• What is Hoarding Disorder?

    Hoarding Disorder (HD) is a mental health disorder where people have difficulty getting rid of possessions that are no longer useful, and efforts to get rid of the items and not new acquire items causes distress.

    Simply collecting or owning lots of things does not mean someone has Hoarding Disorder. Learn more about what it means to have Hoarding Disorder, and what sets it apart from Clutter, Collecting, and Squalor

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  • Find a Hoarding Task Force and Other Resources!

    Search through a list of Hoarding Task Forces and other helpful resources for finding help in addressing hoarding disorder in your local community.

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  • 2022 Conference Series

    IOCDF Conference Series

    Get a sneak peek at what’s in store this year, including our in-person Annual OCD Conference and our Online Conference Series.

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Find Help

Search the Resource Directory for therapists, clinics, treatment programs, support groups, and organizations specializing in hoarding disorder in your area.

Learn More About HD

Hoarding disorder (HD) affects 2–4% of people around the world — but there is hope. Learn more about HD treatment, research, and other resources that can help.

Get Involved

Make a difference by becoming a member or donating to the IOCDF, and support our mission to help all individuals with hoarding disorder, OCD, and other related disorders, to live full and productive lives.

Professionals

From training and educational opportunities to networking, the IOCDF has much to offer the many professionals who work with those impacted by hoarding disorder (HD). Over the years we have built a strong community of knowledgeable mental health providers, community responders, Hoarding Task Force members, and researchers who are working with those affected by HD. By becoming a member of the IOCDF, you are joining a rich and complex community of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by hoarding.

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Online Hoarding Disorder Conference March 4–5, 2023

The Online Hoarding Disorder Conference offers an opportunity for professionals — from therapists and social workers to firefighters and other public safety officials — to learn how to work effectively and compassionately with individuals with hoarding disorder (HD).

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Your gift will help the IOCDF to make effective treatment more accessible, help raise awareness about hoarding, and help to train clinicians and therapists how to best treat hoarding disorder, OCD, and other related disorders.

Let's work together to improve the lives of everyone affected by hoarding disorder.

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