Library gun lock distribution takes aim at veteran suicide
Veterans
Content added March 10, 2025
All branches of Daniel Boone Regional Library now offer free gun locks — no questions asked, no library card required. The locks can be requested at the front desk of each branch.
Truman Veterans’ Hospital provides the cable gun locks. In addition to promoting general weapon safety, the locks are part of the hospital’s program to prevent and reduce the risk of veteran suicide. The hospital continues to supply the locks to the library as needed.
Printed on each gun lock is the logo and contact for the Veterans Crisis Line, a crisis hotline for veterans and their loved ones. The locks also come with instructions on how to use them, two keys and information on recognizing the signs of suicide risk and the phone number for the Veterans Crisis Line.
Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 443-3161
Callaway County Public Library
710 Court St., Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-7261
Holts Summit Public Library
188 W. Simon Blvd., Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 606-8770
Southern Boone County Public Library
109 N. Main St., Ashland, MO 65010
(573) 657-7378
HUD info webpage - Missouri's Homepage
Content added Jan. 10, 2025
A website which provides information on connecting with organizations that assist with the following:
Affordable Places to Live
Disaster Relief
Homelessness
Homeownership
Housing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Rent Relief and Eviction Resources
Report Housing Discrimination
Speak to a Housing Counselor
Crisis Hotline numbers
COMO Homeless Resources (trifold brochure)
Content updated May 29, 2025
This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.
CMCA - Resource Guide
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
Finding Courage and Hope: Financial Support for Women Experiencing Domestic Violence
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
Many people, particularly women, fear for their economic well-being and become unsure of what to do. MoneyGeek shares options that can empower women to find support and assistance. Topics include but are not limited to the impact of domestic abuse on finances/credit scores, preparing to leave, finding safe and affordable housing, and more.
Crime Victims’ Compensation Program
Content updated Sept. 10, 2025
The Crime Victims' Compensation Program provides financial assistance to people who sustained traumatic injuries resulting from certain violent crimes. We know that injuries can be more than just physical. The CVC Program can cover traumas to emotional and mental health well-being too.
Department of Public Safety
Crime Victims' Compensation
P.O. Box 1589
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-526-6006
Email: cvc@dps.mo.gov
Boone County Community Against Violence - (BCCAV)
Updated on: May 2, 2024
Advocates for crime victims in our community. They offer needs assessment and will advocate and guide you through community resources including assistance with victim compensation, collaboration with partners for mental, physical, and educational needs, assistance with transportation, advocacy and support through legal processes, and support groups.
500 E. Walnut St., Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65201
573-819-2244
Email: yourbccav@gmail.com
Show Me Hope Missouri
Content updated Oct. 3, 2025
The State of Missouri has a Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) known as ‘Show-Me Hope’ that is funded by FEMA and SAMSHA in response to federally declared disasters. The CCP helps people recover and rebuild their lives after a disaster. It supports short-term interventions that involve the following counseling goals:
Helping disaster survivors understand their current situation and reactions.
Reducing stress and providing emotional support.
Assisting survivors in reviewing their disaster recovery options.
Promoting the use or development of coping strategies.
Connecting survivors with other people and agencies who can help them in their recovery process.
Services include:
Individual and group crisis counseling.
Basic supportive or educational contact.
Community networking and support.
Assessments, referrals, and resources.
Development and distribution of educational materials.
Media and public service announcements.
As the community builds resilience, CCP services phase down and transition to the existing community resources. Learn more about Show Me Hope Missouri
Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
The Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV) of Callaway County is a non-profit organization of committed advocates and volunteers whose mission is to break the cycles of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
PO Box 786
Fulton, MO 65251
Office: 573-642-1418
24 Hour Help Line: 573-642-4422
Toll-Free: 866-642-4422
Integrative Behavioral Health Clinic
Anyone with barriers to mental health therapy services. 17+ clients.
Content updated Sept. 17, 2025
The IBHC is open every Thursday from 12pm-9pm, with the last session of the day starting at 8pm. We are a student run clinic, with Graduate level students from the Mizzou School of Social Work and Counseling Psychology Program. Student clinicians work under the supervision of licensed clinical social workers. Student clinicians are with the IBHC for 6 months to 1 year before the client is transitioned to another clinician. Every 6 months, the clinic takes a month break between school semesters. Our services are free of cost.
The IBHC provides services including:
- Comprehensive needs assessment
- Risk assessment screenings
- Brief and long-term therapy (e.g., motivational interviewing; cognitive behavioral therapy; cognitive processing therapy; solution focused therapy)
- Couples therapy
105 E Ash St Columbia, MO 65203 Second floor. This is our location until June 2026.
12pm-9pm Thursday
Email: ibhc@health.missouri.edu
573-882-9871
Burrell Behavioral Health - Columbia Offices
Content updated Jan. 28, 2025
Multiple locations
Location: 3401 Berrywood Dr. Columbia, Missouri 65201,
• Contact: 573-777-8300
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 105 East Ash St. Suite 100 Columbia, Missouri 65203
• Contact: 573-777-7530
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM (Specific Services Vary)
Location: 1805 E. Walnut St. Columbia, Missouri 65201
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours: 7 am - 7 pm, 365 days a year
Rapid access unit information:
• Contact: 573-777-7522
• Hours 24/7
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation and to improve the lives of individuals living with mental and substance use disorders, and their families.
800-662-4357 (24 hour helpline)
877-726-4727
TTY: 800-487-4889.
Disaster Distress Helpline
Get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster.
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
To get help & support for any distress that you or someone you care about may be feeling related to any disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”
For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider.
BetsOff - Problem Gambling Support
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
The purpose of MACPG is to educate Missourians on the potential characteristics and dangers of problem and compulsive gambling, to refer compulsive gamblers and their family and friends to free treatment through a toll-free help line, to prevent underage play and to promote responsible gaming.