Emergency MO HealthNet Care for Ineligible Aliens (EMCIA)
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
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.
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
City of Refuge
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
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
ORR’s Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees and other eligible individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency, well-being, and successful assimilation in the United States. With the support of its network, ORR coordinates the resettlement and placement of refugees across the United States. After arriving in their destination states, ORR provides initial benefits and services to assist newcomers, including time-limited cash and medical assistance. ORR also supports longer-term resettlement services available for up to five years, such as job readiness and employment services, case management, English language training, and specialized supports for children and youth. These services are administered through an extensive private-public recipient network, including states, resettlement agencies, and other community-based organizations.
MO State Refugee Coordinator: Paul Costigan 314.773.9090 x162
MO State Refugee Health Coordinator: Fatema Medhat 314.377.8799
MO State Website: International Institute of St. Louis-Missouri Office of Refugee Administration
USAHello
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.
Citizenship Resource Center - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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.
The International Community Church (ICC)
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
Centro Latino De Salud
609 N Garth Ave Columbia, MO 65203 573-449-9442 573-268-9533 (mobile)
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Daniel Boone Regional Library
Content updated Nov. 10, 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.
● NEW Nov. 2025 - Read to Succeed, a program that teaches adults who struggle with reading. The program focuses on teaching adults who are 18 and older whose primary language is English. Each student will be paired with a volunteer instructor, most of whom will have a background in education. All learning materials are free for the student.
The Read to Succeed program has locations at Columbia Public Library, Callaway County Public Library in Fulton, Holts Summit Public Library and Southern Boone Public Library in Ashland. An online option is also available.
Prospective students and volunteers can apply to the program on Daniel Boone Regional Library’s website.
100 W Broadway
Columbia, MO 65203
573-443-3161
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Content updated Dec 2, 2025
This is the Jefferson City office which serves Central and Northern MO including Boone County. They provide services for refugees and immigrants, those with food insecurity, mental health needs, health and nutrition education, and disaster preparation and response. If you would like more information on Catholic Charities programs or other local resources, please call 573-635-7719 or visit their website at https://cccnmo.diojeffcity.org/.
Catholic Charites of Central and Northern Missouri sponsors a Food Pantry. In addition, Catholic Charities is now enrolling families in the Predatory Loan Relief program. To request more information on financial services, complete the Predatory Loan Relief General Interest Form. We are here to assist with your financial goals!
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City MO 65109
573-635-7719