A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Cleveland, Mississippi.

A respectful place to begin—whether you are looking for support for yourself, worried about someone you love, or trying to understand a safety or housing concern.

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You can start with one concern, not a complete plan.

A first conversation can focus on what matters most to you: feeling less alone, protecting a walkway, staying housed, or finding the next person to call. You decide what to share and what happens next.

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 Cleveland—ask about Mississippi access; cost/eligibility: confirm current group options, eligibility, and any cost; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, cleanup, or emergency response

For immediate danger

Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need. For behavioral-health distress, call or text 988. Mississippi DMH identifies Life Help as the Region 6 community mental-health center serving Bolivar County; call to ask what access is available. Crisis lines and regional services do not dispatch emergency medical care, guarantee shelter, or provide cleanup.

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, sorting, and organizing assistance; geography: ask whether services are available in Cleveland/Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: private-pay—request current rates and scope before scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency response or clinical treatment | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

The Peer Tree

For needs outside grant-funded options, ask The Peer Tree about current service area, scope, and rates. Support should move at a pace that respects the person living with the belongings; an inquiry is not agreement to discard anything.

Role: digital peer-support community and tools; geography: online—confirm current access; cost/eligibility: review current app terms; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by clutter and for friends or family. It is not therapy or emergency support, and it does not replace local services.

Role: directory for locating clinicians and support options; geography: search Mississippi and ask about telehealth or local service; cost/eligibility: confirm credentials, hoarding-specific experience, insurance, fees, and availability directly; emergency limit: directory is not crisis response or treatment itself | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

International OCD Foundation — Find Help

The IOCDF directory can be one place to look for a clinician or support option. Listings are not endorsements or guarantees; ask about training and experience with hoarding disorder, scope, cost, and fit before scheduling.

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: Cleveland and Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: emergency number; emergency limit: immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need—not routine cleanup or resource navigation | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

911 — Immediate Emergency Response

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

Role: 24/7 crisis counseling; geography: Mississippi, including Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: call or text 988 at no charge; emergency limit: behavioral-health distress, not emergency medical dispatch, housing placement, or cleanup | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional or behavioral-health distress, including concern for a loved one. Call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical care.

Role: community mental-health center and service navigation; geography: Region 6 includes Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: call to ask about services, eligibility, fees, and local access; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch, shelter placement, or cleanup | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Life Help — Mississippi DMH Region 6

Mississippi DMH identifies Life Help as the community mental-health center serving Bolivar County and lists its main office in Greenwood. Call to ask about current intake, local appointments, and available services before traveling; the listed address is not a Cleveland clinic confirmation.

Role: behavioral-health services with a limited older-adult eligibility scope; geography: Bolivar Medical Center in Cleveland; cost/eligibility: for people age 55+ meeting the center's described criteria—ask about referral and charges; emergency limit: not general crisis dispatch or a service for every age or need | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar Medical Center — Foundations Behavioral Health

The hospital describes Foundations services for people age 55 and older with mental illness or cognitive decline that hinders daily life, creates a threat to self or others, or limits self-care. It lists a free initial consultation; call to confirm fit, referral steps, current availability, and any later costs.

Role: report line for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation involving eligible vulnerable adults; geography: Mississippi, including Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: report is screened under state criteria; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger—APS is not a general clutter complaint or cleanup service | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Adult Protective Services

Use the state APS pathway only when the concern may fit its vulnerable-adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation scope. A clutter concern by itself does not establish abuse or neglect; ask APS about criteria and keep the person's dignity and safety central.

Role: community-resource navigation; geography: Mississippi, including the Delta; cost/eligibility: call to ask about current referrals and provider rules; emergency limit: not a shelter bed guarantee, crisis counseling, or emergency dispatch | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi 211 Community Information and Referral

Mississippi's resident emergency-services page directs people to 211 for community information. Ask about current local food, housing, utility, and support referrals, then confirm service area, eligibility, hours, and openings with the provider.

Role: county emergency-management information; geography: Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: contact the county to confirm current preparedness information; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 during an active emergency or a hoarding cleanup service | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar County Emergency Management

Bolivar County lists an emergency-management contact. For an active fire, injury, or immediate threat, call 911; use the county office for non-emergency preparedness questions and verify current contact details before relying on them.

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 health-center medical services; geography: 548 Rosemary Road, Cleveland; cost/eligibility: ask about accepted insurance, sliding-fee options, appointments, and services; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or specialized hoarding treatment | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Delta Health Center — Searcy Medical Center

Delta Health Center lists its Searcy Medical Center in Cleveland and current hours on its locations page. Call before visiting to confirm the service you need, appointment availability, payment options, and current hours.

Role: public-health clinic and health-program access; geography: 711 Third Street, Cleveland; cost/eligibility: some services require appointments and eligibility varies; call before visiting; emergency limit: not urgent medical dispatch or behavioral-health crisis response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar County Health Department

The state health department lists weekday hours, limited walk-in availability, and a centralized appointment line. Call 855-767-0170 before visiting to ask whether the service you need is offered at this location and what to bring.

Role: state human-services and benefit-program office; geography: 212 North Pearman Avenue, Cleveland; cost/eligibility: each program has its own application and determination; emergency limit: office contact is not crisis response or immediate funding | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Department of Human Services — Bolivar County Office

MDHS lists separate Bolivar County offices in Cleveland and Rosedale. Call the Cleveland office to confirm which program handles your question, current hours, and documents or application steps.

Role: food-benefit application and case support; geography: Mississippi residents, including Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: income, household, and resource rules apply—MDHS makes the determination; emergency limit: benefits are not same-day food or crisis response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi SNAP Application

MDHS explains SNAP eligibility and application steps and lists its Economic Assistance Client Services line. Ask about current case requirements and local food referrals if you need help sooner.

Role: community-action programs including utility assistance, rental/case management, senior services, and rapid rehousing; geography: Bolivar County, with an office listed in Cleveland; cost/eligibility: program, funding, income, and intake rules apply—confirm current availability; emergency limit: application is not immediate shelter, a guaranteed payment, or cleanup | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar County Community Action Agency

The agency describes short-term LIHEAP help for low-income clients, rental and case-management services, senior services, and rapid rehousing for people experiencing homelessness in Bolivar County. Contact the agency to confirm current funding, intake, service area, eligibility, and required documents.

Role: community food pantry, senior outreach, thrift store, and assessed rent/utility assistance; geography: Mississippi Delta programs—confirm whether a specific Cleveland address is served; cost/eligibility: assistance depends on assessment and current resources; thrift prices vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed housing | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

St. Gabriel Mercy Center

The center describes food, senior, and short-term rent/utility programs. Its site says rent and utility requests are assessed by a social worker; contact the center to verify service area, location, current intake, required documents, and available funds before traveling.

Role: public and specialized transportation; geography: Bolivar County and listed regional destinations; cost/eligibility: fares vary and requests require advance notice—call about eligibility, schedule, route, and accessibility; emergency limit: non-emergency trips only | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar County Council on Aging — Transportation

BCCOA says transportation is available to the general public and specialized populations on request with 48-hour notice, including some medical, grocery, and other destinations. Call for current rates and schedules; service is not an emergency ride guarantee.

Role: municipal residential trash and yard-debris collection; geography: households within Cleveland city routes—confirm address and service rules; cost/eligibility: ask the City or ADSI about carts and any charges; emergency limit: waste pickup only, not supportive cleanup or property-safety assessment | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

City of Cleveland — Residential Garbage Collection

The City says residential pickup is contracted to ADSI twice weekly on address-based routes and requires the issued cart for most trash. Confirm city service jurisdiction, accepted items, route days, and cart rules; no one needs to discard belongings to use this information.

Role: municipal recycling drop-off and material guidance; geography: Cleveland public drop-off locations; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted materials and current site access; emergency limit: recycling is not household cleanup, hauling, or hazardous-material disposal | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

City of Cleveland — Recycling Drop-Off

The City lists a 24-hour drop-off at 219 North Bayou Road and a Public Works location with weekday access. Check the current material list and restrictions before bringing items; recycling access does not authorize removing anyone's belongings.

Role: municipal residential water-utility account information; geography: Cleveland city utility customers—confirm address and account jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: rates, deposits, and payment options are set by the utility; emergency limit: not a grant or emergency repair response | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

City of Cleveland — Residential Utilities

The City provides residential utility information. Contact the utility directly about account setup, billing, payment arrangements, and any current assistance referral; confirm that the property is within city service boundaries.

Role: state energy-assistance application pathway; geography: Mississippi, including Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: income, documentation, appointment, and available funding determine assistance; emergency limit: an application is not immediate utility protection or a guaranteed payment | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program

MDHS describes LIHEAP as an assistance program with application steps and funding limits. Check current eligibility and application status, then ask the local Community Action Agency about intake and documents before relying on a payment timeline.

Role: housing counseling and public-housing navigation; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: ask the counselor and local provider about any fees, screening, and program rules; vacancies and waitlists are not guaranteed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

HUD Mississippi Housing and Homelessness Resources

HUD provides a Mississippi housing resource page and a housing-counseling phone line. Ask about local housing authorities and counseling, then contact each property or provider about openings, rent, waitlists, screening, and accessibility.

Role: directory of housing-tax-credit properties; geography: search Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: contact each property about current rent, income limits, screening, accessibility, and vacancies; directory does not confirm openings; emergency limit: not shelter placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Home Corporation — Affordable Rental Property List

The state housing corporation publishes a property list that can help identify affordable-housing leads. A listing does not establish that a unit is open or affordable for a specific household; contact the property directly and ask about its current rules and waiting list.

Role: information and referral for older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers; geography: Mississippi, including Bolivar County; cost/eligibility: ask about the free navigation line and separate program eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch, clinical care, or guaranteed transportation | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Access to Care — Aging and Disability Navigation

Mississippi's aging and disability service network can help identify support options. Ask which Area Agency on Aging serves the address and confirm eligibility, cost, transportation, meals, and availability with each program.

Role: county-government contact and service-jurisdiction navigation; geography: Bolivar County, with district offices in Cleveland and Rosedale; cost/eligibility: county departments determine their own rules and fees; emergency limit: administrative contact is not emergency dispatch or a hoarding-response team | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar County Government — District and Service Contacts

Bolivar County lists Cleveland as the Second Judicial District and publishes county office contacts. Ask which office has jurisdiction over the address and the specific service; city, county, and private waste responsibilities can differ.

Role: statewide directory of community mental-health centers; geography: Bolivar County is listed in Region 6; cost/eligibility: call the provider to verify intake, insurance, fees, and local access; emergency limit: directory is not crisis response or treatment itself | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi Department of Mental Health — Service Finder

The state lists the community mental-health center assigned to each region. For Bolivar County, DMH names Life Help and gives a Greenwood main-office contact; call to confirm whether an appointment or local access is currently available in Cleveland.

Role: court-process information for seeking a protection order; geography: Bolivar County judicial districts—confirm which court serves the address; cost/eligibility: ask the clerk about current filing steps and applicable rules; emergency limit: court information is not confidential shelter, safety planning, or emergency dispatch | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Bolivar Circuit Clerk — Domestic-Violence Court Information

The Circuit Clerk provides information about domestic-violence protection-order procedures. This is a court-process resource, not a shelter referral; for immediate danger call 911, and contact a confidential survivor service to discuss safe access and current availability.

Role: referral navigation for food, housing, utility, and community services; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: ask the receiving provider about program requirements and openings; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch, counseling, or guaranteed placement | Independent resource, not an endorsement. Confirm current service area, availability, eligibility, cost, and fit directly before relying on a service.

Mississippi 211 Resource Navigation

If you are unsure which program to call, 211 may help identify current referrals. Confirm details directly with each provider, especially intake hours, eligibility, documents, transportation, and current capacity.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Cleveland, 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.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight