As hoarding has a growing impact on local communities, there has been a concerted effort to provide effective services and interventions that address the needs of both the individual and the community at large. Previous efforts, which have included “forced clean-outs” where material was removed from the premise despite the individual objections, were little more than superficial quick-fixes. The clutter was bound to return as these types of interventions did not address the underlying issues that led to the accumulation of clutter. Given the large expense and limited efficacy, many jurisdictions have come to the realization that, to effectively address hoarding issues in the community, there needs to be a different approach - from conceptualization to implementation. These endeavors have taken place across the country, implementing an organized effort and involving numerous different agencies - taking form as Hoarding Task Forces around the country. This teleclass pulls together the experiences of three professionals who have been involved with hoarding task forces across North America. They will outline the successes and challenges faced by the different task forces during the critical initial stages of their development. Through the material highlighted in this teleclass, attendees will be able to identify and connect with potential hoarding taskforce resources in their communities