Alzheimer’s Association
Content updated Jan. 5, 2026
Services: Referrals, 24/7 help line, patient and caregiver support groups, care consultation, newsletters and educational materials, respite funds and advocacy.
1601 E Broadway, Suite 245
Columbia, MO 65201
Helpline: 800-272-3900
Money Saving Clothing Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for buying clothes at a reduced price.
Money Saving Recreation Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Suggestions for saving money on recreational outings.
Money Saving Child Care Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
A list with several suggestions such as
- Look at church-based and/or home-based options.
- Check into subsidies. https://dss.mo.gov/fsd/child-care.htm.
- Check the public school system for free Pre-K programs.
Money Saving Transportation Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for saving money on your vehicle.
Money Saving Food Tips
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Several suggestions for saving money on both groceries and dining out.
Money Saving Housing & Utilities Tips
Content updated May 19, 2025
A list of suggestions for saving money on housing and utilities.
Credit Scores and Why They Matter
Content updated Aug. 12, 2025
Your credit score can affect the rates and terms that you are offered by a credit card or lending company in several ways. The link below provides an example of how your score can impact your interest rates, payment amounts and interest paid on an auto loan.
VA’s Compensated Work Therapy
Content updated Nov. 5, 2024
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) clinical vocational rehabilitation program that provides evidence based and evidence informed vocational rehabilitation services; partnerships with business, industry and government agencies to provide Veteran candidates for employment and Veteran labor, and employment supports to Veterans and employers. CWT programs are located within all VA medical centers.
800 Hospital Drive, 2nd Floor, Room A207
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
573-814-6486
Churches with Services for the Deaf
Parkade Baptist Church Talking Hands Deaf Ministry 2102 North Garth Columbia, MO 65202 (573) 443-4585
Basic Sign Language Classes
Columbia College
Admissions Office
1001 Rogers St
Columbia, MO 65216
573-875-7352 (V)
admissions@ccis.edu
Deaf LEAD Institute
2505 W Ash
Columbia, MO 65203
573-445-5005
slogan@midamerica.net
University of Missouri
Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences - Clinical Services
Our department houses various clinics and services to assist individuals of all ages who are experiencing communication challenges.
301 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-882-2940
umhsshpslhs@health.missouri.edu
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Resource Center on Deafness
Missouri School for the Deaf
505 E Fifth St
Fulton, MO 65251
573-826-4556 (VP) or 573-592-2555 (V) Sharon.egbert@msd.dese.mo.gov
William Woods University
Admissions Office
One University Ave
Fulton, MO 65251
1-800-995-3159 (Toll-Free/V) or 573-642-2251 (V)
admissions@williamwoods.edu
Missouri School for the Deaf
505 E Fifth Street Fulton, MO 65251-1799 573-592-4000 (Voice/TDD)
ReDiscover-Deaf Services Specialized Outpatient Center
1535 NE Rice Road Lee’s Summit MO 64086
24-hour Crisis Line: (888) 279-8188 1-816-966-0900 (voice)
Missouri Connections
Missouri Connections is a comprehensive, online, career development and planning program that is provided free of charge to all Missouri citizens.
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing
915 Hitt Street Columbia, MO 56211 573-882-0277 Website: https://nursing.missouri.edu/
Email: rsing@missouri.edu
Deaf LEAD Institute
2505 W Ash Columbia, MO 65203 573-445-5005 (V/TTY) 1-800-380-DEAF (V/TTY) 573-303-5604 (VP) HAND to 839863 (Text)
DeafLEAD was founded to provide Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind individuals comprehensive, unified, and continuous support.
We proudly serve individuals and their families with a trauma-informed approach as they navigate severe distress, disaster, or being the victim of a crime. Our staff and volunteers give emotional support and access to resources to allow people to thrive.
Love Columbia
Love Columbia provides a range of services to anyone in Columbia who is struggling to provide for their basic needs or improve their life and wants help to create a path forward.
1209 E Walnut St. Columbia MO 65201 573-256-7662
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Purple Relay
Monday - Friday:
7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Eastern Time)
4 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Saturday:
10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Eastern Time)
7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Sunday:
Closed
Customer Care:
877-885-3172
VRS Numbers:
English VRS — 877-467-4877
Spanish VRS — 877-767-4875
24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
On-site interpreting services, video remote interpreting, and text video relay services.
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind Under VOC Rehab
Content updated Dec. 22, 2025
Our mission is to create opportunities for eligible blind and visually impaired persons in order that they may attain personal and vocational success. Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind. Many programs listed on their website.
State Office
PO Box 2320
615 Howerton Court
Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320
573-751-4249