Hoarding situations rarely involve just one need — often there's an emotional, medical, or logistical component alongside the physical clean-out itself. This page is a starting point for resources that may help, whether you're looking for mental health support, community assistance, or practical clean-out help.
This list is provided as a general starting point. We recommend confirming current details (hours, eligibility, availability) directly with each organization, as programs and contact information can change.
Mental Health & Therapeutic Support
Hoarding disorder is a recognized condition, and therapeutic support — particularly approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tailored specifically for hoarding — can be an important part of addressing the root causes, not just the physical accumulation.
- ›Jefferson Center for Mental Health — serves Jefferson County with a range of mental health services, including support for conditions like hoarding disorder
- ›International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) Hoarding Resource Directory — a searchable directory of therapists nationally who specialize in hoarding disorder treatment
- ›Colorado Crisis Services — statewide crisis support and mental health resource navigation, available by phone and text
Community & Aging Services
For situations involving an older adult, community-based aging services can often help coordinate broader support beyond the clean-out itself.
- ›Jefferson County Human Services — Aging & Adult Services — connects older adults and families with local resources, including options related to in-home safety concerns
- ›Seniors' Resource Center — serving the Denver metro area including Jefferson County, with services relevant to older adults facing home safety or independent living challenges
Legal & Protective Services
- ›Colorado Adult Protective Services — for situations involving concerns about an at-risk adult's safety, self-neglect, or ability to care for themselves
- ›Jefferson County Code Enforcement — for questions specific to municipal code compliance related to property conditions
Financial Assistance & Donation Partners
For families concerned about the cost of a clean-out, or looking to responsibly rehome usable items:
- ›Local Goodwill and Habitat for Humanity ReStore locations (Golden/Arvada area) — accept a wide range of usable furniture, housewares, and building materials
- ›Jefferson County Housing Authority — may have resources relevant to housing stability in cases where property conditions affect safe occupancy
Practical Clean-Out Support
When you're ready for the physical side of the process, a professional hoarding and extreme clean-out service can handle the sorting, removal, donation, and disposal logistics — the piece most families aren't equipped to manage alone, especially at scale.
Troops Junk Removal provides hoarding and extreme clean-out services throughout Golden, Arvada, and the greater Jefferson County area, with a sorting-first, judgment-free approach. Learn what the process actually looks like here.
A Note on Where to Start
If you're feeling unsure which resource applies to your situation, it's completely reasonable to start with just one call — to us, to Jefferson Center for Mental Health, or to Jefferson County Human Services — and let that conversation help point you toward what else might be useful. You don't need to have a full plan before reaching out anywhere on this list.
When you're ready, schedule a free, confidential consultation and we'll help you figure out the next step.
Troops Junk Removal — Golden, Arvada, and Jefferson County, Colorado.