Cable and Consumer Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Open during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
703-222-8435 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 433
Fairfax, VA 22035
Rebecca L. Makely
Director

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Mature Living

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When we're busy with work or family matters, our homes can become messy. But how do we know when regular clutter turns into hoarding? Rachael Perrott and Joan Maguire from Fairfax County's Department of Code Compliance explain what hoarding is, and when and why it becomes a safety problem for both the hoarder and the community. Karen Hannigan from the Department of Family Services talks about the mindset of hoarding and how her agency and others can help people who struggle with this issue. Dr. Randall Lockwood from Fairfax County’s Hoarding Committee discusses the specific problem of animal hoarding.

Posted on 5/1/2025

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