Make It Safe! Keep it Safe! Helping Without Hurting in Hoarding Situations

Gain invaluable, multi-disciplinary insights and actionable tools to bridge the gap between crisis and care. The Summit County Hoarding Task Force is excited to hold the in-person Fall 2026 Hoarding Conference, taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 8:00am to 4:30pm at St. George's Hall in Fairlawn, Ohio. Hoarding disorder impacts not just individuals, but entire families, neighborhoods, and field workforces. This full-day conference is designed for a broad, cross-disciplinary audience, bringing together utility field technicians, first responders, housing personnel, elder services staff, healthcare providers, affected individuals, and family members. Rather than abstract clinical theory, the focus will be on practical, compassionate, and actionable strategies that influence everyday encounters and improve community outcomes. We are honored to feature mental health educator and international public speaker Becca Belofsky as our keynote speaker. Drawing from extensive professional expertise as well as deep personal experience, Becca equips cross-sector teams to bridge the gap between crisis and care, break down stigma, and navigate high-risk, sensitive situations effectively. Additional Information : What is included in the price of registration? The cost of registration is $75 per person and includes the full day conference, 5.5 CEUs, continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. What time do doors open? Doors will open at 7:30am for check-in and continental breakfast. Programming will start at 8:00am. Who can receive CEUs? CEUs are approved for the following disciplines- social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy. Nursing and community health workers are awarded by reciprocity. Pending CEUs for sanitarians (RHES/EHSIT) and service and support administrators (SSA). All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance. Need overnight accommodations? A courtesy block of discounted rooms is available for conference attendees at the Residence Inn Akron/Fairlawn (4080 Embassy Parkway, Akron, OH 44333) Group Rate: $139/night (Studio Suite) Dates Available: October 28 – October 30, 2026 (Rate honored 3 days prior/after, based on availability) Perks Included: Complimentary Wi-Fi and self-parking Reservation Cut-Off Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 To secure the discounted rate, book your room by calling the hotel directly at 330-644-7800 and mention the booking name "Hoarding Conference."