Published August 1997 — Download PDF of the original newspaper column
Byrd's-Eye View By U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd Helpful Hotlines
Because of the vast number of regulations and options affecting federal programs and services, West Virginians often have questions regarding specific problems or concerns. In response, the federal government has established a system of toll-free phone numbers that can help West Virginians obtain answers to their questions and overall assistance with their concerns. With the thought that it might be helpful, I am listing some of the most commonly requested numbers.
Auto Safety Hotline .................................. 1-800-424-9393 Consumer Product Safety Commission ... 1-800-638-2772 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Cancer Hotline ....................................... 1-800-422-6237 Energy Efficiency Clearinghouse ............. 1-800-363-3737 Flood Insurance Information .................... 1-800-638-6620 Food & Safety Tips on Meats and Poultry 1-800-535-4555 Hill-Burton Free Hospital Care Hotline ... 1-800-638-0742 Medical Scholarship Information ............ 1-800-638-0824 Medicare Information ............................... 1-800-638-6833 National Health Information Center ........ 1-800-336-4797 National Runaway Switchboard ............... 1-800-621-4000 (for parents and runaways to leave messages) National Drug & Alcohol Treatment Referral Service . . . .. . ... .. ... .. .. ... .. ..1-800-662-4357 Pesticide Emergency Information ............ 1-800-858-7378 Safe Drinking Water Hotline ................... 1-800-426-4791 Small Business Administration ................ 1-800-827-5722 Social Security Administration . ... .. ... . . ..... 1-800-772-1213 Washington, D.C., Reservation Center .... 1-800-554-2220 (Information on lodging in the Nation's Capital) Veterans Benefits Information ................. 1-800-827-1000
August 13, 1997