Hoarding is the accumulation of objects to the degree that it prevents the use of living space as it was originally intended. Hoarders have great difficulty parting with the objects they hoard. They have exaggerated beliefs about the importance or usefulness of these objects and have minimal insight into the negative consequences of their hoarding.

AMI-Quebec has a hoarding support group for family, friends, and people struggling with hoarding that meets once or twice a month. Please click HERE for details. We also sometimes offer a workshop called Hoard No More that can help you manage the challenges associated with hoarding. Click HERE for details. If you have a loved one who is living with hoarding challenges, click HERE to explore our programs for families.

For more information about hoarding, please click HERE or consult one of the organizations below. There are also some helpful resources, websites, and books HERE.

ORGANIZATION (website)	PHONE	DESCRIPTION	LOCATION
Assistance and Referral Centre	514-605-9500	Easy access listing of regional English-language health services (CLSCs, CSSS, Hospitals, etc.) [E]	Montreal (South Shore)
Children of Hoarders	Website	Resources and support groups for those who have parents who are hoarders [E]	Online
eMental Health	Website	Fact sheet, helpline, and resources for hoarding [E/F]	Online
Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium	Website	Information about animal hoarding, helping a family member [E]	USA
International OCD Foundation	617-973-5801	Help, and information for hoarding [E]	USA
Mayo Clinic	Website	Information about prevention, symptoms, causes, treatments, etc. [E]	USA
PsyMontreal	514-337-2473 x 0	Psychotherapy and coaching for individuals with compulsive hoarding [E/F]	Montreal
Toronto Hoarding Support Services Network	416-482-4622	Information and resources on hoarding such as legal, community, videos, and helpful links [E]	Toronto