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Hoarding Disorder Foundation of Alberta
Professional Organizers specializing in hoarding behaviours
Name
Notes
Contact
Genesis Professional Organizing
Cindi Banman
(403) 690-9877
https://www.genesisorganizing.ca/
Working with clients who experience mild-to-moderate hoarding behaviours
Light at the End of the Clutter
Lisa Salem
lightyyc@gmail.com
(403) 971-3444
https://www.lightattheendoftheclutter.com/
Working with clients who experience mild or moderate hoarding behaviours
Organize My Space
Noreen Music
noreenmusic@icloud.com
(589) 889-7198
Working with clients who experience mild-to-moderate hoarding behaviours
Room to Breathe
(403) 862-0515 https://www.roomtobreatheorganizing.ca/
Rose City Professional Organizing
Christa@RoseCityProfessionalOrganizing.com
587-600-0264
https://rosecityprofessionalorganizing.com/
Your Senior's Concierge
lisa@yourseniorsconcierge.com
403-561-6166 https://www.yourseniorsconcierge.com
Donating/Discarding
Name
Notes
Contact
Mission Thrift Store
3423 26 Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 0N3
(403) 246-7298
240 Midpark Way SE
Calgary, Alberta, T2X 1N4
(587) 887-4111
Accepting gently used clothes and household goods in need of a new home. Not all of our stores accept furniture donations, so please check with your local Mission Thrift Store before donating.
Calgary Drop-In Centre: Free Goods Program
3640 11A St NE
(403) 264-0856
https://freegoodsprogram.ca/
Accepting gently used - new household items, furniture, cookware, clothing, technology, and unopened hygiene and non-perishable food items
Good Neighbour
Drop Off Items:
131 7 Ave SW (Central United Church basement). Loading zone in the alleyway.
Tue 10:30am-12pm, Thu & Fri 12pm-2pm
110 3 Ave SE Basement level (Good Thrift, fundraiser thrift store).
Sun & Wed-Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 12pm-7pm
https://www.goodneighbourcalgary.com/donate
Accepting the following:
Clean/laundered adult clothing including: pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, shirts, sweaters, jackets, blazers, pyjamas, active/athletic wear, workwear
Adult shoes (all types & genders)
Purses, bags and wallets
Duffle bags, suitcases, reusable bags
Clean socks, clean bras and NEW underwear
Belts, hats (all types), mitts, gloves, scarves, sunglasses
Sleeping bags, blankets, sheets, comforters
New/unopened travel size soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, tissues
Cleansing wipes, toothbrushes, razors, combs and hair brushes, hair accessories
Does not accept children’s items/clothes or houseware items
Offers pickup service at goodneighbourcalgary.com
Skip The Depot
1039 17 Ave SW
Calgary Alberta T2T 0B1
403-476-3677
https://skipthedepot.com/
Will pick up:
*Returnable bottles & cans
*Electronics
*Clothing donations
*Download the app
*Book a pick up
*Cash-out or donate
(HDFA is a registered donee)
Other Services
Name
Notes
Contact
Abell Pest Control
(403) 252-3155
https://www.abellpestcontrol.com/
Offers comprehensive inspections, customized pest management programs, treatment of a wide range of pest issues, preventative recommendations, and follow-up services when required.
Calgary Legal Guidance
Homeless Outreach Program (HOP)
hop@clg.ab.ca
(403) 466-8368
Volunteer Lawyer Clinic
(403) 234-9266 ext 3
https://app.lawmatics.com/forms/share/e5ed29b7-ad46-4630-aaa1-c231545fa6be
Homeless Outreach Program (HOP)
Specifically assists tenants who are experiencing landlord and tenant issues related to rental agreements covered by Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act. Services offered includes:
- Explaining legal rights and options
- Helping clients understand the court process
- Providing legal advice or representation for eligible matters
- Attending RTDRS hearings or helping clients prepare
- Connecting clients to community resources, such as housing, income supports, mental health services, substance use programs, and other supports.
Volunteer Lawyer Clinic
Provides free, 45-minute summary legal advice sessions by phone or in-person for those who meet low income and low-asset guidelines. The summary legal advice is available in various areas of law.
Cal-Rid
info@cal-rid.com
(403) 233-0646
https://cal-rid.com/
Providing inspections, pest identification, monitoring, treatment, and ongoing pest-management services for residential and multi-residential properties.
Our team has extensive experience working in sensitive and complex environments. We approach homes affected by hoarding behaviours respectfully, discreetly, and without judgment, and can work collaboratively with residents, families, property managers, and support workers to develop practical treatment plans.
JUSTJUNK
(403) 410-0822
https://justjunk.com/junk-removal-calgary
Junk Removal
Public Health Inspector/Executive Officer
Alberta Health Services – Environmental Public Health
Melody Lee BSc, BEH(AD), CPHI(C)
Public Health Inspector with Alberta Health Services
Melody.lee@ahs.ca
(587) 774-1029
Alberta Health Services – Environmental Public Health
Direct Line: (587)-774-1029
Counselling Services
Name
Contact
Notes
ClearStream Psychology
Dr. May Luu, Registered Psychologist
(587) 320-2210
https://www.clearstreampsychology.com/may
Elements Calgary Mental Health Centre
Tanya Leavitt, M. Ed.
Decluttering Program Instructor
Tanya.Leavitt@elementscmhc.ca
403-266-8711
https://www.elementscmhc.ca/referral-form-and-our-programs/decluttering/
Kindred
Rapid Access Counselling (RAC):
Single-session counselling that offers a pay-what-you-can fee structure ($0-195) with no proof of income required. No wait list, and folks are able to get in within a week typically.
(403) 233-2360
https://www.communityconnectyyc.ca/our-partners/kindred
Community Connect YYC (CCYYC): Affordable (free or sliding scale) and accessible (accessed within a week) mental health supports.
www.CommunityConnectYYC.ca
MK Psychology
Leanne Jones-Bowen, RSW, BSW, MSW
Registered Social Worker, Counsellor
mkpsychology@outlook.com
(780) 722-8466 (call or text)
https://mkpsychology.ca/
*Prospective clients are encouraged to let clinic know that they heard about their services via HDFA
Online only
Canadian Veterans may be able to receive their counselling funded completely by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and MK Psychology is prepared to advocate for this on their behalf if needed
Facebook Groups & Online Chat Rooms
There are many Facebook and other on-line community groups that you can sign up for. Unfortunately, not all of these groups are helpful for everyone.
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Pay attention to how you feel when you participate. Is this causing increased anxiety for you? If so, perhaps this group isn't for you.
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Are you spending a lot of time on-line and not working on your own hoarding challenges?
DISCLAIMER: This list is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement for any service or product.
Please exercise due diligence when accessing any service or support.
Compassion | Collaboration | Community
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