A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

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Choose a starting point that feels manageable

If clutter or hoarding is affecting you or someone you care about, Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for a first conversation and virtual peer groups; ask whether current programs reach Huntingdon County. The Peer Tree offers private-pay practical support; confirm consent, scope, travel, availability, and rates before planning. Unburied is digital peer support and education, not therapy or emergency support. For county behavioral-health intake, Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Services lists Huntingdon County as part of its service area. Each pathway has its own scope and eligibility; you decide what, if anything, to pursue.

For immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, a serious injury, fire, or urgent medical need, call or text 911. For emotional distress or suicide concerns, call or text 988; it is free and available 24/7. Huntingdon House's 24/7 hotline is for domestic-violence support, not a general crisis line or guaranteed shelter placement. County emergency-management and non-emergency contacts do not replace 911.

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; geography: confirm whether current services reach Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: private pay—confirm scope, travel, availability, and rates; emergency limit: not crisis response, therapy, or emergency service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

The Peer Tree

Ask about practical sorting, organizing, decluttering, deep-cleaning, group, and family-support options. Confirm consent, scope, safety, travel, availability, and price before making plans.

Role: digital peer support and education; geography: online—confirm access; cost/eligibility: check current platform details; emergency limit: not therapy, crisis response, or emergency support | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Unburied

A judgment-free digital peer-support pathway for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family. It can offer connection, tools, and ongoing momentum from home; it is not clinical care.

Role: county behavioral-health and developmental-services intake; geography: Huntingdon County is listed in the service area; cost/eligibility: ask about screening, age and service fit, insurance, fees, and referral requirements; emergency limit: routine intake is not emergency or mobile-crisis response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Services intake

Pennsylvania lists Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Services as the county MH/ID provider for Huntingdon County. The agency lists a mental-health intake line; ask which pathway fits and what to expect before traveling.

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 for immediate danger, serious injury, fire, or urgent medical need; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: use for an emergency; emergency limit: call or text 911 now when immediate response is needed | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Call or text 911

For immediate physical danger or urgent medical emergencies, contact emergency services. Do not wait for a routine appointment or resource referral.

Role: emotional-distress and suicide-crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free call or text, 24/7; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 when immediate physical danger or urgent medical response is needed | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress, mental-health or substance-use crisis support, or concern about suicide. For immediate physical danger, call 911.

Role: confidential information and advocacy for domestic-violence survivors; geography: Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: hotline is available 24/7—ask about current services and eligibility; emergency limit: survivor-specific, not a general crisis line or guaranteed shelter placement | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon House 24/7 hotline

Huntingdon House describes a 24/7 hotline and emergency shelter for clients experiencing domestic violence. If it is safe to do so, call to discuss options; use 911 for immediate danger.

Role: official directory of county emergency and non-emergency contacts; geography: Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: use each agency's published service area and instructions; emergency limit: call or text 911 for immediate danger—directory and non-emergency lines are not crisis counseling | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County emergency numbers

The county page lists emergency and non-emergency contacts, including local police and emergency management. Check which agency serves your address; use 911 for immediate danger.

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: statewide community-resource navigation; geography: Pennsylvania, with local options depending on address; cost/eligibility: ask each program about its rules and cost; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch, a shelter bed, or a placement guarantee | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

PA 211 and PA Navigate

Use Pennsylvania's 211 and PA Navigate pathways to look for housing, food, health, utility, and other community support. Confirm current intake, service area, and openings directly with each program.

Role: state-listed local homeless-assistance intake; geography: Huntingdon County through Center for Community Action; cost/eligibility: call to confirm screening, documents, service area, and current availability; emergency limit: referral contact does not guarantee a same-day bed or placement | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Homeless Assistance Program contact for Huntingdon County

Pennsylvania DHS lists Center for Community Action's Huntingdon office for Homeless Assistance Program inquiries. Call before traveling and ask what help is currently available; no shelter bed or funding is promised.

Role: county housing-rehabilitation program information; geography: confirm the address and jurisdiction with Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: funding, income rules, owner/renter conditions, and current program status must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter, immediate repair, or guaranteed grant | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Housing Rehabilitation Program

The county directs residents to call about the program's current status. Center for Community Action may also have separate housing-rehabilitation programs; confirm which organization serves your address and whether intake is open.

Role: county community-development and housing-program information; geography: Huntingdon County—confirm address and program area; cost/eligibility: ask about referral process, criteria, funding, and current openings; emergency limit: published program information does not establish an available unit or immediate placement | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Community Development and supportive housing

The county describes community-development and supportive-housing work. Contact the county to ask whether a current referral route or opening exists; do not assume previously announced units are available.

Role: public-housing and Housing Choice Voucher authority contact; geography: Huntingdon County—verify program service area; cost/eligibility: income, application requirements, and current waitlist status must be confirmed; emergency limit: application or waitlist is not immediate housing or a shelter placement | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Housing Authority of the County of Huntingdon

HUD's public housing authority contact report lists the county housing authority in Mount Union. Call to confirm which programs it administers, whether applications or waitlists are open, and what documents are required.

Role: information and referral about possible housing discrimination; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: call to confirm coverage, deadlines, and how to file; emergency limit: not legal representation, emergency housing, or a substitute for 911 | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Pennsylvania Fair Housing Hotline

Huntingdon County points residents to Pennsylvania's fair-housing hotline. The county page notes a 180-day filing period for complaints; contact the hotline promptly to confirm the process and deadlines for your situation.

Role: Pennsylvania public-benefit office for SNAP, Medical Assistance, and other programs; geography: Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: state program rules and current income/document requirements apply; emergency limit: benefit applications are not emergency dispatch or immediate housing | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Assistance Office

Pennsylvania lists the Huntingdon County Assistance Office and its local phone number. Call for in-person or case questions; use COMPASS for online applications and renewals, and confirm hours before visiting.

Role: online applications and renewals for Pennsylvania assistance programs; geography: Pennsylvania; cost/eligibility: each benefit has its own eligibility and verification rules; emergency limit: an online application is not an emergency response or guarantee of approval | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

COMPASS benefits applications

Pennsylvania's COMPASS portal supports applications and renewals for programs including SNAP and Medical Assistance. Check application status and contact the county office if you need help or cannot use the portal.

Role: Pennsylvania home-heating assistance information; geography: Huntingdon County residents may apply under statewide rules; cost/eligibility: season dates, income rules, funding, and crisis-grant conditions must be confirmed; emergency limit: application is not same-day heat restoration or a repair service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

LIHEAP heating assistance

Pennsylvania DHS publishes current LIHEAP season and application information. The 2026–27 season is scheduled to open November 2, 2026; verify the date, funding, and application route before relying on it. The county lists 814-643-4098 for LIHEAP questions.

Role: county veterans-benefits navigation and application assistance; geography: Huntingdon County veterans and eligible family members—confirm program fit; cost/eligibility: benefit-specific federal and county criteria apply; emergency limit: routine office support is not emergency dispatch or guaranteed financial aid | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Veterans Affairs

The county office helps veterans with records and applications for listed federal and state benefits. Appointments are recommended; call to confirm which documents to bring and whether the office can help with your question.

Role: local food-pantry, meal, and distribution information; geography: Huntingdon County—confirm each site's service area; cost/eligibility: pantry rules, documents, registration, and donations vary; emergency limit: directory listing is not a guarantee of food or immediate delivery | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County food resources

The local United Way maintains a county food-resource page with pantry and meal options. Schedules, eligibility, supplies, and seasonal distributions can change; call before traveling.

Role: local food pantry and limited emergency food boxes; geography: Huntingdon—ask about the current service area; cost/eligibility: published household guidelines and benefit-program criteria may apply; emergency limit: supplies and distribution are not guaranteed—call first | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon Food Pantry

The local food-resource listing gives a Huntingdon location and phone contact. Verify current distribution hours, household rules, required documents, and whether an emergency box is available before traveling.

Role: local food pantry and senior food-box information; geography: Huntingdon—confirm the current service area; cost/eligibility: published income and age rules may apply and registration may be needed; emergency limit: call to verify schedule and supplies before travel | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Salvation Army Huntingdon food pantry

The county resource listing gives a Salvation Army pantry and senior-box schedule. Confirm the current hours, eligibility, registration, and available supplies directly; schedules can change.

Role: community meal and fresh-food distribution information; geography: Huntingdon area—check the posted location and schedule; cost/eligibility: community meal is listed as free, while distribution rules may vary; emergency limit: scheduled events are not ongoing food delivery or guaranteed supplies | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Hometown Hearts community meal and Fresh Express

Hometown Hearts describes Fresh Express, and the local food-resource page lists its community meal and monthly distribution. Confirm the next date, time, location, and any registration or supply limits before going.

Role: aging-services information, screening, and referral; geography: Huntingdon County older adults and caregivers—confirm service criteria; cost/eligibility: program-specific assessment and rules apply; emergency limit: routine aging-services intake is not an emergency response or guaranteed in-home service | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging

The local Area Agency on Aging page describes services for older adults and caregivers. Call the Huntingdon office to discuss an assessment and current programs; ask about eligibility, costs, and availability.

Role: community senior-center activities and weekday meal information; geography: Huntingdon; cost/eligibility: published meal donation is suggested at $4—call a day ahead and confirm current menu and participation rules; emergency limit: not meal delivery, clinical care, or urgent assistance | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Standing Stone Senior Center

The Area Agency on Aging lists the center at 915 Washington Street and a weekday noon meal. Call ahead to confirm the meal, current suggested donation, hours, and whether you should register.

Role: shared-ride public transportation; geography: Huntingdon, Bedford, and Fulton Counties; cost/eligibility: fares, rider categories, accessibility, and booking rules vary—confirm when reserving; emergency limit: scheduled transportation is not an emergency ride or guaranteed same-day trip | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

CART shared-ride transportation

The Area Agency on Aging lists CART shared-ride service across the region. Ask about the route, reservation lead time, pickup eligibility, accessibility, and current fare before making plans.

Role: transportation to covered Medical Assistance appointments; geography: confirm service for the Huntingdon County address and trip; cost/eligibility: Medical Assistance coverage and prior scheduling rules apply—ask whether the trip is covered; emergency limit: not ambulance, urgent dispatch, or an unscheduled ride | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Medical Assistance Transportation Program

CART's transportation page describes Medical Assistance Transportation Program rides. Contact the program before the appointment to confirm authorization, booking deadlines, and what trips are covered.

Role: federally qualified health-center primary care with behavioral-health services described by the organization; geography: Huntingdon clinic—confirm which services are offered at this location; cost/eligibility: ask about accepted plans, sliding-fee policy, and current charges; emergency limit: routine clinic care is not emergency response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Broad Top Area Medical Center — Huntingdon Family Care Center

The organization describes primary care and integrated behavioral-health services and lists a Huntingdon clinic at 835 Washington Street. Call to confirm service availability, clinician fit, hours, insurance, and cost; no appointment or specialty fit is guaranteed.

Role: community primary-care clinic; geography: Huntingdon at 790 Bryan Street, Suite 2; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted plans, sliding-fee terms, service availability, and charges directly; emergency limit: routine primary care is not urgent or emergency response | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Broad Top Area Medical Center — Primary Care Center

Broad Top Area Medical Center lists this Huntingdon location. Contact the clinic to confirm current services, clinician availability, appointment requirements, accessibility, and payment options.

Role: hospital-based adult inpatient behavioral-health information; geography: Huntingdon; cost/eligibility: admission screening, clinical fit, insurance, and current capacity must be confirmed; emergency limit: inpatient service is not an outpatient appointment or guaranteed bed—call 911 for immediate danger | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Penn Highlands Huntingdon adult behavioral health

Penn Highlands lists an adult behavioral-health unit at its Huntingdon hospital. Call the unit about current screening and access; use the emergency department or 911 for urgent emergencies rather than waiting for routine intake.

Role: public library, information access, and community learning; geography: Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: library-card and fees vary by service—confirm current terms; emergency limit: not crisis response, case management, or a service guarantee | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Library

The library lists its Huntingdon location at 330 Penn Street and current public hours. Check the library's hours page before traveling; ask staff about public computers, materials, and available community information.

Role: free library materials-by-mail service; geography: Huntingdon County residents who are homebound or have transportation barriers—confirm eligibility; cost/eligibility: library materials service is described as free, subject to library rules; emergency limit: not home-care, delivery of necessities, or emergency assistance | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County Library by Mail

The library's outreach page describes a Library by Mail option for people who cannot readily travel. Call to confirm enrollment, borrowing, delivery timing, and current availability.

Role: county emergency preparedness and public-information resources; geography: Huntingdon County; cost/eligibility: check current alert enrollment and notification options; emergency limit: information and preparedness are not dispatch—call or text 911 for immediate danger | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon County emergency-management alerts

The county Emergency Management Agency publishes preparedness information and county emergency contacts. Use it for planning and alert information, not as a substitute for emergency dispatch.

Role: municipal waste and recycling information; geography: Huntingdon Borough addresses only—verify jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: schedules, fees, accepted materials, and rules must be confirmed; emergency limit: curbside service is not in-home cleanout, hauling, or a countywide program | These listings are starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Confirm current service area, eligibility, cost, hours, openings, and fit directly. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, shelter, or cleanup company; listing a provider does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or outcome.

Huntingdon Borough trash and recycling

The borough page describes its trash and recycling information. Confirm that the address is inside borough limits and check current collection rules, fees, and accepted items; do not assume borough service covers the county.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, and includes city, county, state, nonprofit, national, and independent pathways. A listing here does not mean Fight the Blight endorses every provider or can guarantee availability. The Hoarding Alliance is not a city or county agency, therapy practice, emergency service, or cleanup company. We will keep reviewing this page, but please confirm details directly before relying on them.

Need help choosing a path? Contact Fight the Blight