A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Eureka, California.

A next step can begin with a conversation, not a cleanout. This guide brings together local care, safety, housing, food, benefits, transportation, legal, and practical resources. Ask what is available now and what feels manageable.

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Tell Fight the Blight what feels most urgent—health, housing, family stress, or simply finding a first conversation. Ask what virtual groups or other support are currently offered and what a respectful next step could look like.

Start with a respectful conversation about what matters to the person and what would make a next step feel safer. Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point for hoarding-related support and virtual groups. Ask what is currently offered for a person, family member, supporter, or community partner; services and openings are not guaranteed.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support and virtual-group front door; geography: ask about Humboldt County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm current group fit, schedule, and availability; emergency limit: not clinical treatment, cleanup, or emergency response.

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis in Humboldt County, call the County's 24-hour line at 707-445-7715 or 888-849-5728, or call or text 988. For domestic violence, Humboldt Domestic Violence Services lists a separate 24-hour support line at 707-443-6042 or 866-668-6543. These services have different roles and cannot guarantee a particular response, shelter placement, or follow-up.

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; geography: ask about remote and Humboldt County options; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm rates, scope, and availability before starting; emergency limit: not emergency response or a substitute for clinical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway for situations outside grant-funded services. Ask what is currently available, whether it fits your goals, and the total cost before making a commitment. No local provider relationship or availability is implied by this listing.

Role: digital peer-support tools and community; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current app access and any fees in the app listing; emergency limit: not therapy, crisis care, or emergency support. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Unburied

Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family. Use it for connection, reflection, and practical tools—not diagnosis, treatment, or urgent response.

Role: county specialty mental-health and substance-use service access; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: County screens for program criteria and fit—confirm coverage, fees, and intake; emergency limit: for immediate danger call 911, not a routine clinic. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Behavioral Health

The County describes specialty mental-health services for residents with Medi-Cal and screening to determine whether County care or another referral is appropriate. Call to discuss the concern and ask about eligibility, payer rules, current service access, and any fees.

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: police, fire, and emergency medical response; geography: Eureka and Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need; emergency limit: emergencies only, not routine resource navigation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Emergency response — 911

Call 911 when someone faces immediate danger, a fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need. If it is safe, briefly describe the immediate hazard and what response is needed. Do not use emergency dispatch for routine questions or non-urgent navigation.

Role: national behavioral-health crisis support by call, text, or chat; geography: United States, including Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or use online chat, for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. The Lifeline is not a substitute for emergency medical response when someone is in immediate danger.

Role: county behavioral-health crisis assessments, referrals, and emergency-service access; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call for triage and to confirm fit; emergency limit: County directs immediate danger or urgent medical need to 911. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis Line

The County says assessments, referrals, and behavioral-health crisis services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A call is triaged; it does not guarantee a specific service, mobile response, or placement.

Role: county outpatient psychiatric crisis assessment and stabilization; geography: Eureka; cost/eligibility: contact the crisis line or unit about the appropriate entry and coverage; emergency limit: immediate danger or urgent medical need may require 911. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Crisis Stabilization Unit

The County describes 24/7 crisis intervention and stabilization, including care for up to 23 hours, with a treatment team and linkage to community or outpatient services. Call first to ask how to access the current service; this is not a shelter or a guarantee of a particular outcome.

Role: confidential domestic-violence crisis support, advocacy, and shelter pathway; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: County lists 24-hour support—ask about services, safety, and capacity; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt Domestic Violence Services

The County lists Humboldt Domestic Violence Services as a 24-hour support line for survivors and people seeking information. Ask about confidential contact, advocacy, current shelter access, and safety planning. Shelter and other services depend on eligibility and current capacity.

Role: confidential support, advocacy, and referrals for survivors of sexual violence; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: County resource list describes a 24-hour hotline—confirm current support options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team

The County lists a Humboldt hotline for North Coast Rape Crisis Team. A survivor or supporter can call to ask about confidential options, advocacy, and referrals. The service is not a substitute for emergency medical care.

Role: protective services for elders and dependent adults; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: for elders 60+ and dependent adults 18–59 unable to protect their interests or care for themselves; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Adult Protective Services

County APS may provide advocacy, counseling, money-management support, conservatorship, placement, and information or referral. It is a protective-services pathway—not a general cleanup, organizing, or housing program. Ask what happens after a report.

Role: receives reports of child abuse and neglect; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call the County to report or ask what applies; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Child Welfare Services reporting

The County lists a 24-hour emergency-response hotline for child-abuse reports. A report may trigger a child-welfare response; it is not a general family-support or home-organizing service. For non-urgent needs, ask the County about other programs.

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: community clinic and primary-care pathway; geography: Eureka; cost/eligibility: ask the clinic about current services, appointment requirements, insurance, and fees; emergency limit: routine clinic access is not emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka Community Health Center — Open Door

California's facility directory identifies the Eureka Community Health Center as an open community clinic at 2200 Tydd Street. Contact Open Door directly to confirm current services, intake, insurance, and costs before traveling.

Role: county public-health information, public-health nursing, and prevention services; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: public-health nurses serve County residents—ask about the specific service; emergency limit: not urgent or emergency medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Public Health

The County lists public-health nursing as available to anyone in Humboldt County, as well as immunization, maternal and child health, and other programs. Call to ask which service fits and whether an appointment or fee applies.

Role: county applications and enrollment help for Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs, and General Relief; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: program rules apply—ask the County to screen your household; emergency limit: benefits offices are not emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County benefits and Medi-Cal

The County accepts applications online, by phone, mail, or at its Eureka office. Ask about eligibility, documents, interviews, accessible service arrangements, and how to apply or renew. The County currently notes its Eureka Social Services location has an accessibility limitation and offers alternate arrangements by phone.

Role: outreach and housing support for people experiencing long-term homelessness with mental-health disabilities; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: referrals through Behavioral Health, Social Services, or CalWORKs—confirm criteria; emergency limit: County says HOME does not provide emergency housing or motel vouchers. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Housing, Outreach and Mobile Engagement (HOME)

The County describes outreach, housing-navigation, document, waitlist, and case-management assistance for people who meet program criteria. Ask an eligible County staff member about referral. The program does not guarantee a unit, rent subsidy, or emergency shelter.

Role: county housing-resource and affordable-listing information; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: low-income programs and property rules vary—ask each provider about openings and waitlists; emergency limit: not an emergency shelter or guaranteed rent assistance. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County affordable-housing information

The County advises that low-income households may qualify for affordable housing and encourages checking multiple waitlists. Its page currently says Housing Forward does not offer rent assistance; confirm current programs, property eligibility, and availability directly before making plans.

Role: affordable-housing and rental-assistance administration; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: program income, household, and waitlist rules apply—confirm current status; emergency limit: not same-day shelter. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Housing Authority

The County's affordable-housing page identifies the Housing Authority as a contact for local housing options. Ask whether applications or waitlists are open, what documents are needed, and which properties or programs serve your household. A listing does not mean a unit is available.

Role: tenant-rights workshops and peer navigation; geography: Eureka; cost/eligibility: County lists open workshops—confirm schedule and current format; emergency limit: not legal representation or emergency housing. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt Tenants Union

The County page lists tenant-rights workshops at the Eureka Labor Temple and a way to contact the group. Ask about the next meeting and whether a housing issue fits. For legal advice or representation, contact a legal-services provider.

Role: civil legal aid and limited legal clinics; geography: Eureka office serves Del Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity counties; cost/eligibility: screening and case limits apply—confirm income and issue fit; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed representation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Legal Services of Northern California — Eureka

The Eureka office lists help with housing, public benefits, health coverage, and some other civil matters. Call during intake hours to ask whether the issue and household qualify, what documents to bring, and whether appointments are available.

Role: choice pantry and supplemental food; geography: Eureka; cost/eligibility: pantry is for income-eligible community members—confirm current guidelines and appointment availability; emergency limit: not a substitute for urgent medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Food for People — Eureka Choice Pantry

Food for People lists the Eureka Choice Pantry at 307 West 14th Street. Its schedule currently shows Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday service; appointment and walk-in times differ. Check the live schedule or call before traveling because hours and access can change.

Role: free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral for local programs; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call or use the directory; individual services have their own rules; emergency limit: not a crisis line or 911 replacement. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

2-1-1 Humboldt

2-1-1 Humboldt says specialists can help locate food, housing, clinics, transportation, behavioral-health support, and disaster resources. Coordinated Entry intake is also available by phone. Call 911 for immediate danger and the County crisis line or 988 for behavioral-health crises.

Role: peer-led mental-health support and education for family, friends, and people affected by mental illness; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: NAMI describes programs as free—confirm current dates, format, and registration; emergency limit: groups are not crisis care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

NAMI Humboldt County support groups

NAMI Humboldt lists family support groups and peer-led meetings. These are not hoarding-specific groups or clinical treatment. Check the current calendar or contact NAMI before attending; schedules and formats can change.

Role: fixed-route local public transit; geography: Eureka and surrounding unincorporated areas; cost/eligibility: check current route, fare, stop, and service alert; emergency limit: not emergency transportation. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka Transit Service

The City says Eureka Transit Service operates Monday through Saturday and serves the City and nearby unincorporated areas. Routes, bus-stop locations, and service alerts can change; check the transit operator's current trip information before traveling.

Role: fixed-route bus connections across Humboldt County and nearby regions; geography: Eureka and regional corridors; cost/eligibility: confirm route, fare, stop, and schedule directly; emergency limit: not urgent medical transport. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt Transit Authority regional routes

HTA operates regional services linking Eureka with communities along Highway 101 and Highway 299, plus connections to the airport and other local routes. Check current service alerts and trip details; a route's general coverage does not guarantee a convenient stop or connection.

Role: on-demand door-to-door paratransit; geography: Eureka service area; cost/eligibility: certification is required for people physically unable to use regular buses—confirm application, fare, reservation, and coverage; emergency limit: not ambulance or emergency transport. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka Dial-a-Ride / Dial-a-Lift

The City describes an on-demand service for people physically unable to use the regular bus, with certification and weekday/Saturday hours. Ask HTA about current eligibility, booking windows, service area, and any fare before depending on a ride.

Role: municipal garbage, recycling, and bulky-item logistics; geography: properties within Eureka city limits; cost/eligibility: City says curbside subscription is mandatory and lists two bulky pickups yearly for customers—confirm account, accepted items, and fees; emergency limit: not a cleanup crew or hoarding service. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

City of Eureka curbside waste and bulky-item service

Eureka's current page describes required curbside garbage and recycling and a bulky-item pickup program. Ask Recology what qualifies, how to schedule, whether the account is current, and whether special items or extra pickups cost more. This applies to City service areas, not every Humboldt County address.

Role: disposal and recycling options for household and hazardous materials; geography: Eureka transfer station and regional sites; cost/eligibility: accepted items, resident rules, and fees vary—check HWMA before hauling; emergency limit: not property cleanup or emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt Waste Management Authority drop-off

The City links residents to HWMA drop-off options, including household hazardous waste. Material rules and charges vary by item and location. Call or check the current site list before loading or transporting anything.

Role: City infrastructure, utilities operations, and code-enforcement contact; geography: Eureka city jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: ask which department handles the specific property issue; emergency limit: not a hoarding-specific intervention or emergency dispatch. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka Public Works and code-enforcement information

Eureka Public Works lists water, wastewater, roads, stormwater, and code enforcement among its divisions. For a property concern, first confirm whether the address is inside City limits and ask which department handles the issue; County and City jurisdiction differ.

Role: City water and sewer account information; geography: Eureka service areas only; cost/eligibility: account, rates, shutoff rules, and any assistance depend on address and current policy; emergency limit: not a behavioral-health or cleanup resource. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka water and sewer service

The City's resident guide links to water and sewer information. Contact the City to verify whether an address is served, which account holder can request changes, and whether any payment or service options apply.

Role: county information about emergency weather response and temporary warming centers; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: activation, location, transportation, and access rules vary by event; emergency limit: not guaranteed shelter or a substitute for 911. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County weather and warming-center updates

The County says warming-center responses are activated under specific conditions and directs residents to current notices or 2-1-1 for open locations. Confirm whether a center is open and how to reach it before traveling; no year-round shelter placement is guaranteed.

Role: county public-health response and information on safe housing, water, sewage, solid waste, and hazardous materials; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: ask which program handles the concern and whether inspection or fees apply; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County Environmental Health

The County describes Environmental Health programs addressing safe housing, drinking water, sewage, solid waste, hazardous materials, and public-health emergencies. Contact the department for jurisdiction and next steps; this is not a general cleanup service.

Role: public-health clinic, prevention, and family-health information; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific service, appointment, and any fee; emergency limit: not urgent or emergency medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County public-health clinic and maternal-child resources

County Public Health lists clinic and prevention programs, public-health nursing, and maternal, child, and adolescent health resources. Call to confirm the service you need, current location, and whether an appointment is required.

Role: information and referral for free or low-cost family health services; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call to verify the service and any program criteria; emergency limit: not emergency medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County CareLine for family health information

The County's Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health CareLine provides information and referrals. Ask whether the concern fits its scope and what current program or clinic can help.

Role: phone-based Coordinated Entry intake and housing-resource navigation; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call for screening and next steps; emergency limit: intake does not guarantee a bed, housing, or immediate placement. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County 2-1-1 coordinated-entry information

2-1-1 Humboldt says Coordinated Entry intake can be accessed by phone. Ask what screening applies and whether an appointment or additional documents are needed. For current emergency-shelter options, ask about today's availability rather than relying on an old directory.

Role: food-bank partner pantry and mobile produce distribution directory; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: pantry rules differ—check the current location's schedule and income guidelines; emergency limit: food distribution is not emergency medical care. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Food for People countywide pantry network

Food for People publishes a countywide network and schedule. Locations, dates, and access requirements differ, so use the current directory or call before traveling. This can help supporters and households plan a first practical step without assuming a specific pantry is open.

Role: help applying for food, health, and cash-assistance programs; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and General Relief have separate rules—ask for screening; emergency limit: application help is not crisis response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

County benefit application support

Humboldt County accepts benefit applications online, by phone, mail, and at local offices. Ask which program fits, what documents are needed, and whether a phone or alternate-access option is available.

Role: social-services information and referrals, including IHSS and other support pathways; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: program-specific screening applies—confirm age, disability, household, and income rules; emergency limit: routine referrals are not protective or emergency response. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Humboldt County adult and family service referrals

The County Social Services branch can explain available programs and how to apply. Ask what applies to the person's situation and whether an authorized representative, accessible appointment, or another office is appropriate.

Role: City information for utilities, public services, and resident requests; geography: City of Eureka; cost/eligibility: service rules depend on address and department—confirm jurisdiction; emergency limit: use 911 for immediate danger. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

Eureka resident services and city contacts

The City resident guide links to service information and departments. It can help identify the right municipal contact for an address inside Eureka; county or neighboring-city properties may have different providers and rules.

Role: current information on disaster resources, road closures, food and water distribution, and shelter notices; geography: Humboldt County; cost/eligibility: call for the active event and access rules; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 or 988. | Confirm current service area, cost or eligibility, and availability directly. A listing is not an endorsement or guarantee.

2-1-1 Humboldt emergency and disaster navigation

2-1-1 Humboldt says it shares emergency and disaster information, including current shelter and distribution details. Ask what is active today and whether transportation or registration is required; temporary programs change with conditions.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Eureka, California, 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