HELPFUL RESOURCES

Are You In Need of Help, But Don’t Know Who To Turn To?

Social Service Organizations

Alcoholics Anonymous: 1-212-870-3400
Debtors Anonymous: 1-888-291-3915
Gamblers Anonymous: 1-213-386-8789
Narcotics Anonymous: 1-800-992-0401
American Red Cross: 1-888-827-4357 Provides disaster relief, health & safety courses, medical transportation, and parenting education and support
WIC: 1-800-382-3838 A program for women, infants, and children.
United Way: 1-800-411-UWAY (8929) Services a vast amount of community members. They will refer you to the United Way in your local area for information on community organizations that can help you with your situation.

Consumer Information

Better Business Bureau: 1-703-276-0100 Helps with business verification and complaints about businesses.
Federal Trade Commission: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) Established for consumer protection. Helps with consumer issues such as identity theft and fraud. Will also help with creditor harassment.

Education

Federal Student Aid Information Center: 1-319-337-5665
Federal Pell Grant: 1-800-433-3243
Federal Perkins Loan: 1-800-433-3243
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Hotline: 1-800-792-8670 For questions regarding student loan repayment.

Other Helpful Organizations

IRS: 1-800-TAX-1040 For specific tax questions.
Public Utility Commission: 1-800-692-7380 Utility payment arrangements.
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-827-1000
PHRMA Public Affairs Division: 1-202-835-3400 For help with prescription costs.
Federal Governments: website dedicated to helping Americans understand more about their money – how to www.mymoney.gov

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