A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Inverness, Florida.

A calm, practical starting point for people affected by hoarding and clutter in Inverness and across Citrus County. You can ask for information without promising to discard belongings or invite anyone into your home.

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Begin with a conversation about what would make the next step feel safer and more manageable. If the concern is affecting someone you care about, ask how to offer support without taking over.

A people-first place to begin when clutter or hoarding is affecting you or someone you care about. Ask about respectful next steps and virtual groups. You do not have to agree to discard belongings to start a conversation.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support front door and virtual peer groups; geography: ask about Citrus County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm group access, fit, and any cost; emergency limit: peer support—not therapy, crisis response, or cleanup

For immediate danger

Call 911 for immediate danger, active fire, or urgent medical help. Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. For hurricane evacuation, shelter openings, or special-needs registration, follow current Citrus County Emergency Management instructions; disaster shelters are not routine housing.

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-related support; geography: ask about remote availability in Florida; cost/eligibility: private-pay—confirm rates, scope, and scheduling; emergency limit: not emergency response or medical care | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

The Peer Tree

A private-pay pathway for people seeking hoarding-related support, including practical help and support for friends or family. Ask what is available in your location and what it costs before scheduling.

Role: digital peer support, tools, and community; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any fees; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Unburied

A digital, peer-led place for people affected by hoarding and clutter, including friends and family. Use it for connection and ongoing support, not as a substitute for clinical care or urgent help.

Role: local resource navigation; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: free and confidential, available 24/7; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County United Way 211

Call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or use the online directory to ask about current food, housing, health, transportation, and crisis-support options in Citrus County.

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: immediate police, fire, and EMS response; geography: Inverness and Citrus County; cost/eligibility: use for immediate danger, active fire, or life-threatening medical emergency; emergency limit: call 911 now when immediate response is needed | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

911 — Immediate Emergency Response

If someone is in immediate danger, there is an active fire, or urgent medical help is needed, call 911. If safe, give the exact address and describe the immediate hazard.

Role: behavioral-health crisis support; geography: nationwide, including Citrus County; cost/eligibility: call or text 988, free; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch—call 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for emotional distress or a behavioral-health crisis. For immediate danger or urgent medical need, call 911.

Role: mobile behavioral-health crisis response; geography: Citrus, Lake, and Sumter Counties, all ages; cost/eligibility: call to confirm response and access; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or medical emergency | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

LifeStream Mobile Response Team

LifeStream says its Mobile Response Team is available 24/7 for all ages in Citrus County. Call to ask whether the team is appropriate for the situation and what response is available.

Role: disaster alerts, evacuation, and shelter information; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: public emergency information; special-needs shelter registration/acceptance rules apply; emergency limit: not routine housing or medical treatment | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Emergency Management

Use county emergency-management links to check evacuation maps, Alert Citrus, shelter status, and special-needs registration. Registration does not guarantee shelter acceptance; verify current openings and instructions.

Role: outpatient mental-health and substance-use care; geography: Citrus County, with an office in Lecanto; cost/eligibility: ask about payer, intake, hours, and fees; emergency limit: outpatient services are not emergency-department care | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

LifeStream Citrus Outpatient Services

LifeStream lists counseling, psychiatry/medication management, outpatient programs, a skills-and-support day program, and a drop-in center in Citrus County. Its listing does not identify hoarding-specialty treatment; call to discuss fit and intake.

Role: free peer/family support, education, and navigation; geography: Citrus County, center in Beverly Hills; cost/eligibility: NAMI Citrus says groups and classes are free; confirm current schedule; emergency limit: not crisis response or clinical treatment | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

NAMI Citrus — Local Support and Recovery Center

NAMI Citrus lists peer and family support groups and a behavioral-health recovery center. Its local page gives a Thursday evening group schedule; call first to confirm the next meeting, location, and registration.

Role: domestic-violence survivor shelter, safety planning, and advocacy; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: CASA states survivor services are free; intake and openings require screening; emergency limit: not a general shelter or emergency-dispatch service | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

CASA Citrus County — Survivor Help

CASA provides confidential help for people experiencing domestic violence and their children, including shelter and safety planning. Call its local help line to discuss immediate safety and current availability.

Role: homeless-system coordination and housing-resource navigation; geography: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, and Sumter Counties; cost/eligibility: ask about coordinated access and current openings; emergency limit: not a guaranteed shelter bed or immediate placement | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Mid Florida Homeless Coalition — Citrus County Housing Navigation

The regional homeless coalition serves Citrus County and lists an Inverness office. Contact it or 211 to ask how to access current coordinated-entry or housing-support options; availability and eligibility vary.

Role: county housing-assistance and home-repair program information; geography: Citrus County residents; cost/eligibility: income, property, program funding, and application rules apply—confirm current intake; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed funding | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Housing Services

HUD lists the County Housing Services Division for Citrus County. Ask whether any current SHIP, rehabilitation, emergency-repair, utility, or other assistance program is open and what documents are needed.

Role: family-court self-help information and case-management referral; geography: Citrus County, office in Inverness; cost/eligibility: call to ask about service and any fees; emergency limit: not legal representation, emergency shelter, or emergency response | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Fifth Circuit Family Court Case Management — Citrus

Florida Courts lists the Citrus County Family Court Case Management Program at the Inverness courthouse and says to call first; no walk-in help is available. Staff may provide approved information and forms, not legal advice.

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: primary, dental, and behavioral-health care at a federally qualified health center; geography: Citrus County, including Inverness; cost/eligibility: serves patients regardless of income; sliding scale for uninsured patients after income verification; emergency limit: not emergency-department care | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Langley Health Services — Inverness

Langley lists medical, dental, and behavioral-health services and Inverness locations. Its FAQ says uninsured patients may qualify for an income-based sliding scale; call to confirm insurance, intake, site, and current charges.

Role: public-health information and verified crisis pathways; geography: Citrus County residents; cost/eligibility: informational page is public; individual services have separate rules; emergency limit: call or text 988 for crisis, 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Florida Department of Health in Citrus County — Mental Health Information

The county health department points residents to 988 and 211 and provides local mental-health information. Use the relevant provider’s intake for clinical care and confirm cost and eligibility directly.

Role: county-compiled contact directory for health and social services; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: varies by listed program—confirm with each provider; emergency limit: a directory is not crisis dispatch or a guarantee of service | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Health Department — 2026 Community Service Guide

The April 2026 guide lists local health, housing, transit, food, benefits, legal, and community contacts. Use it as a starting list, then confirm each organization’s current phone number, service area, hours, and eligibility.

Role: county public transportation and ride information; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: route, fare, advance booking, and ADA eligibility require confirmation; emergency limit: not emergency medical or evacuation transport unless officials announce a specific service | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Transit

Florida’s transportation-coordinator directory links to Citrus County Transit and lists the county ride-booking number. Ask about the pickup address, service area, schedule, fare, accessibility, and advance notice before relying on a trip.

Role: public library, internet access, research, and community space; geography: 1511 Druid Road, Inverness; cost/eligibility: cards are available to Citrus County residents; confirm current hours and service details; emergency limit: not shelter or crisis response | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Lakes Region Library — Inverness

The branch lists public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, study rooms, legal research, and a seed library. Call or check current hours before visiting; a library card is available to Citrus County residents.

Role: university-based education and practical information; geography: Citrus County, office in Lecanto; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific class or service; emergency limit: not medical, crisis, or housing assistance | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County

UF/IFAS lists a local county Extension office for research-based education and community programs. Ask whether staff have relevant guidance or referrals for a specific home, garden, food, or household question.

Role: safe household hazardous-waste disposal guidance; geography: Citrus County residents; cost/eligibility: City page lists limited quantities for residential drop-off without added charge; verify accepted items and current rules; emergency limit: not pickup, cleanout, or hazardous-material remediation | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Household Hazardous Waste Information

The City of Inverness directs residents to the Citrus County landfill in Lecanto for household hazardous waste and describes quantity and drop-off rules. Confirm hours, accepted materials, limits, fees, and transport safety before going.

Role: address and hazard-map information; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: public mapping resources; verify your address and current alerts; emergency limit: maps do not issue evacuation orders or confirm a shelter is open | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County GIS — Evacuation and Shelter Maps

County GIS provides evacuation-zone and shelter-map downloads. Pair map information with current Emergency Management alerts and official shelter announcements; do not assume a past shelter site is open.

Role: court records, filings, and county-court information; geography: Citrus County, courthouse in Inverness; cost/eligibility: filing and copy fees may apply; ask the Clerk; emergency limit: not legal advice or emergency protection | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Clerk of Courts — Court Services

The Clerk supports criminal, civil, juvenile, family, probate, and other court divisions. Contact the office for procedural information and the appropriate division; ask separately about fee waivers, deadlines, or legal representation.

Role: civil legal-aid intake and self-help referrals; geography: Florida Courts lists Citrus County in its service area; cost/eligibility: income, case type, and conflicts are screened; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or guaranteed representation | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Florida Courts identifies Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida as serving Citrus County. Apply or call to see whether a civil issue qualifies and whether the organization can help before a court deadline.

Role: state benefits information and applications, including SNAP and Medicaid; geography: Florida residents; cost/eligibility: program criteria and state decisions apply; emergency limit: an application is not immediate approval or crisis support | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Florida DCF MyACCESS

Use the State of Florida’s MyACCESS portal to review or apply for public assistance. If food, medication, or safety support is needed sooner, contact 211 or the relevant local provider as well.

Role: county social-service information and referrals; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: ask about the specific program and current intake; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed placement | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Community and Social Services

The Florida Department of Health’s 2026 Citrus service guide lists the County Community and Social Services contact. Call to ask which county program, if any, fits the situation and what eligibility or documents apply.

Role: veterans’ benefits information and assistance; geography: eligible veterans and family members in Citrus County; cost/eligibility: service and federal benefit rules apply; emergency limit: not crisis response or emergency transportation | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County Veterans Services

The county service guide lists a Veterans Services contact. Call to ask about appointments, required documents, benefit eligibility, and any current transportation or referral options.

Role: statewide civil legal-aid directory; geography: includes providers serving Citrus County; cost/eligibility: each organization screens income, issue type, and conflicts; emergency limit: not emergency legal representation | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Florida Courts — Legal Aid Directory

Florida Courts explains how to find free or low-cost civil legal help and lists Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida for Citrus County. Contact the organization directly; an online directory does not guarantee representation.

Role: local nonprofit community coordination and referral; geography: Citrus County; cost/eligibility: program-specific—ask 211 or the provider; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed assistance | Listings are independent resource leads, not endorsements. Confirm current availability, service area, eligibility, fees, hours, consent, and safety before relying on them.

Citrus County United Way — Community Programs

United Way describes local partnerships supporting housing stability, utility payments, food, health, transportation, and disaster recovery. For individual needs, its 211 team is the direct referral front door.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Inverness, Florida, 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