• 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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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.

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Make a difference by donating to the IOCDF and furthering our mission to ensure that no one affected by OCD and related disorders suffers alone. Find an event near you to access a community of support!

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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28th Annual OCD Conference | July 7–9, 2023

The Annual OCD Conference brings together individuals and families living with OCD, mental health professionals, and researchers to educate and empower the community. This July, the International OCD Foundation invites you to learn about the latest treatments, research, and practices in OCD and related disorders. We can't wait to see you in San Francisco!

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Your gift has the power to change the life of someone living with hoarding disorder.

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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