A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You can begin with the part that feels most important today. You do not have to sort everything, explain everything, or make decisions before asking what support may be available.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Fight the Blight is a nonprofit starting point for hoarding-related support and virtual peer groups. Ask about current program fit, service area, and eligibility; grant-funded help is not guaranteed. Fight the Blight is not emergency response or clinical treatment. We could not verify a local hoarding-specialty clinician or hoarding-specific cleanout provider, and no providers were contacted. For other local referrals, Ohio 2-1-1 can help identify options, but a referral does not guarantee a service, funding, or placement. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway. Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. You can ask about scope, cost, access, and availability, then decide what feels right for you.
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical help, call 911. For emotional crisis support, call or text 988. Behavioral Healthcare Partners and Pathways list 2-1-1 or 1-800-544-1601 for local 24/7 crisis support and referrals; those lines are not emergency dispatch and cannot guarantee a particular service. For domestic-violence support, use a safe device if possible and ask about safe contact. Confirm hours, eligibility, cost, location, service area, and availability before traveling or making plans. Listings are independent options, not endorsements.
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.
A separate option for non-grant or private-pay support. Ask about the current service format, fit, price, and availability; choosing this pathway is optional.
A digital peer-support option for people directly affected and for friends or family supporters. It is not therapy or emergency support.
Pathways maintains local referral information and lists the 2-1-1 crisis and information line for Licking County. Ask about current options and how to reach each program; a referral is not a guarantee of service.
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.
Call 911 for immediate danger, an active fire, or urgent medical help. Do not use a web form or referral line when an emergency response is needed.
Call or text 988 for emotional crisis support. If there is immediate physical danger or an urgent medical emergency, call 911.
Pathways and the local behavioral-health board direct people to 2-1-1 or 1-800-544-1601 for crisis help and local resources. Call 911 for an immediate threat to life or safety.
BHP describes its Care Now Clinic as an urgent behavioral-health option and lists Newark hours Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Its pages and the local board show conflicting Newark street addresses, so call 740-963-3590 to confirm the current location before going. Call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical need.
Contact Poison Control for advice about a possible poisoning or exposure. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 first.
The local behavioral-health board lists The Woodlands among Licking County services and identifies survivor-support and shelter programming. Ask about a safe way to make contact and current availability; this listing does not promise shelter or placement.
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788 for support and safety planning. If it is unsafe to use your device, consider a safer phone or browser when possible.
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 local board maintains a Find Help page with behavioral-health, substance-use, peer-recovery, and community programs. Its directory is a starting point; confirm current services and fit directly with the organization.
BHP describes outpatient mental-health and addiction-related services and lists Newark contacts. Ask about the service you need and current intake; the organization does not advertise hoarding specialization in these sources.
The local behavioral-health board lists LAPP as a Licking County treatment and prevention resource at 62 E. Stevens Street in Newark. Confirm current services and appointments with the program.
The local board lists The Main Place as a consumer-operated recovery service at 112 S. Third Street in Newark. Contact the organization to confirm current groups, hours, and access.
The local behavioral-health board identifies Mental Health America of Licking County as an advocacy, education, and prevention resource. Confirm current programming and access directly.
The health department lists public clinics and directs some family-health and reproductive-health services to partner providers. Call ahead to confirm which office offers the service you need, its current fee, and appointment requirements.
The organization offers community health services and publishes information about payment assistance. Contact it to confirm the current Newark location, appointment availability, and what documentation may be needed.
The clinic describes services for qualifying community members and posts appointment sessions. Call before traveling to confirm current hours, eligibility, and the care available for your need.
Licking Memorial Health Systems publishes financial-assistance criteria and an application process. Contact Patient Financial Services to discuss eligibility and documentation for a specific bill.
The county agency administers food, medical, cash, and child-care assistance and provides social services. Its current page lists 74 S. Second Street, Newark, and 740-670-8999; public-assistance applications may be started online or by calling 844-640-6446.
Licking County JFS accepts SNAP applications online, by phone, or in person. The agency describes expedited reviews for some circumstances, but eligibility and timing depend on the application.
Use the state portal to explore or manage eligible food, medical, and cash assistance programs. County JFS can explain local application routes and documents.
The Coalition describes housing-stability programs and referrals for people who are unhoused or at risk of losing housing. Its programs have different eligibility and referral processes; call to ask what is currently open.
The housing authority publishes voucher and waitlist information. Its current posted status says the HCV waitlist is closed; this does not establish the status of every housing program or property.
The Coalition lists help related to rent or mortgage, utilities, identification, and other stability needs. Call to discuss eligibility, current funding, and the documents to bring.
LEADS lists a Newark service center and programs such as HEAP and home weatherization. Availability changes with program dates and funds, so confirm current intake and eligibility before relying on assistance.
The Network maintains a live calendar of local markets, pantries, and meals. It says households may visit each location weekly subject to program rules; schedules can change, and it does not provide delivery. Check the current calendar or call before traveling.
The Food Pantry Network currently lists weekday lunch and dinner at the Newark Salvation Army. Because meal schedules and holiday operations can change, check the current calendar or contact the site before traveling.
Aging Partners invites older adults, caregivers, and families to call and talk through options. The agency says eligibility, availability, and associated costs vary by service. Newark office: 1058 E. Main Street.
The Food Pantry Network publishes 2026 registration requirements and monthly distribution dates in partnership with Aging Partners. Call to schedule registration and confirm the next date, documentation, and availability.
Licking County Transit says fixed routes generally run Monday–Friday 5 a.m.–7 p.m.; routes 1, 2, and 4 also run Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Check the live route map and schedule before planning a trip.
Demand-response rides must be arranged with dispatch. The county posts weekday and Saturday service windows; confirm pickup area, reservation lead time, accessibility arrangements, and exact fare before booking.
Ohio's administrative rule explains transportation assistance for eligible Medicaid trips and the role of county JFS and managed-care plans. Contact your plan or county JFS to learn which arrangement applies, how to request it, and how much notice is needed.
The county office helps eligible veterans and dependents understand available services. Contact the Commission to confirm current program requirements, financial-assistance availability, and transportation referrals.
The Board explains how eligible people and families can request service coordination and connect with community resources. Intake can clarify required records, eligibility, and the referral process.
The county Planning page describes fair-housing referral information and related community development services. Contact the office to confirm which agency handles your concern and where it occurred.
LASCO provides an intake path for civil legal questions, including housing and benefits concerns. Eligibility, service scope, and representation depend on screening and available resources.
Use the state resource to find plain-language legal information, forms, and referrals. For advice or representation, ask LASCO or another qualified legal service about eligibility.
The county library system provides public information services and multiple branches. Check current hours and contact the library about card requirements, accessible formats, technology, and meeting-space policies.
OSU Extension offers county programs and practical education. Contact the office to ask whether a current class or resource fits your question; this is not a hoarding-specific service listing.
The county manages recycling drop-off sites and publishes accepted-item rules. Its office does not process household items; county information specifically excludes furniture, trash, appliances, toys, and food from public bins. Ask about an item before taking it anywhere.
The City directs water and wastewater customers to its customer-service and utility pages. Check whether the property is inside city service boundaries and ask about current rates, billing, and any payment arrangements.
Licking County Job & Family Services links residents to OhioMeansJobs and workforce services. Ask about current appointments, training, and eligibility before traveling.
The county directory links to departments including health and social services, recycling, veterans services, transit, utilities, and public safety. Confirm the correct office and current hours before traveling.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Newark, Ohio, 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