Men

Content updated Jan. 22, 2024
Genesis offers a residential 12-month program for men that provides a consistent schedule of Christian education, one-on-one counseling, group sessions, anger management, relapse prevention, prayer, work, and fellowship. As drug use of any kind and tobacco products are prohibited, students are subject to random drug, alcohol, and nicotine screens. 

Genesis is a free of charge program. Please find the attachment above as well as below the Genesis Men’s Home web page link.

Genesis Men's Home - Saint Louis Dream Center - Saint Louis Dream Center (stldreamcenter.org). Please call (314) 934-1155 with any further questions you might have regarding enrollment.

4324 Margaretta Ave
St. Louis, MO 63115
314-381-0700

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Women Only

Content updated Oct 16, 2023
Mercy Multiplied’s Christian Residential Counseling Program helps young women between the ages of 13-32 who are dealing with life-controlling issues and situations. Most young women complete the program and graduate after an average of 6-9 months. For more information, please visit MercyMultiplied.com or send an email to info@mercymultiplied.com with any questions.

1455 Romaine Creek Rd
Fenton, MO
636-326-2015

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Women Only

Content updated Oct. 27 2023
Shelter KC Women’s Center offers two programs:
- Women’s Center is a 20-bed residential recovery facility for single, homeless women located near downtown Kansas City.
- The Sisters of Recovery Program which includes life coaching, work therapy, and case management.

2611 E 11th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
816-348-3287

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Content updated Nov. 20, 2023

Hope City’s Trade-Off-Program (T.O.P.) is a faith based in-house program offering two 90-day, back to back tracks to men and women struggling with addiction and other life altering circumstances.

5101 E 24th St
Kansas City, MO 64127
816-241-9931
Email tradeoffprogram@hopecitykc.org for program inquiries

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Content updated Nov. 15, 2023

CORE is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to helping men and women seeking recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.  CORE is a one year residential program providing recovery and spiritual growth classes, housing, transportation, GED classes and church services in Branson and Springfield Missouri.

For more information about the CORE program call 1-888-CORE-USA or visit their website CORE-USA.ORG

CORE
280 State Highway T
Branson, Missouri 65616

Content updated Nov. 3, 2023

An outline of 5 steps to take in the effort to quit smoking or vaping.

800-784-8669 877-448-7848 (Spanish) 855-784-8838 (Vets)

Content updated Nov. 3, 2023

Nicotine Anonymous ("NicA") is a non-profit 12-step fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.

nicotine-anonymous.org/video-conference-meetings

877-879-6422

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Content updated Nov. 3, 2023

A program sponsored by the Americal Lung Association.

1-800-LUNGUSA (586-4872)

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Content updated Nov. 3, 2023

Provides the following support actions:

• A customized quit plan that learns and grows with you.

• Text messages for support quitting smoking or vaping.

• Smart, interactive guides and tools for you to navigate your tobacco-free journey.

• Expert advice and tips from Mayo Clinic.

• An active, supportive EX Community of real tobacco users who have been through it all.

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Content updated Nov. 3, 2023

FREE online quit-smoking program; free nicotine replacement therapy, quit guide, and phone access to a quit coach.

1 Hospital Drive Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-4993 800-784-8669 (800-QUIT NOW)

For MU Students only

Content updated Nov. 3, 2023
Quitting Nicotine: offers one-on-one visits with a medical provider. Physicians and nurse practitioners can prescribe cessation medications. As with other medical visits, insurance will be billed for the visit. Call to schedule an appointment.

1020 Hitt St, 4th Floor Columbia, MO 65212 573-882-7481
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 8-5; Wed - 9-5

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Content updated May 2, 2024

There is no denying tobacco use is one of the hardest habits to break, especially on your own. That's why Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and MU Health Care offer Quit Tobacco Now Services to help tobacco users kick the habit for good.

One Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor Columbia, MO 65212 573-884-2100

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Tips for assessing a moldy situation including when to contact professional cleaners.

City of Columbia Household Hazardous Waste Shed

The Shed contains 5 gallon buckets of latex paint collected from Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days, which are available free of charge.

1313 Lakeview Avenue
Columbia, MO
573-874-2489

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Content updated May 28, 2024

Home Performance with Energy Star is a national program designed to bring your home up to Energy Star standards. An assessment of your entire home by a certified contractor will show you ways to save on your energy costs. 

Residents who participate in the Home Performance program can finance energy efficiency improvements through our rebates and loans. For more information, visit our Rebates and Loans page.

To see if this program could help you, complete the Home Energy Yardstick assessment found at energystar.gov. If you have a score of five or less, your home could benefit from the Home Performance Program.

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People/Families looking into homeownership but cannot afford a traditional mortgage. 60% AMI (Area Median Income HUD) or below.

Content updated Aug. 2, 2024

Habitat for Humanity partners with people in our community, and all over the world, to help them build a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable, interest-free mortgage, for the cost of construction of their home. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity strives to provide decent and affordable housing to more people than ever before.

1305 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65201
ReStore Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
Construction Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 8:30am-4pm
573-499-1202

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Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans

Content updated May 28, 2024
Program assists low- and very-low-income applicants obtain decent, safe and sanitary housing in eligible rural areas by providing payment assistance to increase an applicant’s repayment ability. Payment assistance is a type of subsidy that reduces the mortgage payment for a short time. The amount of assistance is determined by the adjusted family income.

573-876-0990
Email: RD.MO.QUESTIONS@mo.usda.gov

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First-time homebuyers and qualified veterans

Content updated Aug. 12, 2024

The First Place Loan program gives first-time homebuyers and qualified veterans the edge they need to purchase a home.

500 E Walnut St, Ste 108
573.874.7288
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Low-to-moderate income home buyers

Content updated June 10, 2024
The CCLT is a non-profit corporation formed by the City of Columbia with the primary duties of creating and stewarding permanently affordable housing. The widening gap between housing costs and household median income makes home ownership increasingly less affordable. The CCLT is working to address this by creating additional home-ownership opportunities for lower income Columbia households and permanently protecting these investments for future generations.

11 N. 7th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-6321
Email: housingprograms@como.gov

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