Bio-One Hoarding Guide: Identifying and Addressing Issues
Suicide Facts and Statistics
Gain a deeper understanding of the prevalence of suicide and its impact on society, allowing you to be better informed about this critical issue.
What to Do if Someone You Love Needs Help
Learn how to recognize warning signs, approach someone who may be struggling, and provide them with the necessary support.
What to Do if You are Feeling Suicidal and Need Help
If you're facing your own struggles, discover resources and strategies to reach out for help and embark on a journey towards healing.
What to Do When a Suicide Happens
Guidance on navigating the path forward of a suicide, including immediate steps to take, dealing with law enforcement, and handling the emotional toll.
Coping With a Loved One’s Suicide
Understand the grieving process, ways to cope with loss, and strategies for finding healing and closure after losing someone to suicide.
Suicide Postvention and Recovery
Explore the steps you can take to support yourself and others after a suicide, fostering resilience and recovery within communities.
Why Bio-One Cares
Learn about our commitment to suicide prevention and supporting those affected by traumatic events.
A Resource Guide
Access a curated list of important organizations, helplines, and other resources that offer specialized support for suicide prevention, mental health, grief, and recovery.
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Brian clearly explained everything to me: what the problem was, what needed to be done, how it would be done and the cost. He and his partner were efficient and conscientious. After completing the job, Brian showed me what he had accomplished. I am very pleased with the outcome and highly recommend Bio-One of Chicago North. Brian Martin’s personality, and his willingness to accommodate, made a very “dirty“ situation tolerable.
Judy Ginzburg, Lake County, 10/1/2024
We retained Bio One to remove some furniture before my mother's house was sold. Brian came to the house promptly to review what needed to be moved and provide us with an estimate. We liked that Bio One has typical business insurance coverages in place. Some competitors are run more like side gigs without such protections. We also liked that Bio One would deliver anything in condition to donate to Habitat for Humanity. Some competitors will often pitch much of what they pick up and can't find someone to buy/take from them. Brian and his team clearly have moved furniture many times before, and were very effective and professional in clearing the house. We had 1-2 challenging pieces they figured out how to move cleanly. They kept us advised throughout the process and finished well within the time estimates they provided. The pricing seems comparable and competitive with other doing similar work. They also are very personable and easy to work with. My brother decided to keep a bookcase. Bio One had a job the next day near where he lives; Brian and his wife delivered the bookcase to my brother at no additional charge. We would use Bio One again for similar work, and will recommend them to friends and family.
Paula Uscian, Cook County, 01/2020
Brian and Dominic are professional, honest, and a hardworking team. We had to have my parents home cleaned out to sell in Niles. They were able to put us on the calendar within a week and the personal responsiveness and follow up was exceptional. Happy to recommend this team to anyone that needs a clean out! Thanks, Judy
L Cavanaugh, Lake County, 3/1/2025
Brian and his team are professional, compassionate, reassuring, and excellent at clean-ups. Because of them, I woke up in a clean house today. They live to help people, and they change lives for the better. Don't be afraid to call them when you need help -- truly compassionate help is found here. I am so thankful for them.
Christy Baseman, Cook County, 01/2024
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Brian and his staff. They first explained to us on a phone call what they would do and how they operate. Thus, we hired them, and they performed better than expected. We appreciate how they divide items between what could be donated to Habitat for Humanity and what was junk. There are also items, such as bikes, that are sent to other destinations to be rehabbed and donated. They have a nice network of companies that can benefit from other people's left-over items. They are very caring in pointing out items that could have sentimental value and allowing us to review them before they are junked. They are incredible efficient in dividing items when loading them on the truck to get to the best destination. All employees we encountered were very friendly and congenial. Getting our house cleared out was a large load off of our mind. Also, we believe the price paid was very equitable.
Brian Paradies, Lake County, 12/1/2024
I highly reccomend Bio-One of Chicago for their exceptional services, professionalism, kindness, respect. I needed to reduce the contents of my apartment. Bryan, Lynne, Dom and Tim made sure processing all the items designated for donation or trash progressed smoothly, effectively and efficiently. Thank you all for the amazing job well-done.
Diana Ferst, Lake County, 04/2024
Brian and his team did an amazing job! Brian was kind and considerate and put my fears at ease when he came to review the situation and give me an estimate. His team returned the next day and completed the project professionally and respectfully. His pricing was both competitive and reflective of my situation. I will be recommending their services to all my friends. I will use them again if the need ever arises. Thank you so much for your care and professionalism.
RA (RA), Lake County, 12/2022
Brian and Lynn are reliable, very prompt, communicative, and empathetic. I have worked with them on two separate situations, one involving a dear friend and a multiple home situation. Another situation involved a hoarding tenant. Both times they have been extremely professional and made me feel like our case was solitary focus. They provided detailed reports on end of day and mid day for these bigger jobs and always locked up and communicated about check in and check out of the spaces. In both situations, they listened and learned about the folks with whom they were working to provide search and hold services for specific items. They still hold a weekly appointment longterm to help organize and let go of items in the larger of the two situations mentioned above. In this longer term job, they provide consideration in the items being sorted and removed, discretion, and real care for the person with whom they are working. It was a difficult and very lucky day the day I first called Bio-One. It is a relationship I feel incredibly privileged to continue.
Carolyn Boudreau (Carolyn Sundlof), Cook County, 04/2020
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Bio-One of Chicago North
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Establishing trust is key
An experienced team member will introduce themselves, tour the property, and learn about your unique needs, expectations, and goals.
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We are mindful of personal property and valuables
Our technicians make it a priority to try to find and save items of value such as wallets, keys, coin collections, legal documents, photo albums, baseball cards, or more.
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Your satisfaction is important
We want to make sure you are satisfied and happy with our work. If for some reason something else needs to be done, we are here for you.