Department / Agency Responsibilities

Fire, Police & Ambulance

• Identify
• File Report
• Make appropriate referral

Housing Inspector

• Communicate with hoarding task force
• Contact with client
• Schedule home visit for assessment
• Court order (if client is resistant)
• Identification/written notification of violations

Community Social Worker /Public Health Nurse

• Initial contact with client
• Home visit for assessment
• Communicate with hoarding task force
• Appropriate referral to other departments or agencies
• Follow up and monitor progress

 Protective Services

• Assessment
• Determine eligibility for services
• Identify resources
• Medical/psychiatric referral

Mental Health Intervention

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Counseling
• In home support
• Socialization