Health Care Options
Content added Oct. 2, 2024
Effective for dates of service beginning October 1, 2024, doula services are available to all pregnant women, prenatally, during delivery, and throughout the 12-month postpartum period as a preventive service recommended by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Doula services will be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis.
Content added July 29, 2024
Therapy Unlimited provides speech and occupational therapy. We are family-first and strive to meet the needs of individuals to maximize function at home and in the community. All ages 0-99.
4200 Merchant Street, Ste. 103
Columbia, MO 65203
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
(573) 777-8783
Email: laura@therapyu.org
Content updated June 29, 2024
Free services:
- One-on-one enrollment assistance for Medicaid
- Post-enrollment assistance with using your health coverage
- Healthcare Advocates can meet with individuals in: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage counties.
- Appointments can be made to meet Healthcare Advocates in any CMCA office, local library, or public location where Wi-Fi is available. Appointments can also be made for in-home visits on a case-by-case basis.
- Presentations explaining Medicaid
- Information booth at health fairs or local festivals to educate attendees on Medicaid
Emails: GetCovered@cmca.us
Onni Flint: onnif@cmca.us
Annie McDuff: anniem@cmca.us573-777-5208
573-777-5208
Updated Aug. 20, 2024
CoMo Mobile Aid Collective offers a mobile soup kitchen on Mondays and Wednesdays (and Fridays in winter) that serves lunch along designated routes. These routes cover all major areas where folks on the street may be including Stadium Blvd, Providence, Rangeline and at the Turning Point Day Center at 11:30 on meal days. Additionally, CoMo Mobile Aid offers a twice-weekly pop-up medical clinic during dinner service at Loaves & Fishes at the Ashley Street Center. At this clinic guests can receive hygiene and first aid items, socks, underwear, showers, and speak with a licensed medical professional all for FREE from 4:30p - 5:30p on Mondays and Thursdays.
Email hello@comomobileaid.org
Updated on: July 17, 2024
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure
Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)
Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Rural Unhoused Helpline for Boone County and surrounding counties
Content updated Oct. 14, 2024
Missouri Connections for Health can help with applications for health insurance through Medicaid/MO HealthNet and through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace (Affordable Care Act). Not sure where to start? We can help you understand your options. We are a nonprofit, and all our services are free. Our programs do not sell or promote any insurance company or its products.
Hours of operation:
Telephone: 8:30am-4:30pm
Office/In-person: By appointment only. Call 573-817-8300 ext 214 or email contact@moconnectionsforhealth.org to make an appointment.
601 W Nifong Blvd Ste. 3A
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 817-8300
Email: contact@moconnectionsforhealth.org
Individuals with disabilities and their families
Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Provides a choice and support for individuals seeking independence from the traditional provider-based system.
(817) 211-3738
Email: customerservice@acumen2.net
Content updated Sept 18, 2024
A listing of health and human resources including but not limited to clothing, disaster relief, food, homelessness, parenting help, youth employment, human rights, and many more topics.
Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Office of Student Accountability and Support
Division of Student Affairs
University of Missouri
Content updated Sept. 17, 2024
MedZou Community Health Clinic is a faculty-sponsored medical clinic that provides free primary health care, education and prevention.
105 E Ash Street, Ste 200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-356-2499
Content updated Sept 25, 2023
We inform Missourians about their options under ACA regulations. Insurance Counseling Services’ team of certified counselors remove barriers between people and their access to health insurance and health care.
601 W Nifong Blvd, Ste 3A
Columbia, MO 65203
1-800-466-3213
Content updated Aug. 28, 2024
In Missouri, there are many health insurance options available. Your options include employer-sponsored insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and private individual or family health insurance. See how you can get cheap health insurance in MO, including marketplace plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Content updated Aug. 9, 2024
Clarity Healthcare is a community health center, providing health care for individuals and families. They provide a variety of primary care services, and take a comprehensive approach to health care, providing services that focus on whole-person care.
Clinics at Stephens Lake
1805 East Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-476-0030
Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Also, at 3407 Berrywood Dr. Ste. 200
3407 Berrywood Dr. Ste. 200
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-0045
Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Also, at Scholar Clinic (Only open to Columbia Public School Students)
1010 Rangeline St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-476-0022
Hours: 8am-5pm, M-F
Email: help@clarity-healthcare.org
Content updated Sept. 23, 2024
Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Content updated July 17, 2024
Health Insurance Open Enrollment: All Marketplace health insurance coverage ends on December 31. You need to re-enroll in a health plan every year so your coverage starts again on January 1.
Make an appointment for free, one-on-one help in one of two ways: If you live in Mid-Missouri: Call a Central Missouri Community Action Healthcare Advocate at (573) 777-5208 or visit their website. Throughout Missouri: Go to CoverMissouri.org & click “Find Local Help” or 1-800-466-3213
Content updated Aug. 21, 2024
Connecting parents and families to support healthy pregnancies, healthy births, and bright beginnings in life for all Boone County kids. Once a consumer is matched with one of Brighter Beginnings partnering agencies for individualized home visiting and or parenting educations programs, the partnering agency will work with the consumer to secure a meeting date an time that fits the consumer's schedule.
*Connection to individualized pregnancy support and or parenting education
*Services are free, voluntary, and confidential
*We come to you!!
Services provided in the consumer's home or
Services provided in the community or where consumer is comfortable
*Services available (not an exhaustive list): prenatal support/services, child development screenings/education, parenting education, hearing and vision screenings, assessments, and concrete supports (such as diapers, wipes, Pack'n Play, car seats and more)
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
1005 W. Worley St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 874-6219
Email: Kelly.Scheuerman@CoMO.gov
Women of child bearing age
Content updated Sept 25, 2023
Everyone should have the opportunity to pursue the future they want, including if, when, & under what circumstances to get pregnant.
Designed for women of child bearing age, regardless of income, uninsured, interested in contraceptive methods, & any other related follow-up visits.
Columbia/Boone County
Public Health & Human Services
1005 West Worley Street
573-874-7355
Home Care & Hospice
Content updated Jan. 12, 2024
Bringing Health Care Home - Oxford Health Care connects you to the resources you need to improve quality of life and stay safe and independent at home. Someone is on hand to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1400 Heriford Road, Ste 104
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-1530
Content updated May 21, 2024
Medicaid Expansion: Medicaid is a government program that provides public health insurance to adults with low income, as well as children who qualify. Missouri Medicaid has expanded its income limits to cover more people, which means more Missourians now qualify for low-cost or free health insurance through Medicaid.
Dept. of Social Services “Benefit Program Income Limits” as of 4/1/23: https://mydss.mo.gov/media/pdf/benefit-program-limit-chart
Learn more & apply for yourself or other family members: Online: mydss.mo.gov or Family Support Division (FSD) Call Center at 855-373-4636 or 855-373-9994.
Content updated July 26, 2024
Search by location for shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing.
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
There are three facilities in Jefferson City. Transportation can be arranged.
JC- BHCC; 227 Metro Dr., Jeff City; (833) 356-2427.
JC - Metro (Adult Services); 227 Metro Dr.; (844) 853-8937.
JC -Children’s Center; 1905 Stadium, Jeff City; (844) 853-8937
Content updated Sept 23, 2024
Convenient Care Locations
900 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 100
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 815-6631
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
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601 Business Loop 70 W, Suite 275
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 874-0008
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Women and families
Content updated Aug. 2, 2024
My Life Clinic is a nonprofit pregnancy resource center that offers free services and support to women and families facing unexpected pregnancies. We provide pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, and STI testing adminstered by licensed medical professionals all at no cost to our clients. Our support team also provides options counseling, parenting classes and support groups, free baby supplies and equipment, diapers, and resource referrals.
802 N Providence, Suite 2
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-3561a
Email: info@mylifeclinic.org
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10-5
Content updated Sept. 23, 2024
The Family Support Division is a state-administered agency responsible by law for administration of the programs and services. The Family Support Division (FSD) can help you or your family with food stamps, health care, childcare, child support, and other needs. Online applications available on their website.
601 Business Loop 70 W, Ste 272
Columbia, MO 65203
1-855-373-4636
Content updated Sept. 25, 2024
Mizzou Urgent Care treats urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries such as cuts, sprains, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, rashes, flu, fever, workers' compensation and more.
Sunday - Sat., 8am-7:30pm
3916 South Providence
Columbia, MO, 65201
573-882-1662
Fax: 573-882-4096
Content updated Jan. 12, 2024
Many services provided including but not limited to Primary Care, Urgent Care, Infusions, Medical Marijuana Certifications, Labs and blood work, Colds and Coughs, Respiratory Infections, Rapid Strep, Mono, and Flu Tests, X-rays, Wound Care/Cuts and Abrasions, Stitches and Stitch Removal, UTI and STD Testing/Treatment, and Sports and Work Physicals (No DOT Physicals).
Mon – Fri, 8 AM-8 PM; Sat and Sun, 10 AM – 4PM
619 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
573-234-1070
Content updated Oct. 2, 2024
Direct Care is a monthly subscription-based program that offers well-child care, sick visits, mental health care, chronic disease management, in office procedures, in-office labs, after hour care, and 24-7 telephonic clinical advice. Vaccinations are included for uninsured patients.
Locations:
303 N Keene St, Ste 404
Columbia, MO 65201
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
200 E. Southampton Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.