A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Easton, Pennsylvania.

A respectful place to begin, whether you are looking for support for yourself, someone you care about, or a practical next step around safety, housing, health, or daily needs in Northampton County.

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You can ask for one next step at a time.

Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual peer-group front door; ask whether a current conversation or group is available to people in Northampton County and whether any cost or eligibility applies. This is nonclinical peer support—not therapy, emergency response, or cleanup. The County's IRES team can help with human-services information and referrals. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option, and Unburied is digital peer support—not therapy or emergency support. These independent listings are not endorsements, and no listing guarantees funding, housing, care, or cleanup.

For immediate danger

For immediate physical danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988; Northampton County also lists a 24-hour behavioral-health crisis number at 610-252-9060. These are distinct from routine County IRES information and referral at 610-829-4800. For confidential domestic-violence support, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley lists 24-hour hotlines at 610-437-3369 and 1-877-438-4957; use a safe device or contact method if privacy is a concern.

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 support and practical assistance; geography: ask about service or remote availability in Northampton County; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm current scope, travel, and pricing before scheduling; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency response, or a guaranteed cleanout | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option for people and families seeking hoarding-related support. Ask what is currently available in Northampton County, what it costs, and whether the requested help fits before making a plan.

Role: digital peer-support community and tools; geography: online; confirm current access options; cost/eligibility: review current platform terms and any cost before joining; emergency limit: peer support—not therapy, crisis response, or emergency support | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Unburied

Unburied offers digital peer support for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family. It is not therapy or emergency support; use local crisis services or 911 when urgent help is needed.

Role: County human-services information, referral, and emergency-access contact; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm the program, documents, and any fees; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch—use the County's behavioral-health crisis number or 988 for crisis support | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County IRES

The County's Intake, Referral and Emergency Services team can help identify a relevant human-services pathway, and the County describes IRES as a 24/7 contact. Call 610-829-4800 and ask which current number or program fits. The County lists a separate 24-hour crisis number at 610-252-9060; use 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical need.

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 physical danger, fire, or urgent medical need; geography: Easton and nationwide; cost/eligibility: call for emergencies; emergency limit: not a general information, behavioral-health intake, or cleanup line | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Emergency response — 911

Call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or an urgent medical emergency. If it is safe, share the address, municipality, and any access or mobility information responders may need.

Role: emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical need | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a behavioral-health crisis. A supporter may also call to ask how to help someone else. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Role: County-listed 24-hour behavioral-health crisis support; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm current access and response; emergency limit: not 911 dispatch—call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical need | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County behavioral-health crisis line

Northampton County lists 610-252-9060 as its 24-hour behavioral-health crisis number. Call to describe what is happening and ask about current support or response options; use 911 for immediate physical danger, fire, or urgent medical need.

Role: County-listed peer connection and emotional support, listed as available 24 hours daily; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and scope; emergency limit: peer support is not a substitute for crisis support, therapy, or 911 dispatch | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County PEER/WARM line

The County crisis-resources page lists its PEER/WARM line at 855-727-3377 as available 24 hours every day. Call to confirm the current service and how it can help. For behavioral-health crisis support use 988 or the County's 24-hour crisis number; use 911 for immediate danger.

Role: confidential domestic-violence advocacy and safety support; geography: Lehigh and Northampton counties; cost/eligibility: ask about service fit and options; emergency limit: advocacy is not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley — 24-hour hotline

Turning Point lists 24-hour hotlines at 610-437-3369 and 1-877-438-4957 for people experiencing domestic violence and people supporting them. Ask about confidential options. Use a safe device or contact method if privacy is a concern.

Role: confidential victim advocacy and support; geography: Lehigh Valley, including Northampton County; cost/eligibility: County says its programs are free and confidential—confirm service fit; emergency limit: advocacy is not emergency dispatch or behavioral-health treatment | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley

Northampton County's Victim/Witness information lists the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley's 24-hour line at 610-437-6611 and describes its programs as free and confidential. Call to ask about current advocacy and available options; use 911 for immediate danger.

Role: reporting and response for suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment of an older adult or qualifying adult with a disability; geography: Pennsylvania, including Northampton County; cost/eligibility: statewide 24/7 hotline—program criteria apply, including age and disability requirements; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania Adult Protective Services

Pennsylvania's Adult Protective Services hotline is 1-800-490-8505, available 24 hours a day. State criteria cover adults age 60+ and adults ages 18–59 with a qualifying disability; a report does not guarantee a particular intervention. Northampton County also lists this number for elder-abuse reports. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Role: free, confidential, non-emergency health and human-services information and referral; geography: Northampton County residents; cost/eligibility: referral is free, but each program sets its own rules, fees, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for emergencies | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East

ProJeCt of Easton identifies Pennsylvania 2-1-1 East as a free, confidential, non-emergency referral service for Northampton County residents. Call 211 or 855-567-5341, then contact each referred program to confirm current eligibility, cost, and capacity.

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: county information and program access for behavioral health, early intervention, and developmental services; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: programs have different criteria, coverage, and referral steps—confirm directly; emergency limit: routine program intake is not crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County Mental Health, Early Intervention & Developmental Programs

The County describes crisis, outpatient, case-management, and developmental-service pathways. For mental-health program information call 610-829-4840; ask about the right intake route, coverage, fees, and current capacity. For an urgent behavioral-health crisis use 988 or the County's 24-hour crisis line.

Role: behavioral-health plan member information and covered-care navigation; geography: Pennsylvania HealthChoices members in Northampton County; cost/eligibility: plan enrollment, benefits, referrals, and provider participation matter—verify with the plan; emergency limit: routine member services are not crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania HealthChoices — Magellan Behavioral Health

Northampton County lists Magellan Behavioral Health at 1-866-238-2312 for HealthChoices. If you have Medical Assistance, call the number on your current plan materials to confirm enrollment, covered services, participating providers, and referral steps. Coverage does not guarantee a particular appointment or clinician.

Role: aging-services information, protective-services routing, and referrals; geography: Northampton County residents age 60+ and eligible caregivers; cost/eligibility: each program has its own rules—ask about cost and intake; emergency limit: routine aging services are not emergency response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County Area Agency on Aging

The County's Area Agency on Aging can explain options for older adults and caregivers, including assessment and protective-services pathways. Call 610-829-4540 to ask what fits and whether there are documents, costs, or wait times. For immediate danger call 911.

Role: local older-adult social and activity programs; geography: Easton-area center—confirm who may attend; cost/eligibility: ask about age, registration, meal, and activity rules; emergency limit: not crisis response or in-home care | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Easton Silver Connections senior center

Northampton County lists Silver Connections at the Easton Community Center, 901 Washington Street, Easton, with published Tuesday–Thursday daytime hours. Call 610-253-8271 before visiting to confirm current hours, eligibility, activities, and accessibility.

Role: state benefits applications and case assistance; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: program and household criteria apply—DHS determines eligibility; emergency limit: routine benefits services are not immediate food, shelter, or emergency response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County Assistance Office

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services lists the Northampton County Assistance Office at 201 Larry Holmes Drive, Easton, PA 18042, phone 610-250-1700. Contact the office about SNAP, Medical Assistance, and current LIHEAP information; confirm application methods, required documents, and current seasonal availability.

Role: housing-crisis screening and referral; geography: Northampton County; cost/eligibility: ask about screening, documentation, and current openings; emergency limit: referral is not a shelter placement or guarantee of housing | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Northampton County Homeless Assistance Program

Pennsylvania lists Northampton County Department of Human Services, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA 18042, at 610-559-3010 for homeless-assistance services. Call to ask about coordinated-entry steps, service eligibility, and available options. For immediate physical danger call 911.

Role: public housing and voucher information; geography: Easton Housing Authority service area; cost/eligibility: household, income, program, and waitlist rules apply—check current openings and application status directly; emergency limit: an application is not immediate shelter or a placement guarantee | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Easton Housing Authority

The Authority lists its office at 221 S. Fourth Street, Easton, PA 18042, phone 610-258-0806. Contact the office to confirm whether any waitlist is open, what programs are accepting applications, and which documents or preferences apply. Do not rely on old waitlist notices.

Role: housing-stability navigation and home-energy assistance; geography: Lehigh Valley, including Northampton County; cost/eligibility: income, housing, season, landlord approval, and funding rules may apply—confirm current screening; emergency limit: no guaranteed repair, payment, or continued utility service | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Community Action Lehigh Valley — housing and weatherization

Community Action Lehigh Valley describes housing and weatherization programs. Call the Northampton County contact at 610-250-1785 to ask which applications are currently open, who qualifies, and what documents or landlord approval are needed. Funding and seasonal programs can change.

Role: emergency basic-needs assessment, referrals, and limited assistance; geography: Easton and Northampton County; cost/eligibility: vouchers, one month's rent, or limited utility aid may be available only after screening and subject to funds; emergency limit: not a shelter or guarantee of financial assistance | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

ProJeCt of Easton — ASSIST resource navigation

ProJeCt says ASSIST assesses needs, provides referrals, and may offer vouchers to eligible individuals and families. Its Easton office is at 200 Ferry Street; call 610-258-4361 to ask about current criteria, documents, funding, and the right intake. ProJeCt also uses Coordinated Entry/2-1-1 East for people at risk of homelessness.

Role: community food pantry; geography: Northampton County residents—confirm current service area; cost/eligibility: provider lists photo ID and proof of Northampton County residency; ask about current intake and stock; emergency limit: pantry is not medical or crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

ProJeCt of Easton — food pantry

ProJeCt lists its food pantry at 330 Ferry Street, Easton, with scheduled Monday and Thursday service. Hours, documents, inventory, and household rules can change; call or check the provider's current page before traveling and ask about accessible pickup options.

Role: neighborhood food and family-support services; geography: Easton-area residents—confirm service boundary; cost/eligibility: contact the Center about pantry hours, documents, household rules, and current availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed housing | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Easton Area Neighborhood Center

The Center describes food pantry and support services, including housing and utility referrals. Contact it before visiting to confirm current hours, eligibility, accessibility, and whether the service you need is available.

Role: shelter and housing-support program for adults experiencing homelessness; geography: Easton; cost/eligibility: call to confirm intake, program fit, accessibility, and current capacity; emergency limit: bed availability is not guaranteed—call 911 for immediate danger | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Safe Harbor Easton

Safe Harbor describes shelter and support for adults experiencing homelessness at 536 Bushkill Drive, Easton, phone 610-258-5540. Contact the program before traveling to ask about intake, eligibility, accessibility, and current openings.

Role: shelter and housing-stability services for eligible women, children, and families; geography: Easton; cost/eligibility: household fit, intake, accessibility, and current capacity must be confirmed; emergency limit: not a guaranteed placement or 911 response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Third Street Alliance

Third Street Alliance describes shelter and housing-stability programs. Call to ask whether the household and situation fit a current program, what intake requires, and what accessibility options are available before traveling.

Role: peer-led support group for family and friends affected by mental-health conditions; geography: Lehigh Valley, with online options listed; cost/eligibility: confirm current schedule, registration, and participant fit; emergency limit: group support is not therapy or crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

NAMI Lehigh Valley — family support groups

NAMI Lehigh Valley publishes family-support-group events, including online and in-person meetings. Check the current schedule and ask whether a meeting fits your needs; for crisis support call or text 988.

Role: primary-care appointments and health assessment; geography: Easton; cost/eligibility: ask about new-patient intake, insurance, self-pay fees, and appointment availability; emergency limit: routine primary care is not emergency or crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

LVHN — LVPG Family Medicine Easton

Lehigh Valley Health Network lists a family-medicine location in Easton. Contact the practice to ask about clinical fit, new-patient access, insurance, costs, and whether a referral is needed. This is not identified as a hoarding-specialty service.

Role: civil legal information and representation for qualifying people; geography: Northampton County service area; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and other screening rules apply—confirm before relying; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or representation in every matter | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

North Penn Legal Services — Northampton County

North Penn Legal Services lists Northampton County among its service areas. Contact the organization to ask about the issue, income criteria, intake steps, and whether a referral is required; availability and case scope vary.

Role: scheduled regional public transportation; geography: Easton-area routes—check the exact route and trip; cost/eligibility: fares, schedules, accessibility, and service alerts change; emergency limit: transit is not emergency transport | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

LANTA Route 606 and Easton schedules

LANTA publishes current Easton Route 606 schedules and service changes. Check the day-specific timetable, fare, stops, accessibility, and service alerts before traveling; route frequency and trip availability vary.

Role: municipal utility information and customer-service pathway; geography: City of Easton accounts only; cost/eligibility: rates, billing, and assistance depend on the account and program—confirm directly; emergency limit: routine utility service is not emergency response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

City of Easton utilities

The City provides information about its utilities and customer services. Confirm that the address is inside the City, then ask about the specific account, service, payment options, and current requirements; neighboring municipalities have different providers.

Role: municipal curbside waste and recycling rules; geography: City of Easton only; cost/eligibility: collection, bulk-item, and excluded-material rules depend on city service—confirm current details; emergency limit: not in-home removal, a cleanout service, or countywide rules | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

City of Easton trash and recycling

Easton's public works page describes City trash and recycling rules, including limits on bulk items and excluded materials. Check the current schedule and accepted items for the address before placing anything outside. Other Northampton County municipalities set their own rules.

Role: public-library information, computers, and community access; geography: Easton Area School District and library-district residents—verify the correct card type; cost/eligibility: residency and subscription rules may apply; emergency limit: not professional, crisis, or benefits advice | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Easton Area Public Library

The library lists its main location at 515 Church Street, Easton. Its card page describes free cards for Easton Area School District residents and an annual subscription for some other residents; contact the library to confirm eligibility, fees, computer access, and current hours.

Role: state food-benefit application and case information; geography: Pennsylvania residents; cost/eligibility: household and program rules apply—DHS determines eligibility; emergency limit: benefits are not immediate food delivery or crisis response | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania SNAP and COMPASS

Pennsylvania DHS accepts SNAP applications online through COMPASS and by other listed methods. Household size, income, age, disability, and other rules affect eligibility. Contact the County Assistance Office about current steps; a pantry may help with immediate food needs.

Role: seasonal home-energy benefit screening; geography: Pennsylvania households; cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply; as of October 4, 2026, DHS says the 2025–2026 season is closed and the next season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026—verify before applying; emergency limit: not utility emergency dispatch or a guarantee against shutoff | Checked against public government and provider information on October 4, 2026. Service areas, hours, fees, eligibility, intake, waitlists, and capacity can change; call before traveling or relying on a listing. Confirm whether a city service covers your address. Listings are independent and are not endorsements.

Pennsylvania LIHEAP and energy assistance

Pennsylvania DHS says the 2025–2026 LIHEAP season is closed and the 2026–2027 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026. Dates and funding can change; check the current page and ask the Northampton County Assistance Office what documents are required.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Easton, Pennsylvania, 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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