A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
A respectful place to begin—whether you are looking for support for yourself, worried about someone you love, or trying to respond to a safety, housing, care, or practical concern in Contra Costa County.
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Choose the kind of support that fits right now. You can begin with a conversation, ask what a service actually does, and decide what happens next together.
A respectful place to describe what is happening and ask about one manageable next step. You do not have to agree to a whole-home cleanout to start a conversation.
Role: nonprofit hoarding-support first conversation and virtual-group front door | geography: online; ask whether Contra Costa County is in scope | cost/eligibility: confirm program fit, group access, eligibility, and any cost | emergency limit: not clinical care, crisis response, shelter, or a cleanup guarantee
If someone faces immediate danger, fire, or a serious medical emergency, call 911. For a behavioral-health crisis in Contra Costa County, call A3 at 844-844-5544; it is not a substitute for emergency dispatch.
First conversations
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.
Peer-led, consent-based support for people affected by clutter and for family members. Ask what support is available, whether it fits your goals, and the current cost before making a commitment.
A private digital space for peer connection, gentle structure, and manageable next steps for people affected by hoarding or clutter, including friends and family. It is not a clinical service.
Ask a live navigator about food, housing, shelter referrals, health care, transportation, and other basic needs. Ask what information a referral requires before sharing sensitive details.
Safety and stability
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.
If anyone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical help is needed, call 911.
Contra Costa Health's A3 line offers phone support and can determine whether another county response is appropriate. A3 is a behavioral-health crisis pathway, not routine therapy or a guarantee of an in-person team.
Call or text 988 for emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a behavioral-health crisis. You can contact the line for yourself or someone you care about.
Call to ask about screening, mental-health or substance-use treatment, and how to reach an appropriate county service. Have insurance details available, but ask about privacy and eligibility before sharing more than needed.
Contra Costa Health lists this service at its Martinez medical center for psychiatric emergencies. Call first if it is safe to do so; do not delay emergency care when someone is in immediate danger.
EHSD says its hotline is staffed around the clock and accepts confidential reports. Clutter by itself does not establish neglect; ask APS what facts matter and what may follow a report.
County teams connect unsheltered people and families with basic-needs and housing pathways. This is not a general home cleanout service and cannot promise housing placement.
If a property concern involves a city rule, ask what applies before making assumptions. A city complaint may trigger an inspection or enforcement process; this is not a confidential clinical or hoarding-support service.
The current 211 listing describes a referral-based family shelter and notes that some other applicants may be considered case by case. Call 211 before traveling; beds, intake, and rules can change.
People and practical help
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.
The County's contact page identifies its Martinez administration building and directs residents to department-specific offices. Ask which agency has jurisdiction before sharing private information or making a trip.
The Housing Authority lists its Martinez administration and voucher offices. Program availability, waitlists, eligible household rules, and placement timelines must be confirmed directly.
The County page gathers affordable-housing and related program links. It explicitly says the department does not own or manage affordable rental apartments and does not place tenants.
The Food Bank lists partner distributions by city, including Martinez. Confirm the next distribution time, address, documentation, and any household rules with the current site listing or partner.
EHSD explains how to apply online, by phone, by mail, or at a district office. Ask EHSD about application status, language access, and what proof is required for your situation.
The County directory describes behavioral-health services and clinic locations, including adult programs in other parts of the county. Call the Access Line first to ask where you qualify to receive care.
Use the agency's live routes page to plan a trip to county services and community destinations. Check service alerts, route changes, and accessible boarding information before leaving.
The agency's current application packet explains certification and how to apply. Ask the agency about assessment, fares, reservations, service area, and trip availability.
The branch page posts current hours, closure notices, access features, and contact details. Check it before traveling; hours and facility status can change.
Central San lists resident drop-off for household hazardous materials at its Martinez facility. Check the current service-area map, accepted materials, and hours before loading or transporting anything.
The City's service flyer describes how eligible residents can arrange bulky-item pickup. Confirm the current schedule and rules with the City or hauler before placing items outside; unincorporated county rules may differ.
Ask whether a housing, benefits, or consumer issue qualifies for advice. A call does not create an attorney-client relationship or guarantee representation; share only what is needed for screening.
Use the State Courts' self-help material to understand general procedures, then verify local court rules and deadlines. For advice about a specific housing or safety matter, seek a qualified legal-aid or attorney referral.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Martinez, California, 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