Do it yourself?
Personal home or rental unit?
A proper mask and disposal-able coveralls are $50 and $7 respectively at home depot. Once the drywall is out you can assess how bad the mould actually is. Minor mould is a bleach scrub and some "mould control" spray. Major, well then you can call a remediation company. The only tricky part is achieving some sort of negative pressure. A bathroom fan might be sufficient depending on the level of mess.
Just my 2 cents. I believe most "health scares" are slightly blown out of proportion by the advertising from those in it to make money. If your'e smart about it there is no reason you can't do it safely yourself. Most remediation guidelines are put in place by workplace health and safety to protect those doing it everyday. A homeowner with a mask and some due diligence in a one time job is at very little risk.
If it's a rental however there might be some rules around it that prevent you from tackling the job.
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