Family Member Hoarding Seminar Series
Co-sponsored by the Gaithersburg Task Force on Hoarding. This four session seminar series is an opportunity for family members of adults with hoarding behavior to learn, share and re-energize with others in similar situations. Sessions feature guest speakers and facilitated discussion.
When: February 2 and 21, March 6 and 29; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Beth Shapiro, LCSW-C (JSSA);

February 2, 2012 
Program overview and introductions and family member perspectives.
Guest Speaker: Kim Emerson, Family Services, Inc.

February 21, 2012
Clinical overview of compulsive hoarding and discussion & support
Guest Speaker: Dr. Elspeth Bell, Ph. D., Director, Hoarding Program, The Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington

March 6, 2012
An organizer’s perspective and insights for family members and discussion & support.
Guest Speakers: Alisa Levy, Professional Organizer specializing in hoarding and chronic disorganization, NAPO member

March 29, 2012
Hoarding safety and code administration issues and discussion & support.
Guest Speaker: Matthew Kelleher, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service, Emily Rainone, Code Administration Officer II, City of Gaithersburg

Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Cost: $60/series of four sessions. Mail check (made payable to JSSA and identify “Hoarding Seminar Series”) to: JSSA Family Member Hoarding Seminar Series, 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Please include your mailing address and contact information on check.
Registration: Advance registration required. For questions and to register, please call Beth Shapiro at (301) 816-2665. Space limited to 12.

Family Member Monthly Hoarding Support Group
Co-sponsored by the Gaithersburg Task Force on Hoarding. This monthly support group offers those with a relative with hoarding behaviors an opportunity to meet in a friendly, confidential environment. The group is facilitated by a clinical social worker with many years of experience in the area of hoarding and with family caregivers.
When: 4th Tuesday of every month; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: 200 Wood Hill Road, Rockville
Facilitator: Beth Shapiro, LCSW-C
Cost: $15/per session
Registration: Pre-registration required: 301-816-2665