This page is a list of information resources for people who hoard. Then there are resources for friends and family. Scroll down or click this link.
Every resource has a link in bold, underlined.
A lot of the facts are similar. Have a quick look and decide which resources are most useful for you.
Websites
Listing also includes: videos, podcasts and message boards to share experience.
Written by experts and found useful by people who hoard.
Hoarding MIND (UK mental health charity).For people who hoard and their friends/famiily.
12 Tips to Overcome Hoarding Short. There is a page 2- arrow above the ad.
Understanding Hoarding. British Psychological Society. Lots of information, including useful actions (page 15- 19). (home visits are rare)
Hoarding Disorder. NHS Nothing about self help, so read another site too.
Chaos 2 order; self-help guide Clouds End online version of booklet.
Hoarding support links to lots of information, including Top tips by an expert. Page for friends/family. Anonymous forum for people who hoard.
Hoarding Royal College of Psychiatrists (home visits are rare)
Hoarding disorder International OCD Foundation. ‘Find help’ mostly US listings.
How to eat an elephant: Understanding hoarding and how to help (1 hour, 2 mins) video of talk by expert psychologist. Title sounds like its for helpers, but most is about self-help.
Compulsive shopping
Risky Business: Compulsive Buying Mental Health America
OCD
OCD Action Some people who hoard have OCD.
Other formats
Hoarding Independent Age. Online version of a comprehensive booklet written for older people. There are also: print, large print and audio CD versions.
Apps
Only one for hoarding;Apple (app store) Hoarding test
Android (Google Play); search decluttering, Includes apps for cleaning routine,organising and selling too. Most relevant FlyLadyPlus
Digital Hoarding Impairs Your Productivity – These Apps Can Help
8 Apps And Tech To Help With HoardingDecluttering, not. just hoarding.
More than information
Hoarding disorders UK ‘research and resources’ section in particular. Runs support groups.
Hoarding UK Details of support groups, books, research and resources. Overcoming hoarding; the basics free online. Services
Some people who hoard also have OCD: OCD Action has information and a helpline 0300 636 5478.
Books
There are a lot of books. These are written by experts and found useful by people who hoard.The basic content will be similar.
Check if your library has copies.
Links to Amazon are for information but you could buy them somewhere else. Some libraries have some of these books. They often have samples of the text.
Jo Cooke (2021) Understanding Hoarding: Reclaim your space and your life. UK
Overcoming hoarding;the basics. Has parts of that book. Free UK
Lynne Drummond and Laura Edwards (2025) Every Thing you Need to Know About Hoarding Very comprehensive. UK
Fugen Neziroglu ( 2004) Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding: Why You Save and How You Can Stop USA
Satwant Singh (2015) Overcoming hoarding; self-help guide with cognitive behavioural techniques. UK
Gail Steketee, & others. (2014). Treatment for hoarding disorder workbook (2nd ed). Expensive.USA
Gail Steketee (2011) Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding And The Meaning Of Things. USA
David Tolin (2013) Buried in treasures; Help for compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding Long. Medical research has found it effective. Used as a framework by some therapy groups. Also as audio and CD. Expensive USA
(Country of publication matters as systems and policy may be different)
Also; no information about author’s expertise
Milton Harrison Hoarding Disorder Help: 15 Minimalist Steps to Help You Declutter £16+. Also audiobook.See page for details.
Rachel Noakes Little Acts of Decluttering. Not specific to hoarding. Home page of site includes a range of resources, including free download of some pages.Youtube
People who hoard supporting each other
Hoarding support top menus include log-in and a link to their anonymous forum where people who hoard can share experience and ideas. Need to register to post. Links to lots of information, including for friends and family. (duplicate listing)
Dana K White website Youtube Someone who hoards who is now a declutter expert . Book: Decluttering at the Speed of Life
Facebook; The Clutter Movement Individual Support Site not in English, but content is.
That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding Written by a person who hoards. Podcasts, reference lists, newsletter (free), zoom meetings (charge) and more. (Has ads).
Clutter Chronicles podcast Interviews with Mary, a ‘recovering hoarder’. Can also listen online. USA
Living Simply: The Ultimate Guide to Conquering Your Clutter author shares his ideas. Much more detailed than other resources.USA
Children of hoarders for adult children. Includes resources not in this list.
Reddit has sites that provide anonymous peer support online.Hoarding is also used by friends/family. Its wiki has a lot of information. Reddit Declutter‘s wiki includes a page with a list of resources. There is also Reddit Shopping addiction and ChildofHoarder
Safety
Fire People who hoard are more likely to die in a fire, and put firefighters at risk.
Helping hoarders reduce the risk of fire by a fire service.
Hoarding a self-help practical guide by a fire service and psychologist.
Hoarding disorder for carers and support workers. London Fire Brigade.
Falls Prevention NHS. Written for older people, but the tips avoiding falls at home apply at any age.
Explaining your situation
The Hoarder Ice-Breaker Form can be helpful to start conversations with a GP or trusted friend.There is a page with guidance on what to do. Unfortunately, GPs are really busy. Prioritise what you want to say, and tell them if there is a deadline.
The clutter image ratings can help to show what your home looks like. You can also show photos.If you can only get a phone appointment, explain that images are important.
List of tips for a wide range of items
Friends and family
A lot of sites may have similar information- its choosing which you find most useful. Please note that for adult children.
Websites
MIND and Hoarding Support sites include information for friends and family.
Spotlight on Hoarding has a longer list of tips
How to talk to a loved one who hoards Advice from a psychologist when someone doesnt think that they have a problem.
Ways to help a family member who hoards Advice from a psychologist when someone doesnt think that they have a problem. More information (video).
Living with a loved one who has hoarding disorder
How to help a loved one with hoarding behaviour (video)
For families- what you need to know. Links to several pages. Has the most detail.
Families of hoarders sharing support
Children of Hoarders. For adult children. Includes resource list with more than is on this page.
Anonymous online peer support:
Reddit Hoarding many posts are from family/friends
Reddit Child of Hoarder for adult children
Books
Michael Tompkins (2009) Digging Out: Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding, and Compulsive Acquiring For friends or family of someone who do not think their hoarding is a problem, and refuse help. £15.97+ USA
Fugen Neziroglu (2013) Children of Hoarders: How to Minimize Conflict, Reduce the Clutter, and Improve Your Relationship. For adult children £10 USA.
Book for children An Ordinary House $10 AUD (very approx £6) plus international delivery. Australia.
Country of publication matters for organisations or policy
Chronic disorganisation
Some people who hoard also have problems with this. The theory was developed by expert declutters/organisers (its not a medical term).
There is a separate page Websites and books about chronic disorganisation
This page is being developed. Feedback welcome. Contact form
Homepage Hoarding Disorder References, written for people who work with hoarders.
Fiona McLean, Health information professional/ librarian (retired)
Hoarding disorder references 