A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in St. George, Utah.

A calm place to begin, with local options for support, safety, and practical next steps across Washington County.

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Start with the kind of support that feels manageable

You do not have to solve everything at once. Choose one conversation or practical step, and ask what is currently available before making a plan.

If you are unsure where to begin with a home, belongings, or a loved one, Fight the Blight is the nonprofit first conversation. Ask about current virtual groups and whether a local referral is available; there is no promise of a particular provider or service.

Role: nonprofit support front door and virtual-group pathway; geography: begin remotely and ask about Utah access; cost/eligibility: confirm current support, group fit, and any cost; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response

For immediate danger

For immediate danger, urgent medical help, fire, or an unsafe blocked exit, call 911. For 24/7 behavioral-health crisis support in Washington County, call Southwest Behavioral Health Center at (435) 634-5600 or (800) 574-6763; call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. These services do not replace emergency medical 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: private-pay hoarding support, sorting, organizing, and family support; geography: confirm service area and remote options for Washington County; cost/eligibility: private-pay—request current rates and scope; emergency limit: not emergency response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

The Peer Tree

For support outside grant-funded services, ask The Peer Tree about private-pay options and whether a remote conversation or service area covers southern Utah. Request current rates and a clear scope before deciding.

Role: digital peer support and self-guided tools; geography: online—check current access; cost/eligibility: confirm current app or group options and any cost; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Unburied

Unburied is a digital peer-support pathway for people affected by clutter and for friends or family. It is not therapy or emergency support; check current availability and use local or crisis services when those are needed.

Role: community-resource information and referral navigation; geography: Utah, including Washington County; cost/eligibility: ask the listed agency about cost and eligibility; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

211 Utah

Use Utah 211 to look for current food, housing, utility, health, and other community referrals. An agency listing is not a guarantee of an open slot, funding, or eligibility; confirm details directly.

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: 24/7 behavioral-health crisis support; geography: United States; cost/eligibility: free and confidential; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for immediate emotional distress or suicide and crisis support. It is not a substitute for 911 when there is immediate physical danger, a fire, or urgent medical need.

Role: regional behavioral-health crisis response and evaluation; geography: Washington and four neighboring southwestern Utah counties; cost/eligibility: ask about current access and any charges; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Southwest Behavioral Health Center — 24/7 crisis response

Southwest Behavioral Health Center says crisis response is available around the clock across Washington, Beaver, Garfield, Iron, and Kane Counties. Call to discuss the safest way to access support; response options and clinical fit depend on the situation.

Role: 24-hour walk-in behavioral-health crisis stabilization; geography: 176 S Regional Park Road, Hurricane, serving the five-county area; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and charges before traveling; emergency limit: call 911 for urgent medical or immediate physical danger | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Southwest Behavioral Health Center — Hurricane Crisis Stabilization Center

The Center lists a 24-hour crisis stabilization site at 176 S Regional Park Road in Hurricane, phone (435) 986-8701. Call first to confirm current intake, accessibility, and whether this setting fits the need; it is not a general shelter.

Role: survivor-centered domestic and sexual violence support pathway; geography: Washington County—confirm current service area and intake; cost/eligibility: ask about confidential services and eligibility; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

DOVE Center

DOVE Center is a local starting point for someone seeking support related to domestic or sexual violence. Its current intake details, services, and capacity were not confirmed here; use its official site to ask about a safe contact method and available options.

Role: family support and crisis respite pathway for children; geography: St. George and Washington County; cost/eligibility: age, intake, and any fees must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency medical or law-enforcement response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Family Support Center of Washington County

The Family Support Center is a potential family-support pathway for caregivers of young children. Ask directly whether the current service fits the child's age and situation, what intake requires, and whether a fee applies.

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: county government information and service navigation; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: public contact information—individual services have separate rules; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County — contact and public offices

The County lists its administrative contact at 111 E Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770, phone (435) 301-7000. Call to confirm the right office, current hours, and whether a service is countywide or address-specific.

Role: older-adult activities, nutrition, and connection; geography: St. George center, with other county sites; cost/eligibility: programs for adults 60+; confirm meal contributions and schedule; emergency limit: not emergency care or transport | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County Council on Aging — St. George Active Life Center

The County describes senior centers, activities, and nutrition services for residents age 60 and older. Call the St. George center at (435) 301-7290 to confirm today's schedule, meal arrangements, transportation, and any suggested contribution.

Role: public library, information access, and community learning; geography: St. George branch; cost/eligibility: ask about card and program rules; emergency limit: not crisis response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County Library — St. George branch

The County Library System identifies St. George as its main library location and lists branches across the County. Check the library site before visiting for current hours, access, programs, and borrowing rules.

Role: local public-health clinic and service navigation; geography: 620 S 400 E, St. George; cost/eligibility: services, appointments, and fees vary—confirm; emergency limit: not urgent medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Southwest Utah Public Health Department — Washington County clinic

The Department lists its Washington County location at 620 S 400 E, St. George, phone (435) 673-3528, with weekday hours. Clinic and records schedules differ; check current hours and service requirements before traveling.

Role: nutrition and food-benefit support for eligible pregnant/postpartum people, infants, and children; geography: Washington and four other southwest Utah counties; cost/eligibility: income and program criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Southwest Utah Public Health Department — WIC

WIC offers nutrition education and eligible-food benefits to qualifying households. The Department says Washington County residents may apply by calling (435) 986-2555; confirm household eligibility and appointment steps directly.

Role: emergency shelter, family housing, kitchen, and housing case management; geography: 948 N 1300 W, St. George; cost/eligibility: intake, capacity, and program criteria must be confirmed; emergency limit: not 911 or medical crisis response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Switchpoint — Community Resource Center

Switchpoint describes an emergency shelter, community kitchen, case management, and family housing at its St. George campus. Call before traveling to ask about current bed availability, accessibility, and who can be served.

Role: community food pantry; geography: 932 S 250 W, St. George; cost/eligibility: confirm current pantry hours and household rules; emergency limit: not substitute for urgent medical care | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Switchpoint — St. George food pantry

Switchpoint lists a food pantry at 932 S 250 W in St. George for people and families facing economic hardship. Check current pantry hours and intake details before making a trip.

Role: regional food-bank distribution and partner pantry navigation; geography: southwest Utah; cost/eligibility: partner programs set their own access rules; emergency limit: not crisis or medical response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Utah Food Bank — Southern Distribution Center and pantry finder

The Southern Distribution Center supports food programs across Washington and neighboring counties. The warehouse is not necessarily a walk-in pantry; use Utah Food Bank's pantry locator or call to identify an open local distribution and confirm hours.

Role: regional aging, community-action, home-rehabilitation, and utility-assistance navigation; geography: Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington Counties; cost/eligibility: program-specific screening applies; emergency limit: not emergency housing placement | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Five County Association of Governments — Community Action

Five County lists Community Action, Aging Services, Home Rehabilitation, HEAT, and Weatherization among its programs. Call or visit its St. George office to ask which programs currently cover the household's address and what application steps apply.

Role: coordinated housing and homelessness assessment/referral; geography: Washington and four neighboring southwest Utah counties; cost/eligibility: screening and prioritization apply; placement and funding not guaranteed; emergency limit: not a 911 service | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Five County Community Action — coordinated entry

Five County describes coordinated-entry access points and a needs-based assessment for housing resources. Contact an access point to confirm current intake, documentation, and availability; assessment does not promise housing.

Role: seasonal household energy-bill assistance; geography: Utah, with local intake through Five County; cost/eligibility: qualifying households and available funding only; emergency limit: not emergency utility repair | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Utah HEAT — utility assistance

HEAT may help eligible households with home energy costs. Funding, seasonal intake, and household rules change; contact the local agency to ask whether applications are open and what documents are needed.

Role: home energy-efficiency improvements for eligible households; geography: Utah, including the Five County service area; cost/eligibility: income and program qualification apply; emergency limit: not emergency home repair | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Utah Weatherization Assistance Program

The State describes income-based weatherization assistance and directs applicants to local agencies. Ask Five County whether the program is accepting applications, what work is covered, and whether the home and address qualify.

Role: public housing for older adults; geography: Washington County; cost/eligibility: age 62+ and screening; waitlist and unit availability must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

St. George Housing Authority — Dixie Sun Manor

The Housing Authority lists Dixie Sun Manor as a 30-unit, age-62+ public-housing community and currently describes its application list as open, with wait time unknown. Call before applying to verify present status, eligibility, accessibility, and expected wait.

Role: Housing Choice Voucher information and application status; geography: vouchers may be used in Washington County subject to program rules; cost/eligibility: income, screening, and waitlist rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency rent or shelter | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

St. George Housing Authority — Section 8 information

The Housing Authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers, but its pages show changing and inconsistent wait estimates. Check the official page or call (435) 628-3648 for current list status and eligibility; do not rely on a posted projected date.

Role: civil legal-aid screening and representation for qualifying matters; geography: statewide, including its St. George office; cost/eligibility: case and income criteria apply; acceptance not guaranteed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or law enforcement | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Utah Legal Services — St. George office

Utah Legal Services lists a St. George office and information about civil matters it may handle. Call to confirm eligibility, current office hours, whether the case type is accepted, and any deadline; a referral is not legal representation.

Role: local fixed-route public transportation information; geography: St. George and participating nearby communities; cost/eligibility: confirm current routes, fares, service days, and stop access; emergency limit: not emergency transportation | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

SunTran — St. George-area transit

St. George City provides SunTran route and rider information. Schedules and service areas can change; check the current trip and accessibility details before arranging an appointment or moving belongings.

Role: county solid-waste facility, hours, and load-preparation information; geography: Washington County—service rules and address jurisdiction vary; cost/eligibility: check current rates and material rules; emergency limit: not hazardous-material emergency service | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County Solid Waste — locations and accepted loads

The Solid Waste District publishes landfill and transfer-station locations, hours, accepted items, and fees. Before hauling, confirm the current facility, load-cover rules, material acceptance, and whether the property address is within the service district.

Role: bulky-item and household-furniture/appliance removal information; geography: address- and jurisdiction-dependent; cost/eligibility: confirm accepted items, any fee, and pickup date; emergency limit: not hazardous-waste or urgent safety response | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County Solid Waste — bulky-item pickup

The District's site describes bulky-item options and directs residents to verify details with the current hauler. Call before setting items outside or arranging disposal to confirm address coverage, accepted materials, schedule, and price.

Role: household hazardous-waste collection information; geography: Washington County service area—confirm address eligibility; cost/eligibility: collection days and accepted materials vary; emergency limit: not spill response or hazardous-material emergency dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

Washington County Solid Waste — household hazardous waste

The District posts household hazardous-waste collection information. Confirm the next collection date, accepted items, quantity limits, and safe transport instructions before bringing paint, chemicals, batteries, or other materials.

Role: municipal water, sewer, electric, garbage, and recycling account information; geography: city service territory and eligible addresses only; cost/eligibility: service boundary, deposit, and rates depend on address/account; emergency limit: not emergency repair dispatch | Listings are independent starting points, not endorsements or guarantees. Availability, eligibility, fees, schedules, service areas, and waitlists can change; contact each organization to confirm details. Hoarding-related support is not a substitute for emergency response, medical care, legal advice, or clinical treatment.

St. George City Utilities — account and service application

The City utility application lists account services, but not every Washington County address is served by St. George. Verify the service address, provider, deposits, rates, and current waste/recycling arrangements with the City before relying on it.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in St. George, Utah, 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.

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