Burst via The Center Projet
Serves LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-17 who live in Boone County
Content added Sept. 25, 2026
BURST is a free mental health skills group offered by The Center Project for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-17 who live in Boone County. Applications are open for the second round of a new program for youth. Parent/Guardian Consent and Screening are required before the first session, so sign up ASAP!
How BURST Works:
· Is totally free (we don't even bill insurance!) and led by mental health professionals
· Meets Wednesdays, October 21 to December 16, 6-8pm, 805 Fairview Ave, Columbia, MO 65201.
· Uses a combination of DBT & Radical Healing Framework
· This is a space where you'll connect with other teens, learn awesome life skills, and build your inner strength in a supportive, judgment-free zone. BURST helps students learn Mindfulness, Distress tolerance, Emotion regulation, Interpersonal effectiveness>
For more information:
o BURST Website
o BURST application
o Email BURST@thecenterproject.org
Vera Elwood, Youth Program Coordinator
vera.elwood@thecenterproject.org
(573) 222-0679
New Dawn ABA
Kid's 18 months to 12 years old with an Autism Diagnoses.
Content added Sept. 21, 2026
New Dawn ABA's Columbia clinic offers center-based ABA therapy for children ages 18 months to 12 years. It's at 103A Corporate Lake Dr, inside Hero Clinic, and is open 8 AM to 6 PM. Sessions are in-clinic only, led by a team of BCBAs.
Hours: M-F, 8am-6pm
103A Corporate Lake Dr.
Columbia, MO, 65203
(720) 784-4944
Email: info@newdawnaba.com
Well Christian Coaching
Content added Aug. 14, 2026
The Well Christian Coaching partners with individuals, leaders, and non-profit organizations to provide Christ-centered coaching, drawing out our God-given purpose, healing, and freedom so every person can walk boldly into who God created them to be.
Services:
Individual coaching
Recovery, trauma and grief coaching
Spiritual formation and inner healing
Leadership and team development
Freedom-focused and prayer ministry coaching
Coaching for veterans and first responders
Mary Williamson, Professional Christian Life Coach
510 E. Green Meadows Rd., Ste. 201-D
Columbia, MO 65203
832-419-7058
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Preston Jones, PLPC Therapy Services
Adults, adolescents, students, veterans
Content added June 29, 2026
Mental health therapy services for adults, teens, and couples. Areas of focus are depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Welcoming of all people. Sliding scale offered. Please contact to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Hours: M-Th 9am to 6pm; Friday 9am to Noon1316 Old 63 S, Suite #101
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 818-5743
Email: preston@middlewaycounseling.org
Family Access Center for Excellence (aka FACE of Boone County)
Content updated Sept. 30, 2026
FACE's mission is to improve access to high quality social, emotional, and behavioral health services for Boone County youth (ages 0 to 19) and their families. Our case management services are free of charge and help families connect with meaningful resources for their child and family.
Services are provided via phone and/or zoom within the hours of Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To best contact FACE to receive support and/or refer a family, please call us at (573) 771-3223.
Burrell Behavioral Health Services for Adults
Content added Feb. 27, 2026
We provide an array of services for adults ranging from individual and group therapy to psychiatry, addiction recovery and case management. Our programs vary across southwest and central Missouri, but access and availability to therapy, psychiatry and case management is available throughout both regions. Click here to view website? https://www.burrellcenter.com/our-services/services-individuals
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Psychiatry
General Addiction Recovery Treatment
Case Management
Forensics and Neuropsychology
If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call our free 24/7 crisis team to connect with help immediately: Central Missouri: 800-395-2132
For immediate assistance, go to walk-in-clinic: 1805 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
To schedule an appointment: Central Missouri: 573-777-8300
Burrell Behavioral Health Services for Children and Teens
Content added Feb. 27, 2026
We offer a variety of services to meet the behavioral health needs of youth in our community. We provide programs for individuals and offer group support when appropriate. Depending on the service, our staff may work with clients in their home, in the community, at school or in one of our facilities. We also offer services to support the whole family. This can feel like an overwhelming number of options, the good news is you don't have to figure it out alone. To get started you will meet with a member of our evaluation team. At the end of the session they will help identify which programs are right for your family and get you signed up for an appointment.
Click here to view Services for Children and Teens
If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call our free 24/7 crisis team to connect with help immediately: Central Missouri: 800-395-2132.
For immediate assistance, go to walk-in-clinic: 1805 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201.
To schedule an appointment: Central Missouri: 573-777-8300.
MU Bridge Program: School-Based Psychiatry
Content added Feb. 27, 2026
Working within the school districts of Boone County, the University of Missouri Health Care’s Bridge program provides psychiatric evaluations and treatment for school-age children who are experiencing emotional or behavioral health issues. MU Bridge Program will provide:
Initial psychiatric evaluation and prescription for medication(s) When possible, prescriptions will be chosen from the $4 list of medications for children who are underinsured
Two to three follow-up visits with no out-of-pocket costs
Treatment for children until their conditions are stable enough to be transferred to a community provider
Laine Young-Walker, MD
MU Bridge Program, Program Director
Katie Werth, RN, BSN
MU Bridge Program, Program Manager
Office: 573-882-3125
Compass Health - Children’s Center
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure
Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)
Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Brochure of Compass Health Network Central Region Locations
The Hero Clinic
Children, teens, parents, siblings, adults, caregviers
Content updated Oct. 30. 2026
Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Clinic for children/families with all the related services including mental health counseling, behavioral clinicians, developmental specialist and therapy providers int he areas of Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Behavioral Therapy.
Hours: 8am-8pm. M-F
103A Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 415-2444
Email: info@theheroclinic.com
HeartSpace Clinic
Individuals within Boone County
Content updated Sept. 1, 2026
Trauma informed therapy, scholarships available. Appointment only.
201 W. Broadway Bldg 2 Suite F
Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-0436
BlueSprig Columbia
Content added June 12, 2024
BlueSprig Columbia’s goal is to help your child reach their full potential. We proudly serve Boone County from the Twin Lakes area. The team at our Columbia center is completely dedicated to your child’s care, utilizing evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment strategies to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) increase communication, develop independence, and learn important life skills.
BlueSprig accepts most major insurance plans, and our team is devoted to helping you navigate the terms of your insurance policy. If your child needs care in the greater Boone County area, BlueSprig Columbia can help.
2620 Forum Blvd., Suite E
Columbia, MO 65023
(573) 514-8735
Hours: M-F, 8 am - 6 pm
House of P.E.A.C.E. Reentry
Men
Content updated Sept. 19, 2026
The House of P.E.A.C.E. Reentry program serves as a holistic approach to housing, that helps men with rebuilding lives and breaking the cycle of incarceration, offering individuals the opportunity to regain their dignity and lead fulfilling, productive lives.
1111 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 639-5161
jjackman@peacecomo.org
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Compass Health - Woodrail
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
Services Offered: Behavioral Health Services including:
• Therapy for Children and Adults
• Psychiatry for Children and Adults
• Psychological Assessment/Testing for Children and Adults
Open Access: To be connected with behavioral health services at Compass Health, you can walk-in to the Berrywood Clinic at 3501 Berrywood Drive, anytime Mon-Fri 8 AM- 4 PM, for an initial assessment. This is a thorough intake process and can take up to an hour.
1000 W. Nifong Bldg. 6, Suite 220B
Columbia, MO 65203
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937
Brochure of Compass Health Network Central Region Locations
Crowned Counseling
Children, adults, couples
Content updated Sept. 25, 2024
Crowned Counseling is a local agency that provides mental health services to people across Columbia and the state of Missouri. Through employing clinicians of color, Crowned Counseling seeks to provide culturally responsive mental health services to underserved communities.
Crowned Counseling works with clients to reach holistic wellbeing by providing individual, family, couples, and group therapy.
601 E Broadway, Suite. 304
Columbia, MO 65201
573-825-0672
Email: hello@crownedcounseling.com
Child Trauma Initiative
Boone County Families
Content updated Oct. 20, 2025
Child Trauma Initiative (CTI) provides trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions for children age 0-18 and their families who have experienced a traumatic event or loss of a loved one.
Hours: 8am-5pm
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic
1000 W Nifong Blvd., Building 7, Suite 300
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 884-6324
Email: psychcti@missouri.edu
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
Marriage and Family Counseling Center
Couples and Marriage, Individual, Family, Children/Teens, Pre-Marital
Content updated Oct. 14, 2024
Marriage & Family Counseling Center is based in West Columbia, MO, and is a comprehensive counseling center for the whole family. We offer professional counseling and professional life coaching for children, teens, college students, adult individuals, premarital couples, couples in all stages of their relationship and families.
2012 Cherry Hill Drive
Suite 102 A
Columbia, MO 65203
573-891-1330
KVC Missouri
Children, teens and families, including youth experiencing mental health challenges and families in need of behavioral health and family support services.
Content updated Oct. 23, 2026
Services and programs include:
· The Hope Program
· Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility
· Residential Aftercare
· Foster Care Case Management
· Treatment Foster Care: Treatment foster care
· Relative and Foster Home Licensing
· Autism Services
· Education
409 Vandiver
West Bldg. 6 Suite 100 & 102A
Columbia, MO 65202
4304 S. Bearfield Road
Columbia, MO 65201
814 Locust St.
Boonville, MO 65233
844-424-3577
Columbia Public School Counseling Program
Content update Oct 2, 2024
The K-12 Columbia Public Schools Comprehensive School Counseling Program is designed to address the needs of all students by helping them acquire competencies that promote social, emotional, and academic development, as well as skills for career readiness.
School counseling services are offered at each school and include classroom curriculum lessons, individual and group counseling, consultation, and referrals to support student mental health and address problems that interfere with a student's educational progress. Students facing issues that do not impact the school environment or significant issues beyond what can be addressed in the school setting are referred to outside providers for more intensive support.
Contact your child's school and ask for the school counselor to access school counseling services.
K-5 Schools
1010 Rangeline
Columbia, MO 65201
573-214-3757
Counseling Director: Susan Perkins
Email: SPerkins@cpsk12.org
6-12 Schools
2201 Smiley Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
573-214-3250
Counseling Director: Leigh Spence
Email: LSpence@cpsk12.org