Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force

09/09/2025

So excited!!!! Thanks Leslie!!!!!

08/13/2025

Very exciting! sign up now!

✨1 month from today!✨

The Chicagoland Hoarding Task Force proudly presents its 2025 Virtual Learning Expo! This biannual community education and outreach event (in conjunction with OCD Midwest) connects professionals, families, and individuals with the latest research and strategies.

Details:
What: Free presentations, panels, and keynote sessions (two tracks)
Who: Ideal for professionals, people with too much stuff and/or their families, and/or people with OCD and their families
When: Saturday, September 13th, 9am-1pm (CDT)
Where: Online registration here: https://chicagohoarding.org/
Space is limited. Reserve your space today!

07/25/2025

Yipee! The registration link is NOW available!
Visit our website to secure a spot. Only 100 spaces available for our FREE OCD and Hoarding Learning Expo on September 13, 2025. Please share.

The Chicagoland Hoarding Taskforce (CHTF) aims to provide support, training, and consultation to agencies, departments, clinics and individuals

06/02/2025

Very excited for the upcoming event!!! Save the Date!!

All are invited and it is free! Looking for sponsorships to help pay costs and raise funds for people struggling with OCD and Hoarding.

04/18/2025

So very sad. Hoarding is a mental health condition but help is available. We will be hosting a free educational event on September 13 to learn more about hoarding.

Let us know now if you want to be on the email to receive details as they are available!

From PATCH:

GURNEE, IL — A woman was found dead inside a house in Gurnee following a fire Tuesday night, authorities said.

The Gurnee police and fire departments responded to the blaze at about 9:10 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of Dolcetto Lane after receiving several 911 calls reporting smoke and flames, according to a news release from the Gurnee Fire Department.

Authorities learned from 911 callers that the vehicle of the woman who lived at the home was in her driveway, and it was believed she was inside the home.

When firefighters arrived, they found both the front and rear doorways blocked by furniture and household items, according to the news release.

Extreme hoarding conditions throughout the home made it difficult for firefighters to get into the residence, authorities said. It also created "dangerous and highly obstructed conditions for first responders," according to the press release.

While searching the home and fighting the blaze, firefighters found a woman dead in the residence, according to the news release.

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is leading an investigation into the blaze, and the identification of the woman has not yet been released.

11/07/2024

We are starting to plan the 2025 OCD and Hoarding Expo!!! Stay tuned!

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09/18/2024

https://www.aging.senate.gov/press-releases/casey-urges-biden-administration-to-address-hoarding-disorder-in-an-aging-nation

Thrilled to see this!!! Yes, we need more assistance to address hoarding challenges. We run our Task Force on a shoestring budget and ALL volunteers. The need is enormous and our seniors deserve the assistance that helps them regain dignity!

In letters to housing and health agencies, Casey calls attention to the problems caused by hoarding...

09/01/2024

An overview of the mental health disorder, assessment and treatment. Presenter: Marnie Matthews LCSW

04/02/2024

I interviewed Dr. Melva Green of the TV show "Hoarders," who told me why we stockpile our stuff and how we can let go of it.

03/28/2024

Great opportunity to learn more about Hoarding Disorder. Highly recommend!!!

Register for the IOCDF's 2024 Online Hoarding Disorder Conference on Saturday & Sunday, May 4–5, 2024.

01/29/2024

We are currently recruiting for members of the 2024-2025 board of directors. Looking for passionate volunteers with 2-4 hours a month commitment to help us reach our goals to educate, increase resources and support those struggling with hoarding issues in the Chicagoland. Leave message with email for more info.