The Hoarding Action Plan

 Written by a psychologist who has reviewed tens of thousands of adult protective services cases and stood in more hoarded doorways than most people will see in a lifetime, The Hoarding Action Plan gives you a calm, practical way to make a dangerous home safer when it feels overwhelming.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Use a simple 60 second doorway scan to spot real danger fast

• Tell the difference between normal mess and serious risk

• Follow a 72 hour safety plan that starts with exits, heat, water, and sleep

• Talk about safety without shaming or humiliating the person you are trying to help

• Work in short, focused visits that protect both the relationship and your sanity

• Decide when you can handle the situation yourself and when you truly need outside help

You will also get:

• A Quick Start section you can use the same day a crisis happens

• A risk screener you can use in minutes, not hours

• Core Visit Rules that keep you from getting sucked into endless clutter battles

• Real world stories that show what works and what backfires in high risk homes

This book is for family members, friends, adult protective services workers, home health staff, pastors, organizers, and anyone who has to walk into a hoarded home and do something about it.

You do not need to fix the entire house. You only need the next safe step. The Hoarding Action Plan shows you how to lower risk fast, keep your compassion, and avoid losing the relationship in the process.

If you are standing in a doorway and do not know what to do next, start here.