Hillcrest Community Center, Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
Content updated Nov. 21, 2025
Columbia Parks and Recreation's Active Adults program offers a variety of recreational opportunities aimed at those 50 years and older. Activities include bingo, karaoke, crochet/knitting group, painting group, Mah Jongg groups, card games, crafts, chair yoga, D&D gaming group, Women's Hiking group, and more. Program is based at Hillcrest Community Center. Yearly membership is $42.
Hours: 8:30am-4pm
1907 Hillcrest Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-7475
https://www.como.gov/contacts/hillcrest-community-center/
https://www.como.gov/parks-and-recreation/programs-registration/50-program/
https://www.como.gov/parks/waters-moss-memorial-wildlife-area/
Service, Employment, Redevelopment (SER) National
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Content updated Jan. 3, 2024
SCSEP is a community service and work-based training program for older workers. Authorized by the Older Americans Act, the program provides subsidized, service-based training for low-income persons 55 or older who are unemployed and have poor employment prospects.
3610 Buttonwood Dr #200
Columbia, MO 65203
573-886-8988
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. 18, 2026
Several suggestions for buying clothes at a reduced price. Check LOVE Columbia’s Clothing Resources for a list of places.
Money Saving Recreation Tips
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
Suggestions for saving money on recreational outings.
Money Saving Child Care Tips
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
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. 18, 2026
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 Aug. 18, 2026
A list of suggestions for saving money on housing and utilities.
Credit Scores and Why They Matter
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
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.