A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Perryton, Texas.

You deserve support that starts with your priorities, not pressure to clear everything at once. Whether you are directly affected, supporting someone you love, or addressing a safety or housing concern, choose one manageable next step.

People first.Then the stuff.A Fight the Blight initiative

Start here - Fight the Blight

You can start with a conversation, not a cleanout.

Fight the Blight is the nonprofit front door for hoarding-related conversations and virtual groups. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway. Unburied offers digital peer support; it is not therapy or emergency support. Local organizations set their own services, eligibility and fees.

Start with a respectful conversation about your priorities and ask about current virtual groups or other suitable support. No whole-home cleanout is required to reach out.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support conversation and virtual-group front door | geography: online; ask about Ochiltree County fit | cost/eligibility: ask about current free and funded options | emergency limit: not crisis dispatch or clinical care

Connect with Fight the Blight Call or text (724) 739-3785
For immediate danger

For immediate danger, fire, serious injury or an urgent medical emergency, call 911. For emotional distress or a mental-health or substance-use crisis, call or text 988. Texas Panhandle Centers also publishes a regional crisis line. Peer support and this guide are not emergency response.

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 support | geography: ask about Perryton and remote options | cost/eligibility: private pay; confirm rates and scope | emergency limit: not emergency response or a guarantee of local service | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

The Peer Tree

Ask about paid support for a person affected or someone supporting them. Confirm current service area, availability and cost before making a commitment.

Ask about private-pay support
Role: digital peer-support community | geography: online | cost/eligibility: confirm current access and any charges | emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Unburied

Explore a judgment-free digital space for people affected by clutter or hoarding and their supporters. It is not a substitute for treatment or crisis services.

Explore Unburied
Role: social-service information and referral | geography: Texas, including Ochiltree County | cost/eligibility: free and anonymous | emergency limit: not 911 or a promise of service availability | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

2-1-1 Texas

Call 211 or use the directory to ask about current food, housing, utility, disability and transportation options near Perryton. Ask each provider about eligibility and openings.

Find Texas resources 211
Role: local behavioral-health intake | geography: Perryton and regional service area | cost/eligibility: confirm intake, insurance, fees and eligibility | emergency limit: clinic intake is not 911 | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas Panhandle Centers — Perryton Center

Ask the local mental health authority about assessment, services and whether a clinician has experience relevant to your needs. The center lists a Perryton location; confirm appointments before visiting.

Find the Perryton Center 806-435-3671

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 | geography: local emergencies | cost/eligibility: call charges or response costs may vary | emergency limit: for immediate threats, fire or urgent medical emergencies | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Immediate danger — 911

If someone is in immediate danger, there is a fire, or urgent medical care is needed, call 911. Explain any blocked exit or access concern clearly.

Call 911 911
Role: emotional-distress and crisis support | geography: United States | cost/eligibility: free and confidential | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988, or use online chat, for support with emotional distress or a mental-health or substance-use crisis. You do not need a particular diagnosis to reach out.

Learn about 988 988
Role: regional behavioral-health crisis line | geography: Texas Panhandle including Ochiltree County | cost/eligibility: confirm any service charges | emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas Panhandle Centers — crisis line

The regional mental health authority publishes a crisis number. Ask what telephone or local response is available for your situation.

See crisis contacts 800-692-4039
Role: survivor advocacy and safety services | geography: Ochiltree, Hansford and Lipscomb counties | cost/eligibility: confirm current eligibility and charges | emergency limit: survivor-specific services; call 911 for immediate danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Panhandle Crisis Center

People experiencing domestic or sexual violence can ask about advocacy, shelter intake, counseling and safety planning. The current walk-in address needs confirmation; call before visiting.

Review survivor services 806-435-5008
Role: report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: reporting line; eligibility depends on situation | emergency limit: call 911 for imminent danger | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas Abuse Hotline

Texas HHS identifies this hotline for suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation involving eligible adults and others. It is a protective-services reporting pathway, not an organizing service.

Read reporting guidance 800-252-5400
Role: hospital and emergency medical care | geography: Perryton | cost/eligibility: confirm insurance and charges | emergency limit: call 911 when emergency transport is needed | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Ochiltree General Hospital

The hospital district describes emergency and trauma care along with other medical services. Ask about access and billing; this is not a hoarding-specific cleanup service.

Review hospital services 806-435-3606
Role: rental-assistance application and waitlist | geography: Panhandle Community Services region; confirm Ochiltree fit | cost/eligibility: income and program rules apply | emergency limit: application is not immediate shelter | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Housing Choice Voucher assistance

Panhandle Community Services describes its Housing Choice Voucher program and waiting-list process. Ask about current waitlist status, inspection rules and eligibility before applying.

Review housing assistance 806-372-2531

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: family and primary care | geography: Perryton | cost/eligibility: accepts multiple plans and self-pay; confirm coverage and prices | emergency limit: call 911 for emergencies | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Perryton Health Center

The hospital district's rural health clinic describes general practice and walk-in care. Ask about appointments, current hours and whether your plan is accepted.

Review clinic information 806-435-7224
Role: adult behavioral-health program | geography: Perryton; transport radius is limited | cost/eligibility: program describes adults 55+ and Medicare/other coverage; confirm | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Crossroads adult behavioral-health program

The hospital describes a program for adults 55 and older, including coordination with care providers. Ask about fit, referrals, transport and coverage; hoarding-specific expertise was not verified.

Review Crossroads 806-648-7158
Role: utility-bill assistance application | geography: regional program; confirm Ochiltree eligibility | cost/eligibility: income, residence and outstanding-bill rules apply | emergency limit: screening can take time and is not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Panhandle utility assistance

Panhandle Community Services describes help with utility bills for eligible households and warns that prescreening can take 90 days or longer. Ask about current funding, documents and disconnection concerns.

Review utility assistance 806-372-2531
Role: regional public transportation | geography: Panhandle service area including Ochiltree | cost/eligibility: confirm fares and reservation rules | emergency limit: not emergency transport | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Panhandle Transit

Ask about pickup, accessibility, advance booking and routes before planning a trip. Texas DOT lists Ochiltree in the provider's service area.

Review transit options 806-342-6105
Role: aging and caregiver resource navigation | geography: Texas Panhandle; confirm Ochiltree coverage | cost/eligibility: programs describe adults 60+ and caregivers; confirm rules | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle

Ask about aging services, caregiver support and available referrals. Eligibility and program capacity vary.

Explore aging services 806-331-2227
Role: local senior center and connection | geography: Perryton | cost/eligibility: confirm membership, meal rules and charges | emergency limit: not crisis response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Ochiltree Senior Citizens Association

Contact the local association about current programs, meals and opportunities for connection. Confirm schedules and access before visiting.

Contact the senior center 806-435-9909
Role: food and meal resource navigation | geography: Ochiltree County | cost/eligibility: each provider has its own rules; confirm | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Ochiltree older-adult food resource directory

Senior Hunger Solutions lists local pantry, congregate and home-delivered meal leads. Confirm current provider details, schedules, eligibility and delivery area before relying on a listing.

Explore food resources
Role: civil legal-aid application | geography: serves Ochiltree County regionally | cost/eligibility: free help for eligible accepted cases | emergency limit: not emergency response or guaranteed representation | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas

Ask about civil legal questions, including housing concerns, and explain any deadline. The provider sets financial and case-acceptance rules.

Learn how to apply 888-529-5277
Role: city information and public-works contact | geography: city of Perryton | cost/eligibility: confirm jurisdiction and charges | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Perryton City Hall

Ask which city department handles a specific utility or property question. Clarify the address and jurisdiction before relying on the answer.

Find city contacts 806-435-4014
Role: county government information | geography: Ochiltree County | cost/eligibility: confirm department and any fees | emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Ochiltree County courthouse contacts

The county publishes a directory of courthouse and department contacts. Ask which office handles your specific question; do not assume it provides cleaning or housing services.

Find county contacts 806-435-8031
Role: federal housing information and referral | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: individual programs have income and other rules | emergency limit: not immediate shelter or a vacancy guarantee | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

HUD Texas housing navigation

Use HUD's Texas information to explore housing counseling and rental-assistance pathways. HUD notes that its locator does not confirm vacancies; contact providers about waitlists.

Explore HUD resources 800-569-4287
Role: SNAP application and information | geography: Texas | cost/eligibility: household and income rules apply | emergency limit: benefits are not immediate emergency food | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas food benefits

Ask 211 Texas about applying for food benefits or local application assistance. Processing and eligibility vary; for food needed today ask about current local pantry options.

Find benefits and referrals 211
Role: state transportation-provider information | geography: Texas; Panhandle Transit serves Ochiltree | cost/eligibility: confirm fares and service rules | emergency limit: not emergency transport | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Texas transit agency directory

Texas DOT's directory identifies the regional transit provider serving Ochiltree County. Contact the provider to verify current coverage and booking requirements.

Find the transit provider
Role: civil legal-aid navigation | geography: Ochiltree County and surrounding region | cost/eligibility: provider acceptance and eligibility rules apply | emergency limit: not emergency response | Confirm current hours, cost, geography, eligibility and access directly; inclusion is not endorsement or a promise of availability.

Regional legal-aid service area

Texas Legal Services Center's county map identifies Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas for Ochiltree. Confirm availability and the kind of civil matter accepted with the legal-aid provider.

Find local legal aid

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Perryton, Texas, 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