A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Mount Holly, New Jersey.

You can start with one part of home life you want back, like a usable entryway or space to prepare a meal. Asking for help doesn’t mean agreeing to a cleanout. If you’re helping someone else, agree on what you’ll work on together and what you won’t touch.

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Choose help for what you need first

If you have a court date, a property notice, or a utility shutoff date, mention it early and keep the paperwork nearby. If there’s no deadline, a group or conversation can help you decide what to try without a home visit.

Ask what a first conversation or group involves. You do not have to send photos to make an inquiry.

Role: nonprofit front door for hoarding support and virtual groups; geography: ask about joining virtually from Mount Holly or elsewhere in Burlington County; cost/eligibility: confirm group fit, registration, and any fees; funded in-home help is not assumed; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response.

For immediate danger

For an active fire, medical emergency, or immediate danger, move to safety if you can and call 911. Give the exact address and tell the dispatcher if an entrance is blocked or someone needs help leaving.

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 support for hoarding and guidance for family members; geography: ask about online options and whether in-person work reaches your address; cost/eligibility: private pay; request a written scope, cost, and any travel charges; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency response, or hazardous-material remediation. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

The Peer Tree

Ask if you can start with one task, decide what stays, and pause if the work feels too fast.

Role: digital peer support for people affected by clutter and the people who support them; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access, group availability, and any fees; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency support. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Unburied

Talk through a decision or choose a small change to try. Share only what you want to share.

Role: information and referrals for housing, food, utilities, and other needs; geography: statewide, including Burlington County; cost/eligibility: free referral service; the programs it lists set their own eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or a guarantee of placement or funding. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

NJ 211

Give your ZIP code and say what you need first. Mention if you need an accessible option or cannot travel.

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: dispatch for immediate threats, active fire, or medical emergencies; geography: give the exact location and explain access barriers; cost/eligibility: do not wait for intake or a coverage decision; response or medical charges may vary; emergency limit: not routine referrals or cleanup. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

911: Immediate Danger

If you can leave safely, call from outside. Tell responders if anyone remains inside.

Role: hospital emergency evaluation and treatment; geography: Mount Holly hospital campus, not the separate urgent care location; cost/eligibility: do not delay emergency care to check coverage; ask about billing for follow-up when safe; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or if you cannot travel safely. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Virtua Mount Holly Hospital: Emergency Department

Use the hospital emergency department for emergencies. Routine counseling has a separate intake.

Role: public information about fire risk and access in homes affected by hoarding; geography: nationwide; cost/eligibility: free information; emergency limit: not an inspection or emergency response. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

U.S. Fire Administration: Hoarding and Fire Safety

If it’s safe, start by making exits and paths to them easier to use. Do not reenter a burning building.

Role: municipal contact for property-maintenance and housing code questions; geography: Mount Holly Township only; check your actual municipality; cost/eligibility: ask what applies to your address, what a notice requires, and whether fees apply; emergency limit: not emergency response, repair, or legal advice. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Mount Holly Township Code Enforcement and Housing

Keep the notice and property address handy. Ask which changes are required and how to document them.

Role: county intake for concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults; geography: Burlington County adults living in the community; cost/eligibility: eligibility includes age 18 or older and risk and vulnerability criteria; the county assesses each situation; emergency limit: not 911 or a cleanout service. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Adult Protective Services

Describe a specific safety concern, such as trouble reaching medication, food, or an exit. Clutter alone does not establish eligibility.

Role: county housing advocacy, navigation, and support for housing instability; geography: Burlington County; cost/eligibility: confirm intake, documents and eligibility for particular programs; funding and placement are not guaranteed; emergency limit: not 911 or a guaranteed same-night bed. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Housing Hub

Say whether you have somewhere to stay tonight and when any notice expires. For after-hours referrals, check NJ 211.

Role: county assistance with certain housing-related costs for people who qualify; geography: Burlington County; cost/eligibility: the board lists TANF, SSI or GA recipients as potentially eligible; confirm program rules and availability; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed rent payment. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Board of Social Services: Emergency Assistance

Ask whether this program fits your benefits. Keep the notice and any proof of benefits handy.

Role: nonprofit civil legal assistance with eviction and other housing matters; geography: Burlington County is in its service area; cost/eligibility: free civil legal aid for eligible clients; confirm intake and capacity; emergency limit: not 911; asking for help does not extend a court deadline. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

South Jersey Legal Services: Housing

Keep your notice, lease if available, and court date. Tell intake when the hearing or lockout is scheduled.

Role: specialized domestic violence advocacy and safe-house screening; geography: Burlington and Ocean counties; use the Burlington contact for Mount Holly; cost/eligibility: provider describes services as free and confidential; confirm safe-house intake and availability; emergency limit: not 911 or general homelessness placement. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Providence House Domestic Violence Services

If someone is using your housing, documents, or belongings to control you, consider seeking options from a device you trust.

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: clinical outpatient mental health assessment and treatment; geography: the provider lists a Westampton site with a Mount Holly mailing address; cost/eligibility: confirm age and service fit, insurance, openings, and out-of-pocket costs; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or verified hoarding-specialty care. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Legacy Treatment Services: Mount Holly Outpatient Services

Describe how difficulty discarding or using parts of your home is affecting you. Ask whether the intake team has relevant experience or can refer you.

Role: county directory and resource navigation for treatment and support; geography: Burlington County; cost/eligibility: individual programs set their own costs, eligibility, and availability; emergency limit: not an appointment, diagnosis, or emergency response. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Behavioral Health

Ask which local service fits your needs and how to request care if transportation or cost is a barrier.

Role: community health center and primary care starting point; geography: Burlington City; this is separate from Mount Holly Township; cost/eligibility: provider describes a sliding-fee option based on ability to pay; confirm eligibility, appointment access, and charges; emergency limit: not a hospital emergency department or hoarding-specialty clinic. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers: Burlington Center

If falls, breathing problems, or missed medications are part of the picture, ask about primary care and whether a referral would help.

Role: hoarding education and links to a specialty provider directory; geography: online; check in-person New Jersey access or New Jersey telehealth eligibility; cost/eligibility: public information is free; clinicians set their own intake rules and charges; emergency limit: not emergency care, treatment, or an endorsement of listed providers. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

International OCD Foundation Hoarding Resource Center

Ask about hoarding experience, session costs, and how decisions about belongings are handled.

Role: state nonprofit information and hoarding-focused group leads; geography: New Jersey referral starting point; a Burlington County meeting was not verified; cost/eligibility: ask whether a group currently runs, accepts Burlington County participants, and has a fee; emergency limit: not therapy, emergency response, or local in-home help. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Mental Health Association in New Jersey: Hoarding Disorders Assistance

If you’re helping a loved one, ask about the Enough Stuff family group and its current format.

Role: community wellness and peer support; geography: Burlington City in Burlington County; cost/eligibility: confirm hours, participation requirements, and any costs; emergency limit: not a hoarding-specific group, clinical treatment, or emergency care. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Catholic Charities: Riverbank Community Wellness Center

Ask what to expect on a first visit. You do not have to share photos or agree to a home visit.

Role: clinical mental health and substance use care, including peer and family support services; geography: Burlington County site with a Mount Holly mailing address; cost/eligibility: provider publishes a sliding scale for people without insurance; confirm screening, costs, and which services are offered at this site; emergency limit: routine intake is not 911 or verified hoarding-specialty treatment. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Oaks Integrated Care: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic

If you need help coordinating counseling and practical supports, ask what can be arranged through one intake and whether family or peer support is a fit.

Role: nonprofit pantry offering food and other basic supplies; geography: Mount Holly location is separate from the Berlin pantry; cost/eligibility: provider serves clients and community members in need; confirm access, pickup hours, and any documents required; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or guaranteed same-day food or delivery. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Oaks Integrated Care: Mount Holly Food Pantry

Check which number to use for food access rather than donations. If your kitchen is hard to use, ask about food that does not need cooking.

Role: nonprofit application help for state energy benefits; geography: New Jersey’s directory lists the agency for Burlington County with a Mount Laurel mailing address; cost/eligibility: the agency describes application help as free; benefits depend on income, other program rules, and funding; emergency limit: not emergency repair or a guarantee a shutoff will be stopped. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Lightup Your World: LIHEAP and Universal Service Fund

Keep a recent bill and any shutoff notice handy. Check the current intake route before traveling.

Role: county information, referrals, and service screening; geography: Burlington County; cost/eligibility: individual programs set their own costs, eligibility, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency response or a cleanout provider. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Aging and Disability Resource Center

Describe what has become harder, such as preparing meals or getting to an appointment. Ask what kind of support can help with that task.

Role: county home-delivered meals for eligible older adults; geography: Burlington County; cost/eligibility: county lists homebound residents age 60 and older; confirm screening, contributions, and availability; emergency limit: not emergency food dispatch or home health care. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Meals on Wheels

If you can’t shop or cook, ask about eligibility and what help might be available while you wait.

Role: county transportation information, including BurLink public routes and separate services for eligible riders; geography: Burlington County; confirm the exact stop and trip; cost/eligibility: check fares, registration, trip purpose, scheduling and accessibility for the service you need; emergency limit: not emergency transportation or a guaranteed same-day ride. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Transportation

Before arranging a visit, check the return trip as well as the ride there.

Role: municipal information about scheduled bulk, brush, and other collection; geography: Mount Holly Township only; confirm which municipality serves your street; cost/eligibility: check current dates, accepted items, preparation, and any fees; emergency limit: not in-home removal or emergency spill response. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Mount Holly Township Public Works

Before putting furniture outside, confirm when collection is offered and what can go out.

Role: county hazardous-waste information and drop-off guidance; geography: Burlington County; verify the appropriate facility or municipal site; cost/eligibility: county states no charge for resident hazardous-waste disposal; confirm residency, materials, limits, and hours before traveling; emergency limit: not a spill response or an in-home removal service. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Household Hazardous Waste

Do not mix unknown products. Ask where paints, solvents, pesticides, or other chemicals belong before transporting them.

Role: county programs for some home repairs and heater replacement; geography: Burlington County; confirm coverage for your address; cost/eligibility: programs have income, ownership, project and funding requirements; ask whether help is a grant or a loan; emergency limit: not immediate emergency repair, hazardous-material work, or a cleanout service. | Each listing identifies its role, service area, cost or eligibility to confirm, and emergency limits.

Burlington County Community Development: Home Repair and Heater Replacement

Ask which program applies to the specific repair and what it would cost you before agreeing to any work.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Mount Holly, New Jersey, 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