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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- National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
NFCC is a national, non-profit network of 1,450 credit counseling centers. Their site provides debt and credit resources, on-line counseling and budget calulators, as well as a way to locate the Consumer Credit Counseling Service nearest you. - National Fraud Information Center (NFIC)
Use their "Online Incident Report Form" to report phone or mail fraud, fraudulent advertisements in magazines, newspapers, and television, or fraud via commercial online services or the Internet. - National Health Information Center (NHIC), (HHS)
A health information referral services which links consumers and health professionals who have health questions with organizations best able to provide answers. Also maintains http://www.health.gov/nhic. - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), (DOT)
You can register a complaint regarding anything involving vehicle safety and learn if there is an active investigation. Recording provides information on vehicle safety, recalls and defects. Give make, model and year of car to learn if it has been subject to a recall or is under investigation. Crash test data is available; also gives information on child safety seats. Leave your address and the… - National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Information, resources, and free publications relating to allergies and infectious diseases. - National Institute of Consumer Education (NICE)
Find consumer fact sheets, "mini lessons," resource lists, and other publications that deal with auto leasing, college financing, home equity loans, credit and other subjects. - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), (HHS)
Fax on Demand: (301) 443-5158 (Mental Health Fax 4U) NIMH is the federal agency that conducts and supports research that seeks to understand, treat, and prevent mental illness. Trained information specialists are available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Mon-Fri. Contact NIMH for information on the symptons, diasnosis and treatment of mental disorders, clinical trials and research. A publications ordering system is available on the… - National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC)
The Metric Program seeks to accelerate the Nation's transition to the metric system, the preferred system of weights and measures for United States trade and commerce. Implementing the 1988 amendments to the Metric Conversion Act of 1975, the Metric Program helps foster the metric transition activities of all Federal agencies. The Program provides leadership and assistance on the adoption and use of the metric language… - National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NIDCD is a division of the National Institutes of Health. Site features information on a number of communication disorders, with updates on research being done on these disorders. - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The home page for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) includes a directory of the individual institutes that make up the NIH, as well as online health publications, infomation, and resources. - National Insurance Consumer Helpline
A telephone hotline that offers consumer answers to a wide range of questions about various insurance matters. Refers insurance complaints to appropriate agency. Information and materials for auto insurance, health insurance, home insurance and life insurance. - National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
News and information about rare disorders. Includes three searchable databases, information about treatment drugs and links to support groups. - National Park Service - DOI
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. It also works with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded. - National Passport Information Center - DoS
For information on U.S. passports, including the status of pending applications, as well as locations of the over 4,500 passport acceptance facilities. - National Passport Information Center - DoS
For information on U.S. passports, including the status of pending applications, as well as locations of the over 4,500 passport acceptance facilities. - National Pesticide Information Center, (EPA)
A service that provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects, including: pesticide products, recognition and management of pesticide poisonings, toxicology, environmental chemistry. - National Runaway Switchboard, (HHS)
To facilitate relationships that ensure that youth and families have access to resources in their communities. - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is a national advocacy, research and lobbying organization whose work involves the preservation of national resources and the protection of the public's health. It also provides information on environmental issues. - NCL Focus on Privacy
National Consumers League site that offers an explanation of privacy terms and tips to protect your privacy. - Nebraska - 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. - Nebraska - Department of Insurance
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Nebraska - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Nebraska DMV site has been created to help you renew or register for a drivers license, find DMV forms, practice tests, drivers ed & traffic schools, auto insurance, or just about anything else related to New Hampshire DMV. - Nebraska - Director of Banks
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. - Nebraska - Public Service 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. - Nebraska - 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.