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.Listings for Alameda County
These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for Alameda County. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission
The mission of the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission is to provide direction and assistance resulting in a better qulity of life for consumers and business. (Oakland, CA) - Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Contact for questions about rent control or general rental information in Berkeley. Provides landlord/tenant counseling and arbitration of rent increases. (Berkeley, CA) - California Center for Law and the Deaf
Provides legal advice and assistance for deaf and hearing-impaired clients in areas of discrimination, accessibility and accommodations. Areas include the workplace, public facilities, special education, media, emergency information and telecommunications access. Handles individual and class action suits. The California Center for Law and the Deaf (CalCLAD), established in December, 1978, is committed to the protection and advancement of the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing… (San Leandro, CA) - Conciliation Forums of Oakland
Are you being annoyed by a neighbor? Having trouble with your landlord? Having difficulty with a co-worker? You don't have to go to court or call the police to solve many disputes. Conciliation Forums of Oakland offers skilled, volunteer mediators who can help you create solutions that work for all parties involved. It's fast, fair, convenient, and confidential. Located in Preservation Park. (Oakland, CA) - Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
Provides free legal services for low-income residents of Alameda County in the areas of welfare, family law, Social Security, employment and landlord/tenant disputes. (Oakland, CA) - Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Contact for questions about rent control or general rental information in Berkeley. Provides landlord/tenant counseling and arbitration of rent increases. (Berkeley, CA) - Conciliation Forums of Oakland
Are you being annoyed by a neighbor? Having trouble with your landlord? Having difficulty with a co-worker? You don't have to go to court or call the police to solve many disputes. Conciliation Forums of Oakland offers skilled, volunteer mediators who can help you create solutions that work for all parties involved. It's fast, fair, convenient, and confidential. Located in Preservation Park. (Oakland, CA) - ECHO Housing Assistance Center
The Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO Housing) works to provide equal housing opportunities and is dedicated to the prevention and elimination of homelessness. Established as a fair housing agency, ECHO has expanded to a full service housing counseling organization providing services to very low and moderate income clients. Current service programs include: -Fair Housing Services -Tenant/Landlord Counseling Programs -Home Equity Conversion Counseling Program… (Hayward, CA) - Legal Aid Society of Alameda County
Provides free legal services for low-income residents of Alameda County in the areas of welfare, family law, Social Security, employment and landlord/tenant disputes. (Oakland, CA) - The Trades Guild
Provides preliminary screening and background information on tradespeople. There is no charge for the referral service. (Alameda, CA) - Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission
The mission of the Alameda County Consumer Affairs Commission is to provide direction and assistance resulting in a better qulity of life for consumers and business. (Oakland, CA) - The Environmental Law Community Clinic
Provides legal services and support to neighborhoods and community groups working on toxic contamination, toxic waste, lead poisoning and other environmental issues. Associated with UC-Berkeley Boalt School of Law. (Berkeley, CA) - California Center for Law and the Deaf
Provides legal advice and assistance for deaf and hearing-impaired clients in areas of discrimination, accessibility and accommodations. Areas include the workplace, public facilities, special education, media, emergency information and telecommunications access. Handles individual and class action suits. The California Center for Law and the Deaf (CalCLAD), established in December, 1978, is committed to the protection and advancement of the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing… (San Leandro, CA) - Center for Independent Living (CIL)
A non-profit agency that provides services to people with disabilities so that they may live independently in their communities. Check the White Pages of your local telephone book for other offices located throughout the state. (Berkeley, CA) - Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
This organization helps defend the rights of people with disabilities. It provides educational, technical and training assistance. DREDF handles individual cases and represents people in court. It also answers thousands of calls each month. The website contains links, information about legal cases, articles, newsletters, publications, and press releases. (Berkeley, CA)