COMO Homeless Resources (trifold brochure)
Updated July 12, 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.
True North
Any individuals who have been affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking or sex trafficking.
Content updated June 7, 2024
True North is a victim services program that serves those affected by intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, court & hospital advocacy services, counseling, safety planning, domestic and sexual violence education, and support groups.
Emergency Shelter (for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human sex trafficking, or stalking). Confidential address, please call our hotline to initiate services.
Administration Office
1316 Parkade Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-875-0503
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Crisis Line: 573-875-1370
Toll Free Crisis Line: 800-548-2480
Safe Families for Children
Families and children of Boone County
Content updated May 20, 2024
Safe Families for Children provides short-term, temporary respite care for the children of families facing a crisis. Vetted and trained volunteer families host children in their homes, while parents work toward goals to create stability for their families.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-217-0377
Email: midmissouri@safefamilies.net
Room at the Inn (RATI)
Adult unhoused individuals
Content updated May 24, 2024
Overnight homeless shelter with some case management.
(573) 825-6029
Email: raticomo@gmail.com
1509 Ashley
Columbia, MO
Salvation Army Harbor House
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 20, 2024
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 8:00-10:00 a.m. and on a fisrt-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Rainbow House – Children’s Emergency Shelter
Update 10/1/24 - Rainbow House is closed.
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Children Only
The Rainbow House Children’s Emergency Shelter temporarily houses children who are in foster care or homeless; and assists parents who request placement for their children during a family crisis.
1611 Towne Dr. Columbia, MO 65202 573-474-6600
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
Flourish Initiative
Ages 16-24 only
Content updated April 12, 2024
Flourish provides a safe and healthy home environment, supportive relationships, and development opportunities for students at Douglas High School.
Flourish Youth Home is completing remodeling to add additional units for youth 16-21. Beds are expected to be available beginning December 1st. For more information and to help a youth apply, visit https://www.allyouthflourish.org/flourish-home/. The application is linked at the bottom of the page; this is a direct link: https://flourish.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/2d9adf09-e48e-4b86-af36-52d0f4accf61
HUD Find Shelter Search Engine
Content updated July 26, 2024
Search by location for shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing.
Saint Raymond's Society
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Aug. 26, 2024
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1498
Welcome Home
Veterans only - shelter
Content updated May 10, 2024
Welcome Home provides 32 transitional housing rooms, with 34 beds, for homeless Veterans and families, including a separate corridor for female Veterans.
Their Rapid Rehousing Program includes intensive case management, financial planning, and connection to VA benefits and services and more.
The Welcome Home’s Veteran Employment Services Provides job readiness training, including resume and interview prep. Help is also provided to secure training opportunities and job placement assistance.
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65202
573-443-8001