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.
A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
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.
Start here - Fight the Blight
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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, or an urgent medical emergency. If it is safe, share the address, municipality, and any access or mobility information responders may need.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight