Name:	Consumer Credit Counseling of Nevada
Brief Description:	Provides debt and financial counseling, as well as classes about a variety of financial matters. CCCS can often negotiate with your creditors to lower monthly payments, and in some cases, reduce or eliminate interest.
Website Address:	http://www.cccsnevada.org/ (info. about bankruptcy and credit laws on their web page)
Services:	CCCS of Nevada offers debt management and financial counseling to meet all financial needs such as getting out of debt, buying a first home, and saving for retirement. CCCS is approved by the Executive Office of the U. S. Trustee to provide to all residents of Nevada the pre-filing bankruptcy counseling and pre-discharge financial literacy as required by the Bankruptcy Reform Act. CCCS negotiates with your creditors to lower monthly payments, and in some cases, reduce or eliminate interest, late charges and over-limit fees. CCCS also provides information to renters, owners and first-time buyers to help with first-time home ownership. Seniors are provided counseling regarding Reverse Mortgages and those experiencing mortgage delinquency receive counseling regarding tools for minimizing losses. CCCS can help you obtain a copy of your credit report, explain it to you and correct inaccurate information. CCCS offers financial seminars and workshops on a variety of topics, ranging from budgeting to home buying to becoming debt free. CCCS counselors can also negotiate with the IRS to develop a payment plan for you and can assist you with paying off student loans. They will provide an answer for you within one business day. Most services are provided free of charge.
Target Population:	Nevada residents and residents who live near the Nevada state border.
Address:	Main Las Vegas Office, 2650 South Jones Las Vegas, NV 89146; Reno Office, 3100 Mill Street, Suite 111, Reno, NV 89502
Email:	Email: cccs@cccsnevada.org
Eligibility:	No income requirements.
Appointment Needed:	Can call to get information, but an appointment is necessary for counseling
Phone:	(702) 364-0344 (Las Vegas), (775) 337-6363 (Reno), Toll-free (800) 451-4505
Hours:	Las Vegas office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday & 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday & Saturday; Reno office hours vary
Service Area:	State of Nevada and geographic areas near Nevada's state borders.
Counties:	Statewide, Carson City County, Churchill County, Clark County, Douglas County, Elko County, Esmeralda County, Eureka County, Humboldt County, Lander County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Mineral County, Nye County, Pershing County, Storey County, Washoe County, White Pine County
Provides Language Services:	Yes
Languages:	Spanish
Language Service Arrangements Needed:	No
Subjects:	Consumer/Business Law, Money Problems, Property Law
Mission:	Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) – Provide the best non-profit community service dedicated to delivering professional consumer financial literacy, confidential financial counseling and debt reduction programs to all segments of the community, regardless of the ability to pay.