STATEWIDE AND NATIONWIDE
Companion Services
Programs and/or services that provide general companionship, friendship, socialization and minimal assistance with daily activities.
Online Caregiver Matching
CareYaYa
Companion Services
Connect America
3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
Main:
(800) 215-4206
Toll Free:
(800) 215-4206
Fax:
(800) 490-8313
Friendly Caller, Friendship Line
Institute on Aging
3575 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Main:
(415) 750-4111
Toll Free:
(800) 971-0016
Fax:
(415) 750-5338
Consumer Protection and Advocacy
Organizations that promote consumer protection services and advocacy and may provide consumer education. In many situations, this information can be used to file complaints on the consumer’s behalf.
Consumer Protection
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC, 20552
Main:
(202) 435-7000
Toll Free:
(855) 411-2372
Counseling, Advocacy and Investigations, Discrimination
Equal Rights Center
11 Dupont Circle, Suite 450, Washington DC, DC, 20036
Main:
(202) 234-3062
Toll Free:
(866) 719-4372
Fax:
(202) 234-3106
Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20580
Main:
(202) 326-2222
Do Not Call Registry
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20580
Main:
(202) 326-2222
Advocacy For Quality Care
KEPRO
5201 West Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 900, Tampa, FL, 33609
Main:
(888) 319-8452
Toll Free:
(844) 455-8708
Hotline for Poison Emergency
National Capital Poison Center
3201 New Mexico Ave., Ste. 310, Washington, DC, 20016
Fax:
(202) 362-8377
National Do Not Call Registry
National Do Not Call Registry
(Website Registry), Washington, DC, 20580
Main:
(202) 326-2222
Toll Free:
(888) 382-1222
Health Information
National Health Information Center
US Dept Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suiste LL100,, Rockville, MD, 20852
Main:
(240) 453-8282
Toll Free:
(800) 336-4797
Fax:
(301) 984-4256
Consumer Education on Health and Aging
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
31 Center Drive MSC 2292, Bldg 31 Room 5C27, Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(301) 496-1752
Toll Free:
(800) 222-2225
Health Rights Advocacy, Consumer Rights
Public Citizen
1600 20th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20009
Main:
(202) 588-1000
Fax:
(202) 588-7798
Disability Awareness, Mobility Scooter Etiquette
Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)
347 5th Avenue Suite 605, New York, NY, 10016
Main:
(212) 447-7284
Fax:
(212) 447-1928
Energy Efficiency Information
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20585
Main:
(202) 586-5000
Fax:
(202) 586-4403
Consumer Education, Energy Information
U.S. Department of Energy, Public Information Office
1000 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC, 20585
Main:
(202) 586-5000
Toll Free:
(800) 342-5363
Fax:
(202) 586-4403
Fair Housing Enforcement
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th St., SW, Room 5206, Washington, DC, 20410
Main:
(202) 708-1112
Toll Free:
(800) 669-9777
Fax:
(202) 708-1425
Discrimination Complaints
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
131 M Street NE, Washington, DC, 20507
Main:
(202) 663-4900
Toll Free:
(800) 669-4000
Fax:
(202) 275-6834
Employment Discrimination, Norfolk Field Office
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
200 Granby Street, Suite 739, Federal Building, Norfolk, VA, 23510
Main:
(800) 669-4000
Fax:
(757) 441-6720
Product Safety Information & Hotline
United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Main:
(301) 504-7923
Toll Free:
(800) 638-2772
Fax:
(301) 504-0124
Public Health and Safety
United States Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC, 20200
Main:
(202) 619-0257
Toll Free:
(877) 696-6775
Consumer Complaints, Airlines
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, 20590
Main:
(202) 366-2220
Toll Free:
(855) 368-4200
Fax:
(202) 366-5944
Food and Drug Consumer Complaint or Problem
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20993
Main:
(888) 463-6332
Fax:
(703) 235-8292
Crime Prevention and Assistance
Programs and services focused on preventing fraud, crime and assisting victims.
Fraud and Identity Theft
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20580
Main:
(202) 326-2222
Toll Free:
(877) 382-4357
Victim Assistance, Information & Referral
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
510 King Street # 424, Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA, 22314
Main:
(703) 535-6682
Toll Free:
(800) 879-6682
Fax:
(703) 535-5500
Crisis Intervention
Programs that provide emergency services to an individual experiencing a mental health condition that poses a threat to themselves and/or others.
Friendship Line
Institute on Aging
3575 Geary Boulevard, San Francisco, CA, 94118
Main:
(415) 750-4111
Toll Free:
(800) 971-0016
Fax:
(415) 750-5338
LGBTQ Youth Suicide Prevention
Trevor Project
PO Box 69232, West Hollywood , CA, 90069
Main:
(212) 695-8650
Toll Free:
(866) 488-7386
Dementia Evaluation and Care Planning
Comprehensive centers that offer a variety of tests to establish the presence of Alzheimer's disease, Pick's disease, Lewy Body dementia, Parkinson's dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or other conditions which involve loss of memory, deterioration of intellectual functioning, disorientation, and other similar symptoms. Memory care centers may also develop treatment plans, provide patient and caregiver education, and offer care coordination.
UNC Memory Disorders Program
University of North Carolina Department of Neurology
170 Manning Drive, Campus Box 7025, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599-7025
Main:
(919) 966-8178
Dental Care
Programs provided by dentists and periodontists to help promote oral health or health of the mouth, teeth and gums.
Dental Research Information
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
31 Center Drive, MSC2290, Building 31, Room 2C39, , Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(301) 496-4261
Toll Free:
(866) 232-4528
Fax:
(301) 480-4098
Depression
Programs for a mental state of depressed mood that is characterized by feelings of sadness, despair, and discouragement. Depression ranges from normal feelings of the blues through chronic depression (dysthymia) to major depression.
Information and Referral, Depression and Bipolar Support
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
55 East Jackson Boulevard Suite 490, Chicago, IL, 60604
Main:
(800) 826-3632
Toll Free:
(800) 826-3632
Fax:
(312) 642-7243
Dermatology
Programs provided by dermatologists who focus on skin care and skin conditions.
Dermatology Information
American Academy of Dermatology
1445 New York Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(202) 842-3555
Toll Free:
(866) 503-7546
Fax:
(202) 842-4355
Find a Dermatologist
American Academy of Dermatology
1445 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(888) 462-3376
Toll Free:
(866) 503-7546
Fax:
(202) 842-4355
Diabetes Management
Programs designed to educate diabetes patients and help them to manage the disease and control their blood sugar levels.
Diabetes Support, Education and Research
Diabetes Research & Wellness
1832 Connecticut Ave NW #420, , Washington, DC, 20009
Main:
(202) 298-9211
Diabetes Education Program
Holy Cross Hospital
1500 Forest Glen Road, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Main:
(301) 754-7448
Diabetes Information
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
Bldg 31, Rm 9A06, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2560, Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(301) 654-3327
Toll Free:
(800) 860-8747
Fax:
(301) 907-8906
Support and Information for Blind Diabetics
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
200 East Wells Street, at Jernigan Place, , Baltimore, MD, 21230
Main:
(410) 659-9314
Fax:
(410) 685-5653
Diabetes Health Information
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD, 20892-3560
Main:
(301) 496-3583
Toll Free:
(800) 860-8747
Dialysis and Kidney Care
Programs and services for individuals with kidney failure and/or those on dialysis.
Kidney Disease Information & Support
American Association of Kidney Patients
2701 N Rocky Point Dr, Suite 150, Tampa, FL, 33607
Main:
(813) 636-8100
Toll Free:
(800) 749-2257
Fax:
(813) 636-8122
Kidney Disease Information and Helpline
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300 , Rockville, MD, 20852
Main:
(301) 881-3052
Toll Free:
(800) 638-8299
Fax:
(301) 881-0898
Find a Dialysis Facility
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244
Main:
(800) 633-4227
Toll Free:
(866) 226-1819
Kidney Health Information
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD, 20892-3560
Main:
(301) 496-3583
Toll Free:
(800) 860-8747
Kidney Disease, Advocacy and Information
National Kidney Foundation
30 East 33rd Street Suite 1100, New York, NY, 10016
Main:
(800) 622-9010
Digestive Disorders
Medical programs and services provided by gastroenterologists for digestive problems including Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and hiatal hernia.
Crohn's Disease, Colitis Education
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
733 THIRD AVENUE, SUITE 510, , NEW YORK, NY, 10017
Main:
(888) 694-8872 x48
Toll Free:
(877) 807-5271
Digestive Disorder
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
2 Information Way, Bethesda, MD, 20892
Main:
(800) 891-5389
Fax:
(703) 738-4929
Digestive Disease Health Information
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD, 20892-3560
Main:
(301) 496-3583
Toll Free:
(800) 860-8747
Disability Rights and Advocacy
Groups and organizations that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities.
Information Line at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 350, Rockville, MD, 20850
Main:
(800) 949-4232
Fax:
(301) 251-3762
Library of ADA & Disability Related Publications
ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 350, Rockville, MD, 20850
Main:
(301) 217-0124
Toll Free:
(800) 949-4232
Fax:
(301) 251-3762
Your Local Community Services Board
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
600 Jackson Street
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Main:
Your Local Centers For Independent Living
disAbility Resource Center
409 Progress Street
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
Main:
Toll-Free:
TTY/TTD:
Your Local Dept. of Social Services
Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services
9019 Old Battlefield Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Main:
Your Local Health Dept.
Spotsylvania County Health Department
9104 Courthouse Road
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Spotsylvania, VA, 22553
Main: