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Use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information or assistance about getting a ride. DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to and from VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. Volunteer drivers operate these vehicles at more than 247 VA locations around the country.

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Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. Search by zip code to locate resources in your area.

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Therapy.com – A local directory to help residents find therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health support services in Columbia:
https://therapy.com/missouri/columbia/

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Wheel-Chair Accessible Vans
24/7 Hour Taxi Service
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Service

573-639-6665
Alternate phone: 573-356-7451
601 Business Loop, Ste. 130
Columbia, MO 65203

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The National Consumer Law Center’s Working Cars for Working Families program serves as a support system for low-income families and the charities that help those families with transportation.

How do they help?
· Improves consumer protection to stop abuse in car sales and finance
· Promotes nonprofit efforts to provide cars or financing to those in need
· Collects data and analysis regarding car ownership and working families The organization publishes a comprehensive list of find-a-car programs across the nation—definitely check out to find local or regional programs that might assist you.

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OnlineCarDonation.org, part of the WithCauses.org network, is a nationwide charity that provides free vehicles to individuals, families, and organizations in need. They gift vehicles to:· Women who have been victims of domestic violence
· People with physical challenges (yet still retain the ability to safely drive a vehicle)
· Families living in homeless shelters
· “Self supporting families” making the move from public assistance
· Military Families (those with loved ones on Active Duty and Veterans of the Armed Forces

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The recovery houses listed below have been accredited by the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers, as an affiliate of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences, signifying that the houses listed under the respective MCRSP Chapter and agency have demonstrated compliance with its Quality Standards for Recovery Housing.

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Patients are often frustrated when they learn that a provider cannot see their medical records. Different medical systems in Columbia do not use the same electronic medical record system. Understanding how the medical systems in Columbia work can help you stay within one system so your provider can access your records. If you visit a provider outside your system, be prepared to share your medical records with them.

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A portal is a way for a patient to access their medical records.

Benefits of using a portal include:

• Messaging your provider about medical questions
• Requesting refills of medications
• Managing appointments
• Reviewing test results and clinic notes
• Sharing medical information with outside providers

MU Health Care, Boone Health, and many individual clinics will give their patients access to their medical records. However, it can take a bit of work to set up access to a portal. You should set up access to your portal before you need it.

MU Health Care: https://www.muhealth.org/patient-login

Boone Health: https://booneportal.meditech.cloud/

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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has launched a website designed to help people quit tobacco. YouCanQuit.org has information related to each stage of quitting, according to a news release from the department. The website provides teen vaping resources, information about incentives for quitting while pregnant, information about vaping and environmental impacts, and information about how to help a friend quit.

1-800-QUITNOW

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Click on the following link to get a Benefit Verification (Award Letter) through my Social Security. 

How To: Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter

Families with young children under 5

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Missouri Family Resources is a free, statewide website and mobile app that helps families locate and share local support services. Search and connect to resources, community programs, and childhood services for families with young children under 5.

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Many adults cannot afford dental care, especially our community’s most vulnerable residents. From clearing up painful dental infections and being able to eat again to rejoining the workforce, Dental Lifeline Network helps those desperately in need of dental care become pain-free and smile confidently again.

Have a permanent disability or over 65 years old or have a chronic or serious illness and don’t have any other way to pay for dental care?

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Who is eligible?

• Child must be 7-18 years of age (must receive application prior to the child’s 19th birthday)

• Child must have “good” oral hygiene and no unfilled cavities

• Child must have a moderate to severe need for braces

• Child must not be wearing braces currently

• Have a total household income at or below our financial guidelines as listed at www.smileschangelives.org/financial, which varies by geographic location

• Be willing to pay the non-refundable $30 (USD) application fee and the non-refundable $650 (USD) Required Financial Investment (per child)

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Read about the credit card here:  https://www.carecredit.com/faqs/

Apply for the credit card here:  Health and Wellness Credit Card - CareCredit

All ages

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We provide services for all ages with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, and developmental concerns.
We offer diagnostic evaluations, dyslexia evaluations, mental health evaluations, etc.
Our multi-disciplinary team offers the following services: tutoring, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, Occupational therapy, social skills groups, music therapy, behavioral intervention, and counseling.

Hours: 8am-5:30pm. M-F
103A Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 415-2444
Email: info@theheroclinic.com

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Older adults

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Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare members with low income get benefits that pay for food, health care, and more. Today, there are 87 BECs across 38 U.S. states. Use the link below to connect with BECs in the area where you live.

Call our helpline at 1-800-794-6559, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

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Palmer's Home Care offers Training in Level 1 Med Aide training, CPR/First Aid training, CPI training, and Insulin Administration training. Our trainings are open to the public with the exception of Positive Behavior Supports that is in house and sister companies only. Each class has their own cost and you can find that at our website (www.palmershomecarellc.com) under the “Training” tab, you would need to scroll to the very bottom and navigate through the classes offered.

Training held at: 3809 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

Older adults

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Advocacy, information, and services for older adults. Find your local Area Agency on Aging for Services in your area 800-235-5503.

Hours: 8am-5pm, M-F
2027 Christy Dr.
Jefferson City, MO  65101
(800) 235-5503

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Classes available for both health care professionals and the general public. in-person and on-line.

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