Hoarding Education & Action Team (HEAT)
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Island Health
Educates those affected by hoarding and provides support.
Provides healthy and safe outcomes for people affected by hoarding and ensures people with hoarding issues receive appropriate health care support quickly.
Offers assessment, addresses immediate safety concerns and provides ongoing support to hoarders in Greater Victoria through collaboration between fire departments, bylaw enforcement, Island Health services, SPCA, concerned nonprofits, for-profit landlords, volunteers, and de-cluttering services. Also provides referrals to local resources for individuals outside of Greater Victoria.
HEAT offers the following supports:
The HEAT Peer Support Group A non-judgmental peer support group for hoarders to share struggles, victories, and tools for dealing with the emotional and physical aspects of a cluttered home.
HEAT Online Support: HEAT also offers online support through the Vancouver Island Hoarding and Clutter Support Facebook group
Referral not required
250-361-0227
Website: https://www.islandhealth.ca/our...
Royal Jubilee Hospital -Eric Martin Pavilion - #609, 2334 Trent Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8R 4Z3
Community Health Services - 1125 Pembroke Street, Victoria, British Columbia, V8T 1J3
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Island Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- Psychiatric Emergency Services - Royal Jubilee Hospital
- Vancouver Island Crisis Society - Crisis Line and Mobile Response
- Outpatient Treatment for Mental Health
Availability
Service area: Island Health Area
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided at multiple locations
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.