Refugee Services
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.
Content updated May 19, 2025
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.
Email: pr@cmca.us
Content updated May 9, 2025
UPDATE: Starting in June 2025, City of Refuge will offer immigration legal services that include assistance with a variety of immigration needs. These services will be delivered with the compassion, dignity, and excellence that defines all of our work. If you or someone you know is in need of immigration legal assistance or would like to learn more, please reach out to Sandy Echols, our Accredited Representative. She can be contacted by email at immigration@cityofrefugecolumbia.org.
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
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
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.
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.
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
Content updated Jan. 27, 2025
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
Content updated April 2, 2025
If you would like information on Catholic Charities programs or other local resources, please call 573-635-7719 or visit their website at https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/.
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-635-7719