Car Insurance
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Join the Weekly Home Check - Receive weekly emails of home maintenance prompts. Let’s reduce the risk of costly repairs and take the hassle out of home maintenance, one week at a time.
Become and informed and preferred renter through a 5-part class. Participants who attend the whole training receive a certificate.
What: A five part class designed to make you a renter that landlords prefer
Where: The Love Columbia Center (1209 E Walnut St)
When: Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00 PM (Classes also available on select Saturdays)
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Families Eating Smart and Moving More (FESMM) is a program designed to improve participants diets nutritionally, increase daily physical activity, and increase home food safety practices.
Subjects covered in the program include:
• Planning and preparing budget friendly, fast, and simple meals.
• How to make healthy food choices’
• Tips on how to stretch out your food dollars.
• Tricks on how to preserve foods more safely.
• Learn how to better understand food nutrition labels.
• Elevate you and your family’s health through nutrition and exercise.
Next class series at the Family Impact Center starts July 8 and ends August 12, 2025. Classes will be held 9-10 am. Classes are free but require registration. For more information and registration of the July/August 2025 series, please contact NPA Emily Blaue.
105 E. Ash St
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 882-2428
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The 2025 Base Year Application period is now open, from April 1 through June 30.
Current application
FAQs for the program
Claire L. Lower
Administrative Coordinator
Boone County Human Resources
613 E. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-448-7046
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At Connections, we offer a holistic network of services designed to support individuals and families living in poverty on their journey to economic self-sufficiency. Central to our approach is lifelong mentoring, which serves as the foundation for building trust, accountability, and long-term success. Our comprehensive model integrates evidence-based practices that address all aspects of a person's life—including employment, education, housing, health, and personal development.
We have an online referral form for partners to complete with potential participants - Referral. Once we receive the referral, our Training Facilitator reaches out to discuss upcoming classes and ensure we are the best fit for their needs.
601 Business Loop 70W, Suite 218
Columbia, MO 65201
(636) 940-8027
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If you are unable to pay your bills in full:
You may set up a payment plan and may have up to 18 months to pay your bills, interest free.
You may be eligible for full or partial assistance. The amount of financial assistance you may qualify for is based on your income and/or the resources
you have to help pay your bills.
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Patients who meet certain income guidelines may qualify for financial assistance. Eligibility for assistance is based upon total gross income (how much you make before taxes) and the number of dependents (usually spouse and children) in your family. Patients who have special circumstances may receive further consideration. Eligible patients will not be charged more than patients who have insurance. You may apply for financial assistance up to 240 days after you receive your first bill.
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Individuals needing an epi-pen can contact Auvi-Q to receive a free set if they meet income qualifications.
Complete the form to fill out and submit for a free set from Auvi-Q: Form.
Boone County residents
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For individuals that cannot file a rental conditions and tenant complaint form through the Office of Neighborhood Services because they live outside of city limits, they can complete a Rental Housing Standards Complaint Form through Boone County Resource Management. Note that individuals need to be current on rent to be considered. It also needs to be notarized. Other regulations are outlined in the attached document, Rental Regulations.
Here is the link to the website as well: Rental Housing Standards
Boone County Rental Standard Complaint Form
Boone County Rental Regulations
If you are not eligible for insurance through your employer, check to see if you are eligible for Medicaid or the Health Insurance Marketplace - Need link here
Steps to take:
· If you have health insurance, call the number on the back of your health insurance card and ask which primary care providers are covered. Call one of those providers and ask for a new patient appointment.
· If you do not have health insurance, contact one of the clinics below and ask for a new patient appointment. These clinics will help you apply for Medicaid.
Clarity Healthcare - Columbia - Request an appointment
Compass Health Network - Visit website
Spectrum Health Care - Visit website
Veterans
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All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks — no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch.
Truman Veterans’ Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital’s program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.
Printed on each gun lock is the logo and contact for the Veterans Crisis Line, a crisis hotline for veterans and their loved ones. The locks also come with instructions on how to use them, two keys and information on recognizing the signs of suicide risk and the phone number for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-3161
Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-7261
Holts Summit Public Library
188 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 606-8770
Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St., Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-7378
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The following link provides information on assistance paying for Medicare:
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/medicare-savings-programs
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Modeled after an authentic business consulting firm, the Aspire Business Clinic at Columbia College provides pro bono consulting services to start-up entrepreneurs in the community. Entrepreneurs are paired with a team of students who help uncover innovative growth solutions by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans. Contact
Work alongside the Director of the Aspire Business Clinic and fellow students in our dynamic project consulting team. Together, you'll uncover innovative growth solutions for our clients—small businesses and nonprofits—by designing marketing plans, crafting communication and social media strategies, and developing strategic plans.
For more information, email jdmoberly@ccis.edu or rhohenstein@ccis.edu.
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Other Clinics accepting Medicaid:
MU Health Care Primary Care - Visit website
Boone Health - Visit website
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Affordable health care services for everyone. Make an appointment. Services provided:
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–5pm
Evening hours: Tuesdays @ 5:30–8 p.m. and Thursdays @ 4–8 p.m.
1123 Wilkes Boulevard, Suite 110
Columbia, MO 65201
573-514-7312
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Tiger OT is a program that provides hands-on clinical opportunities for student practitioners in both traditional outpatient settings and the community. Tiger OT serves both children and adults who may be experiencing challenges associated with neurologic, musculoskeletal, mental health and developmentally based conditions. Specific conditions include stroke, head injury, amputation, chronic pain, autism, cerebral palsy, visual impairments and spinal cord injury.
Hours and location: The Tiger OT Clinics are located in Clark Hall and Lewis Hall on the University of Missouri campus. Services are by appointment, call for more information.
For more information please contact:
573-882-3988
TigerOT@missouri.edu
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Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program or Missouri SHIP - https://www.missouriship.org/about/our-services/
Senior Benefit Services - www.sbsteam.net
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Missouri Connections for Health - Contact Us | Missouri SHIP
Aging Best (if you are elderly) - https://www.agingbest.org/contact
Burrell Behavioral Health (if you receive or are interested in receiving services from Burrell) – Contact Us | Burrell Behavioral Health
CMCA https://cmca.us/get-help/health-care-advocate/
Compass Health (if you receive or are interested in receiving services from Compass) - https://compasshealthnetwork.org/medicaid-enrollment-information/
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Voluntary Action Center is a local non-profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. VAC services and eligibility flyer
Financial Assistance: Baby formula, gas, food handler cards, health and dental co-payments, minor car repair, Missouri birth certificates, photo ID’s, prescriptions and work uniforms and/or tools.
Services provided 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm.
Walk-ins: M-T-Th-F.
Scheduled appointments - Wednesday. Call 573-874-2273 to schedule an appointment.
403 A Vandiver
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
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The Day Dreams Foundation eliminates financial barriers to participating in extracurricular activities and promotes healthy lifestyles, goal setting, academics, teamwork and respect for others. Our goal is for every child can fulfill their dream of participating in an extracurricular activity without ever worrying about the cost.
1 E Broadway, Suite C
Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-2600
Veterans
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We are able to advise veterans on GI Bill benefits that they may be eligible for and explain the application process.
MU Veterans Center (University of Missouri)
Memorial Union (Lower-level N-5)
516 Hitt Street
Columbia, Missouri 65211
Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm. If possible, please call to make an appointment.
(573) 884-4383
Email: veterans@missouri.edu
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