Discovering that your home may be affecting your health can be overwhelming. One of the first questions people ask is, “Do I need to leave?” Unfortunately, there isn’t a simple yes-or-no answer.

The decision to stay, temporarily relocate, or permanently move depends on many factors—including your individual health, the condition of the home, your financial situation, and the resources available to you. Making the right decision requires understanding both the person and the environment.

In this course, you’ll learn a practical framework for making informed decisions. We’ll begin by helping you understand your own sensitivity to mold and water-damaged buildings, including who is most at risk, how to recognize common biotoxin symptom patterns, and why medical evaluation may play an important role. You’ll also learn how your personal health interacts with the condition of your home, why environmental assessment is essential, and how these two pieces fit together.

Finally, we’ll walk through the practical realities of relocating. Whether you’re considering a temporary move while your home is being repaired or a permanent relocation, you’ll learn how to find a healthier place to live, what to bring with you, how to reduce the risk of transferring contamination, and how different considerations apply to renters and homeowners.

The goal of this course isn’t to tell you whether you should leave your home. It’s to give you the knowledge and framework to make one of the most important decisions of your recovery with greater confidence.