nationwide; cost/eligibility: call for emergencies; emergency limit: not a general information, behavioral-health intake, or cleanup line | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Emergency response — 911

Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or an urgent medical emergency. If it is safe, share the address, municipality, and any access or mobility information responders may need.

Role: 24/7 behavioral-health crisis assessment, support, referral, chat, text, and mobile response; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: free and confidential, according to CCR; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical need | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County Crisis Intervention

Call 814-226-7223, text 63288, or use CCR's online chat for crisis support. CCR lists phone, text, chat, walk-in, and mobile crisis options; call first to discuss the safest way to get help.

Role: emotional distress and suicide/crisis support by call, text, or chat; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: free; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical need | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or use the Lifeline's chat, for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. If there is immediate danger or an urgent medical emergency, call 911.

Role: hospital emergency evaluation and medical care; geography: Clarion and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: hospital billing and coverage may apply; ask the hospital or insurer; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 when immediate dispatch or ambulance response is needed | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion Hospital Emergency Department

Clarion Hospital lists an Emergency Department at 1 Hospital Drive, Clarion. Use emergency services for urgent medical needs; call 911 if the situation is life-threatening or travel is unsafe.

Role: confidential domestic-violence advocacy, safety planning, and emergency shelter access; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: free and confidential, according to SAFE; shelter and service availability must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch; call 911 for immediate danger, and use a safe device/contact method when possible | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County SAFE

SAFE lists a 24-hour hotline at 1-800-992-3039 and emergency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence. Ask about safe contact and current options; a shelter space is not guaranteed.

Role: reporting and response pathway for suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of an adult with a disability or an older adult; geography: statewide Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: no fee to report; service eligibility and response are determined under state law; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

The statewide 24-hour hotline accepts reports concerning adults with disabilities and older adults. Call 1-800-490-8505; use 911 if someone is in immediate danger.

Role: 24/7 reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect; geography: statewide Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: no fee to report; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania ChildLine

Trained specialists receive reports and concerns about child safety at 1-800-932-0313, day or night. Call 911 if a child faces immediate danger.

Role: protective-services intake for eligible older adults; geography: Clarion County residents age 60+ who meet state eligibility criteria; cost/eligibility: no fee stated; eligibility and intervention are assessed; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion Area Agency on Aging Protective Services

The agency takes calls about reports of abuse 24/7 at 814-226-4640. Its page describes eligibility criteria and possible assessment and service planning; call the statewide elder-abuse hotline at 1-800-490-8505 as another route.

Role: expert advice for suspected poisoning or exposure; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; available 24/7; emergency limit: call 911 for collapse, seizure, breathing trouble, or other immediate medical danger | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Poison Control

For a possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 for expert guidance. Do not wait for a website response when a person is in immediate medical danger; call 911.

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: county access, information, and referral for mental-health, intellectual-disability, and early-intervention pathways; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: ask about program eligibility, coverage, referrals, and any fees; emergency limit: office access is not a crisis or emergency response | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County MH/ID Program Office

The Pennsylvania county-office directory lists Clarion County MH/ID and Early Intervention at 214 South Seventh Avenue, Clarion, PA 16214. Call 814-226-4000, extension 1338, to ask which program fits and how to begin.

Role: single point of entry, assessment, and referral for county-funded mental-health services; geography: Clarion County residents; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; especially for people uninsured or underinsured; referral is required for county-funded services; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch; for a crisis call 988 or Clarion County Crisis, and use 911 for immediate danger | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

CCR Clarion County Base Service Unit

The Base Service Unit offers intake, assessment, provider choice, and referrals. Call 814-226-1080 to ask about the current referral process and what documentation may be needed.

Role: outpatient mental-health and substance-use services; geography: CenClear lists Clarion County in its service area; confirm the program and location; cost/eligibility: ask about age/program eligibility, insurance, fees, current intake, and provider fit; emergency limit: routine outpatient services are not crisis or emergency response | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

CenClear Behavioral Health Services

CenClear's current site lists mental-health and substance-use services for children, teens, adults, and families and includes Clarion among its service counties. Call to ask which local service and intake pathway currently fits.

Role: substance-use screening, assessment, referral, and case coordination; geography: Clarion County and the commission's other service counties; cost/eligibility: ask about assessment, available funding, coverage, and provider costs; emergency limit: not detox, overdose response, or crisis dispatch; call 911 for an overdose emergency | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission

AICDAC's Clarion County page lists its local office at 825 East Main Street and phone 814-226-6350. Its addiction-help page describes screening, assessment, and referral for Clarion residents; call to confirm current intake.

Role: voluntary, peer-led recovery planning and links to community supports; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: voluntary and free, according to AICDAC; ask about current appointments; emergency limit: not clinical treatment or crisis response | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

AICDAC Certified Recovery Specialist

Certified Recovery Specialists can help with recovery goals, basic needs, referrals, and support before, during, or after treatment. Call 814-226-6350 to ask about scheduling and available staff.

Role: housing referral and coordination for people with a provider-documented mental-health diagnosis who are homeless or at risk; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: eligibility depends on the described diagnosis and housing situation; ask about any costs and openings; emergency limit: not a shelter hotline or guarantee of emergency shelter or placement | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

CCR Clarion County Housing Services

CCR says a referral and assessment are used to connect eligible people to housing options, case management, and related supports. Call 814-226-1080 to ask about current criteria, intake, and available options.

Role: member-influenced, recovery-oriented social and peer support; geography: Clarion; people with mental-health concerns who are in recovery; cost/eligibility: confirm current membership, schedule, and any participation requirements; emergency limit: not clinical treatment, crisis response, or emergency transportation | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Victory House Clarion Drop-In Center

CCR lists Victory House at 1099 East Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214, Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Call 814-297-8429 before traveling; medical-appointment transportation is only when available.

Role: public housing and Housing Choice Voucher application information; geography: Clarion and Forest Counties; preference may apply to people who live or work in either county; cost/eligibility: income/program eligibility and application rules apply; the agency page currently says all waiting lists are open—recheck directly; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed housing; an open waitlist does not mean immediate placement | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County Housing Authority

The authority's waiting-list page currently reports all lists open, including Section 8, and says people who live or work in Clarion or Forest Counties have a preference. Call 814-226-8910 to confirm status, criteria, documents, and wait times before applying.

Role: emergency supplemental food; geography: Clarion County residents at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; cost/eligibility: eligibility applies; the pantry page says food may be received once per month; donations and supply affect availability; emergency limit: not emergency medical, crisis, or housing response | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Community Action Clarion Food Pantry

Community Action lists weekday pantry hours of 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at 22868 Route 68, Suite 1, Clarion, PA 16214. Call 814-226-4785 before going to confirm current hours, documents, and supply.

Role: housing stabilization, referrals, and case management for homelessness or utility shutoff; geography: Clarion and Jefferson County residents; cost/eligibility: the program page specifies housing/near-homeless status, eviction or shutoff notices; funds and shelter options are limited; emergency limit: not emergency shelter dispatch or guaranteed rent, deposit, or utility payment | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Community Action Housing and Utility Assistance

Community Action lists help for people facing homelessness or utility shutoff, including case management and referrals; it says temporary shelter or rent/security-deposit help may be available. Call its Clarion line at 814-226-4785 to check current criteria and funding.

Role: home energy-efficiency and safety improvements; geography: Clarion and Jefferson Counties; cost/eligibility: application and property assessment required; the provider says there may be a waitlist; emergency limit: not a cleanup, mold-remediation, or emergency repair service | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Community Action Weatherization

Community Action accepts applications for weatherization, then assesses the home for program eligibility; published possible work includes insulation, air sealing, and smoke or carbon-monoxide alarms. Call 814-938-3302 to confirm Clarion intake and current wait time.

Role: applications and assistance for SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other state benefits; geography: Clarion County; cost/eligibility: program-specific income, household, and other eligibility rules apply; emergency limit: benefits access is not an emergency food or medical service | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County Assistance Office

Pennsylvania lists the Clarion County Assistance Office at 71 Lincoln Drive, Clarion, PA 16214. Call 814-226-1700 or use the state benefits portal to ask about applications, documents, and case questions.

Role: online application and case access for public benefits; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: no fee to apply through the state portal; each benefit has its own eligibility rules; emergency limit: not an emergency service or same-day assistance guarantee | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania COMPASS

COMPASS is Pennsylvania's online portal for applying for and managing benefits such as SNAP and Medical Assistance. If you need help or cannot use the portal, contact the County Assistance Office.

Role: seasonal help with home-heating bills and crisis needs; geography: Pennsylvania residents; applications are handled through the state; cost/eligibility: income and household rules apply; the state page says the 2026–27 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026—check for changes; emergency limit: not an emergency utility restoration or guaranteed benefit | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

LIHEAP heating assistance

Pennsylvania's LIHEAP page explains seasonal heating assistance. As reviewed October 4, 2026, it lists November 2, 2026 as the planned opening of the next season; check the live page or call the County Assistance Office before applying.

Role: non-emergency rides to covered health services for eligible Medical Assistance recipients; geography: Pennsylvania; use the state provider finder to identify the current Clarion County office; cost/eligibility: no cost to eligible recipients with an unmet transportation need; mileage, service-area, schedule, and approval limits apply; emergency limit: not for emergencies, ambulance trips, shopping, or other non-covered trips | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Transportation Program

The state program page explains eligibility and lets residents find a county provider. Confirm how to apply, book a ride, request an escort or access accommodation, and meet the provider's notice and trip rules.

Role: information and supports for older adults and caregivers; geography: Clarion County; many programs have age, needs, or enrollment criteria; cost/eligibility: ask about each program's eligibility, contributions, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a substitute for urgent medical care | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion Area Agency on Aging

The Area Agency on Aging lists protective services, transportation, caregiver and other programs. Call 814-226-4640 to ask what fits the person's age, residence, needs, and current availability.

Role: shared rides for medical appointments; geography: Clarion County seniors age 65+; cost/eligibility: the agency says the program is paid through the Pennsylvania Lottery system; confirm eligibility, fare, schedule, and booking rules; emergency limit: non-emergency scheduled rides only; not an ambulance or urgent transport | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion County Senior Shared Ride

Clarion County Transportation says it works with Crawford Area Transportation Authority to schedule senior rides for medical appointments. Call 814-226-7012 or 1-800-672-7116 to check eligibility and reserve a trip.

Role: free community legal advice and representation for eligible clients; geography: Clarion County; service scope varies by legal issue; cost/eligibility: free if eligible; intake screens income, issue, and capacity; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of representation | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Summit Legal Aid — Clarion County

Summit Legal Aid lists a Clarion office at 231 West Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214, phone 814-226-4340. Call to ask whether the housing, family, public-benefit, or other issue fits its current service scope and eligibility.

Role: public library resources, learning, internet, and community programs; geography: Clarion Borough; check library-card and program details for the service requested; cost/eligibility: library access is offered without a general use fee; some materials, accounts, or events may have specific terms; emergency limit: not a crisis, housing, or emergency service | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion Free Library

Clarion Free Library lists 644 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214, phone 814-226-7172, and posted weekday/Saturday hours. Confirm holiday closures, programs, and card requirements before traveling.

Role: state guidance for recycling, waste reduction, and finding local disposal information; geography: Pennsylvania; local collection is determined by the municipality or service provider; cost/eligibility: fees, accepted materials, and collection schedules vary locally; emergency limit: not a trash-hauling or whole-home cleanout service | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania DEP Recycling and Disposal Information

DEP provides recycling and disposal guidance and links to local information. Ask the county or municipality about accepted materials, special collections, fees, and safe disposal before moving items.

Role: municipal information and local-government contact; geography: Clarion Borough only; residents elsewhere in Clarion County should contact their own municipality; cost/eligibility: public-service fees and eligibility depend on the specific borough service; emergency limit: not countywide, emergency, clinical, or cleanup assistance | Information was checked against public government and provider sources on October 4, 2026. Hours, service areas, fees, eligibility, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm your municipality and local waste rules. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Clarion Borough

Clarion Borough's official site identifies it as the Clarion County seat and lists its office at 1400 East Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214, phone 814-226-7707. Ask whether a question falls within borough jurisdiction or another municipality.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Clarion, 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.

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