A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide
You do not have to solve everything at once. Start with what matters most today: a safer path through the home, a health question, a bill, or someone to talk with. One manageable next step is enough.
Start here - Fight the Blight
Fight the Blight is a nonprofit starting point for hoarding-related support and virtual peer groups; ask about service area, program fit, and eligibility. Grant-funded help is not guaranteed. The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay option. Unburied offers digital peer support for affected people and friends or family supporters, not therapy or emergency support. Tri-County Board information can help locate providers, but directory inclusion does not establish hoarding-specific expertise. We did not verify a local hoarding-specialty clinician or hoarding-specific cleanout provider, and no providers were contacted.
For immediate danger, fire, or urgent medical need, call 911. For emotional crisis support, call or text 988. The Family Abuse Shelter lists 24/7 help for Miami County; call to discuss safety and current intake before traveling. Shelter placement depends on current capacity. Confirm costs, eligibility, transit and availability directly. These 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.
An optional private-pay pathway when nonprofit programs are not a fit or available.
Online peer-led support and tools; it does not replace a clinician or emergency service.
The board publishes regional providers; directory inclusion does not establish hoarding-specific expertise or current openings.
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 for an active emergency; do not wait for an online referral.
Call or text 988 for emotional crisis support.
Use for possible medicine, chemical, or other poison exposures; keep the product container available if safe.
Miami County lists dispatch at 937-440-9911; confirm the correct agency for your address.
The city lists 937-440-9911 for non-emergency dispatch; jurisdiction depends on location.
The county describes APS assessment and possible service referrals; it is not emergency response.
Ohio lists its statewide referral line as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The organization lists 24/7 help; placement and eligibility depend on assessment and available capacity.
The shelter lists a separate after-hours and weekend line; consider safe contact options if privacy is a concern.
Kettering Health lists a 24-hour emergency department; this is medical care, not a hoarding-specific service.
The department lists clinics, environmental health, immunizations, and community services; confirm program details.
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 and regional board list this provider in Troy; no hoarding-specialty expertise or current openings were verified.
The online guide covers mental-health, substance-use, support, and recovery services; details can change.
The county resource guide lists UVMC Behavioral Health Care; no hoarding-specialty clinician was verified.
Miami County lists New Creation among local resources; ask directly about current services and intake.
The Tri-County directory lists a Piqua site; verify current address and availability before travel.
The regional resource guide lists this network; ask which programs currently serve Miami County residents.
The agency provides multiple benefits pathways; confirm eligibility and application steps.
Use the state's portal to review or apply for benefits such as food and medical assistance.
The county lists SNAP application information; ask JFS about current documentation and eligibility.
The county describes possible rent, deposit, mortgage, utility, and work-related help for eligible families; call before applying.
The council administers programs such as HEAP/PIPP and housing supports; ask about current funding and intake.
The authority operates public housing in Troy and Piqua and posts current wait times; verify availability.
The county explains disability-related protections and lists a local fair-housing contact.
Miami County identifies LAWO as a contracted social-service provider; confirm current intake and scope.
The county says advance booking is generally needed and schedules can shift; verify the trip before relying on it.
The county lists application steps and program categories; funding, approvals, and limits can change.
The county operates a transfer station and recycling center near Troy; confirm rules and fees before hauling items.
County information describes housing programs and directs Troy/Piqua residents to their cities for some applications.
The local community-action directory lists Habitat programs and a Troy ReStore; confirm current scope.
The clinic requests identification, proof of address, and income documentation; call to confirm current appointments.
The department provides public-health information and programs; confirm service details and current hours.
County materials list a local dental clinic; call to confirm current services and intake.
The public library publishes pantry schedules and advises callers to confirm dates and requirements.
The library publishes a local human-services directory and notes that pantry schedules can change.
The library lists its Troy Main Library and additional locations and hours.
Call or text 211 for current local referrals; confirm openings and requirements with each provider.
Check current rules and application windows; local administration may be through Miami County CAC.
The state explains non-emergency medical transportation pathways; confirm which option serves you.
Statewide search can help identify possible rentals; listings do not guarantee vacancy or acceptance.
Use the statewide site to understand common legal topics and find local assistance.
Ask about current local aging services and the appropriate area agency on aging.
The county extension office shares local education and community programming.
The Community Action Council and Housing Authority maintain a local service directory; listings can change.
Advance booking is generally needed; same-day trips are not guaranteed.
Contact the city about local service responsibilities, utilities, and community information; city and county services are not interchangeable.
The county law library offers public information and a lending collection; consult an attorney about a specific case.
Troy Police links residents to Miami County dispatch alerts.
Use 211 for referral navigation and verify current openings with each agency.
HUD information can explain housing programs and protections; local agencies determine intake and availability.
The agency asks residents to contact it for current utility scheduling and assistance details.
The city provides information about community programs and recreation; check current offerings before attending.
A note from the Alliance
This guide is anchored in Troy, 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