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Resources List: Severe Clutter and Compulsive Acquiring (Local to Sonoma County)
National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization, www.nsgcd.org
The NSGCD explores, develops and communicates information, organizing techniques and solutions to professional organizers,
related professionals and the public. Referrals to professional organizers with training and experience with chronic disorganization and
compulsive hoarding. Free downloadable information sheets on chronic disorganization, clutter, compulsive hoarding and the NSGCD
Clutter-Hoarding Scale, (http://www.nsgcd.org/resources/clutterhoardingscale.php)

Fair Housing of Sonoma County, www.fhosc.org

Fair Housing of Sonoma County provides free information and assistance to all residents of Sonoma County. This non-profit agency
provides answers on housing related issues to landlords, tenants, and homeowners and also provides referrals to other Sonoma County
agencies and resources. FHOSC is the designated provider of fair housing and landlord-tenant information and referral services, under
contract with Sonoma County and the City of Santa Rosa.

Sonoma County Section on Aging, http://sonomacountysoa.org

The Sonoma County Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well being of older
adults. As a network alliance, we advocate for and promote the development, coordination, and implementation of older adult services
in Sonoma County

Council on Aging, www.councilonaging.com

Council on Aging Services for Seniors is a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which provides services for Sonoma County
citizens over the age of 60. Case management, financial services, senior dining rooms, senior day services, legal services, lawyer
referral, senior care respite.

Mental Health Association of San Francisco, www.mha-sf.org

Great wealth of services, information and an Annual Hoarding Conference open to professionals and the public.

The OCD Foundation Hoarding Website, www.ocfoundation.info/hoarding

Provides information and assistance. It covers the definition of hoarding, professional articles on multiple aspects of hoarding, a
Research Digest for hoarding related scientific papers, self help and support group articles, a hoarding/compulsive buying screening
test, and useful information about this medical disorder.

Squalor Survivors, www.squalorsurvivors.com

Created by a former “messie” with resources, information, and support for those living in squalor and friends and family.

Recommended books:
Buried in Treasures, Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding, Tolin, Frost and Steketee
Written by three researchers currently working with hoarders to find answers. Written to the person with hoarding issues, a self-help
type format with many sidebars written to friends and family. Step-by-step approach with exercises in each chapter.
Digging Out, Helping Your Loved One Manage Clutter, Hoarding and Compulsive Acquiring, Tompkins & Hartl
This book is written to the loved one of a hoarder utilizing “harm reduction” techniques to “help your loved one live more comfortably
and safely, salvage your damaged relationship, and restore your peace of mind.” Emphasizes a “team” approach with the hoarder,
family, therapist and appropriate agencies. Planning worksheets.
Overcoming Compulsive Hoarding, Neziroglu, Bubrick and Yaryura-Tobias
Self-help strategies for the hoarder. Step-by-step approach with exercises in each chapter an individual can use to clear clutter and
help change thoughts and habits (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Messie No More, Sandra Felton
One of several books written by Felton, herself a former “messie.” She also runs the Messies Anonymous website.
Online Self-help:
The Flylady, www.Flylady.net Clutterers Anonymous, www.clutterersanonymous.net
Messies Anonymous, www.messies.com Clutterless Recovery Groups, Inc., www.clutterless.org
MARGARET PEARSON PINKHAM, CPO-CD® • CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER IN CHRONIC DISORGANIZATION
708 Gravenstein Hwy N. #108 • Sebastopol, CA 95472 • (707) 823-3479 • margaret@OrganizeInHarmony.com • www.OrganizeInHarmony.com