Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N
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Records Found: 31
- Hag-Sonoma County Housing Advocacy Group
An advocacy group of people concerned about the lack of affordable housing, and the lack of housing and shelters for homeless people, persons with disabilities, farmworkers, seniors and others. - HALT: An Organization of Americans for Legal Reform
HALT's mission is to enable Americans to handle their legal affairs affordably, equitably, and simply. The organization publishes a series of self-help legal manuals, operates a legal information clearinghouse, and advocates for legal reforms which will benefit consumers. - HandSpeak: An Online Sign Language Dictionary
An animated dictionary of sign language with information about various types of signing. - Hawaii - Better Business Bureau (BBB)
Contact for pre-purchase inquiry and complaint information on local businesses. Takes complaints on companies and arbitrates problems and disputes. Monitors and reviews local advertising and tracks and reports on charitable organizations. - Hawaii - Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The State Departments of Banking regulate and supervise state-chartered banks. Many of them handle or refer problems and complaints about other types of financial institutions as well. Some also answer general questions about banking and consumer credit. - Hawaii - Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division
Each state has its own laws and regulations for securities brokers and for all types of securities, including stocks, mutual funds, commodities, real estate offerings, uninsured investment products sold by banks and others. The officials enforce these laws and regulations. State securities agencies are responsible also for preventing fraud and abuse in the sale of all but the largest securities offerings. If you have a… - Hawaii - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Hawaii does not have a statewide Department of Motor Vehicles. Vehicle Registration is managed by each county government. To find contact information for each county, see the web site above. - Hawaii - Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, Insurance Division
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Hawaii - Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission (RIPUC) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) are independent regulatory bodies whose mission is to ensure that safe, reliable, quality utility service is provided at a fair and reasonable cost. - Hawaii - State Driving Law
You will find a summary of the state driving law for your state. You will learn about violations of state driving law that could result in your driver license being suspended or revoked. - Hawaii - Weights and Measures Office
State Weights and Measures Offices enforce laws and regulations about the labeling, weight, measure or count of packaged items including food and household products. These offices also regulate the accuracy of weighing and measuring devices in supermarket, gas stations, taxicabs, etc. Some city and county offices have weights and measures functions in addition to the state offices listed below that might be listed under either… - Hayward Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission advises the City Council about the social problems and needs of the community, coordinates community social resources, and seeks voluntary solutions to discourage and prevent any and all forms of recognized discrimination. The Human Services Commission reviews applications for the City’s social service funds and makes recommendations to the Hayward City Council. - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
HICAP, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, provides information and assistance with Medicare, managed care (HMOs), long-term care insurance and other related health insurance issues. Trained volunteer counselors offer objective information to help seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries make good health care decisions. When problems arise, HICAP counselors can help to resolve them. Along with local individual counseling, HICAP offers community education presentations. All… - Health Privacy Project
Non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting medical privacy and monitoring federal medical privacy standards. - Health Research Group (HRG)
A division of Public Citizen, HRG works for protection against unsafe foods, drugs, medical devices, and workplaces, and advocates for greater consumer control over personal health decisions. A monthly Health Letter and a monthly letter on prescription drugs are available. - Healthfinder
Clearinghouse of information on health topics compiled by health agencies and other reputable sources. - Healthy Children Organizing Project (HCOP) - Consumer Action
HCOP’s mission is to protect young children from preventable diseases caused by environmental hazards in San Francisco’s low income and minority communities. - Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau
The bureau educates, serves and protects consumers in the purchase of hearing aids by ensuring the competency of hearing aid dispensers. - Helen Keller Services for the Blind (HKSB)
This non-profit agency has many services and programs that help blind people of all ages. It teaches and rehabilitates thousands of residents of Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Nassau and Suffolk Counties in New York. Information, resources, and HKSB's publications are found online. - HHS-TIPS Fraud Hotline, (HHS)
Accepts complaints about Medicare and Medicaid fraud. Callers are not required to identify themselves, and if they do not want to speak to a Hotline representative, they may mail, e-mail or fax their complaint. - Home Improvement Branch, (HUD)
Facts and pitfalls of home improvement. Sources that can help includes: federal loan programs, community-based programs, and consumer information. - Home Mortgage Insurance Division, (HUD)
- Housing Advocacy Council of Monterey County
The Housing Advocacy Council of Monterey County is a not-for-profit community based advocacy organization that assists and educates Monterey County residents to obtain and maintain affordable housing and prevent homelessness. They operate programs that assist Monterey County residents to either remain in their current rental unit, enter the housing market either as a renter or buyer, or to learn about available housing services. Their programs… - Housing Authority (City of Santa Rosa)
Lists of low income and affordable housing. HUD Section 8 Program for the City of Santa Rosa.
To obtain rental assistance visit: www.ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/hr/rentalasst/index.asp
To find available units visit: www.ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/hr/rentalasst/referrals.asp - Housing Authority (Sonoma County)
Lists of low income and affordable housing. Manages the HUD Section 8 Program for Sonoma County. The purpose of the program is to provide rental assistance to very low-income families and individuals to enable them to rent decent, safe and affordable housing.