A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Eagle, Colorado.

A calm place to begin, with local paths for support, safety, and practical next steps across Eagle County.

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Start with the kind of support that feels manageable

You do not have to solve everything at once. Choose one conversation or practical step, and ask what is currently available before making a plan.

If you are unsure where to begin, Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point for hoarding-related support and virtual groups. Ask what is currently available, whether it fits your situation, and whether any cost applies before making a plan.

Role: nonprofit support front door and virtual-group pathway; geography: remote first conversation—ask about Colorado access; cost/eligibility: confirm current support and any cost; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, urgent medical help, or a fire or blocked-exit emergency, call 911. For urgent behavioral-health support in Eagle County, Vail Health's free, 24/7 Crisis & Community Support Team is at (970) 306-4673; it is not a substitute for emergency medical response.

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, organizing, and family support; geography: confirm service area and remote options for Eagle County; cost/eligibility: private-pay—request current rates and scope; emergency limit: not emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is the private-pay support pathway for situations that do not fit grant-funded services. Before deciding, ask whether the service can reach Eagle County, what is included, the current rates, and whether the pace and approach feel right for you.

Role: digital peer-support and self-guided tools; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and any subscription terms; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Unburied

Unburied offers a digital peer-support path for people affected by hoarding and for friends and family. It is not therapy or emergency support; check the current platform for access details and use local or emergency care when needed.

Role: outpatient behavioral-health care and navigation; geography: Eagle Valley, including listed Edwards services; cost/eligibility: ask about insurance, fees, clinician fit, and intake; emergency limit: for immediate crisis use the local crisis line or 911 as appropriate | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Vail Health Behavioral Health — appointments and care options

Vail Health Behavioral Health describes outpatient therapy, psychiatry, medication management, peer support, and other services. Call to ask about current availability, location or telehealth options, coverage, fees, and whether a provider has experience relevant to hoarding-related concerns.

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: local 24/7 behavioral-health crisis and immediate support; geography: Eagle County; cost/eligibility: free, call for phone or in-person options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Vail Health Crisis & Community Support Team

Vail Health describes a free, 24/7 phone and community-based response for mental-health needs and difficult life moments, with language interpretation available. Call for a short assessment and ask what response is appropriate. A response is not guaranteed by this listing.

Role: 24/7 behavioral-health and substance-use crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. 988 is crisis support and does not guarantee an in-person response or replace emergency medical services.

Role: statewide behavioral-health crisis connection and local resource navigation; geography: Colorado; cost/eligibility: call or text 988 for free support; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

988 Colorado

Colorado's crisis-services site now directs visitors to 988 Colorado. Call or text 988 for immediate support and current State resources; this is not a guaranteed in-person response and does not replace 911 for immediate danger.

Role: emergency dispatch for immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: emergency service—charges for subsequent care may vary; emergency limit: use only when urgent response is needed | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Emergency response — 911

Call 911 for immediate danger, a fire, an urgent medical emergency, or a life-threatening safety condition. For a non-emergency behavioral-health concern in Eagle County, the local crisis team may be another option.

Role: housing-focused support and referrals for unsheltered or at-risk residents; geography: Eagle County; cost/eligibility: ask County staff about intake and eligibility; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter bed or emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle County Homeless Services — referral route

Housing Eagle County directs residents to Eagle County Homeless Services for daily resources and case-management support. Use the County referral form or contact Housing Eagle County to ask about current intake, location, and whether the service fits; shelter placement and capacity were not verified.

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: statewide information and referral connections for hoarding-related support; geography: Colorado, with county resources; cost/eligibility: ask about current referral options; emergency limit: not a treatment provider or emergency service | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado Hoarding Task Force

The all-volunteer task force says it maintains county contacts for support groups, counselors, and cleanup companies, but does not meet regularly. Ask whether a listed contact is current and independently confirm a provider's qualifications, scope, rates, and approach before sharing personal information or hiring.

Role: outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management; geography: listed Edwards clinic and telehealth options; cost/eligibility: appointment-based—confirm insurance, cost, and availability; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Vail Health Behavioral Health — outpatient psychiatry

Vail Health lists psychiatry in Edwards and remote appointments for some providers. Call to ask about the right point of entry, current provider availability, insurance network, fees, and any experience related to hoarding or co-occurring concerns.

Role: inpatient behavioral-health hospital information; geography: Edwards, serving regional referrals; cost/eligibility: call for assessment, admission, insurance, and financial details; emergency limit: call 911 or the local crisis line for immediate need | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Vail Health Precourt Healing Center — inpatient behavioral health

The center provides information about inpatient behavioral-health care. This guide does not assess whether admission is appropriate or available; call the facility or crisis team for current evaluation, referral, and coverage details.

Role: mobile community information, referrals, and public-benefit enrollment help; geography: Eagle County; cost/eligibility: the organization describes its MIRA services as no-cost; confirm current schedule and program rules; emergency limit: not emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle Valley Community Foundation MIRA

MIRA brings referrals for medical, behavioral-health, dental, family, and food resources to community sites and offers help with programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and WIC enrollment. Check the current calendar to find where the team will be and what support is available.

Role: free grocery access and mobile-market food resources; geography: Eagle Valley, with storefronts in Edwards and Gypsum; cost/eligibility: described as free—confirm current procedures; emergency limit: not emergency housing or medical care | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

The Community Market — food access

Eagle Valley Community Foundation lists free grocery shopping at its Edwards and Gypsum markets and mobile stops. The current page lists locations and hours; confirm before traveling because schedules and mobile stops can change. The storefront locations are not in Eagle town.

Role: local housing-program information, rental-assistance eligibility, and referrals; geography: Eagle County; cost/eligibility: program-specific—confirm current funds and requirements; emergency limit: not shelter placement or legal representation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Housing Eagle County — local housing helpdesk

The County-affiliated Housing Eagle County helpdesk answers program, eligibility, rental-assistance, and general housing questions. Appointments are requested before visiting; ask what funding is open, what documentation is needed, and whether the issue belongs with another agency.

Role: directory for rental, tenant-rights, food, heating, and housing-stability programs; geography: Eagle County and Colorado; cost/eligibility: varies by program—verify directly; emergency limit: directory only, not direct emergency placement | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle County community housing resources

This local directory links to renter counseling, Colorado Legal Services, County homeless services, rental-assistance programs, food resources, and energy help. Use the listed provider's own page or phone to confirm current availability, eligibility, and next steps.

Role: nonprofit civil legal information, advice, and representation; geography: Colorado; cost/eligibility: free for applicants who meet income and other rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of representation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado Legal Services — civil legal aid

Colorado Legal Services offers free civil legal help to eligible low-income Coloradans and seniors. Intake is required. Ask whether the organization handles your concern, including housing or benefits questions, and what documents and deadlines matter.

Role: seasonal home-heating cost assistance; geography: Colorado households, administered locally through Eagle County Human Services; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply, seasonal application; emergency limit: does not replace emergency utility or medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado LEAP — seasonal heating-bill help

The local housing directory describes LEAP as a federally funded program generally operating November through April and paying part of eligible winter heating costs to the utility. Check the current application window and eligibility with the State or County; funding and approval are not guaranteed.

Role: regional fixed-route public transportation; geography: Eagle Valley including Eagle, with seasonal routes; cost/eligibility: most routes are fare-free, some trips have fares and no onboard cash; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Core Transit — Eagle Valley routes and fares

Core Transit lists the Valley Route with Eagle stops and publishes route schedules, rider alerts, and fares. Schedules change by season; check the trip and live alerts before traveling. Fares apply on some trips, including travel to or from Gypsum, the airport, and Leadville.

Role: accessible fixed-route and curb-to-curb paratransit; geography: Core Transit service area; cost/eligibility: application and ADA functional eligibility for paratransit—ask about current fares; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Core Transit ADA paratransit and accessibility

Core Transit says buses have ramps or lifts and provides origin-to-destination paratransit for people whose functional limitations prevent use of fixed-route service. An eligibility application is required. Call to ask about service boundaries, reservations, and accommodations.

Role: municipal water, sewer, and utility-service information; geography: Town limits and some nearby unincorporated water-service areas; cost/eligibility: address and account dependent—confirm charges and service; emergency limit: not emergency repair dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Town of Eagle — water, wastewater, and utility information

The Town describes water and wastewater service within Town limits and water service to some nearby unincorporated developments. Check the address, billing details, and current restrictions with Town Utilities before relying on a service or payment option.

Role: municipal curbside trash, recycling, and compost information; geography: Town residents and qualifying multifamily properties; cost/eligibility: service limits and extra-pickup fees apply—request a quote; emergency limit: not hazardous-material or urgent safety response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Town of Eagle — trash, recycling, and bulky-item pickup

Town curbside service applies to Town residents and multifamily complexes of eight units or fewer. The Town says extra or bulky-item pickup must be arranged with its contractor and may cost extra. Confirm address eligibility, acceptable items, collection date, and price before setting anything out.

Role: local government orientation, service contacts, and practical information; geography: Town of Eagle; cost/eligibility: public information—Town service eligibility varies by address; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Town of Eagle Welcome Packet and contacts

The Town's welcome packet gives general contact information and directs readers to the Town website for the latest details. It is a useful starting point, but some packet information may change; verify current services and office hours before visiting.

Role: older-adult meals, transportation, and community connection; geography: Eagle and mid/lower Eagle Valley; cost/eligibility: program and age rules vary—confirm current schedule and any suggested contribution; emergency limit: not emergency transportation or medical care | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle County Healthy Aging

Eagle County describes Healthy Aging programs for older adults, including meals, transportation, and social activities. A reviewed County newsletter is from May 2025, so call to confirm current meal days, reservation timing, transportation eligibility, and costs before planning around a service.

Role: bilingual housing navigation, tenant counseling, and community referrals; geography: statewide, including Eagle County; cost/eligibility: free helpline; emergency limit: not legal representation or a shelter placement guarantee | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado Housing Connects — tenant counseling and referrals

Call the free statewide housing helpline for tenant-rights questions, rental issues, eviction prevention, or referrals. Ask whether the issue needs an attorney or a local program and confirm current hours and language options.

Role: State emergency rental-assistance information; geography: Colorado; cost/eligibility: qualifying renters only; as reviewed, pre-applications were not open—call to verify status; emergency limit: not immediate shelter or legal representation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance — check current application status

The State page reviewed for this guide said pre-applications were not currently open and listed a prior 2026 application window. Call the CARE Center to ask whether the program has reopened and what eligibility and documents apply; an award is not guaranteed.

Role: public library information and community access; geography: Eagle branch, Eagle County; cost/eligibility: ask the district about current hours and borrowing rules; emergency limit: not emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle Valley Library District — Eagle branch

An Eagle County Healthy Aging newsletter lists the Eagle Library at (970) 328-8800 and describes local libraries as information and resource-navigation points. The source is from 2025; call to confirm current hours, access, and services before visiting.

Role: county-administered protective-services intake for suspected mistreatment or self-neglect of an at-risk adult; geography: Colorado, including Eagle County; cost/eligibility: contact the county intake office for reporting steps; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Colorado Adult Protective Services — Eagle County process

Colorado CDHS explains that Adult Protective Services is administered by county departments and includes self-neglect reports; Eagle County participates in the State's alternative-response pilot. Use the State's APS page to find the correct county intake contact and ask what response options apply. This is not routine clutter assistance or a substitute for consent-based support.

Role: older-adult safety, meals, and case-management referral information; geography: Eagle County; cost/eligibility: services and age criteria vary—confirm with County staff; emergency limit: not emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, and service areas can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response or medical care.

Eagle County Adult Protection and Healthy Aging information

Eagle County's Healthy Aging newsletter describes nutrition, transportation, social programs, and the route for Adult Protection concerns. It is dated May 2025; call the current County program for the right intake contact, schedule, eligibility, and available supports.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Eagle, 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