City of Columbia Resource Hub
Content added Sept. 19, 2026
The Hub was designed around a straightforward idea: the people who need help most shouldn’t have to navigate across town to get it.
Three organizations will share the space. VAC operates Waypoint shelter a (formerly Room at the Inn) which is a year-round, housing-first emergency shelter with 24/7 staffing, case management, and a clear pathway to permanent housing. A New Day Columbia Day Center—previously Turning Point, located at Wilkes Blvd. United Methodist Church—provides daytime services, community connection, and individual support. Loaves & Fishes serves hot meals every evening, no requirements, no questions.
Each organization is independent. Together, they make The Hub something none of them could build alone.
All services are now available at the Hub on the VAC Opportunity Campus — 1304 Bowling St., east of the city power plant off Business Loop 70 East.
Help in COMO (trifold brochure)
Content updated Sept. 19, 2026
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 July 17, 2026
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
True North
Individuals affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking or stalking.
Content updated Sept. 10, 2026
True North is a victim services program that serves those affected by intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include emergency shelter, 24/7 crisis hotline, court & hospital advocacy services, counseling, safety planning, domestic and sexual violence education, and support groups.
Hours: 24/7 Crisis Hotline & Emergency Shelter. Advocacy Center by appointment.
Emergency Shelter (for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, sex trafficking, or stalking). Confidential address, please call our hotline to initiate services.
Crisis Hotline 573-875-1370
Toll Free Crisis Hotline 1-800-548-2480Advocacy Center
1901 Pennsylvania Dr., Ste A
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 875-0503
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Safe Families for Children
Families and children of Boone County
Content updated May 20, 2024
Safe Families for Children provides short-term, temporary respite care for the children of families facing a crisis. Vetted and trained volunteer families host children in their homes, while parents work toward goals to create stability for their families.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-217-0377
Email: midmissouri@safefamilies.net
Waypoint Shelter (formerly Room at the Inn)
Content updated Sept. 7, 2026
Waypoint Shelter is open from 7 PM to 8 AM Monday-Friday and 7 PM to 9 AM on Sunday year-round.
Emergency Shelter (NO ID REQUIRED).
They do not accept reservations by email or phone. Guests need to appear in-person at the shelter after 6:30 p.m. to check availability (the line starts to form then). Speak to a staff member at the door to get on the list for the night. Check-in ends at 8pm.
GET HELP with Clothing & Shoes, domestic violence, food, medical care, mental health, shelter & Housing, and survival amenities.
1304 Bowling St Columbia, MO - Inside the VAC Opportunity Campus
Salvation Army Harbor House
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 29, 2025
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 1 pm and on a first-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Mid-Missouri Fisher House
Veterans, Military
Content updated Sept. 23, 2026
Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care.
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 (On site with Truman VA Hospital.)
House Phone: 573-814-6000, Extension 55460 or 55463
Hours: 24/7
Flourish Initiative
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
(573) 615-6135
Contact: Kenny Petska
Email: info@allyouthflourish.org
HUD Find Shelter Search Engine
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
Search by location for shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing.
Saint Raymond's Society
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
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Welcome Home
Eligible Veteran Households
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
34 bed Emergency and Transitional Shelter for homeless Veterans. Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program for literally or imminently homeless Veteran households, provides rental and utility assistance in the form of Temporary Financial Assistance.
Business Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Shelter is staffed 24/7
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-8001
Email: info@welcomeveterans.org