Useful contacts for hoarding

If you're experiencing problems with hoarding, there are organisations that may be able to help.

This page is part of our guide to:

Mind's helplines give information and support by phone and email.
Local Minds offer face-to-face services across England and Wales. These services include talking therapies, peer support and advocacy.
Side by Side is our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Other organisations for hoarding

0330 133 2310
hoardingdisordersuk.org
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.

hoarding.support
Help for people experiencing hoarding and their families, including an online forum.

[email protected]
hoardinguk.org
Support for people affected by hoarding, including support groups.

lawcentres.org.uk
Information about Law Centres, which defend the legal rights of people who can't afford a lawyer. Includes a searchable directory.

0300 636 5478
ocdaction.org.uk
Information and support for people affected by OCD and hoarding, including online forums and local support groups.

relate.org.uk
Provides help and support with relationships, including information and counselling.

rspca.org.uk
Animal charity working to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals in England and Wales.

116 123 (freephone)
[email protected] (Email responses may take several days. This service will close from 26 April 2026.)
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm to 11pm every day).

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