Helpful Community Resources

At First Truth Law, we know that life after an injury, accident, or medical issue can feel overwhelming.

Whether or not you’re ready to pursue a legal claim, there are many trusted organizations and government agencies that can provide information, support, or ways to report what happened. This page is designed to connect you with helpful community, state, and federal resources that may guide you through next steps.

Emergency & Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is in danger or needs urgent medical help, please contact:

• Emergency: Dial 911
• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (available 24/7)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.thehotline.org | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA): www.samhsa.gov/find-help | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Reporting Safety or Negligence Incidents

If you believe your injury or situation involves negligence, unsafe conditions, or professional misconduct, the following agencies can help you file a report or complaint:

Medical & Health Care Concerns

• State Medical Board – File a complaint against a doctor, nurse, or health care provider.
  👉Link to the Virginia Department of Health Professions Enforcement Division: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/PractitionerResources/Enforcement/FileaComplaint/
  👉 Link to to the Virginia Department of Health Complaint Unit: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/licensure-and-certification/complaint-unit/
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – Office for Civil Rights
  For health care discrimination or privacy violations (HIPAA).
  👉 https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/complaints
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  To report issues involving Medicare or Medicaid billing and care.
  👉 https://www.cms.gov/medicare

Workplace & Employment Incidents

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – For unsafe working conditions.
  👉 https://www.osha.gov/workers/file-complaint
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – For workplace discrimination or retaliation.
  👉 https://www.eeoc.gov/how-file-charge-employment-discrimination
• Wage & Hour Division (U.S. Department of Labor) – For unpaid wages or overtime violations.
  👉 https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd

Consumer & Public Safety

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – To report unsafe vehicles or equipment defects.
  👉 https://www.nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem
• Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) – For dangerous or defective household products.
  👉 https://www.saferproducts.gov
• Food & Drug Administration (FDA) – For unsafe food, drugs, or medical devices.
  👉 https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem