Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
Children with neurodevelopmental conditions, children with autism, children with cerebral palsy, children with Down syndrome, children with disabilities
Content updated June 22, 2026
The Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to clinical service, research, and training to improve the lives of individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Our new building is located at 701 Veterans United Dr, Columbia, MO 65201 (at the MU Health Care South Providence Medical Park).
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Email: thompsoncenter@missouri.edu
(573) 884-6052
UCP Heartland Child Development Center
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
We are an all-inclusive childcare center taking care of children with and without disabilities from 6 weeks to 10 years old.
Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
3804 Santiago Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-449-6783
Email: morrowa@ucpheartland.org
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Easter Seals Midwest Autism Services
Our team creates individualized plans to develop and improve communication and social skills while troubleshooting problem behaviors. Our services include parent training, family support groups, and community-integration.
918 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-3777
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Central Missouri Subcontracting Enterprises
Content updated Aug. 27, 2024
CMSE’s mission includes providing meaningful work experiences to persons with disabilities who might not otherwise have the opportunity to work and be productive citizens. The steady growth and success of CMSE over its 50 years of service to the businesses and industries of Central Missouri can be largely attributed to its workforce of 130 dedicated employees. Our employees carry a great sense of pride in their jobs. For our customers, this enthusiasm and commitment translate into high-quality workmanship, greater product reliability, fast, dependable deliveries, and economic service.
The professional staff at CMSE works side-by-side with our workforce to assure the highest levels of quality control in our finished products. Our staff members take part in the same managerial functions as other managers in business and industry including employee supervision, adherence to production schedules and deadlines, and employee encouragement and motivation.
CMSE represents a flexible, low-cost alternative to performing labor-intensive projects in-house. We provide our customers with an extensive array of services.
4040 S Bearfield Road
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-6935
Central Missouri Regional Office for the Developmentally Disabled
Content updated Aug. 27, 2024
The Division of Developmental Disabilities serves a population that has developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, head injuries, autism, epilepsy, and certain learning disabilities. Such conditions must have occurred before age 22. To be eligible for services from the Division, persons with these disabilities must be substantially limited in their ability to function independently.
900 W Nifong Blvd, Suite 200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-441-6278
888-671-1041
Boone County Family Resources
Boone County Family Resources serves persons of all ages and income levels with a diagnosed developmental disability who reside in Boone County.
Content updated May 18, 2026
Services include: a supported living residential program, vocational and practical living skills development program, and family & community living support with service coordination and purchased supports.
To apply for services, contact Central Missouri Regional Office of the Missouri Department of Mental Health. 900 West Nifong Blvd, Suite 200, Columbia, MO 65203 Phone: (573) 441-6278 Toll Free: (888) 671-1041.
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
2700 West Ash
Columbia, Missouri 65203
573-874-1995
Email: agency@bcfr.org
Impact Support Services (formerly Alternative Community Training Inc.)
Adults and children with developmental disabilities; adult job seekers with disabilities
Content updated Sept. 9. 2024
Impact Support Services provides the following programs for adults and children with disabilities in Boone County, Missouri: Residential Services, Day Program, Youth Services, Community and Family Services, and Career Services.
1605 Chapel Hill Road, Ste. B
Columbia, MO 65203
573-474-9446
Hours: 8am- 4:30 pm
Student Debt & Bankruptcy Information
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Bankruptcy is an important financial tool with some weighty consequences, and the decision to file bankruptcy is serious. Under federal law, you have the right to declare bankruptcy relief from your creditors, which can include student debt. But this comes at the cost of hurting your credit for several years and racking up legal and court fees along the way. Student loan bankruptcy discharge is also more complicated and has more restrictions than discharging other forms of debt.
HiSET
If you didn’t finish high school, you know that even with talent and drive, not having a diploma can limit your opportunities.
By taking the HiSET®, you can earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential allowing you to advance your career, join the military, begin a training program or continue your education.
Affordability, accessibility and flexibility have made HiSET the nation’s fastest-growing high school equivalency test.
The Excel Center- High School Diploma Program
Content updated April 23, 2024
The Excel Center is a free adult high school for those 21 and older who want to earn their high school diploma. Open year round, the Excel Center offers day and evening courses to help balance work and class schedules. Apply online.
101 N 4th St.
Columbia, MO 65201
Mike Reynolds Director: mreynolds@mogoodwillexcel.org
The Spay Neuter Project
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
Services: Full payment is required at time of drop off (no checks please).
Surgeries to spay or neuter cats and dogs. Proof of rabies vaccine is required or your pet will be vaccinated for and additional charge.
Vaccines for Rabies, Canine Distemper/Parvo, Kennel Cough, Feline Leukemia, Feline Distemper
Tests for Canine Heartworms and Feline FeLV/FIV
206 Austin Ave, 1st Floor
Columbia, MO 65203
573-397-6443
info@spayneuterprojectmo.org
www.spayneuterprojectmo.org/
Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue
Homeless; low-income
Content updated Jan. 27, 2025
Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue (UMDR) is a volunteer based, nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained/penned dog, and bringing our 'best friend' into the home with the family as a companion pet. Offering services to help people keep their pets to include food, training and/or supplies and spay/neuter. Working with CoMo Mobile Aid to board dogs to allow the unhoused shelter.
Director's Email: director@unchainedmelodies.org
Training Classes Email: training@unchainedmelodies.org
General Email: info@unchainedmelodies.org
Training Center
4107 White Tiger Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
573-814-8073
Animal Responsibility for Fayette Missouri (ARFFMO)
Pit Bull rescue
Content updated Nov. 10, 2023
Animal Responsibility for Fayette MO pit bull rescue has several wonderful dogs waiting for their forever homes. Are you looking to help save a life and gain a forever friend? Look no further! Rescuing a dog is, after all, one of the most gratifying things you can do.
We work hard to make sure that we take care of all of our dogs here at ARFF MO. But, unfortunately we can't do it without people like you and your donations of time and money. So, if you ever feel like you want to be a part of our family and help some of the best pooches around, check us out.
Fayette, MO
660-248-2733
Email: arffmorescue@gmail.com
Boone County Animal Care-BCAC
Content updated Jan. 21, 2025
We are a foster home-based shelter (We do not have a facility). We provide care to kittens and cats of all ages and physical condition until they are successfully adopted into a family home! Each year, we help hundreds of cats that are primarily strays, injured, or feral cats and kittens. It’s important to our mission by providing spay/neuter surgeries to all of the cats we help.
P.O. Box 30051
Columbia, MO 65201
Email: boonecountyanimalcare@gmail.com
Second Chance
Updated on: October 16, 2023
Our Mission is to advance and support relationships between people and companion pets, specifically dogs and cats, through the acts of rescue, adoption, prevention, and education.
24687 Highway 179
Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5050
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Central Missouri Humane Society
Content updated Oct. 20, 2025
Pet Food Pantry available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm and on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 1 pm. Low-cost spay/neuter, vaccination, and microchipping services available.
Hours: Monday - Friday: 12pm to 6pm; Saturday: 12pm to 5pm; Sunday: 12pm to 3pm
616 Big Bear Blvd Columbia, MO 65202 573-443-7387
Email: staff@cmhspets.org
https://cmhspets.org