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
HUD info webpage - Missouri's Homepage
Content added Jan. 10, 2025
A website which provides information on connecting with organizations that assist with the following:
Affordable Places to Live
Disaster Relief
Homelessness
Homeownership
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Rent Relief and Eviction Resources
Report Housing Discrimination
Speak to a Housing Counselor
Crisis Hotline numbers
COMO Homeless Resources (trifold brochure)
Updated Dec. 17, 2024
This brochure list some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
CMCA - Resource Guide
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.
Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
Updated on: May 2, 2024
Many people, particularly women, fear for their economic well-being and become unsure of what to do. MoneyGeek shares options that can empower women to find support and assistance. Topics include but are not limited to the impact of domestic abuse on finances/credit scores, preparing to leave, finding safe and affordable housing, and more.
Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
Content updated Oct 9, 2023
The Crime Victims' Compensation Program provides financial assistance to people who sustained traumatic injuries resulting from certain violent crimes. We know that injuries can be more than just physical. The CVC Program can cover traumas to emotional and mental health well-being too.
Department of Public Safety
Crime Victims' Compensation
P.O. Box 1589
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-526-6006
Email: cvc@dps.mo.gov
Boone County Community Against Violence - (BCCAV)
Updated on: May 2, 2024
Advocates for crime victims in our community. They offer needs assessment and will advocate and guide you through community resources including assistance with victim compensation, collaboration with partners for mental, physical, and educational needs, assistance with transportation, advocacy and support through legal processes, and support groups.
500 E. Walnut St., Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65201
573-819-2244
Email: yourbccav@gmail.com
Show Me Hope Missouri
Content updated Oct. 14, 2024
Show-Me Hope is Missouri’s crisis counseling program (CCP) in response to a disaster or critical event. Counselors are based in the local community to teach coping and stress management skills to anyone dealing with the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the event. The CCP helps individuals and communities recover from natural and human-caused disasters through community outreach and access to resources including mental health services.
CMCA ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program
Program Manager: Nolanda Dodd, nolanda@cmca.us
800 N. Providence Road, Suite 110
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-8706 ext. 1022
1-855-422-4510
(573) 540-1028 text
Email: smrh@cmca.us
Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
The Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) of Callaway County is a non-profit organization of committed advocates and volunteers whose mission is to break the cycles of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
PO Box 786
Fulton, MO 65251
Office: 573-642-1418
24 Hour Help Line: 573-642-4422
Toll-Free: 866-642-4422
Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic
Adults
Content updated Jan. 22, 2024
The Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic (IBHC) is a student-facilitated clinic located at the Family Impact Center (FIC). Our mission is to address disparities in the availability of comprehensive mental health care for people who are uninsured or unable to afford healthcare in order to improve quality of life, reduce distressing symptoms, and increase access.
105 E Ash, Ste 200
Columbia, MO 65203
Burrell Behavioral Health - Columbia Offices
Content updated Jan. 28, 2025
Multiple locations
Location: 3401 Berrywood Dr. Columbia, Missouri 65201,
• Contact: 573-777-8300
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 105 East Ash St. Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203
• Contact: 573-777-7530
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 1805 E. Walnut St. Columbia, Missouri 65201
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours: 7 am - 7 pm, 365 days a year
Rapid access unit information:
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours 24/7
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA
Content updated Jan. 17, 2024
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
800-662-4357 (24 hour helpline)
877-726-4727
Disaster Distress Helpline
Get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster.
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
To get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
BetsOff - Problem Gambling Support
Content updated Nov. 1, 2024
The purpose of MACPG is to educate Missourians on the potential characteristics and dangers of problem and compulsive gambling, to refer compulsive gamblers and their family and friends to free treatment through a toll-free help line, to prevent underage play and to promote responsible gaming.