Statewide and Nationwide
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.
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
Employment Discrimination, Richmond Field Office
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
400 North Eight Street, Suite 350, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 771-2200
Toll Free:
(800) 669-4000
Fax:
(804) 771-2224
Advocacy for Older Virginians
Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A)
24 East Cary Street, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 644-5628
Consumer Protection
Virginia Board of Accountancy
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 402, Perimeter Center Building, Henrico, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-8505
Fax:
(804) 527-4409
Complaint Form for Funeral Homes and Embalmers
Virginia Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Perimeter Center, Henrico, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-4479
Fax:
(804) 527-4413
Consumer Complaint, Food and Dairy
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
102 Governor Street, Richmond, VA, 23219
Main:
(804) 786-3520
Consumer Complaints, Health Care
Virginia Department of Health
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 401, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-2106
Toll Free:
(800) 955-1819
Fax:
(804) 527-4503
Fraud and Discrimination Hotline for Older Virginians
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 102, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-8500
Fax:
(804) 367-2475
License Lookup
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 102, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-8500
Fax:
(804) 367-2475
Report a Licensee
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 102, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-8504
Fax:
(804) 282-3932
Consumer Protection, Adult Protective Services
Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
5600 Cox Road, Glen Allen , VA, 23060
Main:
(800) 552-3431
Fax:
(804) 726-7958
Housing Discrimination
Virginia Fair Housing Office
9960 Mayland Dirve, Suite 400, Richmond, VA, 23233
Main:
(804) 367-8530
Toll Free:
(888) 551-3247
Fax:
(866) 480-8333
Criminal History Background Check
Virginia State Police
7700 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA, 23235
Main:
(804) 674-2000
Fax:
(804) 674-2936
Advocacy
VOCAL
7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300 - #3008, Richmond, VA, 23225
Main:
(804) 343-1777
Toll Free:
(888) 771-2030
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
An organization whose primary mission relates to Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patient advocacy, education, or direct support programs to address patient specific needs. These organizations may peripherally participate in other activities like legislative advocacy, but patient support is their focus. Programs that help individuals navigate through the maze of the health care system. Personal health care advocates are trained health care workers, often nurses, or volunteers familiar with the health care system who work independently of any health care institution.
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis
Can Do Multiple Sclerosis
100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd, Suite 200, Avon, CO, 81620
Main:
(970) 926-1290
Toll Free:
(800) 367-3101
Fax:
(970) 926-1295
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis
Canine Partners for Life
334 Faggs Manor Road, Cochranville, PA, 19330
Main:
(610) 869-4902
Fax:
(610) 869-9785
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis
Freedom Service Dogs of America
7193 S. Dillon Court, Englewood, CO, 80112
Main:
(303) 922-6231
Patient Support
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034
Main:
(800) 532-7667
Fax:
(856) 661-9797
Patient Support
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
6520 North Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
Main:
(954) 776-6805
Toll Free:
(888) 673-6287
Fax:
(954) 351-0630
Patient Support for MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Patient Support for Multiple Sclerosis, Statewide
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Virginia, West Virginia
4200 Innslake Drive, Suite 301, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Main:
(804) 353-5008
Toll Free:
(800) 344-4867
Fax:
(804) 353-5595
Patient Support for Multiple Sclerosis
PAN Foundation
805 15th Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20005
Main:
(866) 316-7263
Toll Free:
(800) 394-0161
Patient Support for Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
Positive Living with MS
Patient Support, Multiple Sclerosis
The Assistance Fund (TAF)
4700 Millenia Blvd, Suite 410, Orlando, FL, 32839
Main:
(855) 845-3663
Fax:
(833) 865-3757