Homeless Resources
Content added Oct. 4, 2024
Once they serve their sentence, most people with felony convictions regain the right to vote. Here’s how to prepare for Election Day. (Source: Missouri Independent newspaper; accessed 10/4/24.)
Content added July 22, 2024
Social Change Works is a grassroots not-for-profit located in Columbia, Missouri who supplies critical needs to our unhoused neighbors. These critical needs may seem trivial to most of us, but to a person living a marginal life, they are truly important. The needs supplied by Social Change Works are aid obtaining identification documents, phones and phone service, work clothes, and other necessities to help those hoping to transition out of homelessness.
Content added June 24, 2024
Voting Registration
People who are homeless can register to vote. Need to complete the form as completely and accurately as possible, but application should be submitted even if unable to provide all info. County Clerk’s office will make eligibility determination. Street address can be location or “homeless”. Mailing address needs to be a valid address to receive mail.
Content updated May 29, 2025
This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
Adults in Columbia experiencing homelessness
Content updated May 15, 2026
COMO Mobile Aid Collective is dedicated to providing Columbia, Missouri’s citizens experiencing homelessness with resources, care, and respect. We partner with community volunteers and other organizations to provide meals, water, survival supplies, hygiene items, basic medical care, some pet care, advocacy, and more. Our work is ever-evolving as we attempt to fill the local service gaps and ease the suffering of others through direct and timely aid.
MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN:
--at Turning Point/New Day about 11:30-12:00 on M/W/F.
--On M/W 12-2pm(ish) We head East, West, to the library, & downtown to check parks, street corners, and Wabash Bus Station for folks who might need lunch.
FREE CLINIC:
--Mon & Thurs 4:30-5:45 pm, 1509 Ashley St (Parking Lot)
Come see us for basic med care, first aid, hygiene, clothing, & more
SEASONAL STREET OUTREACH:
--Our volunteers provide supplemental hydration and snacks during extreme heat & humidity, plus warm layers & more when weather is below 35 degrees, or during other extreme weather
Email: hello@comomobileaid.org
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https://www.facebook.com/comomobileaid
www.instagram.com/comomobileaid
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
Content updated Aug. 20, 2025
UPDATE 8/20/25: Turning Point will be closed on Sunday afternoons for day services. We will keep everyone informed of when Sunday services become available again.——————————————
Turning Point provides services for Columbians who are facing the possibility of housing crisis or who are currently experiencing homelessness. Services offered:
Shower
Laundry
Computers
Hygiene products
Personal storage
Phone access.
Coffee
Water
Wifi
Charging stations
702 Wilkes Blvd, Ste 301
Columbia, MO 65201
Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 3:30 PM
573-214-4077
Adults with severe and persistent mental health issues and some have co-occurring substance use disorders. We accept Medicaid and Medicaid/Medicare. Also homeless in Boone County who have a mental illness.
Content updated April 3, 2026
New Horizons is a not-for-profit community mental health center, providing specialized Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (CPRP) services to adults with severe and persistent behavioral health issues in Cole County and Boone County, Missouri. We also have a homeless outreach program in Boone County.
Services include:
Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program- Adult Psychiatric Services
Initial/ Annual Evaluation and Treatment Plan
Medication Services
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
Healthcare Home
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centers (PSRCs)
Residential Services for CPRP eligible consumers in Jefferson City and Columbia
Melody House Residential Care Facility- Jefferson City
Harambee House Residential Care Facility- Columbia
PATH Homeless Services- Boone County
Hours: M-F, 8am-4:30pm
Email: InfoRequest@mo-newhorizons.com
1408 Hathman Place
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-0405
2013 Williams St
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 636-8108
Content updated June 25, 2025
Voluntary Action Center is a local non profit responding to the basic needs of the individuals within our community. We provide financial assistance with basic and emergency needs to people living in Boone County, Missouri. VAC services and eligibility flyer
VAC serves:
Low-income families
Underemployed/unemployed
People with economic disadvantages
Individuals experiencing homelessness
Individuals with disabilities and the elderly
Disadvantaged youth
403a Vandiver Dr.
Columbia, Mo 65202
573-874-2273
Warming/Cooling Centers
ARC (Activity and Recreation Center)
1701 W. Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7700
Normal Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open July 4th from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Watch for notices of hours adjustments during holiday weeks.
City Hall
701 East Broadway
Columbia, MO 65205
573-874-2489
Normal Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Columbia/Boone County Public Health & Human Services
1005 W. Worley St
Columbia, MO 65203
573-573-874-7355
Normal Business Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161
Normal Business Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Salvation Army
1108 W. Ash St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-3229
Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Salvation Army Harbor House
602 N. Ann St.
Columbia, MO 65201
573-442-1984
Hours: Daily 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Content updated May 29, 2025
This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
Content updated May 19, 2025
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.
Email: pr@cmca.us
Any individuals who have been affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking or sex trafficking.
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
True North is a victim services program that serves those affected by intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, court & hospital advocacy services, counseling, safety planning, domestic and sexual violence education, and support groups.
Emergency Shelter (for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human sex trafficking, or stalking). Confidential address, please call our hotline to initiate services.
Administration Office
1316 Parkade Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-875-0503
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Crisis Line: 573-875-1370
Toll Free Crisis Line: 800-548-2480
Families and children of Boone County
Content updated May 20, 2024
Safe Families for Children provides short-term, temporary respite care for the children of families facing a crisis. Vetted and trained volunteer families host children in their homes, while parents work toward goals to create stability for their families.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-217-0377
Email: midmissouri@safefamilies.net
Adult unhoused individuals
Content updated June 25, 2025
Overnight homeless shelter with some case management.
(573) 825-6029
Email: raticomo@gmail.com
1509 Ashley Street
Columbia, MO
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 29, 2025
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 1 pm and on a first-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Veterans, Military
Content updated Oct. 3, 2025
Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care.
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 (On site with Truman VA Hospital.)
House Phone: 573-814-6000
Hours: 24/7
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
Content updated June 18, 2025
Search by location for shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing.
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
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Camping
Effective June 2024 - no longer available for tent camping.
Content updated June 7, 2024
Open all year. Cottonwoods RV Park is a family & pet-friendly RV Park.
5170 N. Oakland Gravel Road
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-2747
Updated on: May 7, 2024
Open year round. It is free to enter the park.
Finger Lakes State Park is a recreation park with emphasis on ORV trails and motorless watercraft trails. You can buy ORV passes or rent watercrafts at main office. The campground has sites for with 30amp or 50amp hookups (16) as well as basic tent sites (19). Firewood and ice are available year around from office. There is a 14-day stay limit to all sites.
1505 E. Peabody Road
Columbia, MO
573-443-5315
877-422-6766
Pine Grove Community offers 120 single and doublewide manufactured home sites as well as 82 RV sites that are open year round.
3900 Clark Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-4412
Email: pinegrove@towermgmt.com
Extended Stay and Inexpensive Hotels
Transitional Housing
Content added Jan. 15, 2026
The recovery houses listed below have been accredited by the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers, as an affiliate of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences, signifying that the houses listed under the respective MCRSP Chapter and agency have demonstrated compliance with its Quality Standards for Recovery Housing.
Content added Oct. 24, 2025
We are a network of faith-based, peer and community organizations committed to restoring the lives of families affected by substance use disorders. We aim to provide immediate access to resources and build long-term relationships for sustained recovery.
Phone: 573-761-1087
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 29, 2025
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 1 pm and on a first-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Women only - sober living
Content updated July 10, 2024
Oxford House Hubbell is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.
1700 Country Side Lane
Columbia, MO - 65202
(573) 219-9597
Men only - sober Living
Content update June 28, 2023
Oxford Houses are self-run, self-supported recovery houses for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts.
Bicknell House - 104 Bicknell Street Columbia MO, 65203, Phone: 573-442-7084
Calico House - 2504 Calico Lane, Columbia, MO 65202, Phone: 573-474-0035
Cougar House - 810 North Garth Avenue Columbia, MO 65202 Phone: 573-442-2330
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Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
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Sober Living
Content updated April 30, 2024
Provides treatment for those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Visit website for office hours and clinic hours.
90 E Leslie Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
573-615-1466
Homes for Men and Women
Structured living for those in recovery, transition and reentry. $200 deposit plus one week rent. $125 per week. Also available is Sober Living in transitional housing (Monthly program) for $550/month. ($250 deposit)
Columbia, MO 573-673-4510
No website available
Men Only - Sober Living - Reentry
Content updated May 24, 2024
In2Action, a certified Missouri Department of Mental Health outpatient substance use treatment program, specializes in aiding individuals who are currently justice-involved meaning they are presently on probation or parole and have a historical substance use disorder. This criterion is essential for acceptance into the program.
Dan Hanneken, Director if in2Action, can be reached at 573-424-4388 or email dan@in2action.org
For residential information call David at 573-818-4432 or email daver@in2action.org
Housing for Men, Couples, & Families; New Housing established for Women & Children, and Expecting Mothers
Content updated Oct. 19, 2023
Serving men & women 18 and over who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Specializing in re-entry from prison, treatment centers, and jail. Also serving court stipulated individuals and homeless addicts seeking recovery.
To see if you qualify contact admissions for an intake at 573-489-4640.
M-F, 9am-5pm
1101 Grand Ave.
Columbia, MO 65203
Email: freshstartcomo@gmail.com
Sober living
All homes $70/week
Cynthia House
1315 Cynthia Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
Bourne House
212 Bourne Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203
Prosperous Journey Men’s Transition House
(Men’s prison re-entry housing)
4029 Grace Ellen, Columbia, MO 65202
Veterans and veterans’ families
Content updated June 25, 2025
More than just a shelter, Welcome Home provides 32 transitional housing rooms, with 34 beds, for homeless Veterans and families, including a separate corridor for female Veterans. It is located is located on Columbia’s Veterans Campus where they serve all homeless veterans, not just those from Columbia. Call for an interview.
Multiple resources:
Emergency and Transitional Shelter for qualifying literally Homeless Veterans.
Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention for qualifying Literally and Imminently Homeless Veterans and their households.
Employment services available for Shelter or RRH & HP participants.
Healthcare Navigation services for RRH & HP Program Participants.
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65201
Email: info@welcomeveterans.org
573-443-8001
Community Food Resources
Content added Sept. 24, 2025
Hot Meals + Ways to Get Fed. Providing FREE HOT MEALS IN THE PARK! Flyer 9-24-25
We’re a group of happy volunteers who enjoy cooking & bringing free hot meals to area parks several times a month, for anyone who’s hungry.
We come from all faiths and belief systems, and purposely don’t talk about religion so all can feel comfortable at our Neighborhood Table.
We never ask for ID, or check personal details. Not our our business, we’re your neighbors.
We source free food from area grocery stores and our #1 Nationwide award-winning Farmer’s Market that would only be landfilled, Then our cooks turn it into delicious meals for our neighbors.
We love to feed folks, and here, in our town, no one goes hungry if we can help it.
We cook food FRESH in our own homes before our Meals, and by bulk in a church kitchen once a month, so there’s nothing that’s sat on a shelf for years.
We package it all up & bring it to the Gazebo at Flat Branch Park in Columbia, to share with whoever shows up. It's always a party!
Content added June 9, 2025
To participate in Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s Produce Prescription Program, you will need to be a patient at Compass Health Network who lives in Boone County and has children 19 and younger in your household. Healthcare providers at Compass Health can then "prescribe" fresh fruits and vegetables to eligible patients. The program is now administered by Columbia Farmers Market, starting January 11, 2025.
Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
PO Box 1742
Columbia, MO 65205
(573) 514-4174
Email: info@columbiaurbanag.org
Content added June 7, 2025
Bountiful Baskets is a food coop to get baskets for fruits and veggies at discount prices. You pick up your basket on Cherry Street and must be on time, 8:15 am. You have to volunteer once per month and set up a free account on their website. Step by step how to get set up details at this link: www.bountifulbaskets.org
Content updated April 18, 2024
The mission of Helping Hands Southern Boone is to unite families in need with resources and donations in the spirit of God’s love.
Helping Hands Free Store
113 E. Broadway
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 356-1174
Email: helpinghandssoboco@gmail.com
Mondays 2:00-4:00 PM
Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM
(CLOSED second Thursday of the month)
2nd & 4th Saturdays Each Month 9 AM - 12 PM
Content updated May 29, 2025
This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
Content updated Jan. 5, 2026
Our mission is simple: feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. Our global community of Lasagna Love volunteers prepare lasagnas each week and deliver them free of charge and contact-free to the doorstep of local families who have requested a meal. Families can privately sign up to receive a meal (no questions asked!).
Request a lasagna website
Social Handles: @WeAreLasagnaLove (Facebook, Instagram)
Lisa Hade, Regional Director - lisa@lasagnalove.org
Content updated May 14, 2025
The city of Columbia announced the return of its Summer Lunch Program for children and teenagers younger than 18 on Tuesday, according to a news release.
The program starts June 2 and runs through Aug. 7, excluding June 19 and July 4, which are federal holidays. Meal sites will operate Monday through Friday.
CHA Residents
Content updated Dec. 4, 2025
The Annie Fisher Food Pantry supports families in meeting nutritional needs.
Resources Provided: Nutritious food from the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri.
Hours: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1201 Paquin St.
Columbia, MO, 65201
(573) 815-1072
Content updated Sept. 30, 2025
Mobile Pantries distribute food monthly at set locations throughout The Food Bank’s service area. When you attend a Mobile Market, volunteers place your groceries right in your vehicle for you to take home.
To find pantries, locations that share meals or other food resources, check out our complete Food Map.
Content updated Jan. 22, 2024
The Hogan House food pantry is open every Sunday, 1–3 pm. People can come during this time and shop (all food is free). It’s preferred that they bring their own boxes or bags. If it is their first time, they will need to fill out some paperwork as we are under the mid Missouri Central food pantry. Each initial visit they will need to check-in but not fill out any more forms. People are able to come every Sunday!
Food pantry is located at 313 Hogan Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.
Ginger Riley
Hogan House Programs Director
Email: ginger@dosomethingrightnow.org
Veterans and veterans’ families
Content updated June 25, 2025
More than just a shelter, Welcome Home provides 32 transitional housing rooms, with 34 beds, for homeless Veterans and families, including a separate corridor for female Veterans. It is located is located on Columbia’s Veterans Campus where they serve all homeless veterans, not just those from Columbia. Call for an interview.
Multiple resources:
Emergency and Transitional Shelter for qualifying literally Homeless Veterans.
Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention for qualifying Literally and Imminently Homeless Veterans and their households.
Employment services available for Shelter or RRH & HP participants.
Healthcare Navigation services for RRH & HP Program Participants.
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65201
Email: info@welcomeveterans.org
573-443-8001
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