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 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
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
Brian and Lynn are reliable, 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 S., Cook County, 3/3/2022
Brian and Lynn of Bio-One were terrific as we went though a very painful time. They were prompt, professional, and left the apartment they cleaned in great shape. I highly recommend them.
Linda Buyer, Cook County, 01/2020
Brian and his team are amazing. They are so easy to work with, and they do exceptional work. Our basement was flooded with sewage, they came out (on time) and they were so professional. They finished the job in the exact time frame they said they would. The basement looks better than it did even before the issue. I highly recommend Bio-One of Chicago North. I will be passing their name along to everyone I know.
Mary Maroulis, Cook County, 03/2024
Was referred to Brian and Lynn at Bio-One from our insurance agent when we had some water in come in the basement during a heavy rain. They suggested we reach out to them to see if we were developing a mold issue. Brian and Lynn both promptly came out the next business day from my call to them. Good news was we had no mold issue and the cost to us for the on site evaluation was zero. My wife and i were very impressed with their prompt response and thorough evaluation of our situation. They were very professional and personable. Would HIGHLY recommend this team!
Matt Zivick, Cook County, 01/2019
Brian and his partner stopped by to inspect our house after a smell of mold. Within 10 minutes they were able to locate the source and put a plan of action together. Great customer service!
Greg R., Lake County, 1/15/2019
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
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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.