A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

You deserve support that starts with your priorities, not judgment about your home. This guide brings together peer support and local options so you can choose one manageable next step.

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You do not have to solve everything today. You can ask what an option does, check one practical need, or reach out for support without agreeing to a plan first.

A respectful first conversation can help you explore virtual peer groups, supporter options, or another next step. You do not need a perfect explanation or have to agree to a plan before reaching out.

Role: nonprofit first conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote inquiry from Clarksdale and Coahoma County—ask about Mississippi access; cost/eligibility: confirm current options and eligibility; grant-funded help is not guaranteed; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, cleanup, or emergency response

For immediate danger

If someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, a serious injury, or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988; Mississippi DMH also lists a Region 6 mobile crisis team. This guide is not an emergency service.

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 and hands-on organizing pathways; geography: ask about travel and service availability in Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: private-pay—request a written scope and price; emergency limit: not emergency response or clinical treatment | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

The Peer Tree

For people who want paid practical support, ask about current travel coverage, the kind of help offered, scheduling, and costs before making a decision.

Role: digital peer support, groups, and self-guided tools; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and any fees in the app; emergency limit: not therapy, medical care, or emergency support | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital peer-support path for people affected by hoarding and people supporting someone they care about. It is not a substitute for clinical or emergency care.

Role: statewide information and referrals for housing, food, health, utility, and other needs; geography: Mississippi, including Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: referral is free, while each program sets its own rules; emergency limit: not 911, a crisis response, or a guaranteed placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi 211 — Community Resource Referrals

Ask specifically for current Coahoma County options and the best way to reach each program. Confirm eligibility, hours, and availability with the organization providing the service.

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: police, fire, and emergency medical dispatch; geography: Clarksdale and Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: emergency number; emergency limit: immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need—not routine cleanup or resource navigation | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

911 — Immediate Emergency Response

Call 911 when a life or property is in immediate danger. Give the dispatcher the location and current hazard; do not delay emergency help while trying to solve sorting, housing, or cleanup needs.

Role: 24/7 emotional distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States, including Mississippi; cost/eligibility: free call, text, or chat; emergency limit: not fire, medical dispatch, or a substitute for 911 when there is immediate physical danger | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a behavioral-health crisis. If someone is in immediate physical danger or needs urgent medical help, call 911.

Role: mobile behavioral-health crisis response; geography: Mississippi DMH Region 6, which includes Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: ask about service details and any eligibility limits; emergency limit: not a replacement for 911 for fire, urgent medical needs, or immediate physical danger | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi DMH Region 6 Mobile Crisis Response

Mississippi DMH lists a Region 6 mobile crisis team and includes Coahoma County in Region 6 community services. Call to ask how the team currently responds in your location; use 911 for immediate physical danger.

Role: county preparedness, hazard information, and disaster coordination; geography: Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: public information—confirm any program requirements; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch or routine housing/cleanup service | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma County Emergency Management Agency

The county EMA shares preparedness information and maintains the county hazard-mitigation plan. For a current incident, follow official emergency instructions; call 911 for immediate danger.

Role: shelter and recovery support when a disaster disrupts housing or essential services; geography: disaster sites vary—check the live shelter map; cost/eligibility: Red Cross disaster services are free; emergency limit: not a general-purpose shelter guarantee or 911 response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

American Red Cross — Disaster Shelter and Recovery Information

Use the live map or call to confirm whether a disaster shelter or service site is currently open near Coahoma County. The Red Cross page explains disaster-related support; it does not confirm a local open bed today.

Role: county public-health clinic and WIC services; geography: 785 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: service-specific—ask about fees, appointments, and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency medical response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma County Health Department

MSDH lists weekday clinic hours and Monday WIC hours, while noting some services require appointments and walk-ins are limited. Call before traveling, especially for family-planning services.

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: regional community mental-health, substance-use, and related services; geography: Mississippi DMH lists Coahoma County in Region 6; cost/eligibility: confirm local intake, coverage, insurance, fees, and appointments; emergency limit: routine community services are not emergency dispatch | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Life Help — Mississippi DMH Region 6 Community Services

The state lists Coahoma in Life Help's Region 6 service area and gives its Greenwood contact. Local directories differ about a Clarksdale office, so call the current state-listed provider before traveling and ask how Coahoma residents are served.

Role: integrated behavioral-health consultations for children, adolescents, adults, and families; geography: Aaron E. Henry clinics serving Coahoma County; cost/eligibility: ask about becoming a patient, coverage, fees, and appointments; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch or emergency treatment | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Aaron E. Henry — Behavioral Health Services

The community health center describes behavioral-health consultations integrated with primary care. Contact the clinic to confirm current clinicians, referral steps, and whether a service fits your needs.

Role: community health center primary, dental, pediatric, WIC, and related services; geography: multiple Clarksdale locations; cost/eligibility: ask about patient registration, insurance, sliding-fee options, and current services; emergency limit: not emergency-room care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Aaron E. Henry — Clarksdale Medical and Dental Clinics

The clinic lists the William L. Booker Medical Facility and other Clarksdale locations. Call to confirm which location offers the service you need, current hours, payment options, and appointment requirements.

Role: county office routing for economic assistance and human-services programs; geography: 923 Ohio Avenue, Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: program rules vary; confirm documents, eligibility, and office status; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or crisis response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Department of Human Services — Coahoma County Office

MDHS lists the Coahoma County office and statewide client-service contacts. Call before visiting to confirm hours, current operations, and which office handles your request.

Role: application and information for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; geography: Mississippi residents apply through MDHS; cost/eligibility: income, household, and program rules apply; emergency limit: an application is not same-day food or a pantry placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi SNAP — Food Benefits

MDHS explains SNAP and links to applications and county offices. Review current rules and contact the agency to ask what documents are needed and how long processing may take.

Role: local nonprofit community-service and family-resource navigation; geography: 115 Issaquena Avenue, Clarksdale, with a Coahoma County focus; cost/eligibility: varies by program—ask about current funding and eligibility; emergency limit: not guaranteed financial aid or emergency shelter | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma Opportunities, Inc. — Community Services

The agency says it connects families with resources and services. Describe the practical need and ask which program currently serves it, what documents are required, and whether funds or appointments are available.

Role: early-childhood education and family support; geography: Coahoma County centers; cost/eligibility: federally funded program with age and family eligibility rules—confirm current enrollment; emergency limit: not emergency childcare placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma Opportunities — Head Start and Early Head Start

The agency describes services for young children and families, including education, nutrition, health follow-up, family support, and transportation for enrolled students. Ask about age, income documentation, openings, and the nearest current center.

Role: no-cost information and referrals, including childcare resource navigation; geography: Clarksdale center and participating Mississippi Delta counties including Coahoma; cost/eligibility: listed referral service is $0; individual partner programs set their own rules; emergency limit: not emergency housing or clinical care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Delta Resource & Referral Center — Clarksdale

Delta Health Alliance lists its Clarksdale center at Coahoma Community College and describes referrals, childcare information, and disaster-preparedness support. Call to confirm current hours and whether it can connect you with the type of help you need.

Role: municipal public works, waste collection, street and public-property concerns, and inspections routing; geography: City of Clarksdale service area; cost/eligibility: rules and service depend on address and waste type—confirm directly; emergency limit: not a private cleanout, hoarding assessment, or guaranteed pickup | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Clarksdale Public Works — Collection and Property-Service Questions

The city directs residents to Public Works for sanitation, yard/trash pickup, street issues, and public-property concerns. Ask whether the address is within city limits and what material, schedule, and preparation rules apply.

Role: municipal electric and water utility contact; geography: Clarksdale and only the utility's service area; cost/eligibility: deposits, bills, and assistance vary—confirm account requirements; emergency limit: not a general home-safety inspection or emergency repair guarantee | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Clarksdale Public Utilities — Electric and Water Service

The city lists Clarksdale Public Utilities for electricity and water. Confirm whether the address is served by CPU or another provider, and ask directly about account setup, payment arrangements, and any current assistance.

Role: county court-clerk functions and property-record filing information; geography: Coahoma County courthouse, 115 First Street, Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: filing and record fees may apply—ask before a transaction; emergency limit: not legal advice or an inspection | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma County Chancery Clerk — Property and Court Records

The county describes the clerk's responsibilities for deeds, mortgages, estates, guardianships, and other court matters. Ask which office handles a question; for legal advice, contact a qualified attorney or legal-aid program.

Role: property assessment, tax, homestead-exemption, and tag/title office routing; geography: 115 First Street, Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: taxes, title fees, and exemptions are case-specific; emergency limit: not legal advice or property-safety enforcement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Coahoma County Tax Assessor/Collector

The county lists separate assessor and collector functions and information about homestead exemption and tag/title payments. Ask which records or documents are needed for your situation.

Role: civil legal-aid intake for eligible low-income residents; geography: NMRLS lists a Clarksdale office and Coahoma among its counties; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and capacity rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, code enforcement, or guaranteed representation | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services — Clarksdale Office

NMRLS offers civil legal services and lists a Clarksdale office. Use the current intake instructions on its site; ask whether the issue is within scope and what to do if a court or housing deadline is near.

Role: public-housing authority contact and application questions; geography: Clarksdale, Mississippi; cost/eligibility: HUD housing programs have income, household, and waitlist rules—confirm current openings; emergency limit: not immediate shelter or guaranteed placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Housing Authority of the City of Clarksdale

HUD's public-housing-agency directory lists the Clarksdale Housing Authority and its local contact. Call to verify the address, current application process, waitlist status, accessibility options, and required documents.

Role: public library information, learning, and community access; geography: 114 Delta Avenue, Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: ask about card rules, computer access, and any fees; emergency limit: not crisis response or a guaranteed private workspace | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Carnegie Public Library — Clarksdale and Coahoma County

The library serves Clarksdale and Coahoma County and publishes current contact details and hours. Call to confirm access to computers, reference help, and services before visiting.

Role: job-search, workforce, vocational, and referral services; geography: Clarksdale and eligible Mississippi residents; cost/eligibility: program-specific—ask about WIOA, appointments, and documentation; emergency limit: not guaranteed employment or income support | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Clarksdale WIN Job Center

MDES lists job-placement and workforce services as well as access to computers and resume resources. Contact the center to confirm current hours, provider availability, and any program-specific eligibility.

Role: demand-response and commuter transportation; geography: Delta Area service counties including Coahoma; cost/eligibility: fares, trip purpose, booking lead time, and accessibility must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Delta Area Rural Transit System (DARTS)

Delta Rides lists DARTS service in Coahoma County and advises riders to contact the agency for current fare details. Call to ask about pickup areas, booking, mobility needs, and medical-trip coordination.

Role: church-based food pantry outreach; geography: Clarksdale; cost/eligibility: ask whether food is available and whether any intake rules apply; emergency limit: not a daily meal guarantee or emergency response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Pass It On Ministries — First Assembly Food Pantry

The church describes a recurring pantry outreach. Its page says the distribution is on the fourth Saturday, but schedules can change; confirm the next date, location, and current access before traveling.

Role: charitable referrals and possible basic-household, transportation, or limited emergency assistance; geography: Clarksdale, Coahoma County, and surrounding stated service areas; cost/eligibility: requests are reviewed under the foundation's criteria—confirm current funding; emergency limit: not guaranteed shelter, funds, or emergency response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Grounded & Divine Foundation — Household Stability Assistance

The foundation describes assistance that may include beds, household items, transportation help, and referrals. Contact it to ask what is currently funded, who can apply, and how requests are reviewed.

Role: federal housing information and links to approved counseling and assistance programs; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: counselors and programs may have their own rules—confirm before applying; emergency limit: not a local shelter placement or guaranteed rental assistance | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

HUD Mississippi — Housing Counseling and Program Navigation

HUD's Mississippi page is a starting point for locating housing information and approved counseling. Ask a counselor or local authority about current services, fees, eligibility, and waitlists.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Clarksdale, Mississippi, 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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