A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Greenwood, Mississippi.

You deserve support that starts with your priorities, not judgment about your home. This guide brings together peer support and local options to help you choose one manageable next step.

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You do not need to decide everything today. You can ask about support, learn what an option does, or choose a practical step that feels manageable.

A respectful first conversation can help you explore virtual peer groups, supporter options, or another next step. You do not need a perfect explanation or have to agree to a plan before reaching out.

Role: nonprofit first conversation and virtual peer-group front door; geography: remote inquiry from Greenwood and Leflore County—ask about Mississippi access; cost/eligibility: confirm current group options, eligibility, and any cost; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, cleanup, or emergency response

For immediate danger

If someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, a serious injury, or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis, call or text 988; Mississippi DMH also lists a 24/7 Region 6 mobile crisis team. This guide is not an emergency service.

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 support and practical coaching; geography: ask whether remote or in-person services can reach Greenwood/Leflore County; cost/eligibility: private-pay—request current rates and scope before scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency response or a substitute for licensed clinical care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

The Peer Tree

Ask what kind of support fits your goals, what it costs, and whether a service is available in your area. You can ask questions before choosing to proceed.

Role: digital peer-support and self-guided community; geography: online access—confirm current availability; cost/eligibility: review current access and pricing before joining; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical care, or emergency support | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Unburied

A digital peer-support option for people directly affected by hoarding and friends or family supporters. It is not a clinical service or crisis line.

Role: directory for locating clinicians and support resources; geography: searchable national listings; cost/eligibility: ask each listed provider about licensure, fit, insurance, fees and availability; emergency limit: directory only—not intake, treatment, or crisis response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

International OCD Foundation — Find Help

Use the directory as a starting point for questions, not as a guarantee of specialty, quality, local availability, or insurance coverage.

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 dispatch; geography: Greenwood and Leflore County; cost/eligibility: emergency number; emergency limit: immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need—not routine cleanup or resource navigation | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

911 — Immediate Emergency Response

Call 911 when a life or property is in immediate danger. Tell the dispatcher the location and current hazard; do not delay emergency help while trying to solve clutter, housing, or sorting needs.

Role: 24/7 emotional-distress and behavioral-health crisis support; geography: nationwide phone/text/chat; cost/eligibility: call or text 988; emergency limit: crisis counseling and referral—not fire, medical dispatch, or hoarding cleanup | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress or crisis support. If there is immediate physical danger or urgent medical need, call 911 instead.

Role: community-based behavioral-health crisis response; geography: Region 6 includes Leflore County; cost/eligibility: call to confirm response and access; emergency limit: behavioral-health crisis support—not a general emergency dispatcher or cleanup service | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi DMH — Region 6 Mobile Crisis Response

Mississippi DMH lists a 24/7 mobile crisis team for Region 6 and includes Leflore County in the service area. Call to discuss the situation and confirm the current response process. For immediate danger, call 911.

Role: regional community mental-health, substance-use, and related services; geography: Greenwood/Leflore within Region 6; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, payer, fees and openings; emergency limit: outpatient/community provider—not 911 or a guarantee of same-day care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Life Help — Region 6 Community Mental Health Center

Mississippi DMH lists Life Help as the Region 6 center serving Leflore County, with its Greenwood address and main number. Contact the center to confirm local services and access.

Role: survivor-centered crisis support, emergency temporary shelter and referrals; geography: Greenville-area program—ask whether Leflore County is covered; cost/eligibility: call confidential helpline to ask; emergency limit: specialized violence support, not general homelessness placement or cleanup | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Our House, Inc. — Domestic and Sexual Violence Support

Our House describes services for people affected by domestic or sexual violence and lists a crisis helpline. If contacting the service could create risk, use a safer device when possible. Call to confirm current coverage and capacity.

Role: disaster planning, preparedness and county emergency coordination; geography: Leflore County; cost/eligibility: contact for disaster information; emergency limit: not a 911 dispatch center or behavioral-health service | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Leflore County Emergency Management

The county lists Emergency Management contacts and responsibilities for disaster readiness and response coordination. For immediate danger, call 911; for disaster updates, verify current notices with the county.

Role: receive and assess reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: contact the state to discuss a concern; emergency limit: not general clutter reporting, housing placement, or cleanup | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Adult Protective Services

For a concern that an older or vulnerable adult is experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation, contact the state program. Do not use APS as a routine code-enforcement or decluttering pathway.

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 government and department routing; geography: Leflore County; cost/eligibility: ask which department has jurisdiction; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a hoarding service | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Leflore County — County Administration

County administration oversees departments including solid waste, emergency management, veterans services, and the ordinance officer. Ask which office serves the address before sharing private details or making a report.

Role: county garbage pickup rules and waste services; geography: county service area—confirm address and beat; cost/eligibility: ask about rules, fees and collection; emergency limit: not a hoarding cleanout or emergency hazard response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Leflore County Solid Waste

The county page provides solid-waste contacts and a link to garbage pickup rules. Ask what materials are accepted and whether your property is in the county program before moving items or arranging disposal.

Role: county ordinance and nuisance-housing/code enforcement; geography: county areas under county jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: ask about jurisdiction and process; emergency limit: enforcement role—not a confidential support service, clinical assessment, or cleanup team | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Leflore County Ordinance Officer

The county describes responsibilities that include nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, and blight. This is a limited government enforcement role, not a general-purpose decluttering service. Ask about jurisdiction and process before contacting.

Role: city government and municipal department routing; geography: Greenwood city limits; cost/eligibility: ask which city department serves the address; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a hoarding-support program | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

City of Greenwood — Municipal Services

Use the city's department directory to identify the correct municipal office. City services may not cover addresses outside city limits; confirm jurisdiction first.

Role: city refuse collection and public-works information; geography: Greenwood municipal service area; cost/eligibility: confirm address, schedule, accepted materials and any charges; emergency limit: not private cleanout, code assessment, or crisis response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood Public Works — Refuse and Collection Information

The city describes refuse collection and directs residents to a map for pickup days. Contact Public Works to verify the address and current rules before setting items out.

Role: municipal electricity and water utility customer service; geography: immediate Greenwood area—confirm utility provider by address; cost/eligibility: ask about service, fees, payment arrangements and current assistance; emergency limit: not housing or behavioral-health support | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood Utilities

Greenwood Utilities provides city-area electric and water service information. Residents outside its area may have another provider; check the current bill or call to identify the utility serving the address.

Role: public housing and Housing Choice Voucher information; geography: Greenwood Housing Authority jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: income-based HUD rules; directly confirm whether applications or waitlists are open; emergency limit: not a shelter or immediate placement guarantee | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood Housing Authority

The city says the Housing Authority administers low-rent public housing and voucher programs and warns waitlists may close. Contact the Authority to ask about current applications and eligibility.

Role: community-action and assistance-program intake; geography: Greenwood/Leflore office; cost/eligibility: program-specific and funding-dependent—ask about current openings; emergency limit: not guaranteed rent or utility payment | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Central Mississippi Inc. — Community Action

MDHS lists the Central Mississippi Inc. Greenwood office. State LIHEAP guidance says funding is subject to availability and applicants begin with a pre-application. Ask the agency which programs are open and what documents are needed.

Role: state energy-bill assistance program information; geography: Mississippi counties including Leflore; cost/eligibility: funding, income criteria, and approval apply; confirm whether applications are open; emergency limit: not an immediate utility shutoff response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi LIHEAP — Utility Assistance

MDHS says LIHEAP is offered statewide pending available funds and directs residents to a county community-action agency. Call the Community Services Division or local agency to confirm current dates and requirements.

Role: free resource and referral support, including help finding child-care options; geography: Greenwood center and Delta service network; cost/eligibility: listed referral services are $0—confirm the service needed; emergency limit: not medical care or emergency shelter | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood Resource & Referral Center — Delta Health Alliance

Delta Health Alliance describes a Greenwood Resource & Referral Center and lists no-cost referral services. Contact the center to ask what current help is available for your household.

Role: community food assistance; geography: Greenwood; cost/eligibility: ask about current service area, intake, and distribution; emergency limit: food assistance only—not housing or crisis response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood Community Food Pantry

The pantry describes its mission as providing food boxes to community members and lists Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon hours. Call before traveling to confirm current hours, eligibility, and what to bring.

Role: county office for state human-services programs; geography: Leflore County; cost/eligibility: SNAP/TANF and other programs have separate requirements; ask the agency; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or crisis response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Department of Human Services — Leflore County Office

MDHS lists the Leflore County office at 216 Highway 7 South and a phone number. The state also publishes separate program contacts for SNAP/TANF; confirm the correct intake route and current requirements.

Role: state food-benefit application and eligibility information; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: household eligibility and documentation rules apply; confirm directly; emergency limit: not same-day food or a pantry | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi SNAP and Food Benefits

MDHS lists SNAP among its food services and provides statewide customer-service contacts. Ask about application steps, required documents, and how to check a pending case.

Role: community health center offering primary and family care and other listed services; geography: Greenwood/Leflore and surrounding communities; cost/eligibility: sliding-fee discounts are based on family size and income—ask about current fees, insurance and appointments; emergency limit: clinic care is not emergency dispatch | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mallory Community Health Center — Greenwood

Mallory CHC lists a Greenwood location and says services are provided regardless of ability to pay, with sliding-fee discounts based on family size and income. Confirm current services, hours, payer, and appointment availability.

Role: county public-health services and clinic information; geography: Leflore County; cost/eligibility: confirm appointment days, services, and fees with MSDH; emergency limit: not a substitute for emergency care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Leflore County Health Department

The state health department's Delta-region directory lists the Leflore County health department in Greenwood and centralized scheduling contacts. Verify hours and services before traveling.

Role: public library, public computers, printing, and information access; geography: Greenwood branches; cost/eligibility: ask about card, printing, and use rules; emergency limit: not case management or private clinical care | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood-Leflore Public Library System

The library system lists public computers and printing among its services. The city lists the main branch at 405 West Washington Street; confirm hours and current access before visiting.

Role: scheduled mobility options and regional transportation; geography: published service area includes Leflore County; cost/eligibility: fares and booking rules vary—confirm schedule, accessibility and pickup; emergency limit: not emergency transport | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Delta Rides — Mississippi Valley State University Mass Transit

The transit program publishes county-based routes and fares, including Greenwood destinations. The page includes different fare tables for different rider types; call to confirm the right option and current schedule.

Role: adult education and high-school-equivalency information; geography: Leflore County classes at the Greenwood campus; cost/eligibility: confirm enrollment dates, fees, and requirements; emergency limit: education support—not job placement or crisis service | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Delta Community College — Greenwood Adult Education

MDCC lists adult-education and high-school-equivalency classes at its Greenwood campus. Check the current registration dates and class schedule before visiting.

Role: employment and workforce service navigation; geography: Greenwood; cost/eligibility: ask about current programs, appointments, and documents; emergency limit: not income replacement or guaranteed placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Greenwood WIN Job Center

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security lists a Greenwood WIN Job Center and describes provider services. Contact the center to confirm current in-person services and hours.

Role: civil legal aid and advice, subject to program scope; geography: Greenville office service area includes Leflore County; cost/eligibility: income and other rules may apply; confirm intake status and case costs; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, legal representation guarantee, or code enforcement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services — Leflore County Service Area

The legal-services directory lists Leflore County in the Greenville office service area and describes civil-case eligibility. Its site currently directs applicants to the statewide intake hotline because online intake is temporarily closed; call to confirm how to apply.

Role: information and referral for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers; geography: statewide; cost/eligibility: ask which programs fit and whether they have fees; emergency limit: not medical emergency response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Access to Care

MDHS lists the Mississippi Access to Care contact as a resource for aging and disability-related supports. Call to ask about care options, benefits navigation, and local service availability.

Role: 24/7 statewide referrals for housing, food, health care, utilities and other services; geography: all Mississippi counties; cost/eligibility: referral call is free—individual programs set their own rules; emergency limit: not 911 or a guaranteed placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi 211 — Community Resource Referrals

United Way describes 211 Mississippi as a free, confidential, 24/7 referral service. Ask specifically for current Leflore County housing, food, utility, or transportation options; verify eligibility and availability with each program.

Role: federal housing information and referral; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: program rules differ; ask an approved counselor or local agency; emergency limit: information is not a shelter placement or guaranteed financial aid | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

HUD Mississippi — Housing and Eviction Prevention Navigation

HUD's state page links to housing counseling, tenant information, rental-assistance guidance, and 211. Contact a counselor or local provider to check current services and eligibility.

Role: domestic/sexual-violence support and referrals; geography: ask whether Leflore County is served; cost/eligibility: confidential intake and eligibility must be confirmed; emergency limit: specialized survivor support—not general housing placement | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Our House, Inc. — Survivor Legal and Support Referrals

For a person facing domestic or sexual violence, the organization lists crisis support and referrals. Ask about current coverage and safe ways to communicate; for immediate danger, call 911.

Role: state aging, caregiver, nutrition, and protective-services information; geography: Mississippi; cost/eligibility: program-specific; contact MDHS to confirm; emergency limit: not emergency medical response | Resource roles and service areas are limited to what the linked source describes. Contact the provider to confirm current access, location, costs, eligibility, hours, waitlists, and capacity. Inclusion is not an endorsement; a listing does not promise a particular result.

Mississippi Department of Human Services — Aging and Caregiver Programs

MDHS describes programs for older adults including meals, help with bills, independent-living support, and Adult Protective Services. Ask which local program currently serves the person and what eligibility rules apply.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Greenwood, Mississippi, 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