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Provides assistance to veterans, widows and dependent children in filing disability compensation and pension claims through the United States and Virginia Departments of Veterans Affairs. Provides multiple programs to assist veterans and their families. Call for more information about a wide variety of services.

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Benefits Assistance
Advocacy
GI Rights Counseling
Assists veterans and their families in obtaining state, federal and local benefits to which they are entitled. Act as informed advocates in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims and serves as a clearinghouse providing information and assistance that will enhance the veteran's quality of life.
Assists veterans and their families in obtaining state, federal and local benefits to which they are entitled. Act as informed advocates in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims and serves as a clearinghouse providing information and assistance that will enhance the veteran's quality of life.
Clients should schedule a Fair Housing/Predatory Lending appointment if they believe they have been victims of mortgage fraud, a loan scam, or discrimination in any aspect of the housing market. HCS counselors help clients understand their rights under fair housing law and help file complaints with the appropriate enforcement agencies.

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Consumer Protection Agencies
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Discrimination Assistance
Provides information and advice on cable TV services available in Fairfax County. Responds to complaints regarding cable television and telecommunications construction, restoration and technical problems. Oversees the County's non-exclusive cable television franchise agreements with Cox Communications, Comcast, and Verizon, through enforcement of franchise agreements, inspection of facilities, and attention to resident concerns.

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Consumer Complaints
Assists veterans and their families in obtaining state, federal and local benefits to which they are entitled. Act as informed advocates in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims and serves as a clearinghouse providing information and assistance that will enhance the veteran's quality of life. The service location also includes Naval Special Warfare Development Group and Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story
Protects the public's health by engaging in a wide variety of inspection, permitting, and testing services, including: Drinking Water Inspection, Permitting, and Surveillance; Food Establishment Sanitation check out your favorite restaurant's latest inspection results by going to www.healthspace.ca/vdh; Insect and Rodent Control; Institutional Sanitation; Migrant Labor Camp Sanitation; Milk Sanitation; Rabies Prevention and Control; Sewage Disposal Sanitation; Tourist Establishment Sanitation.

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Building and Safety
Lead Poisoning Screening
Consumer Complaints
Provides inquiries into alleged violations of the City's Fair Housing Ordinance. Serves community with information, referral and training.

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Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Discrimination Assistance
Assists veterans and their families in obtaining state, federal and local benefits to which they are entitled. Act as informed advocates in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims and serves as a clearinghouse providing information and assistance that will enhance the veteran's quality of life.
NO DIRECT SERVICES - REFERRALS ONLY. Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities with quality, affordable housing for all. Referrals to partner organizations (local governments, redevelopment and housing authorities and nonprofits) that administer federal housing and community development programs. There are two HUD Field Offices that support Virginia. The Richmond Field Office supports the entire Commonwealth except for Northern Virginia. Those Northern Virginia jurisdictions are supported by the District of Columbia Field Office, at 820 First Street, NE, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20002, Phone: 202-275-9200, Fax: 202-275-6385, TTY: 202-275-6388 DC Field office entire jurisdiction:Washington D.C.; Montgomery County, MD; Prince George’s County, MD; Arlington County, VA; Fairfax County, VA; Loudoun County, VA; Prince William County, VA; Independent Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park.

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Consumer Complaints
Housing Search and Information
Free legal services in civil cases to low-income persons. Does not handle criminal cases. Centralized Intake: 888-201-2772 Toll Free Nationwide Regional Field Offices in Castlewood, Christiansburg, and Marion, Virginia

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General Legal Aid
Benefits Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Assistance
Provides assistance to individuals who have been in the US less than 8 months, or an entrant as a refugee, a child living with refugee parents or an Amerasian.
The Bureau licenses, regulates, investigates and examines insurance companies, agencies and agents on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Bureau of Insurance also registers, examines and investigates (title) real estate settlement agents and agencies. The Bureau assists consumers with questions and concerns regarding insurance companies, agents and agencies. It offers outreach programs on a variety of insurance-related topics.

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Sewage Disposal Systems: Applications, permits, and onsite evaluations for sewage disposal systems are processed. Well Inspections and Permits: Applications and evaluations for private wells are processed. Referrals for other water problems. Restaurant Permits and Inspections: Routine food establishment inspections as required by state law, including temporary and permanent establishments. Public Drinking Water information - provides technical information. Environmental Epidemiology - prevent and control human diseases and conditions due to exposure to chemical and biological agents (Rabies Control, Vector Borne Disease such as Lymes and West Nile, Toxic Substance Surveillance, Mold, Fish Consumption Advisories). Hotel, Campgrounds, Summer Camps, Swimming Pools, Migrant Labor Camps inspections. Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.

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Building and Safety
Consumer Complaints
Communicable Disease Control
Lead Poisoning Screening
Public Health Information/Inspection/Remediation
Provides services to help people who are no longer able to work due to physical and/or mental impairments obtain Social Security disability benefits. We will evaluate your chances of winning a SSA approval, fill out and submit all forms with questionnaires, collect all medical documentation, respond to all SSA's request for materials, develop strategy and prepare formal reports and represent claimant at hearings. Also help you to access social services while your claim is pending.

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Benefits Assistance
Legal Counseling
Legal Representation
Offers assistance with apprenticeship programs, and occupational safety and health. Provides a Voluntary Safety Compliance Training program. Administers the commonwealth labor laws. Oversees child labor laws. Includes the Division of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety. Provides labor market research and analysis. Provides an online information center at www.doli.virginia.gov/infocenter.html.

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Information Sources
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Occupational Health and Safety
Consumer Complaints
Report any adverse reactions or other problems with products the agency regulates. FDA is responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled. It also oversees medicines, medical devices (from bandages to artificial hearts), blood products, vaccines, cosmetics, animal food (including pet food) and animal drugs, and electronic products that emit radiation (such as microwave ovens and video monitors), ensuring that these products are safe and effective. FDA also regulates tobacco products.
The Board of Optometry at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations: Optometrist-Non TPA, Professional Designation, Optometrist-TPA Certified. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

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Provides consumer information, takes consumer complaints, evaluates charities, and provides arbitration in consumer disputes. Does not: give legal advice, help to breach or assist in voiding contracts, make collections of any kind, provide credit information, or appraise articles. The intake telephone number is an automated help line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24x7). Operators are available on this number from 8:00 AM to 5:00PM during normal office hours

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Consumer Complaints
Consumer Protection Agencies
Consumer Education
Provides pre-purchase reports based on customer relations experiences and complaints as reported to the BBB. Also provides marketplace education and dispute resolution services to the community, which are funded by members of the Better Business Bureau.

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Consumer Complaints
Consumer Education
Consumer Action Information/Support
Consumer Protection Agencies
Assists area clients who face legal dilemmas in housing, public benefits, employment, consumer protection, mental health and the rights of the elderly and individuals with disabilities. The Legal Aid Justice Center will offer full representation in traditional poverty law areas, including housing, consumer protection, employment, education, mental health, disability rights and public benefits to low-income residents of Planning District 10: Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson and City of Charlottesville.
The Board of Dentistry at the Virginia Department of Health Professions regulates the following professions and occupations that fall under this board only: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Temporary Permit, Dental Teachers, Dental Hygienists-Temporary, Dental Hygienists-Teacher. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

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Consumer Complaints
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Regulations/Standards
The Board of Health Professions conducts policy research for the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

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Consumer Complaints
Regulations/Standards
Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Specializes in the enforcement of Fair Debt practices Act. Agency will file a complaint with collector if appropriate. Financial Assistance - Relief from Debt Collectors 2) Debt Relief - Collection Activities Complaint Helpline. For more details visit: http://careconnectusa.org/debt-collection-complaints/
The Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulates the following professions and occupations: Pharmacy, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Interns, Permitted Physicians, Medical Equipment Suppliers, Restricted Manufacturers, Humane Societies, Physicians Selling Drugs, Non-Resident Pharmacies, Wholesale Distributors, CE Courses, and Pharmacy Technicians Automated License Verification: 804-270-6836

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Licensing/Certification/Accreditation
Consumer Complaints
Regulations/Standards