Support & Signposting

There are times when clutter, belongings, a home or a life admin situation can be connected to something much bigger - grief, mental health, hoarding, addiction, family circumstances or a difficult period of life.

SORTD is here to provide practical organising support, however we're not a counselling, medical or specialist support service. If something falls outside what we can safely support with, we've put together some organisations and resources that may be a helpful place to start.

Hoarding & overwhelming spaces

HoardingUK
A UK-wide charity supporting people affected by hoarding behaviour, including individuals, families, friends and professionals. They offer a national helpline, advocacy, support groups and practical resources.

Hoarding Disorders UK
Provides information, support groups and resources for people affected by hoarding, as well as family and friends supporting someone who hoards.

NHS — Hoarding Disorder
The NHS provides information about hoarding disorder, including symptoms, treatment and how to seek professional help.
Find information: NHS Hoarding Disorder

Bereavement & Grief

Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse provides bereavement support across the UK, including a helpline and local support services for people affected by grief.
Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Child Death Helpline
A confidential listening service for anyone affected by the death of a child. Their volunteers are bereaved parents themselves and can support parents, siblings, grandparents, wider family and professionals.
Helpline: 0800 282 986

The Compassionate Friends
A support organisation for bereaved parents and families following the death of a child.

Mental health & emotional wellbeing

Mind
Mind provides information, advice and support around mental health, including information about finding local services and getting help during a mental health crisis.
Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Samaritans
If you simply need someone to talk to, Samaritans provides free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day.
Call: 116 123

Alcohol & addiction

Drinkaware
Provides information and support for people concerned about their own drinking or someone else's, including access to local alcohol support services.
Drinkline: 0300 123 1110

If you're dealing with something that feels bigger than organising, please don't feel that you need to tackle it alone. Speaking to the right specialist organisation can be a really helpful first step.

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing an emergency, please contact the emergency services or seek urgent medical help.

Whilst every effort has been taking to ensure the above information is correct, these organisations are independent of SORTD. We recommend checking their current websites for the most up-to-date information, opening hours and eligibility before contacting them.