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Monmouth County health officials open hoarding workshop to boost cross‑agency response
Summary
Monmouth County Health Department convened a workshop to improve coordinated responses to hoarding disorder, bringing clinical, legal, housing and enforcement partners together; County Commissioner Sue Kiley and Health Officer Chris Merkel emphasized empathy, information‑sharing and referral networks such as Monmouth ACTS.
The Monmouth County Health Department opened a workshop on hoarding disorder aimed at strengthening cross‑agency responses and practical supports for affected residents. Health Officer Chris Merkel, who moderated the event, framed the day around "connecting disciplines, building solutions," and said the county would hear from experts in clinical mental health, legal services, housing, enforcement and public health.
"Our theme, connecting disciplines, building solutions, reflects what…
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