Overwhelmed With Clutter? West Hartford Offering Some Help

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — With many of us about to get besieged with holiday gifts, stuff will inevitably pile up in our homes.

But for some, the accumulation of, for lack of a better word, "stuff" is more than just something to deal with each year. It can become a lifelong affliction.

The Town of West Hartford Social Services is offering a free 16-week support group to help residents who are ready to eliminate clutter and change the behaviors that lead to hoarding.

Starting on Jan. 6, 2026, the group meets on Tuesdays from 1 to 2:25 p.m. at West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.

Participants will:
· Learn about hoarding and cluttering behavior
· Gain practical tools and strategies
· Explore the emotional and psychological rooms
· Share experiences without judgment
· Receive ongoing encouragement and support

Advance registration is required as space is limited. The program is open to West Hartford residents only.

To sign up and learn more, contact one of two facilitators: Deanna Deshpande, LMSW: 860-561-7574 or Monique Dixon, LMSW: 860-561-7439. Anyone requiring auxiliary aid or service to participate in a Town of West Hartford meeting, service, program, or activity should contact Suzanne Oslander, ADA Coordinator, at suzanneo@westhartfordct.gov or 860-561-7580 as soon as possible.