The City of Vancouver’s hoarding action response team is participating in a UBC study that will evaluate the team’s effectiveness and find ways to assist landlords, neighbours, friends and family to help hoarders stay safe and retain their tenancy.
Sheila Woody, a professor in UBC’s department of psychology, and her team of psychology students, are performing two studies on hoarding.
• A hoarding treatment study (sliding fee scale) in a training clinic beginning October. To participate, contact the UBC Psychology Clinic at 604-822-3005. Referrals will be accepted until Sept. 20.
• A cognitive study (not treatment) on hoarding. To participate as a member of the research registry, contact the research group at hoarding@psych.ubc.ca.
For more information, visit www.vancourier.com/health/City+hall+mobilizes+inspectors+against+hoarders/7191624/story.html#ixzz25i0focK7.
