by Jane Albert | Feb 21, 2023 | Ask Joan - Weekly Q and A Column
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Hoarding is not about the stuff someone has in their home. Hoarding behavior is a complex issue and more common than the public might think. The “stuff” is a result of underlying issues. A high percentage of people with hoarding behavior have...
by Jane Albert | Jul 19, 2022 | Ask Joan - Weekly Q and A Column
Joan Hatem-Roy, CEO Question: I have a casual acquaintance I’ll call Sarah. Together, we go out to dinner or attend social events. When we pick Sarah up, I am never invited into her home. A mutual friend described the apartment as extremely cluttered, with piles...
by Susan Geier | Jul 7, 2022
North Shore Center for Hoarding & Cluttering Non-judgmental Support for Individuals & Families Struggling with Clutter VIRTUAL 8-WEEK GROUP SESSIONS Dates: Tuesdays, starting September 5 through October 24, 2023 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. or Dates: Wednesdays,...
by jgirodat | Aug 5, 2020 | General, Program Update
Hoarding is a progressive and chronic condition. According to the International OCD Foundation, hoarding is a complex disorder made up of three connected problems: collecting too many items; difficulty getting rid of items; and problems with organization. Hoarding is...
by jgirodat | Mar 11, 2020 | General, Program Update
For a second year in a row, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed a legislative proclamation, declaring May 25 – 29, 2020 to be Hoarding Disorder Awareness Week. The legislative Proclamation came into existence due to the diligence of Eileen Dacey,(MSW,...
