Library gun lock distribution takes aim at veteran suicide
Veterans
Content added March 10, 2025
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
Safe Families for Children
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
Salvation Army Harbor House
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 20, 2024
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
Show Me Home Program
Veterans
Content added Nov. 5, 2024
The Show Me Home Program is a new legal service being provided through the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Legal Clinic. The Show Me Home Program will focus on Discharge upgrades, Character of Service upgrades, and Service Connection claims/appeals. Brochure.
If you learn of a Veteran who could benefit from the Show Me Home Program, please contact Eugene O’Loughlin at 573-882-2502, eugeneologhlin@missouri.edu, or Andy Rogers at 573-882-1572, alw394@missouri.edu, to be screened for eligibility.
Deline Recovery Housing
Homes for Men and Women
Content updated Jan. 8, 2024
Structured living for those in recovery, transition and reentry. $200 deposit plus one week rent. $110 per week.
Call Princeton Warren for intake 573-673-4510
Columbia, MO
No website available
Welcome Home
Veterans only - shelter
Content updated May 10, 2024
Welcome Home provides 32 transitional housing rooms, with 34 beds, for homeless Veterans and families, including a separate corridor for female Veterans.
Their Rapid Rehousing Program includes intensive case management, financial planning, and connection to VA benefits and services and more.
The Welcome Home’s Veteran Employment Services Provides job readiness training, including resume and interview prep. Help is also provided to secure training opportunities and job placement assistance.
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-443-8001
