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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

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CMCA - ShowMe Healthy Relationships

Content updated Oct. 8, 2025

ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program offers free relationship education courses to those that want to learn more about healthy relationships in their lives. Most of the classes are offered remotely and are available to anyone in the state of Missouri. Those eligible are at least 18 years of age, live in the state of Missouri and are able to attend five weeks of classes as well as complete the intake and sign-up process.

Like our FB page-ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program Central Missouri or visit our agency website, www.cmca.us for more information or for a referral form.

CMCA ShowMe Healthy Relationships Program
800 N. Providence Road, Suite 110
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 540-1028
Email: smrh@cmca.us
Program Manager: Nolanda Dodd nolanda@cmca.us

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CMCA - Head Start

Content updated April 22, 2025

Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide free learning and development services to children age birth to 5 years from low-income families. Early Head Start and Head Start welcome children with disabilities. Registration and eligibility requirements are available through CMCA at 573-443-8706 ext 1059 or contact the specific Head Start location. Online applications can be found here: Head Start App (English) or Head Start App (Spanish).

CMCA Office
807 North Providence Road Columbia, MO 65203 573-443-8706

https://cmca.us/get-help/head-start/

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King’s Daughters and Sons’ Dental Aid Program

Content updated Sept 22, 2023
The King’s Daughters & Sons’ (KD & S) Dental Aid Program provides dental care to eligible students from the Columbia Public Schools, in cooperation with school district staff and Columbia dentists. School district nurses refer students who need dental care and have no financial resources to cover services. The program serves eligible students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

PO Box 20832
Columbia, MO 65205
Email: dentalaid.columbiamo@gmail.com

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Community Health Center of Central Missouri

Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Community Health Center of Central Missouri accepts most major insurances and Medicaid. Uninsured (emergency services only) and underinsured patients are asked to complete a sliding fee application prior to service. Lowest co-pay for sliding scale is $20 per visit. Appointments are necessary for non-emergency patients, but true emergency patients are given priority. Please call main number for an appointment: 573-632-2777

Fulton Dental Clinic 561 Commons Drive Fulton, MO 65251 573-632-2777

Jefferson City Dental Clinic 1511 Christy Drive Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-632-2777

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Arthur Center Community Health - Mexico

Content updated Sept 22, 2023
We serve persons of all ages who need access to primary health care, dental, and behavioral health regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Our target population are those who have not had access to care due to lack of financial resources, complex needs, cultural or other barriers to accessing health care.

Monday-Friday – 8am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday – closed

340 Kelley Parkway
Mexico, MO 56265
573-582-1234
Crisis Line: 800-833-2064

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Missouri Elks Benevolent Trust, Inc.

Content updated Sept 22, 2023
Mobile Dental Units serve the dental needs of eligible physically challenged children, and mentally challenged/developmentally disabled adults and children. Basic and routine dental treatments include x-rays, examinations, cleaning, fluoride treatments, fillings, routine extractions, root canals, and referrals.

573-821-0468

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Donated Dental Services- DDS

Content updated July 15, 2024
DDS is a network of volunteer dentists who provide dental care and education to people who cannot otherwise afford it and:

  • Have a permanent disability or

  • Who are age 65 or older or

  • Who are medically fragile.

To see if you qualify, visit this website.
Link to Missouri counties from which applications are accepted - https://dentallifeline.org/missouri/

P.O. Box 105919
Jefferson City, MO 65110
573-636-4440 Toll free 1-866-792-9988

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Mid-Missouri Dental Center

Content updated Sept 13, 2024

Serving children ages 20 and under and pregnant women who are on Healthy Blue, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Home State Health Plan. We also accept most commercial insurance.

409 Vandiver Drive, Building 3, Suite 102
Columbia, MO 65202
573-814-1694

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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

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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.

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Gibson Center

Faith Based Recovery

Content updated July 10, 2024
The Gibson Center for Behavioral Change is dedicated to providing substance use treatment services. They offer a multidisciplinary approach to treating persons with co-occurring disorders and provide services to all people regardless of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender expression or disability.

340 S Broadview
Cape Girardeau MO 63701
573-334-5513

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