CMCA - Resource Guide
Updated on: September 25. 2023
This resource guide is a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available in Boone and nearby counties to help lower income individuals and families in need.
City of Refuge
Content updated Jan. 12, 2024
City of Refuge serves the refugee and immigrant families in our community with a variety of unique services that fall under three categories: Basic Need Programs, Counseling, Professional Development, and Education including a cross-cultural preschool for ages 3-5
10 N Garth Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
573-454-1552
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Content updated Dec. 21, 2023
Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. They provide social service to to help refugees become self-sufficient as quickly as possible by providing guidance to State-administered programs.
ORR provides time-limited cash and medical assistance to new arrivals, as well as support for case management services, English as a Foreign Language classes, and job readiness and employment services — all designed to facilitate refugees’ successful transition to life in the U.S. and help them to attain self-sufficiency.
ORR supports additional programs to serve all eligible populations beyond the first 12 months post-arrival.
USAHello
Content updated Dec. 21, 2-23
USAHello is a free online center for information and education for refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants and welcoming communities. USAHello is a non-profit organization that uses technology to connect immigrant communities with the information and resources they need to thrive.
Citizenship Resource Center - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
The Citizenship Resource Center has a collection of helpful resources and free study materials for a variety of users including:
Immigrants who are interested in becoming U.S. citizens.
Educators who play a critical role in preparing learners.
Organizations that are interested in supporting immigrants in becoming citizens and assisting them to integrate into American civic society.
The International Community Church (ICC)
Serves international students and scholars at the University of Missouri in Columbia and provides tutoring to those learning English as a second language.
1209 E Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201
573-631-3210
Email Bill Younker (wayounker@gmail.com)
Centro Latino De Salud
609 N Garth Ave Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-9442 573-268-9533 (mobile)
Compass Health - Worley
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Dental Care, Primary Care/Family Medicine, Behavioral Health
Medical: Mon – Wed, 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM; Thurs 08:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Express Care (Walk-in medical clinic): Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dental: Mon – Thurs, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Friday 8 AM – 12 PM
1001 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
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Daniel Boone Regional Library
Content updated Oct. 2, 2023
There are many community, family and parenting resources and events and a special children's area inside the library.
100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161
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How to get a library card:
Link to printable library applications
Link to library card FAQs
Link to online library card application
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Content updated Jan. 24, 2024
This is the Jefferson City office which serves Central and Northern MO including Boone County. They provide services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, and disaster preparation and response.
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-635-7719