Resources

Children of Hoarders, Inc. believes that we can improve the lives of children from hoarded homes. Our Mission Statement describes how we can translate that vision into reality. Children of Hoarders will:

Raise awareness of the impact of hoarding on children, families, and communities.
Provide educational materials and programs for children of hoarders, families, and the community.
Increase access to practical support.
Advocate for public policies that effectively address the needs of children of hoarders.
Build reciprocal relationships with clinicians and key professionals.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Help

Nearly 14 million people are affected with the leading mental health concern in America - alcoholism. AlcoholHelp, an organization that provides extensive and reliable information regarding alcohol provides an educational guide which explains the different types of treatment available to help individuals find the most successful path to sobriety. Alcohol Help.

Social Drinking, Binge Drinking, and Alcoholism: What Are the Differences?

First City Recovery Center

What to Know About Binge Drinking: Granite Recovery Centers

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Anxiety Disorders Center/Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Compulsive Hoarding

What is compulsive hoarding? Compulsive hoarding is a common and potentially disabling problem characterized by the accumulation of excessive clutter to the point that parts of one’s home can no longer be used for their intended purpose.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Is the world’s leading adult AD/HD Organization. ADDA is dedicated to providing information, resources, and networking opportunities to adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) and the professionals who serve them.

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Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Is a national non-profit, tax-exempt organization providing education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD.

ADHD and Addiction: What’s the Connection? Several studies have found a link between ADHD and addiction, which can include drugs or alcohol, an internet or gaming addiction, or some other type of addictive behavior. Learn more about this complex condition at The Recovery Village.

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Learning Disabilities OnLine

WETA Public Television

The world’s leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.

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Mental Health America

(Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading non-profit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.

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NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.

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National Institute of Mental Health

Is reducing the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior.

“Our mission is to benefit people affected by chronic disorganization. The ICD explores, develops, and communicates information, organizing techniques, and solutions to professional organizers, related professionals, and the public.”

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Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

Is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals.

We achieve this as individuals, groups, and a fellowship by practicing our 12 Steps of recovery and by being guided by our 12 Traditions. Each of them embodies a set of principles for living life effectively, inside and outside CLA. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop cluttering.

Additional resource about OCD: Granite Recovery Center