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What Does Help Now! Do to Solve My Problem and other FAQs?

We are on our client’s side. We speak up for our client to the right person and in a way that is most likely to solve his or her problem or end his or her dispute.

What will Help Now!’s services cost?
Nothing. We do not charge a fee for our services. We are a non-profit organization and do accept donations to help fund our work. A donation to us is tax deductible to the person giving it.

Does someone who wants our help have to qualify to get it?
No. We will help anyone. However, we first want to help people who do not have the money to get help elsewhere. We also especially want to help disabled persons, seniors, and people who are new to our country or area and may not know “the system” here. We want anyone who thinks he or she could benefit from our help to call us and tell us about the problem. if we think we can help, we will try our best to do so.

What if the problem is one where we cannot help?
If this happens, we will provide names of people or groups that may be able to help. For instance, if the problem is one where only a lawyer can help, we’ll give the names and telephone numbers of several lawyers to call. In some cases, the lawyer may be willing to help at a reduced rate or free of charge.

How is Help Now! different than other places that might help?
We solve problems and end disputes—a very broad range of them—while, at the same time, assuring that our client’s interest is protected. That’s all we do. Our staff is specially trained in ways to do it. We pride ourselves on doing it professionally. Our clients do not have to meet any special requirements or qualifications for us to do it. And we do it without charging a fee. In fact, there is no other group locally or, for that matter, nationally doing what ours does.

Who are the people that help?
Our Executive Director is Laurence Kahn. His work in solving problems and ending disputes has been recognized nationally. Mr. Kahn is listed in Who’s Who in America because of this work. He has trained our staff, as he has many others across the country, on how to solve problems and end disputes. Mr. Kahn is also here everyday to work with our staff on doing just that.

Here are some types of problems or disputes where we may be able to help:

 

Money
Social Security
SSI
Medicare
OHP
Insurance
Purchasing
Creditors
Repossession
Other Benefits
Payments

Consumer
Product Defect
Product Return
Poor Service
Contractors
Delivery
Pricing/Fees
Repairs
False Ads
Scams
  Living
Home Support
Housing/Rentals
Employment
Treatment
Illness
Death
People
Family
Roommate
Neighbor
Community
Police
Caseworker
Agency

Even if a particular type of problem or dispute is not listed here, call us. There’s still a good chance we can help.

We have also compiled a list of Web Site Links to other Social Agencies that may be helpful.

 
     
   
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