Safer Spaces: Volunteer Hoarding Support

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30 Soudan Ave, Suite 600
Toronto, ON
M4S 1V6
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416-489-2500
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Toll-Free: 1-888-314-6622
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Fax: 416-489-7533/1-888-576-3237
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * Customer Service: Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:30pm

Application

contact our Intake Social Worker: 416-489-2500 and select option 2

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

No restrictions

Fees

Available on request; financial assistance for those eligible

Executives

Kathryn Nichol - President and CEO
VHA Home HealthCare
416-482-4609 * knichol@vha.ca

Contacts

Senior Manager, Responsive Community Care
VHA Home HealthCare
416-482-4603

Languages

English ; Many other languages

Area(s) Served

City of Toronto

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

A short-term early intervention program that assists motivated individuals struggling with hoarding or hoarding tendencies to regain control of their homes by providing support to reduce clutter. The program utilizes trained volunteers who provide hands-on help using a client-centered approach. volunteers work side by side with clients to help them actively address clutter, encouraging them to learn strategies to sort and let go of items to improve living conditions and overall quality of life.

Criteria includes:
  • Self-identifies as a hoarder or with hoarding tendencies
  • No infestations (mice, bedbugs, roaches)
  • No risk of eviction, no warning letters issued
  • A willingness to make changes and ability to learn new skills and communicate effectively
Last updated: Jun 11, 2024: Suggest an edit