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 Sonoma County
These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for Sonoma County. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.
- Committee On The Shelterless (COTS)
Emergency shelter and support services for families and singles with children in southern Sonoma County. (Petaluma, CA) - Community Action Partnership Of Sonoma County
(Formerly Sonoma County People for Economic Opportunity) Housing and other services for the homeless and low and moderate income families, including Head Start, Youth Build, and health care services. Bilingual (Spanish-English). (Santa Rosa, CA) - Community Support Network (CSN)
Housing and support services for people with mental disabilities. 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). (Santa Rosa, CA) - F.I.S.H. of Sonoma Valley
Groceries and services for low-income people in Sonoma Valley. 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). (Sonoma, CA) - La Luz Bilingual Center Of Sonoma Valley
La Luz is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping immigrants succeed in Sonoma Valley. La Luz provides education, employment-related guidance and referrals, social and family counseling, and other support services designed to assist our clients in overcoming barriers and becoming more fully integrated into our community. (Sonoma, CA) - Oaks Of Hebron
Oaks of Hebron is a Christian non-profit agency providing residential and recreational services for persons with developmental disabilities. They are a vendored agency of North Bay Regional Center, which is the local organization that receives funds from the California Department of Developmental Services. They provide services to any person referred to us through the Regional Center. Individuals and families seeking services may request Oaks of… (Rohnert Park, CA) - Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC)
At Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) their goal is to reduce poverty, physical and mental abuse, chemical dependence, violence, ignorance, isolation and mental illness, among children, adults, families and seniors. PPSC is much more than a collection of 34 human services programs based on best practice research with measurable outcomes. They are a community of caregivers existing within the larger community whose sole purpose is… (Petaluma, CA) - Recourse Mediation Services
RECOURSE offers community members ways to work through disagreements together, in an atmosphere of respect, by providing mediation and education services, regardless of how little they can pay. (Santa Rosa, CA) - Sonoma County - Housing Authority
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is authorized under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 and amended by the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. The purpose of the program is to provide rental assistance to very low-income families and individuals to enable them to rent decent, safe and affordable housing. Very low income persons and/or families are… (Santa Rosa, CA) - Sonoma County - Small Claims Advisory Service
Assistance and procedural information on matters related to Small Claims Court. Information and materials provided on: case preparation, procedures for filing, collecting court judgments, self representation in court, etc. Will provide information on cases outside of Sonoma County. No translators for non-English speakers available. Must provide their own interpreter for Small Claims services and for their court hearing. Cannot represent in court and will not… (Santa Rosa , CA) - Sonoma County Adult and Aging Services
The Adult and Aging Services Division of Sonoma County works with individuals and the community to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults. Staff provides protective and supportive social services as well as community training and coordination. The staff advocates for and strives to achieve the goals of safety, health, dignity, and independence for older adults, veterans and persons with disabilities. (Santa Rosa , CA) - Sonoma County Assessor's Office
The Sonoma County Assessor's Office is responsible for determining the assessed value of each parcel for property tax purposes in accordance with California's property tax laws. (Santa Rosa, CA) - Sonoma County Community Development Commission
The CDC administers a range of programs designed to assist low to moderate income homeowners and tenants and to encourage commercial revitalization. Rental assistance is offered to lower income tenants through subsidized rents. Rehabilitation loans are offered to landlords to maintain existing affordable rental units. Lower income owner-occupants are provided financial assistance to rehabilitate their home. (Santa Rosa, CA) - Sonoma County District Attorney
The Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to providing the members of the community with a safe place to live by holding the guilty accountable, protecting the innocent, and preserving the dignity of victims and their families. They shall seek truth and justice in a professional manner, while maintaining the highest ethical standards. (Santa Rosa, CA) - Sonoma County Human Services Department
The goal of the Sonoma County’s Human Services Department (HSD) is to protect and improve the well-being of the individuals and families who reside in Sonoma County – especially those who cannot protect themselves. They accomplish this by providing many different forms of assistance, including employment services, in-home support to aging and disabled individuals, Veteran’s services, foster care, food stamps, cash assistance, and eligibility for… (Santa Rosa, CA)