Seo-gu, Gwangju, Expands Recovery Support for Households at Risk of Hoarding Disorder

Expansion of the 'Space Recovery Partners' Project
Integrated Support for Living Environment and Mental Health of Vulnerable Households

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, will expand the 'Space Recovery Partners' project, which identifies households at risk of hoarding disorder and supports the improvement of their living environments and recovery of mental health.

This year, Seo-gu will allocate 26 million won to provide tailored support to households at risk of hoarding disorder, including cleaning, household waste collection, pest control and disinfection, mental health counseling, and referrals to specialized medical institutions.

Previously, in February, Seo-gu conducted a survey on households suspected of hoarding disorder in collaboration with the Crisis Household Discovery Team and the Neighborhood Care Team, identifying a total of 56 households, including 5 new cases.

Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, is expanding the 'Spatial Recovery Partners' project.
[Photo by Seo-gu Office, Gwangju]

Depending on the situation and needs of each household, Seo-gu will determine the necessity and methods of support through integrated case meetings. Afterward, the Care Support Division, along with the Resource Circulation Division, Infectious Disease Management Division, and Dementia Relief Center, will collaborate to provide services tailored to each recipient and support their continued recovery.

Notably, Seo-gu's initiative goes beyond improving living environments and also supports the mental health recovery of households at risk of hoarding disorder.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, stated, "Supporting households at risk of hoarding disorder is more than just environmental maintenance; it is a process of restoring the daily lives and well-being of those affected. We will continue to proactively identify at-risk households and establish a comprehensive support system so that residents can maintain healthy daily lives."

Meanwhile, last year, Seo-gu invested 18 million won to improve the living environments and stabilize the lives of nine households at risk of hoarding disorder.

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