Hoarding Task Force of Washtenaw County - Clutter Assistance Program

The Hoarding Task Force of Washtenaw County is a partnership of public and private agencies which seek to raise public awareness of hoarding and to preserve safe and appropiate housing by developing best practies and early intervention strategies.

The Clutter Assistance Program uses volunteers to stretch Hoarding Task Force resources. While creating or maintaining a stable housing environment by providing ongoing and meaningful interventions for persons who experience hoarding behaviors. Volunteer requiremnts include a two hour mandatory training, attending mandatory bi-monthly debriefing sessions and a 6 month participation commitment. Volunteer duties include scheduled one on one home visits, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, and submitting a breif evaluation after each visit to Hoarding Task Force supervisor. The volunteer application does include driving record and background check.