Professional Certificate in Community Hoarding Intervention

Professional Certification
in
Community Hoarding Intervention

12-Part Live Online Professional Certification Program

24 Contact Hours / NASW Approved for 24 Social Work CEUs
Includes 4 TEAM Case Consultation opportunities during the 12-week course
Includes 12 months of access to the Continuing Education & Support Program after certification is issued

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Program Overview

The Professional Certification in Community Hoarding Intervention is a comprehensive live, interactive online training program designed to equip professionals and community partners with the knowledge, tools, consultation, and ongoing support needed to effectively respond to complex hoarding situations.

This program brings together expert trainers, agency professionals, and individuals with lived experience to provide unmatched insight, practical expertise, and real-world application. Participants learn how to move beyond crisis response and develop coordinated, compassionate, sustainable interventions.

What Is Included

12-Part Live Online Certification Program
A structured 24-contact-hour curriculum combining foundational knowledge, practical tools, intervention strategies, case examples, and real-time instruction from experienced professionals.

Multi-Disciplinary Training
Designed for social workers, case managers, Adult Protective Services, elder service providers, housing authorities, property managers, code enforcement, fire departments, public health, behavioral health providers, task force members, and other community partners.

4 TEAM Case Consultation Opportunities During the Course
Participants have access to TEAM Case Consultations during the 12-week program to support practical application, case discussion, and collaborative problem-solving.

12 Months of Continuing Education & Support Included
Upon successful completion and issuance of the certificate, participants receive one year of access to the Continuing Education & Support Program, including live and recorded topic trainings, a growing content library, and up to 24 TEAM Case Consultation opportunities per year.

Get Certified. Stay Certified. Stay Supported.

Certification is valid for one year from the date the certificate is issued. To maintain certification without interruption, participants must enroll in the Continuing Education & Support Program prior to certificate expiration.

Ongoing certification maintenance includes completion of 10 contact hours per year and the required 2-hour Final Updates & Refresher Course during the final quarter of the certification year.

This model ensures professionals remain current, connected, and supported while continuing to strengthen their ability to manage complex hoarding cases.

Agency Enrollment Recommendation

It is strongly recommended that agencies enroll at least two key staff members or community partners in the Professional Certification in Community Hoarding Intervention program. Having multiple certified professionals supports consistent, high-quality, trauma-informed intervention, strengthens internal capacity, improves collaboration with community partners, and supports more sustainable outcomes in complex hoarding cases.

Enrollment and Certificate Policy

To ensure the integrity and quality of the program, all enrollments are final, non-transferable, and non-refundable. Once a participant is enrolled, that participant may not be replaced by another individual.

The Professional Certification Program, Continuing Education & Support Program access, and any associated certificate are intended solely for the registered participant. Certificates are issued only in the name of the enrolled participant.

Participants are required to attend a minimum of 8 out of 12 live classes in real time. Recorded classes must be viewed in full, and all related coursework must be completed before the certificate is issued. The lived experience panel is not recorded.

All courses are delivered through the Center for Hoarding’s secure online Learning Management System. The LMS allows participants to access course materials, complete coursework, and allows the Center for Hoarding to accurately track attendance, completion, and certification requirements.

Any attempt to share access, materials, links, recordings, or credentials with individuals other than the registered participant will result in immediate account deactivation, revocation of certificate, and disqualification from associated program benefits.

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