Helping Hands Southern Boone
Content updated April 18, 2024
The mission of Helping Hands Southern Boone is to unite families in need with resources and donations in the spirit of God’s love.
Helping Hands Free Store
113 E. Broadway
Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 356-1174
Email: helpinghandssoboco@gmail.com
Mondays 2:00-4:00 PM
Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 PM
Thursdays 5:30-7:30 PM
(CLOSED second Thursday of the month)
2nd & 4th Saturdays Each Month 9 AM - 12 PM
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Need a new or replacement Social Security Card?
Content updated March 21, 2024
Do you need to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card? If so, you may be able to complete, or at least start, their application online.
When you visit our Social Security number & card webpage, you can answer a series of questions that will determine whether you can:
Complete the application process online.
Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to their local Social Security office or card center to complete the application.
Complete the application process at their local office.
Brainfuse - Daniel Boone Regional Library
Free Online Tutoring and Job Help
Content added Jan. 26, 2025
The Daniel Boone Regional Library has subscribed to Brainfuse to offer live online academic and career help. One-on-one tutors and job coaches are available daily from 2-11 p.m. These services are available for free to library cardholders living in the DBRL service area. Don’t have a library card? Apply for a free library card. These services also offer always-available resources, including 24/7 question centers, videos and other interactive tools.
HelpNow Provides free online tutoring and academic help for elementary through college students.
Adult Learning Center Offers many of the same features as HelpNow, but for adult learners.
Job Now Provides free online help for job seekers of all ages.
Vet Now Offers free online resources, benefit information and job assistance for veterans.
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.
Social Security - Mobile Check-In Express
Content updated Oct. 26, 2023
Clients visiting local Social Security offices can check-in from their mobile device using our new feature, Mobile Check-In Express. To use Mobile Check-In Express, your clients can scan the QR code located at the local Social Security office they’re visiting. This will allow your clients to check in for both scheduled appointments and non-scheduled visits.
Mid-Missouri Fisher House
Content updated Oct 25, 2023
Provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care. The Fisher House is just steps away from Truman Memorial Veteran’s Hospital. The House’s living space accommodates up to 16 families of veterans.
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone: 573-814-6000 Extension 55460
Show Me Home Program
Veterans
Content added Oct 16, 2023
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.
Travel Centers of America-Veterans Jobs
Content updated Oct 18, 2023
Information on Career Opportunities
Department of Labor Certified Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program
Opportunities for Advancement
Ongoing Training
Brainfuse/VetNow-Daniel Boone Regional Library
Veteran’s Only
Provides free online resources for veterans, including help navigating VA benefits and assistance transitioning from military to civilian careers. Free to library card holders.
VA’s Compensated Work Therapy
Content updated Oct 18, 2023
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program that provides evidence based and evidence informed vocational rehabilitation services; partnerships with business, industry and government agencies to provide Veteran candidates for employment and Veteran labor, and employment supports to Veterans and employers. CWT programs are located within all VA medical centers.
800 Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor, Room A207
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
573-814-6486
Patriot Place Apartments
Veterans Housing
Content updated July 7, 2023
Provides permanent housing to homeless Veterans participating in the HUD-VASH Program. Homeless Veterans are referred to the Patriot Place Apartments through the Truman VA Hospital.
2112 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-443-2556 Visit website
Central Food Pantry
Content updated Oct 24, 2023
Central Pantry is now located at 705 Business Loop 70W. If you live or work in Boone County and are in need of food assistance, you are welcome to visit Central Pantry. Our intake process is entirely self-declared, so no paperwork is required, just bring yourself to enroll at Central Pantry. A form of ID helps intake move quicker and the names and birthdates of other households written on a piece of paper help, but none are necessary.
Tuesday - Friday, 10 am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 2pm
705 Business Loop 70W
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7848
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
Content updated Oct 18, 2023
CFPB protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and take action against companies that break the law. They provide information, steps, and tools to make smart financial decisions.
Services for veterans CFPB can help active military personnel and veterans navigate financial challenges unique to military life. Help spans the entire military lifecycle and includes areas such as home buying, debt management, goal setting, protecting your finances, filing complaints concerning financial institutions, and more.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 medical centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
800-698-2411 (800-MyVA411) - Hours: 24/7. If you need an interpreter: Call 800-698-2411 and select 0. We’ll connect you with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent that you want a language interpreter to join the call.
TTY - 711 - Hours: 24/7
Harry S Truman Veterans Administration Hospital
Updated on: October 9, 2023
The Truman Veterans Hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including audiology and speech, mental health care, cardiology, surgery, dentistry and oral surgery, neurology, orthopedics, and more.
800 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65201 573-814-6648
VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
Veterans
Updated on: July 7, 2023
Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness—and their family members, friends and supporters—can make the free call to or chat online with the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, where trained counselors are ready to talk confidentially 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Columbia Vet Center
Veterans Only
Vet Center services are available at no cost, regardless of discharge character, and without you needing to be enrolled in VA health care or having a service-connected disability. If you’re a Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, you can access our services
2475 Broadway Bluffs Drive, Suite 40
Columbia, MO
573-814-6206
Hours
Mon. 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat. Closed
Sun. Closed
Phoenix Programs
Sober Living
Content updated April 30, 2024
Provides treatment for those seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Visit website for office hours and clinic hours.
90 E Leslie Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
573-615-1466