A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in George West, Texas.

You deserve support that starts with your priorities, not pressure to clear everything at once. Whether you are directly affected, supporting someone you love, or addressing a safety or housing concern, choose one manageable next step.

People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative

Start here - Fight the Blight

You can start with a conversation, not a cleanout.

Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for hoarding-related conversations and virtual groups. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway. Unburied offers digital peer support; it is not therapy or emergency support. Local organizations set their own services, eligibility and fees.

Start with a respectful conversation about your priorities and ask about current virtual groups or other suitable support. No whole-home cleanout is required to reach out.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support conversation and virtual-group front door | geography: online; ask about Live Oak County fit | cost/eligibility: ask about current free and funded options | emergency limit: not crisis dispatch or clinical care

Connect with Fight the Blight Call or text (724) 739-3785
For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a mental-health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988. Camino Real also publishes a regional crisis line. Peer support and this guide are not emergency response.

First conversations

A few good places to start

You do not need to know the perfect service name before reaching out. These organizations can help you understand the landscape and identify a next step.

Role: separate private-pay hoarding support | geography: ask about George West and remote options | cost/eligibility: private pay; confirm rates and scope | emergency limit: not emergency response or a guarantee of local service | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

The Peer Tree

Ask about paid support for a person affected or someone supporting them. Confirm current service area, availability and cost before making a commitment.

Ask about private-pay support
Role: digital peer-support community | geography: online | cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any charges | emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Unburied

Explore a judgment-free digital space for people affected by clutter or hoarding and their supporters. It is not a substitute for treatment or crisis services.

Explore Unburied
Role: social-service information and referral | geography: Texas, including Live Oak County | cost/eligibility: free and anonymous | emergency limit: not 911 or a promise of service availability | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

2-1-1 Texas

Call 211 or use the directory to ask about current food, housing, utility, disability and transportation options near George West. Ask each provider about eligibility and openings.

Find Texas resources 211
Role: regional mental-health authority and care navigation | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: confirm clinical criteria, insurance and fees | emergency limit: office intake is not 911 | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Coastal Plains Integrated Health — mental-health intake

Coastal Plains describes services for children with serious emotional disturbances and adults with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Ask about eligibility, current Live Oak intake locations and relevant clinician experience.

Review mental-health services 361-777-3991

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: local emergencies | cost/eligibility: response costs may vary | emergency limit: for immediate threats, fire or urgent medical emergencies | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Immediate danger — 911

If someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical care is needed, call 911. Explain any blocked exit or access concern clearly.

Call 911 911
Role: emotional-distress and crisis support | geography: United States | cost/eligibility: free and confidential | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or use online chat, for support with emotional distress or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. You do not need a particular diagnosis to reach out.

Learn about 988 988
Role: behavioral-health crisis line | geography: Coastal Plains service area including Live Oak County | cost/eligibility: confirm any service charges | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Coastal Plains crisis line

Texas HHS lists the Coastal Plains 24-hour crisis line for Live Oak County. Ask what telephone or mobile response is available for the person's location and situation.

Review crisis services 800-841-6467
Role: survivor-specific crisis and shelter services | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: confirm current eligibility and charges | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Safer Path Family Violence Shelter

People experiencing family violence or sexual assault can ask about safety planning and shelter. Confirm intake and safe communication; this is not a general shelter or cleanout service.

Explore survivor services 830-569-2001
Role: report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: reporting line; eligibility depends on situation | emergency limit: call 911 for imminent danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas Abuse Hotline

Texas HHS identifies this hotline for suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation involving eligible adults and others. It is a protective-services reporting pathway, not an organizing service.

Read reporting guidance 800-252-5400
Role: housing and utility assistance directory | geography: Texas, including George West | cost/eligibility: program income and other rules apply | emergency limit: directory search is not immediate shelter | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Help for Texans — housing navigation

Texas housing officials describe a directory for finding local assistance providers. Funding, eligibility, waiting lists and service availability must be confirmed with each provider.

Review Help for Texans

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: youth mental-health service navigation | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: confirm age, clinical criteria, insurance and fees | emergency limit: appointments are not emergency care | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Coastal Plains — children and youth mental health

Coastal Plains describes mental-health services for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances. Ask about current intake, local access, eligibility and relevant experience.

Review service locations 361-777-3991
Role: intellectual and developmental disability service navigation | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: confirm eligibility and fees | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Coastal Plains — developmental-disability services

Ask the regional authority about eligibility, service coordination and developmental-disability support. Confirm current office locations and waiting times.

Review service locations 888-819-5312
Role: behavioral-health crisis assessment and follow-up | geography: Coastal Plains service area including Live Oak; confirm response | cost/eligibility: crisis services available to people in the service area; confirm terms | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Coastal Plains crisis services

The regional authority describes crisis assessment and a 24-hour crisis line. Ask what response is available locally.

Review crisis services 800-841-6467
Role: utility-assistance application | geography: Live Oak County and agency service area | cost/eligibility: income, documentation and program rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed funding | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Community Council utility assistance

The agency lists utility-assistance application information for Live Oak County. Its published office details differ across documents; confirm the current contact and location, available funds and eligibility before visiting.

Review utility assistance
Role: nearby public housing navigation | geography: Three Rivers; confirm eligibility and jurisdiction for George West residents | cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply | emergency limit: not immediate shelter or a vacancy guarantee | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Three Rivers housing — Kenedy Housing Authority

The Kenedy Housing Authority says it manages Three Rivers housing. Ask about applications, jurisdiction, eligibility and current waitlists.

Review housing authority information 830-583-2321
Role: rural public transportation | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: fares and advance reservation rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency transport | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Rural Economic Assistance League transportation

The City of George West identifies REAL as a public transportation provider for Live Oak County. Confirm the current scheduling contact, reservations, fares and accessibility before traveling.

Review transit information
Role: food assistance | geography: George West area | cost/eligibility: confirm current eligibility and charges | emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed distribution | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

St. George Food Pantry

St. George Parish describes a food pantry serving its parish and community. Confirm current location, distribution schedule, eligibility and availability before visiting.

Review parish ministries
Role: civil legal-aid application | geography: Live Oak County and regional service area | cost/eligibility: free help for eligible accepted cases | emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed representation | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas RioGrande Legal Aid

Ask about civil legal questions, including housing concerns, and explain any deadline. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid lists Live Oak County in its service area; confirm intake and eligibility.

Find legal aid 833-329-8752
Role: older-adult and caregiver service navigation | geography: Live Oak County and Coastal Bend | cost/eligibility: services generally target adults 60+ and caregivers; program rules vary | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend

Texas HHS lists Live Oak County in this aging agency's service area. Ask about local meals, caregiver support, transportation and eligibility.

Find aging services 361-883-3935
Role: federal housing information and referral | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: individual programs have income and other rules | emergency limit: not immediate shelter or a vacancy guarantee | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

HUD Texas housing navigation

Explore housing counseling and rental-assistance pathways. Confirm provider eligibility, current waitlists and any fees.

Explore HUD resources 800-569-4287
Role: food-benefit and community-resource navigation | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: household and program rules apply | emergency limit: benefits are not immediate emergency food | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas food benefits and referrals

Ask 211 Texas about food benefits or a current George West-area pantry. Processing, eligibility and pantry hours vary.

Find benefits and referrals 211

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in George West, Texas, 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