Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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There are 20 resources
10 Ways to Save Money and Energy in the New Year
(Separate Website)
Here are tips for cutting utility and gas bills, saving you money at home and on the road.
By: U.S. Department of Energy
8 Ways the Feds Will Pay You to Go Green
(Separate Website)
Here is information about government programs to help people use earth-friendly technology, from hybrid cars to solar water heaters.
By: Kiplinger
Bureau of Consumer Protection, Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The Bureau of Consumer Protection protects consumers against unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent practices. The Bureau enforces consumer protection laws and regulations.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
Consumer World
(Separate Website)
Consumer World is a nonprofit website with lots of consumer resources. It was founded by a long-time consumer advocate and educator who authored a number of consumer protection laws, wasa former Massachusetts Assistant Attorney General in consumer protection and was a consumer education consultant for the Federal Trade Commission.
Energy Emergency Relief
High Electric/Gas Bill? Click here to learn more about Energy Emergency Relief and other help for some people who can't pay these high bills.
By: Links to federal agency and utility company Web sites
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Energy Saving Tips
(Separate Website)
See these energy-saving tips from the LSU Ag Center.
By: LSU Ag Center
Energy Use in Your Home
(Separate Website)
This page has information about energy use at home, with tips for saving energy.
By: Entergy
Federal Information Resources for Consumers
(Separate Website)
Your online resource for consumer information from the federal government.
Find an Office Near You for Help with High Energy Bills.
(Separate Website)
See this list of programs around the state that offer people help with energy issues, including how to deal with high bills.
By: State of Louisiana
FTC Credit Information
(Separate Website)
Information for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Housing and Consumer Information for Seniors
(Separate Website)
HUD webpage with lots of information to help you keep your home, find an apartment, protect yourself from fraud, and more.
By: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
How to Save Money Every Month
(Separate Website)
Money-saving tips.
Lawyer Referral and Information
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to the Lawyer Referral and Information page from the site of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
Here are the individual numbers listed on that site:
Baton Rouge:
(225)344-9926
Lafayette
(337)237-4700
Lake Charles:
(337)436-3308
New Orleans
(504)561-8828
Shreveport:
(318)222-0720
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Louisiana and Solar Engergy Programs
(Separate Website)
This site has information about solar energy use and programs to encourage use of solar energy.
By: Louisiana Solar Energy Society
Louisiana Public Service Commission
(Separate Website)
Website of the agency that regulates the public utilities and motor carriers. It is supposed to ensure safe, reliable and reasonably priced services.
By: State of Louisiana
Money Saving Tips -- Top 10 Ways to Start Living the Frugal Life
(Separate Website)
See these tips for saving money at home, at the grocery and more. There are tips also for making some cleaning items at home from simple ingredients.
Practical Advice on Consumer Problems
(Separate Website)
This ABA webpage on "Practical Law" gives information about different legal problems, including consumer issues such as buying or leasing a car, "lemon" laws, credit problems, and bankruptcy.
By: American Bar Association (ABA)
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
Toll-Free Consumer Help Line
(Separate Website)
Toll-free consumer hot line. Report frauds and deceptive or unfair trade practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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