Consumer Services Guide (CSG)

Consumer Action 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 the City of San Francisco

These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for CA. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.

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Consumer Information

• National Passport Information Center - U.S. Department of State
  For information on U.S. passports, including the status of pending applications, as well as locations of the over 4,500 passport acceptance facilities. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO), HUD
  HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity administers federal laws and establishes national policies that ensure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. Particular activities carried out by the Office include implementing and enforcing the Fair Housing Act and other civil rights laws. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• Poison Control Centers in California (CPCS)
  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. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• Poison Control Centers in California (CPCS)
  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. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• San Francisco Rent Stabilization and Arbitration Board (Rent Board)
  Contact with questions about rent control in San Francisco. It may investigate reports of wrongful eviction as defined by city rent laws. This is an agency of the City/County of S.F. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• San Francisco Tenants Union
  Advises tenants on their rights. Publishes "San Francisco Tenants' Rights Handbook" and "Tenant Times." Drop-in counseling for non-members; phone counseling for members only. Assistance in tenant organizing. Call for hours. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• TURN (The Utility Reform Network)
  A California consumer group that engages in advocacy on utility rate issues on behalf of residential and small business consumers; offers advice and referrals. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• United Policyholders
  A nonprofit organization that provides information about insurance from the consumer’s point of view. They offer help in understanding your insurance policies, as well as tips for making a successful claim, especially after a natural disaster. (San Francisco, CA)
  

Consumer Protection

• AlterNet.org
  AlterNet is an online magazine featuring public-interest content, non-mainstream news, and advocacy efforts. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
  The ACLU is our nation’s guardian of liberty. We work daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Our job is to conserve America’s original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. (For all other states, please visit the… (San Francisco, CA)
  
• Antitrust Division, (DOJ)
  The mission of the Antitrust Division is to promote economic competition through enforcing and providing guidance on antitrust laws and principles. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• California - Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
  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. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• California - Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
  The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. The Department regulates a variety of financial services, products and professionals. The Department oversees the operations of state-licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies. Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety… (San Francisco, CA)
  
• California - Department of Insurance
  The Consumer Services Division is responsible for gathering and responding to consumer inquiries regarding insurance company or producer activities. (San Francisco, CA)
  
• California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG)
  Conducts research and works at the state and national levels on legislation regarding the environment, toxins, unsafe products, playgrounds and consumer banking issues. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope for a publications list. Provides assistance with individual consumer problems at the Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. (San Francisco, CA)
  

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