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Consumer Credit Counseling Service Of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc.
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
As a nonprofit organization, the Agency provides professional, meaningful and confidential consumer education and budget/credit counseling and develops effective debt reduction programs for all segments of the community that we serve. The Agency educates consumers about wise money management and the responsible use of credit.
History of Organization
In business since 1968
Accreditations and Licenses
COA (Council on Accreditation)
Affiliations
Better Business Bureau National Foundation Credit Counseling
Legal Structure
Non-profit corporation
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Number(s)
412-390-1336 - Pittsburgh Office FAX
724-836-4174 - Greensburg Office FAX
888-511-2227 - Main Number
Contact Email(s)
info@advantageccs.org - General Information mailbox
Web Addresses
Primary Address
Additional Addresses
Service Information
Service Area
No restriction
Service Description
Family budgeting advice
Debt management help
Housing counseling for first time homebuyers, homeowners in default on mortgages, and for homeowners over age 62 interested in reverse mortgage loans
Telephone Counseling Unit: 1-888-511-2227 - available as follows: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm / Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Friday, 8:00 am - 2:00 p.m. / Saturday
Credit Counseling
Bankruptcy Counseling
Bankruptcy Education
Pre-Purchase Housing Counseling
Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling
Reverse Mortgage Counseling
Community Education Programs and Classes
Keywords
Credit Counseling Bankruptcy Credit Card Debt Housing Counseling Bankruptcy Education Bankruptcy Counseling Debt Management Program Debt Management Plan
Available Hours
8:00 am - 8:00 pm / Monday through Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday
Fees/Cost for Services
Counseling services are free. Clients that utilize the agency's debt management services are asked to help cover the cost of establishing the program and maintaining it monthly. The initial setup reimbursement is $45.00. The monthly reimbursement ranges between $5.00 and $35.00 depending on the number of creditors included in the program. Reimbursements are not intended to cause an undue hardship and, depending upon circumstances, may be waived.
Eligibility Requirements
None
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
Yes
Languages Spoken or Available
English