A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Crawfordville, Florida.

You deserve support that begins with your goals, not a judgment about your home. You can ask about one next step—feeling safer, keeping housing, finding support, or getting through this week—without agreeing to sort or discard anything today.

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You do not need a complete plan before reaching out. A first step might be a conversation, peer support, behavioral-health care, a housing question, or practical help. These are separate organizations with different roles; ask what each can offer.

A first conversation can help you sort through what kind of support may fit. Ask whether a virtual group or conversation is currently available for your situation and location; no local service availability is assumed.

Role: nonprofit first-conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote, ask about Wakulla County fit; cost/eligibility: confirm current program availability and any cost; emergency limit: nonclinical support is not therapy, crisis response, shelter, or cleanup

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; a counselor may discuss an appropriate local response, but mobile response and placement are not guaranteed. For housing, food, transportation, and community-service referrals, call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211. These routine pathways are not emergency dispatch, shelter placement, clinical treatment, or cleanup services.

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 coaching and practical support; geography: confirm whether current service reaches Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: private-pay, ask for current rates and scope; emergency limit: not therapy, crisis response, emergency shelter, or emergency cleanup | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree offers private-pay support for people affected by hoarding and their families. Ask about current service options, remote or travel availability, fees, and fit before making plans.

Role: digital peer-support pathway for people affected and friends or family; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and any fees; emergency limit: peer support, not therapy, clinical care, crisis response, or emergency support | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital place to explore peer support and practical tools at your own pace. Confirm current access details directly; it is not a substitute for clinical care or urgent help.

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 danger, fire, or urgent medical need; geography: United States, including Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: call 911; emergency limit: use for an emergency, not routine service navigation | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

911 — immediate danger or urgent medical emergency

Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical help is needed. Do not wait for a routine intake or cleanup appointment during an emergency.

Role: 24/7 emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis counseling; geography: Florida, including Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: call or text 988 at no charge; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical need | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

988 Florida Lifeline

Florida DCF says 988 counselors can listen and may refer someone to a Mobile Response Team or crisis-stabilization care when appropriate. A particular local response or placement is not guaranteed. Text and web chat connect through the national 988 subnetwork.

Role: confidential information, referral, and telephone support; geography: Wakulla and seven other Big Bend counties; cost/eligibility: call 211 or 850-617-6333; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch or a guarantee of housing, food, transportation, or service availability | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

211 Big Bend — local resource referrals

Lifeline Connection (formerly 211 Big Bend) lists 24/7 referral support for housing, food, transportation, health care, and other community needs. Call for current local referrals; text your ZIP code to 898211 for the referral service.

Role: confidential domestic- and sexual-violence crisis intervention, safety planning, counseling, referrals, and shelter screening; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: call to discuss safety and fit; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger; shelter is screened and not guaranteed | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Refuge House — Wakulla County hotline

Refuge House lists a 24-hour hotline at 850-681-2111 and a Wakulla office at 850-926-9005. Friends and family may also call for guidance. If a phone or browsing history could be monitored, consider a safer device or contact method.

Role: report and assessment pathway for suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult; geography: Florida, including Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: call the abuse hotline and ask about reporting criteria; emergency limit: call 911 first for immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Florida Adult Protective Services

Florida DCF lists the Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873. APS is for concerns involving a vulnerable adult and does not guarantee a particular intervention. It is not a routine clutter complaint, housing inspection, or cleanup service.

Role: victim-advocacy contact and information about local victim services; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: contact the unit to ask about services and fit; emergency limit: call 911 for an emergency, not this routine office number | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate Unit

The Sheriff’s Office lists its Victim/Witness Advocates at 850-745-7128 or 850-745-7129. Ask what assistance is available for the situation; this is not an emergency dispatch line.

Role: disaster preparedness, alerts, and recovery coordination information; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: public information, confirm alert sign-up and current guidance; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 during immediate danger | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County Emergency Management

The Sheriff’s Office describes Emergency Management as coordinating preparedness, response, and recovery. Use the county’s current alert and emergency-information links for local notices; this office does not provide routine home cleanup or individual crisis response.

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 behavioral-health assessment, therapy, and medication-related services; geography: provider lists a Wakulla clinic in Crawfordville and serves Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, insurance, fees, and openings; emergency limit: routine clinic intake is not 911 or a confirmed mobile-crisis dispatch | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Apalachee Center — Wakulla outpatient care

Apalachee lists its Wakulla location at 43 Oak Street, Crawfordville, and outpatient therapy in Wakulla County. Call to ask which service is available locally, how to start, and whether costs, waitlists, or other criteria apply. Hoarding-specific treatment was not verified.

Role: local family-practice, pediatric, dental, and public-health services; geography: Crawfordville clinic and Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: discounted rates for eligible uninsured or underinsured patients; confirm service-specific rules; emergency limit: scheduled clinic services are not emergency response | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Florida Department of Health in Wakulla — clinical services

The health department lists family-practice and pediatric care and says qualifying uninsured or underinsured patients may receive discounted rates; it states services will not be denied due to inability to pay. Call to confirm the service, eligibility, fees, and appointment availability.

Role: WIC, immunizations, pediatric dental, and other public-health programs; geography: 48 Oak Street, Crawfordville; cost/eligibility: program-specific age, household, and income criteria may apply; confirm before traveling; emergency limit: not urgent medical care or crisis response | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Florida Department of Health in Wakulla — WIC and public-health services

The department lists WIC, immunizations, pediatric dental, STI services, and environmental-health programs at its Crawfordville location. Call about the particular service, eligibility, documents, hours, and appointment requirements.

Role: public-health information about onsite sewage and environmental-health programs; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: permits, inspections, and fees depend on the service; confirm with the department; emergency limit: not a hazardous-material cleanup or emergency contractor | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County environmental health and septic-system questions

The Florida Department of Health lists onsite sewage treatment and disposal and environmental-health services for Wakulla. If a home concern involves septic, sewage, or a sanitation question, contact the department for the correct program and current requirements; do not assume it provides home remediation.

Role: Housing Choice Voucher information for eligible low-income households; geography: includes Wakulla County, though the authority’s listed public-housing properties are in other counties; cost/eligibility: voucher rules apply and the posted waiting list is closed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or immediate housing placement | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

North Central Florida Regional Housing Authority — Wakulla vouchers

The authority’s current page says its Housing Choice Voucher program includes Wakulla County and that the waiting lists are closed. Check the official page for updates and ask about eligibility; do not infer a Wakulla public-housing property or an open application from this listing.

Role: aging, disability, caregiver information, screening, and referral; geography: Wakulla County and North Florida; cost/eligibility: some programs serve older adults or adults with disabilities and may use priority lists; ask about screening; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed in-home services | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Advantage Aging Solutions — Elder Helpline

The Area Agency on Aging for North Florida identifies itself as the Aging and Disability Resource Center for the Big Bend. Its Elder Helpline can screen and refer callers to programs; funded services may have eligibility rules and waiting lists.

Role: local senior-center meals, activities, and social connection; geography: Wakulla County, at 33 Michael Drive in Crawfordville; cost/eligibility: call to ask about registration, meal cost, and activity access; emergency limit: not home-care, medical, or crisis response | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla Senior Center — meals and community activities

The Senior Center lists weekday hot lunches and activities. Its meal page asks people to register by 4:30 p.m. the prior day. Confirm current schedule, eligibility, any cost, and transportation before traveling.

Role: screening and access to home-delivered nutrition services; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: generally for adults age 60+ who are homebound and unable to attend a congregate meal, with limited related exceptions; complete screening; emergency limit: not urgent food delivery or medical care | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla Senior Center — home-delivered meals

The Center describes Meals on Wheels for eligible homebound older adults and some spouses or dependent adults with disabilities. Its page directs people to the Florida Elder Helpline for screening. Eligibility, priority, service availability, and delivery timing must be confirmed.

Role: coordinated transportation for essential trips, including medical, grocery, banking, and government services; geography: Wakulla County, with limited trips to metro Tallahassee for medical or legal appointments; cost/eligibility: screening, reservation, route, and fare rules must be confirmed; emergency limit: not ambulance or same-day emergency transport | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla Transportation

The provider says it schedules trips Monday through Friday and notifies riders of the pickup time the afternoon before. Call to ask about eligibility, advance notice, fares, service area, accessibility, and current capacity; no ride is guaranteed.

Role: transportation to Medicaid-covered services when medically necessary and no other transportation is available; geography: Florida Medicaid recipients in Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: enrollment, managed-care plan, prior approval, and trip rules apply; emergency limit: not 911 or general-purpose transportation | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Florida Medicaid non-emergency transportation

Florida AHCA describes non-emergency transportation for eligible Medicaid recipients traveling to a Medicaid-compensable service when no other means are available. Contact the health plan or transportation broker before the appointment; a ride is not automatic.

Role: state application and case portal for SNAP food assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance; geography: Florida residents, including Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: applications are free and each program has eligibility rules; emergency limit: not same-day food, rent, or medical care | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Florida DCF MyACCESS — food and health-benefit applications

Florida DCF says eligible residents can apply for and manage Food Assistance, Medicaid, and Temporary Cash Assistance through MyACCESS. Ask the department about documents and deadlines; applying does not mean a benefit will be approved.

Role: community food distribution and selected homebound-senior support; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: the posted Sunday distribution is until supplies run out; confirm current details and any program criteria; emergency limit: food availability and delivery are not guaranteed | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla Giving Hands — weekly food distribution

The organization lists a Sunday distribution at 12:30 p.m. at 2569 Coastal Highway, with food availability varying by donations and inventory. Check current notices before traveling. Its H.A.N.D.S. home-delivery program describes application requirements for eligible seniors.

Role: faith-based drive-through food pantry; geography: low-income Wakulla County residents; cost/eligibility: confirm current distribution dates and any requirements; emergency limit: dates and food supplies may change, so this is not an emergency food guarantee | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Crawfordville United Methodist Church food pantry

The church describes a pantry generally held twice a month and says dates may change. Its page shows expired distribution dates; check its current announcement or call before traveling. The church identifies its faith affiliation and says the pantry serves low-income county residents.

Role: civil legal-aid intake, including housing, family, benefits, and consumer matters; geography: Wakulla is within its listed service area; cost/eligibility: screening and case priorities apply; confirm current intake; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, legal advice by this guide, or guaranteed representation | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Legal Services of North Florida

Florida Law Help lists Wakulla among the counties served by Legal Services of North Florida and lists issues including homeowner and tenant housing, family law, and public benefits. Use its current intake process to ask whether your issue and household qualify.

Role: clerk’s office paperwork and filing process for protection injunctions; geography: Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: court fees or waivers and procedures depend on the case; confirm current details; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger and Refuge House for confidential safety support | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County Clerk — protective injunction filing information

The Clerk says staff can provide clerical assistance with injunction filings but cannot provide legal advice. It lists separate after-hours instructions; call the Clerk or consult a legal-aid provider about current procedures. A filing does not guarantee a particular result.

Role: free public library materials, meeting space, and community learning; geography: Crawfordville and Wakulla County; cost/eligibility: library card or guest pass rules apply to public computers; printing and faxing have listed fees; emergency limit: not a shelter, case-management, or emergency response site | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County Public Library

The library lists free materials and meeting spaces, computer access, scanning, and other services. Its current services page says county residents need a library card for public computers and non-residents may request guest passes; check hours and fees before traveling.

Role: search directory for clinicians, support groups, clinics, and community professionals; geography: searchable by location, including Florida; cost/eligibility: providers set their own fees and criteria; verify credentials, fit, and availability; emergency limit: directory is not clinical assessment or crisis response | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

International OCD Foundation — hoarding help finder

The IOCDF directory lets visitors search by location and type of help. This guide did not verify a hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated peer group, or cleanout provider in Wakulla County; search results and provider details can change, so confirm directly.

Role: online account and payment access for county sewer customers; geography: only accounts served by the county system; cost/eligibility: account number and billed charges apply; confirm service boundary and assistance options; emergency limit: not a utility emergency dispatch or repair service | Independent options, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm service area, eligibility, cost, hours, intake, capacity, waitlists, and travel requirements directly. No provider was contacted. A local hoarding-specialty clinician, dedicated hoarding peer group, and independent hoarding-specific cleanout provider were not verified; that does not mean none exist.

Wakulla County sewer billing portal

Wakulla County links residents to its sewer-bill portal. This applies only to customers on the county system; contact the county about service boundaries, billing questions, leaks, or payment arrangements. No countywide sewer or household utility eligibility is implied.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Crawfordville, Florida, 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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