Critical Time Intervention for Individuals With Hoarding Disorder

Critical Time Intervention for Individuals With Hoarding Disorder

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a well-established case management model called Critical Time Intervention (CTI) can help individuals with hoarding disorder who are concerned about the risk of eviction. Each individual with hoarding disorder will be assigned to work with a CTI Specialist for 9 months, who will provide referrals for mental health treatment, legal consultations, and registration for entitlements. All participants will be offered a facilitated group intervention called the Buried in Treasures Workshop. The CTI Specialist will also facilitate reconnecting the individual with supportive family/friends and will monitor and support the de-cluttering of the patient's home.

Inclusion Criteria:

• primary Hoarding Disorder
• age 18 or over
• Individuals concerned with the threat of eviction due to clutter
• Patient must be physically healthy
• Willing and able to understand and complete consent procedure
• English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not primary Hoarding Disorder
• Severly depressed patients; Hamilton depression rating scale greater than 30 or judged clinically to be at risk of suicide with Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale