Emergency MO HealthNet Care for Ineligible Aliens (EMCIA)
Content added Dec. 19, 2024
Missouri statute about reimbursements for emergency care for undocumented individuals. Emergency MO HealthNet Care for Ineligible Aliens provides coverage for emergency medical care of aliens who meet all eligibility requirements for a federally-funded MO HealthNet program except citizenship/alien status. Ineligible aliens are eligible only for the dates of the emergency medical care.
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.
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
Email
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Content updated: May 30, 2024
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.
ORR Mailing Address
Administration for Children and Families
Mary E. Switzer Building
330 C ST SW, Room 5123
Washington, DC 20201
202-401-9246
USAHello
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
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)
Content updated Nov. 7, 2024
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)
Content updated Nov. 22, 2024
Serves international students and scholars at the University of Missouri in Columbia and provides tutoring to those learning English as a second language. We have an English Conversation class on Tuesdays.
1209 E Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201
573-631-3210
Email: wayounker@gmail.com
Centro Latino De Salud
609 N Garth Ave Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-9442 573-268-9533 (mobile)
Email
Daniel Boone Regional Library
Content updated May 24, 2024
Columbia Public Library, Part of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
The library is free and open to everyone. Those interested in checking out materials and using the free online resources may apply for a free library card. Apply online or at the library.
In addition to being able to check out books, you can borrow music CDs, DVDs, magazines, early learning kits for children, fiber arts kits, Memory Care kits, Parent Packs for new and expectant parents, STEAM kits, telescopes and mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. You can reserve most items by placing a hold online or at any library, and then pick them up inside the library or via curbside pickup.
There are many opportunities taking place at the library that don’t require a library card including programs for all ages, a quiet reading room and a special interactive play area for children. You may take advantage of the free Wi-Fi in the building or use one of the public computers. To use the computers, you either need a library card or a guest pass. You may also scan, make copies and print documents for a small fee.
100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161
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