A Hoarding Alliance local resource guide

Hoarding support in Wallace, Idaho.

When clutter, a housing concern, or a difficult decision is weighing on you or someone you care about, the next step can be a conversation—not a cleanout. Start with what matters most to the person affected, and ask each program what is available before making plans.

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You can begin with one question, not a whole-house plan.

A respectful first step is to ask what support is available and what choices remain yours. If you are helping someone else, listen, seek consent, and focus first on safety and daily needs. No local hoarding-specific clinician, peer group, or independent cleanout provider was verified; the broader services below do not imply hoarding specialization.

Fight the Blight offers a respectful first conversation and virtual support groups for people affected by hoarding and clutter concerns. Ask what is currently available and what may fit your situation.

Role: nonprofit hoarding-support and virtual-group entry point; geography: ask about Shoshone County and online options; cost/eligibility: confirm group fit, schedule, and availability; emergency limit: not therapy or emergency response.

For immediate danger

For immediate physical danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical help, call 911. For behavioral-health crisis support, call or text 988; Idaho also lists Northern Idaho Crisis Center for adults. These crisis pathways are not routine cleanup, housing placement, or disposal services.

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 and clutter support; geography: ask about options for Idaho; cost/eligibility: services are private-pay and fees, fit, and availability must be confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

The Peer Tree

The Peer Tree is a separate private-pay pathway for support such as sorting, organizing, decluttering, deep cleaning, and guidance for friends or family. You can ask questions before deciding whether a service is right for you.

Role: digital peer support and education; geography: online; cost/eligibility: confirm current access and options; emergency limit: not therapy, clinical treatment, or emergency support. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Unburied

Unburied offers peer-led support for people affected by excessive clutter and for friends and family supporters. It can be a way to learn and connect without treating a digital peer space as clinical care.

Role: statewide community-resource navigation; geography: Idaho, including Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: free call, text, and referral service; emergency limit: not 911 or a 24/7 crisis line; specialist hours are weekdays. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho 211 CareLine

Idaho 211 can help locate food, housing, health, behavioral-health, and other community supports. Call 211 or 800-926-2588, or text 898211; Idaho lists specialist hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Mountain Time.

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: Wallace and Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: call 911 for emergencies; emergency limit: immediate danger, fire, serious injury, or urgent medical need—not routine service navigation. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Emergency services — 911

Call 911 when someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical, fire, or law-enforcement response. For non-emergency questions, contact the appropriate local office instead of emergency dispatch.

Role: behavioral-health crisis counseling; geography: statewide, including Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: call or text 988, all ages, 24/7; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate physical danger or urgent medical response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline — 988

Idaho lists its crisis and suicide hotline as available by call or text 988 at all hours. For a medical emergency or immediate danger, use 911 or the nearest emergency department.

Role: voluntary behavioral-health crisis support; geography: Idaho Region 1, at a Coeur d’Alene center serving northern Idaho; cost/eligibility: the center states no cost, adults 18+, 24/7, and no referral required; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical care. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Northern Idaho Crisis Center

The center says adults can come on their own or with a trusted person for up to 24 hours of support. It is in Coeur d’Alene, not Wallace; call first to discuss travel and fit, and use 911 for immediate physical danger.

Role: confidential advocacy for domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other violent crime; geography: Silver Valley, with a Wallace office; cost/eligibility: call to ask about options and fit; 24-hour hotline; emergency limit: not medical or 911 dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone County Crisis and Resource Center

Trained advocates answer the 24-hour hotline and describe crisis intervention, referrals, legal and medical advocacy, and temporary emergency shelter for people affected by violence. The Wallace office is at 415 7th Street, Suite 1; call before visiting if doing so is not safe.

Role: disaster preparedness and coordination; geography: Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: public county information; emergency limit: follow active emergency instructions and call 911 for immediate danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone County Emergency Management

The County coordinates planning and response for large-scale hazards such as landslides, wildfires, flooding, and other disasters. This is a preparedness and coordination office, not a hoarding cleanup or behavioral-health service.

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 behavioral-health services; geography: Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: ask about intake, provider fit, insurance, fees, and current appointments; emergency limit: not a 24/7 crisis line. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone Medical Center Mental Health Services

Shoshone Medical Center says its mental-health service offers individual, family, and group behavioral-health care for all ages. The page does not identify hoarding-specific treatment; ask about fit and current availability. Call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical help.

Role: primary-care clinic; geography: Smelterville and Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: clinic lists a sliding-fee scale and financial-assistance application; confirm eligibility, accepted coverage, fees, and appointments; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone Medical Center Family Medicine

Family Medicine lists same-day appointments, weekday hours, and a financial-assistance application for family-medicine and emergency-room patients. The clinic is at 858 Commerce Drive, Suite 100, Smelterville. Call to confirm which services and payment options fit your needs.

Role: public-health information and district services; geography: Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: ask which services have fees or eligibility rules; emergency limit: not urgent medical or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Panhandle Health District — Shoshone County Office

The District lists its Shoshone County office at 35 Wildcat Way, Kellogg, with a main line and WIC contact. Call to ask about current local public-health services and appointments; this is not a hoarding-specific program.

Role: behavioral-health plan navigation and provider network; geography: statewide, including Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: Idaho DHW says Medicaid members and some eligible non-Medicaid members may qualify; confirm service coverage and eligibility; emergency limit: use 988 or 911 in a crisis. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho Behavioral Health Plan — Magellan

Idaho DHW says the plan covers behavioral-health services for members and certain eligible non-Medicaid residents, subject to medical necessity. Call Magellan to confirm coverage, network providers, and next steps; no local hoarding specialty is implied.

Role: peer-led mental-health support and education; geography: Idaho, with online options and regional affiliates; cost/eligibility: groups are listed as free; confirm current schedule and participation details; emergency limit: not clinical care or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

NAMI Idaho Support Groups

NAMI Idaho lists free Connection and Family Support groups, including online meetings. They are for people affected by mental-health conditions and their loved ones, not hoarding-specific groups; confirm the current meeting and whether it feels like a fit.

Role: food assistance; geography: Shoshone County, with a listed food-bank location in Kellogg; cost/eligibility: CAP says county residents who meet income guidelines may qualify; confirm rules, hours, documents, and stock; emergency limit: not shelter or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Community Action Partnership — Shoshone County Food Bank

CAP lists its Shoshone County location at 114 W. Riverside Avenue, Kellogg, and says qualifying households may access weekly perishables and food boxes. Call before traveling to confirm current hours, eligibility, documentation, and what is available.

Role: utility-bill and weatherization assistance; geography: CAP serves Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: income guidelines and program funding apply; confirm season, household eligibility, and required documents; emergency limit: not emergency utility dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Community Action Partnership — Energy Assistance

CAP describes heating-bill support, possible emergency energy help, and weatherization services. It asks residents to contact their local office to determine eligibility and apply; funding, seasonal intake, and service availability can change.

Role: Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance; geography: Shoshone County is served by the Coeur d’Alene branch; cost/eligibility: HUD income and program rules apply; waiting lists and openings vary; emergency limit: not immediate shelter placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho Housing and Finance Association — Rental Assistance

IHFA directs Shoshone County applicants to its Coeur d’Alene branch. Applications, eligibility, and waiting times can change; ask whether the list is open, what documents are needed, and whether a voucher can be used with a particular rental.

Role: local rental housing; geography: Wallace; cost/eligibility: contact management for rent, screening rules, accessibility, and any income qualifications; vacancies and waitlists are not confirmed; emergency limit: not emergency shelter. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Silver Hills Apartments

The property lists an address at 20 Bank Street in Wallace and a management phone number. Contact the property directly for current openings, application steps, rent, lease terms, and eligibility; this listing does not indicate a vacancy.

Role: public transportation; geography: Shoshone County and Silver Valley, including Wallace; cost/eligibility: County describes the fixed route as free; confirm current stops, times, holidays, and accessibility; emergency limit: not emergency transport. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Silver Express Fixed-Route Bus

The County says the weekday route connects Wallace with communities along the Silver Valley and runs between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Check the current schedule before planning a medical, food, or housing trip; service does not replace emergency transportation.

Role: demand-response accessible transportation; geography: Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: pre-qualification and a health-professional-signed form are required; rides are first-come and subject to capacity; emergency limit: not ambulance service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Silver Express Paratransit

The County says paratransit is for people who cannot use the fixed route and requires a completed, signed application. It describes next-day service subject to availability; call to confirm qualification, scheduling, fare, and current service area.

Role: county waste disposal and recycling; geography: Shoshone County, at a Kellogg transfer station; cost/eligibility: current customer sticker and parcel-fee rules apply; bulky, carpet, roofing, and construction waste may cost extra; emergency limit: not a hoarding cleanout service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone County Solid Waste Transfer Station

The County lists a full-service transfer station at 52619 Silver Valley Road, Kellogg. Its 2026 notice describes window stickers and additional charges for some materials; call with a specific item list before loading or hauling, and do not assume residential fees cover a cleanout.

Role: municipal sewer and city-service navigation; geography: eligible Wallace city parcels; cost/eligibility: address and service rules apply; ask about current charges and the separate sewer-district bill; emergency limit: not public-health or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

City of Wallace — Sewer and City Services

The City says sewer bills are sent quarterly to parcels and that South Fork Sewer District separately handles wastewater treatment. Contact City Hall to confirm jurisdiction, billing, and service questions; this is not a bulk-waste or cleanup program.

Role: limited non-medical county assistance; geography: Shoshone County residents; cost/eligibility: last-resort eligibility and an interview apply; there is no application fee, but taxpayer funds must be repaid and filing creates a lien; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Shoshone County Social Services

The County describes temporary assistance for some non-medical expenses when no alternative exists. Its page warns that assistance must be repaid and an automatic lien is created on real and personal property when a person files an application. Read the terms and ask the County questions before applying.

Role: state food-benefit application and eligibility information; geography: Idaho; cost/eligibility: income, household, and other state rules apply; confirm current application requirements; emergency limit: not immediate food distribution. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho SNAP Food Benefits

Idaho Health and Welfare explains the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and how to apply. If food is needed sooner, ask Idaho 211 or CAP about local food resources; benefits are not guaranteed until the application is reviewed.

Role: civil legal advice and housing-law information; geography: eligible Idaho residents, intake through statewide service; cost/eligibility: advice lines are no-cost for eligible callers, subject to income/assets and weekly capacity; emergency limit: not emergency housing or legal representation guarantee. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho Legal Aid Services — Housing Advice Line

Idaho Legal Aid lists help with eligible housing issues such as eviction, repairs, deposits, and discrimination. Phone intake is limited to weekday windows and capacity; call early in the week to ask about eligibility and whether the issue fits the advice line.

Role: protection and referral pathway for vulnerable adults; geography: statewide, including Shoshone County; cost/eligibility: reports concern adults age 18+ who meet the program's vulnerable-adult criteria; contact the serving Area Agency on Aging; emergency limit: call 911 for immediate danger. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Idaho Adult Protective Services

Idaho's Commission on Aging says Adult Protective Services can respond to abuse, exploitation, neglect, and self-neglect reports involving vulnerable adults. Use the official map to find the Area Agency on Aging serving the person; APS is not a general hoarding cleanup or voluntary service directory.

Role: local nonprofit resource navigation; geography: Silver Valley and Shoshone County listings; cost/eligibility: directory entries have different rules and may change; confirm all details with each provider; emergency limit: not a crisis service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit entry point and offers virtual groups; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support. Listings are independent resources, not endorsements.

Silver Valley CARES Community Resource Directory

Silver Valley CARES maintains a regional directory that includes food, housing, and community resources. Treat it as a starting point for questions, not proof that a program has current openings or provides hoarding-specific help.

A note from the Alliance

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

This guide is anchored in Wallace, Idaho, 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