About Us

More Than 50 Years of Experience

For over 50 years, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) has helped thousands of people learn to manage money, balance their budgets and get out of debt through comprehensive personal financial education and credit counseling.  We are more than just a debt-counseling organization. Our programs and services help people in all stages of their financial lives take the next step towards personal money management success.

 

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, we have over 60 local offices in 10 states – Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Washington, Oregon, Indiana, and Pennsylvania – and help people in additional states through telephone and Internet counseling.  Because we now provide our services in most states across the country, we have selected Apprisen Financial Advocates as our national name.  We will continue to be known as Consumer Credit Counseling Service in our local communities.

 

 

How We’re Different and Why you should Choose ccCs/Apprisen Financial Advocates

Experienced: The nation’s first and oldest consumer credit counseling agency - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

Consumer-focused: Comprehensive, confidential counseling that addresses individual financial situations and identifies options in the person’s best interests.

Convenient: While more than 50% of CCCS counseling is done in-person at local offices, telephone and Internet counseling services are also available to meet your scheduling needs. 

Well-Qualified: 

  • CCCS counselors are certified through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
  • We offer comprehensive money management programs accredited through the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services.

Professional: 

  • CCCS is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies.
  • We are a member in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. 

Committed to Communities: 

  • We have over 60 local offices.
  • CCCS provides financial education and outreach programs.
  • We’re involved in partnerships to help our communities with issues such as foreclosure prevention, asset-building and financial education in the workplace.