Ameren Missouri
Updated on: April 29, 2024
This website lists programs which help low-income customers with account billing issues. NOTE: Ameren UE provides gas services only in the City of Columbia.
2001 Maguire Blvd
Columbia, MO 65201
800-552-7583
English Language Learners (ELL) - Columbia Area Career Center Adult Ed
Content updated Jan. 23, 2024
The Columbia Area Career Center Adult Education and Literacy program provides FREE online and in-person classes for adult students trying to better their English language skills. Classes begin in September and run through May. New students who register and take placement tests can be added to in-progress classes every few weeks.
We offer classes during the day and evening at various locations in Columbia. Classes meet in person or online via Zoom. Times and days of the week are to be determined based on need. For current enrollment details, email Adult English Learner Coordinator, Noah Siela, at Nsiela@cpsk12.org.
Visit website at https://www.cpsk12.org/Page/575
Crowned Counseling
Children, adults, couples
Content updated Sept. 25, 2024
Crowned Counseling is a local agency that provides mental health services to people across Columbia and the state of Missouri. Through employing clinicians of color, Crowned Counseling seeks to provide culturally responsive mental health services to underserved communities.
Crowned Counseling works with clients to reach holistic wellbeing by providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
601 E Broadway, Suite. 304
Columbia, MO 65201
573-825-0672
Email: hello@crownedcounseling.com
Sesame Street - Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
Helpful resources are provided through media, downloads, printables, and activities to help children and caregivers with the incarceration of a loved one.
Child Trauma Initiative
Content updated Aug. 16, 2024
Child Trauma Initiative (CTI) provides trauma informed, evidence based interventions for children age 0 - 18 & their families who have experienced a traumatic event or loss of a loved one such as Sudden death of a loved one, Exposure to violence, Neglect, or Abuse.
1000 West Nifong
Building 7, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
Transformational Housing
Updated on: November 22, 2023
Provides quality affordable apartments for low-income families that will develop self-sufficiency through accountable relationships.
3011 S Ten Mile Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Email
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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
Excel Adult High School - Daniel Boone Regional Library
Content updated Sept. 24, 2024
The Daniel Boone Regional Library offers adults the opportunity to earn a nationally accredited high school diploma online through the Excel Adult High School (EAHS) program.
The library provides a limited number of EAHS scholarships and Chromebooks to qualified adult learners who are looking to expand their career opportunities, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education. Applicants who successfully complete the online self-assessment, the prerequisite course and an in-person interview will be considered for free enrollment.
Visit dbrl.org/eahs or email EAHS@dbrl.org
Grief Support & Education Group
Meeting held monthly on the 2nd Saturday
5 pm - 7 pm
More information contact Love Columbia at 573-256-7662
Medicare Information
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).
First State Community Bank -Junior Savers
Parents and children
Content updated Sept. 16, 2024
For Kids 0-17
$1.00 Required to open an account
No Minimum balance
Earn interest on balances $0.01 +
Club Benefits
Free Local Events
Free Online Resources
Free Junior Savers App
Make an A, Get Paid - Earn $2.00 per A with a total reward max of $10.00 per semester in any class.
(573) 441-1800
300 Diego Dr, Columbia, MO 65203, 9am-5pm
3200 Golden Bear, Columbia, MO 65202, 9am-5pm
3601 Endeavor Parkway, Suite 101, Columbia, MO 65201, 9am-5pm
CMCA - Health Insurance Open Enrollment
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
Brighter Beginnings
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
Columbia Area Career Center
Content updated March 14, 2024
The Career Center has made some online partnerships it be able to deliver more than 800 courses.
NEW: English Language Learners - New flyer on registration
Ed2Go, is offering online open enrollment programs designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional level positions for many in-demand occupations.
CareerStep provides healthcare training that’s effective, relevant, and available year-round.
Effective April 1, 2024: The Columbia Area Career Center will have a new location in the University Apartments (by the Barber Shop on the 1st level)..
Current address:
4203 S Providence Rd Columbia, MO 65203 573-214-3800
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
CMCA Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program(LIHWAP)
Content updated July 17, 2024
The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) provides a one-time payment up to $750 from October 1 through September 30, to help eligible households pay for their current or past due water and/or wastewater (sewer) bills, and disconnection and reconnection fees. DSS will make payments directly to the participating utility company.
807 North Providence Road
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-8706
MU ParentLink
Content updated Oct. 7, 2024
ParentLink provides statewide, cost-free parenting support by masters-level professionals who are real people that care. The entry to point to ParentLink services is the WarmLine, where we provide listening support, evidence-based information, connection to vetted resources. From the WarmLine, families may be referred to our specialists in Early Childhood and Kinship Care arrangements, or an Access Navigator.
ParentLink is cost-free and available to all Missouri parents and caregivers. Link to brochure.
WarmLine: 800-552-8522, text 585-FAMILY1, email parentlink@missouri.edu, @parentlink on Facebook Messenger.
Director: Dr. Bradd Anderson, andersonb@missouri.edu
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