A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
A local map of respectful first conversations, safety and housing options, qualified care, and practical support. Start with what feels manageable, and confirm service area, eligibility, cost, and availability before making plans.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Fight the Blight is a nonprofit front door for a first conversation and virtual peer-group options. Ask what is currently available to someone in La Plata County; eligibility, group availability, and any cost should be confirmed directly.
For immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or a medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988, or contact the 24/7 Axis Care Line at 970-247-5245. These support pathways are not substitutes for emergency response.
First conversations
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.
Call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 to ask about food, housing, utilities, health care, and other community resources. Referrals do not guarantee that a program has funding, openings, or a service that fits.
County Human Services can explain local programs and connect people with Colorado PEAK to apply for medical, food, cash, or child-care benefits. Applying does not guarantee approval; ask which documents and rules apply to your household.
Manna's Resource Center offers navigation for needs such as SNAP applications, housing referrals, identification documents, prescription assistance, and job resources. Current posted hours are Tuesday 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday 3–7 p.m., and Thursday–Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; call before traveling because hours and services can change.
Safety and stability
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.
Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, violence, or an urgent medical emergency. If a blocked exit or unsafe condition creates immediate danger, explain the specific hazard to the dispatcher.
Call or text 988, or use the online chat, for yourself or someone you care about during emotional distress, mental-health concerns, or a behavioral-health crisis. If there is immediate physical danger or a medical emergency, call 911.
Axis says its Care Line is answered 24/7 and can help a person discuss a behavioral-health concern and plan next steps. It is not a substitute for 911 when a situation is life-threatening or needs immediate police, fire, or EMS response.
Axis lists walk-in crisis care at 1125 Three Springs Blvd. Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., for people age 18 and older, and describes 24/7 mobile crisis services. Call first at 970-247-5245 when it is safe to do so; services and availability depend on assessment.
Axis announced walk-in psychiatry at 1125 Three Springs Blvd. Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. People are screened first; the screening determines whether same-day psychiatry is appropriate or another pathway fits. Axis says this service is available regardless of ability to pay. Confirm current hours and any insurance or billing details; call 911 for a medical emergency.
County Adult Services describes support and protective services for seniors and at-risk adults. If you are concerned about an adult's safety or possible self-neglect, contact the County to ask about current criteria and next steps. A call does not guarantee a particular service or outcome.
The shelter lists 24/7/365 residential services and asks people to call its crisis line to speak with an advocate before arriving. The facility is at 1055 Avenida Del Sol, Durango. Bed availability and intake can change, so confirm current access by phone.
Southwest Safehouse serves adults and children who are survivors of domestic violence or other violent crimes and lists 24-hour phone support and residential intake. Call 970-259-5443 using a safe method if it is safe to do so; ask about current access and availability. This is not general shelter.
The National Capital Poison Center provides a free online tool for questions about possible poison exposure. Its website says its telephone call center closed in 2025, so use the online tool rather than relying on an old phone number. This digital tool is not emergency response; call 911 for severe symptoms.
People and practical help
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.
Axis lists medical and behavioral-health care, dental services, pharmacy, and care coordination at 150 Mercury Village Drive, Durango. Call about appointment availability, services that fit, insurance, and possible sliding-fee discounts before traveling. The clinic is not a hoarding-specific provider.
Axis describes a Healthcare for the Homeless program that connects people with medical, dental, and behavioral-health care and conducts outreach in the community. Call the outreach specialist to ask where and how to connect; service fit, schedule, and costs should be confirmed.
The City lists community shelter, Southwest Safehouse, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, Habitat for Humanity, and other local housing resources. Use it as a directory, then contact the provider to confirm current eligibility, openings, fees, and safe intake. Call 911 for immediate danger.
The City of Durango currently lists Housing Solutions for the Southwest at 970-259-1086 among local housing resources. The provider's own site could not be verified during this review, so call to confirm its current programs, service area, eligibility, fees, funding, and openings before relying on this pathway.
County Senior Services publishes programs and referrals for older adults and caregivers. Ask whether transportation, home-chore, Medicare-counseling, or other services are currently available for your location and situation, and whether there is a fee or eligibility screening.
The County says Meals on Wheels serves people age 60+ who are homebound and need help with at least two activities of daily living; caregivers may also receive meals if requested. Durango delivery is within a defined area. Call to verify the current zone, intake, menu, frozen-meal options, and suggested donation.
Manna's market offers rotating donated food during Resource Center hours. The organization says no proof of identity, financial status, or residency is required; its first visit includes check-in and a short intake, and food limits can change with supply. Confirm current hours and availability before traveling.
Manna currently describes a Laundry Love event on the third Wednesday of the month at North Main Laundry. Participants register in person at Manna during Resource Center hours. Confirm the next date, registration availability, location, and what is covered before making plans.
The City lists bus routes covering most areas within Durango and publishes reduced fares and a low-income monthly pass application. Fares can change, and city service is not countywide. Check route schedules, pass rules, exact-change requirements, and current fares before traveling.
The City describes Opportunity Bus as door-to-door paratransit for people with disabilities and senior citizens. Contact Durango Transit to ask about eligibility, registration, service area, scheduling, accessibility, and current fares; trips are not an emergency medical service.
The City currently lists DuranGO! rides seven days a week from 5 p.m. to midnight, booked through the app within city limits. Published fares are $2, or $1 for seniors 60+ and people with disabilities; credit or debit card is required. Check the app for coverage, availability, and current fare before relying on a ride.
The City provides water, sewer, trash, and recycling only within its service areas. Call about an account or bill, confirm which utility serves the address, and ask about current disposal rules. City billing does not include an in-home cleanout service.
Durango Public Library lists digital materials, Wi-Fi and printing, events, and public programs at 1900 East 3rd Avenue. Ask about current opening hours, computer access, library-card requirements, and available accommodations before visiting.
Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County describes local affordable-homeownership work and a ReStore. Contact the organization to confirm whether applications, shopping, or other programs are currently available and what criteria or costs apply. This is not an emergency housing placement or a cleanup contractor.
Colorado Legal Services offers statewide intake for civil legal help. Ask whether your issue, location, income, and circumstances meet current eligibility and case-priority rules; a request does not guarantee advice or representation.
The County's ReadyLaPlata site explains its evacuation zones and how to sign up for text, phone, or email alerts. Incident maps and zones may change; follow current official evacuation directions and call 911 for immediate danger.
The International OCD Foundation offers a searchable directory to look for hoarding-related help. No local specialist was independently verified for this guide. Check training, licensure where relevant, service area, cost, insurance, wait time, and whether the provider's approach fits before engaging.
The Peer Tree offers peer-led support, sorting and organizing help, groups, and guidance for friends and family. It is the private-pay pathway, separate from Fight the Blight. Ask about current service area, scope, schedule, and total cost before making plans; support is consent-based and not a forced cleanout.
Unburied is a digital, judgment-free peer-support pathway that can offer connection, tools, and ongoing momentum from home. It is not therapy or emergency support; use 988 for emotional crisis support or 911 for immediate danger.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Durango, Colorado, 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