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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- Pacific Business Group on Health
The Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH), a business coalition of 50 purchasers, seeks to improve the quality and availability of health care while moderating cost. Founded in 1989, the non-profit coalition is one of the most active in the country. - Pacific Community Services
Serves Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Provides housing counseling services to families in danger of losing their homes; mediation for landlord/tenant disputes and pre- and post-occupancy counseling for federally-subsidized housing programs. Conducts workshops for all aspects of home purchase and ownership. Investigates complaints about the violation of fair housing laws and makes legal referrals. Hotline: (800) 914-6874 - Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER)
With the motto of parents helping parents, this organization's mission is to improve the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities. Nationwide programs found through the website include health information and advocacy centers, early childhood intervention, children mental health services, and independent housing assistance. Other publications, references, and links are found on the website. - Pasadena Dist. Office of the LA County Dept. of Public Social Services
Assists residents of Pasadena and Alta Dena with a variety of consumer problems. Handles landlord/tenant disputes including assistance in filling out questions for unlawful detainer civil cases ($10 fee), domestic violence restraining orders (free to local residents, $10 fee to others), income tax forms and civil harassment suits. - Pasadena Human Relations Commission
The mission of the Pasadena Human Relations Commission is to engage in activities designed to aid in elimination of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination against individuals or groups because of race, religion, national origin, sex or cultural background. It also assists the City in achieving better inter-group understanding among residents and provides assistance to local private persons and groups seeking to promote good will and better… - Pennsylvania - 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. - Pennsylvania - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania DMV. - Pennsylvania - Insurance Department
The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. - Pennsylvania - Public Utility 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. - Pennsylvania - Secretary of Banking Department
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. - Pennsylvania - Securities Commission Management Services
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… - Pennsylvania - 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. - Pennsylvania - 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… - Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
PBGC was created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to encourage the growth of defined benefit pension plans, provide timely and uninterrupted payment of pension benefits, and keep pension insurance premiums at a minimum. Defined benefit pension plans promise to pay a specified monthly benefit at retirement, commonly based on salary and years on the job. - People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF)
This organization provides educational resources to people with disabilities in an effort to create equal opportunities for all. PWDF presents free Educational seminars to students and sells interactive guides on issues including employment and housing services for the disabled on their website for consumers to purchase. - Petaluma People Services (PPS)
Assistance with housing discrimination and tenant-landlord issues for residents of Petaluma. Bilingual (Spanish-English). This agency provides emergency rental assistance funds to help tenants keep their rental units, or help with first month's rent and/or deposits for moving into a rental unit (HCA Fund Program). - Physical Therapy Board
The Board is a California State government agency, which licenses and disciplines physical therapist and physical therapist assistants. The Board provides three principal types of consumer services: verifies education and background prior to licensure, information about physical therapist and physical therapist assistants, and investigation of complaints against physical therapist and physical therapist assistants. - Physician Assistant Committee
The Physician Assistant Committee (PAC) of the Medical Board of California protects consumers by licensing physician assistants and approving physician assistant training programs. The Committee ensures that licensees and approved programs have met the minimum licensure requirements. - PlanetFeedBack
This site provides tips to help you write a complaint letter, posts your complaint on their site, forwards your letter to the business in question, and manages the follow-up process. In addition, you have the option of having your complaint letter forwarded to other people, including your elected officials. - Point.com
One of the most useful sites we have found for comparing cellular/wireless phone plans nationwide. - Poison Control Centers in California
This is a telephone consultation service for emergency questions about poison exposure. Look in the White Pages for the poison control center that serves your county. - Postal Answer Line
24-hour recorded information about postal questions and mail order problems. The United States Postal Service has set up an automated telephone system to provide recorded messages for its most frequently needed information. The local PAL number is available from your local post office or you may use the number for: Manhattan (212) 330-4000 Los Angeles (213) 587-6142 - Postal Rate Commission (PRC)
The PRC is an independent regulatory agency. It is composed of five Commissioners each appointed to a six-year term of office by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission reviews Postal Service requests for new domestic mail rates, fees and mail classifications. It then makes recommendations to the Governors of the Postal Service after reviewing the request in public proceedings. In addition to… - Practical Money Skills for Life
Advice, classroom curriculums, calculators and more from payment card network giant Visa - President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, (HHS)
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) serves as a catalyst to promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports. Assisted by elements of the U.S. Public Health Service, the PCPFS advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on how to encourage more Americans to be physically fit and active.
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