A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Freehold Borough, New Jersey.

You deserve support that starts with listening, not pressure. This guide offers a few ways into the conversation, followed by local and county options for safety, housing, health care, food, transportation, and everyday needs.

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A gentle place to begin

You do not have to solve everything at once. Choose one contact that feels manageable, ask what is available now, and take the next step at your own pace.

A respectful first conversation about hoarding and clutter concerns, including asking about virtual peer groups and what kind of support may fit.

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

For immediate danger

If someone is in immediate danger, facing a fire or urgent medical emergency, call 911. For urgent emotional distress, call or text 988. For domestic-violence safety planning, contact 180 Turning Lives Around only when it is safe to do so.

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 and clutter support, organizing help, groups, and family guidance; geography: ask about service in Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: private-pay, confirm fees and scope directly; emergency limit: not clinical or emergency care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

The Peer Tree

A private-pay option for practical organizing support, groups, and guidance for people affected and their families. Talk first about consent, scope, cost, scheduling, and safety.

Role: digital peer support and self-guided tools; geography: online; cost/eligibility: check current access and terms in the app; emergency limit: peer support, not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Unburied

A digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding or clutter and for friends and family looking for ideas, connection, and manageable next steps.

Role: county human-services navigation; geography: Monmouth County residents; cost/eligibility: call for referrals and ask about program-specific requirements; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatch or shelter guarantee. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect

A county-led starting point when it is hard to know where to turn. A social worker can help connect residents with food, housing assistance, medical care, employment, mental-health services, child care, and other local supports.

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; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: call for immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical emergencies; emergency limit: not routine cleanup or non-emergency referral. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Immediate danger — call 911

Call 911 for an immediate threat to life or safety, a fire, serious injury, or urgent medical emergency.

Role: 24/7 crisis counseling; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free call, text, or chat; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical emergencies. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, thoughts of suicide, or a behavioral-health crisis. The service is available day and night.

Role: 24/7 psychiatric crisis screening and response; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: call to ask about access and current service options; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical emergencies. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service

Monmouth Medical Center's PESS provides emergency screening services and mobile outreach for acute psychiatric distress. Call first for guidance; this is a crisis pathway, not routine outpatient care.

Role: 24/7 statewide information and referrals; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: call or search at no charge and confirm program rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed shelter placement. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NJ 2-1-1 — urgent basic-needs navigation

Call 2-1-1 for current help finding food, housing and homelessness services, health care, transportation, legal help, utilities, and other basic-needs resources. Monmouth County directs after-hours callers with homelessness-related emergencies to 2-1-1.

Role: confidential domestic-violence hotline, safety planning, advocacy, and shelter pathway; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: free; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger and use a safe device if monitoring is a concern. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

180 Turning Lives Around — domestic-violence support

180 Turning Lives Around provides a 24/7 confidential hotline and support for survivors. Reach out only in a way that feels safe; ask about current options and availability.

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 behavioral-health and substance-use information and referrals; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: ask which programs fit and whether there are fees; emergency limit: use 988 or PESS for urgent crisis support. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Office of Mental Wellness and Supportive Services

The county office provides information and referral support and advocates for residents seeking access to behavioral-health services. Ask for current provider options and program details.

Role: searchable county service directory; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: directory search is public; confirm terms with each provider; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth ResourceNet

Search a countywide directory for health providers, support groups, housing, family services, and community organizations. Listings can change; verify details directly.

Role: county human-services information and service navigation; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: ask the program about requirements; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Human Services information center

The county's Monmouth ACTS partnership connects residents with local services and online resource directories. Ask a navigator for current referrals when a web listing is unclear.

Role: qualified outpatient treatment for substance-use, gambling, and co-occurring mental-health concerns; geography: Freehold and Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: fees vary, insurance and funding options depend on the person; confirm coverage and openings; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

New Hope Integrated Behavioral Healthcare — Freehold outpatient services

New Hope lists adult and adolescent outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, telehealth, and intensive services in Freehold. This listing is not a hoarding-specialty referral; call to confirm the service, clinician credentials, payment, and fit you need.

Role: provider financial counseling; geography: New Hope service locations, including Freehold; cost/eligibility: private payment, contracted insurance, and some funding or sliding-scale programs may be available; verify your individual benefits and total cost; emergency limit: billing help is not crisis care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

New Hope — payment and coverage questions

New Hope says costs depend on the services needed and encourages prospective clients to ask about coverage, funding, and payment arrangements before beginning care.

Role: peer-led mental-health support and education for individuals and families; geography: Monmouth County, with online and in-person options listed; cost/eligibility: ask the affiliate about current groups, registration, and access; emergency limit: peer support is not crisis care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NAMI Greater Monmouth

The local NAMI affiliate lists Connection and Family Support groups. Meeting details can change, so contact the affiliate or check its current calendar before attending. These groups are not hoarding-specific.

Role: peer emotional support and referral warmline; geography: Ocean and Monmouth Counties; cost/eligibility: verify current hours and service eligibility; emergency limit: not crisis counseling or emergency response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

CONTACT of Ocean & Monmouth Counties — warmline

NAMI's current warmline directory lists CONTACT for the two counties. Check the current directory or provider before relying on hours or service details.

Role: public-benefits applications and social-service navigation; geography: Monmouth County residents; cost/eligibility: program-specific income and household requirements apply; confirm documents, timing, and office hours; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 or 988. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Division of Social Services

The county administers food assistance, TANF, General Assistance, Medicaid eligibility, child support, and other services. Ask which office and application process apply to your situation.

Role: confidential assessment for adults facing abuse, neglect, or exploitation; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: contact the county to ask about fit and next steps; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or suspected crime. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Adult Protective Services of Monmouth County

The county says Adult Protective Services can assess concerns involving adults who may be unable to protect themselves, including people at risk of self-neglect. A home visit and appropriate assistance may follow assessment; ask about confidentiality and the process.

Role: county emergency-assistance screening and shelter referrals; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: county emergency assistance is limited to people receiving or pending TANF, General Assistance, or SSI; availability and placement are not guaranteed; emergency limit: call 2-1-1 after hours as directed by the county. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County emergency housing and shelter screening

The county describes intake, screening, case management, and referrals for eligible residents who are homeless. Call to ask about current eligibility and shelter options; this page does not promise a placement.

Role: housing-choice and other subsidized-housing programs; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: household, income, disability, referral, and waitlist rules apply; confirm whether any waitlist is open; emergency limit: not immediate shelter. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Public Housing Agency

The county agency administers HUD-funded rent subsidies and other housing programs. Ask about current openings, application requirements, and which programs accept referrals.

Role: housing-repair assistance for eligible homeowners; geography: Freehold Borough only; cost/eligibility: income limits and available funding apply and may change; confirm current application status and terms; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or a guaranteed repair grant. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Freehold Borough Housing Rehabilitation Program

The Borough describes a program for eligible owner-occupants with household income below program limits. Ask whether applications are currently accepted and whether the needed repair qualifies.

Role: statewide affordable-rental search and housing-resource information; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: housing terms and screening vary by listing; confirm directly; emergency limit: not a shelter-placement service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NJ Housing Resource Center

Search for affordable rental listings and housing assistance information. Availability, rent, application requirements, and waitlists are controlled by individual properties or programs.

Role: nonprofit directory of county housing, food, health, legal, family, and senior resources; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: check each program directly; emergency limit: not an emergency-response provider. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Housing Resource Guide

The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey publishes county-by-county resource guides. Use the Monmouth guide as a directory, then verify current details with each organization.

Role: nonprofit food access and pantry navigation; geography: Monmouth and Ocean Counties; cost/eligibility: confirm each pantry's requirements, hours, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency medical or shelter response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Fulfill — food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile food

Fulfill distributes food through local pantries and soup kitchens and maintains a location finder. Call if you cannot locate a nearby option before traveling.

Role: nonprofit application navigation for food, health coverage, and financial supports; geography: Monmouth and Ocean Counties; cost/eligibility: services described as free, with program-specific eligibility; confirm appointments and current access; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Fulfill Resource Connections and benefits support

Fulfill describes help with SNAP and health-insurance applications and a Financial Success Center at Freehold Raceway Mall. Confirm current hours, appointment preferences, and services before visiting.

Role: online screening for food, cash, and health-insurance programs; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: screening is not an approval; eligibility is decided by the responsible agency; emergency limit: not an emergency service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NJHelps benefits screening

Use the state's screening tool to explore SNAP, WorkFirst New Jersey cash assistance, and NJ FamilyCare. A submitted screening does not guarantee benefits.

Role: preventive-health clinics and public-health information; geography: eligible residents in member towns and service areas; cost/eligibility: vaccine access depends on age, insurance, jurisdiction, supply, and appointment; verify before travel; emergency limit: not urgent medical care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Office of Public Health clinics

The county lists immunization and preventive-health services in Freehold, including appointment-based adult vaccines for eligible people and some free childhood immunizations. Call to confirm jurisdiction and current clinic availability.

Role: municipal trash and recycling information; geography: eligible Freehold Borough addresses only; cost/eligibility: collection rules, containers, set-out times, and special pickups apply; verify the address and current schedule; emergency limit: not large-scale cleanout or contractor service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Freehold Borough garbage and recycling

The Borough posts its collection schedule, recycling rules, and contact options. Check what is accepted and how bulky items or appliances must be arranged before setting anything out.

Role: municipal public-works and sanitation questions; geography: Freehold Borough; cost/eligibility: resident rules and scheduled services apply; confirm material limits and dates; emergency limit: not a hoarding cleanout contractor. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Freehold Borough Public Works

Contact the Borough before arranging disposal or curbside pickup. Borough waste services apply only within its jurisdiction; Freehold Township has separate rules.

Role: county recycling and disposal information; geography: Monmouth County residents subject to facility rules; cost/eligibility: accepted materials, fees, vehicle rules, and hours vary; check before loading or traveling; emergency limit: not a home pickup or cleanout service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Reclamation Center

The county publishes operating hours and recycling guidance for its Reclamation Center. Rental vehicles are prohibited; verify resident access and accepted items before going.

Role: public library, internet, study space, and information access; geography: Freehold Borough residents; cost/eligibility: free library card for Borough residents, paid nonresident membership options; confirm current hours and services; emergency limit: not crisis or clinical care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Freehold Public Library

The library lists free Wi-Fi, digital resources, a study room, and other services. Its card rules distinguish Borough residents from people living elsewhere in Freehold Township or the county.

Role: demand-responsive shared-ride and medical transportation; geography: eligible Monmouth County seniors, people with disabilities, and specific service-area riders; cost/eligibility: advance reservations and trip rules apply; confirm fares, qualification, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Ride in Monmouth transportation

The county lists shared-ride, medical, dialysis, and veterans' services. Some programs require a four-day advance reservation and prioritize medical appointments and food shopping; verify which route or program covers your address.

Role: ADA paratransit for eligible people with disabilities; geography: service along NJ TRANSIT routes in New Jersey; cost/eligibility: an eligibility assessment and trip reservations are required; verify fares and coverage; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NJ TRANSIT Access Link

The county describes Access Link as an option for qualifying riders who cannot use regular NJ TRANSIT service. Apply and confirm the service area and trip process with NJ TRANSIT.

Role: aging, caregiver, disability, and long-term-services information and referrals; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: programs vary by age, need, and funding; confirm what is available; emergency limit: not urgent medical or crisis response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Office on Aging and ADRC

The county Office on Aging can help older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities explore local supports. Ask about current intake, transportation, nutrition, respite, and benefit-navigation programs.

Role: local senior activities and community connection; geography: Freehold Township site, not a Borough-operated service; cost/eligibility: ask about residency, age, registration, and current program fees; emergency limit: not crisis care. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Freehold Township Senior Center

The county directory lists a senior center on Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township. Contact the center to confirm current activities and whether its programs serve your address.

Role: disability access and county-service navigation; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: contact the office about the service or accommodation needed; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Office of Disabilities

The county Office of Disabilities can help with county access questions and directs residents to accessibility coordinators. Ask about reasonable modifications for the specific county service involved.

Role: veterans' benefits and service navigation; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: veteran status and program rules apply; confirm appointment and documents; emergency limit: not crisis response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Veterans Services

The county lists a Veterans Services office and transportation information for eligible veterans. Call to ask what benefits or referrals fit your situation.

Role: civil legal aid screening; geography: eligible low-income Monmouth County residents; cost/eligibility: financial and case guidelines apply, and appointments require screening; confirm the matter is within scope; emergency limit: not a substitute for emergency services or legal advice from this listing. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Legal Aid Society of Monmouth County

The nonprofit screens applicants for possible civil legal assistance, including some housing, family, and consumer matters. It does not accept walk-ins; call during posted screening hours and ask about eligibility and current case scope.

Role: statewide civil legal information and intake; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: free legal assistance is limited by income and case type; verify intake availability; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Legal Services of New Jersey hotline

The state points residents to Legal Services of New Jersey for civil issues such as tenant rights and public benefits. Ask whether your matter and household qualify before relying on representation.

Role: court-form and procedure information, not legal representation; geography: Monmouth County court users; cost/eligibility: contact the center about available help; emergency limit: not legal counsel or emergency assistance. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth Vicinage Court User Resource Center

The New Jersey Courts resource center can answer questions about forms and court procedures and share community-service referrals. It cannot replace advice from an attorney.

Role: statewide directory for food, income, employment, transportation, utilities, health, and housing; geography: New Jersey; cost/eligibility: each listed program sets its own requirements; confirm with the agency; emergency limit: not crisis dispatch. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

NJ Department of Human Services resource directory

Use the state's current resource directory to look across essential services, then contact the program directly to confirm eligibility, documentation, and availability.

Role: county-level housing and basic-needs resource lists; geography: New Jersey counties; cost/eligibility: listed programs set their own terms; verify current details; emergency limit: not a shelter placement or crisis provider. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

New Jersey Housing Resource Guides

The nonprofit housing network provides county guides covering housing, food, health, legal, family, and senior resources. Use the Monmouth County guide and verify each listing.

Role: county phone directory and resident-service links; geography: Monmouth County; cost/eligibility: contact each office for program requirements; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Monmouth County Public Information and resident directory

The county directory lists offices for social services, health, aging, disabilities, transportation, recycling, and more. Office hours and staff contacts can change, so confirm before traveling.

Role: national information and provider-search starting point; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: listed clinicians set their own fees, insurance, and intake rules; verify credentials and availability; emergency limit: not a crisis or emergency service. | Information is a starting point, not a guarantee of eligibility or availability. Confirm current hours, service area, intake, cost, and fit directly. No provider is endorsed by this guide.

Hoarding Disorder Resource and Support Finder

The International OCD Foundation offers information about hoarding disorder and a provider search. Confirm training, credentials, approach, location, cost, and fit directly; a directory entry is not an endorsement.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, 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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