Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force

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The Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force proudly presents its 2025 Virtual Learning Expo! This biannual community education and outreach event (in conjunction with OCD Midwest) connects professionals, families, and individuals with the latest research and strategies.

Details:
What: Free presentations, panels, and keynote sessions (two tracks)
Who: Ideal for professionals, people with too much stuff and/or their families, and/or people with OCD and their families
When: Saturday, September 13th, 9am-1pm (CDT)
Where: Online registration here: https://chicagohoarding.org/
Space is limited. Reserve your space today!

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Chicagoland Hoarding Taskforce | Home The Chicagoland Hoarding Taskforce (CHTF) aims to provide support, training, and consultation to agencies, departments, clinics and individuals

So very sad. Hoarding is a mental health condition but help is available. We will be hosting a free educational event on September 13 to learn more about hoarding.

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From PATCH:

GURNEE, IL — A woman was found dead inside a house in Gurnee following a fire Tuesday night, authorities said.

The Gurnee police and fire departments responded to the blaze at about 9:10 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of Dolcetto Lane after receiving several 911 calls reporting smoke and flames, according to a news release from the Gurnee Fire Department.

Authorities learned from 911 callers that the vehicle of the woman who lived at the home was in her driveway, and it was believed she was inside the home.

When firefighters arrived, they found both the front and rear doorways blocked by furniture and household items, according to the news release.

Extreme hoarding conditions throughout the home made it difficult for firefighters to get into the residence, authorities said. It also created "dangerous and highly obstructed conditions for first responders," according to the press release.

While searching the home and fighting the blaze, firefighters found a woman dead in the residence, according to the news release.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is leading an investigation into the blaze, and the identification of the woman has not yet been released.

https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/casey-urges-biden-administration-to-address-hoarding-disorder-in-an-aging-nation

Thrilled to see this!!! Yes, we need more assistance to address hoarding challenges. We run our Task Force on a shoestring budget and ALL volunteers. The need is enormous and our seniors deserve the assistance that helps them regain dignity!

Casey Urges Biden Administration to Address Hoarding Disorder in an Aging Nation | United States Senate Special Committee on Aging In letters to housing and health agencies, Casey calls attention to the problems caused by hoarding...

Understanding Hoarding Behavior: A Brief Overview An overview of the mental health disorder, assessment and treatment. Presenter: Marnie Matthews LCSW

The Spiritual Side of ADHD and Hoarding I interviewed Dr. Melva Green of the TV show "Hoarders," who told me why we stockpile our stuff and how we can let go of it.