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 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.

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Housing

• Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
  The mission of the Rent Stabilization Board is to regulate residential rent increases in the City of Berkeley and to protect against unwarranted rent increases and evictions and to provide a fair return to property owners. The Board works to ensure compliance with legal obligations relating to rental housing; and to advance the housing policies of the City with regard to low and fixed income… (Berkeley, CA)
  
• California Center for Law and the Deaf
  The mission of the California Center for Law and the Deaf (CalCLAD) is to protect and advance the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enable them to live independent, productive lives, with full access to the rights, privileges, entitlements, services, educational and employment opportunities available to others. Legal advice, consultation, and information are provided to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in issues involving deafness… (San Leandro, 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)
  
• Fremont Fair Housing Services
  Project Sentinel administers the Fremont Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Service program, located at the City of Fremont, Family Resource Center. Project Sentinel provides this service for Fremont residents or prospective residents including tenants, property managers and owners of rental housing in the City of Fremont. Project Sentinel staff offer counseling, information and referral for all rental housing questions, and provide counseling and investigation of… (Fremont, CA)
  
• Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
  HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, especially in the realm of housing. HERA provides free legal services in-person, by phone, fax, or email. (Oakland, CA)
  
• Legal Assistance for Seniors
  Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. (Oakland, CA)
  

Insurance

• Legal Assistance for Seniors
  Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. (Oakland, CA)
  

Legal Assistance

• California Center for Law and the Deaf
  The mission of the California Center for Law and the Deaf (CalCLAD) is to protect and advance the legal rights of deaf and hard-of-hearing people to enable them to live independent, productive lives, with full access to the rights, privileges, entitlements, services, educational and employment opportunities available to others. Legal advice, consultation, and information are provided to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in issues involving deafness… (San Leandro, CA)
  
• Housing and Economic Rights Advocates
  HERA is a California statewide, not-for-profit legal service and advocacy organization dedicated to helping Californians — particularly those most vulnerable — build a safe, sound financial future, free of discrimination and economic abuses, especially in the realm of housing. HERA provides free legal services in-person, by phone, fax, or email. (Oakland, CA)
  
• Legal Assistance for Seniors
  Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. (Oakland, CA)
  

Seniors

• Legal Assistance for Seniors
  Call if you are having legal problems with Social Security, SSI, health care (including Medi-Cal, Medicare or nursing home issues), senior or subsidized housing, elderly abuse or incapacity. Help is available to Alameda County residents over 60 years old. (Oakland, CA)
  

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