City of Columbia - Minority & Women Owned Business Directory
500 E Walnut, Ste 102 Columbia, MO 65201 573-441-5544
City of Columbia - Business License Division
701 E Broadway, 5th Floor PO Box 6015 Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-CITY (2489)
Cre8
A one-stop shop of resources for a diverse range of makers with a shared branding program, a community-wide awareness campaign, an online makers directory, educational workshops, regular maker meet-ups, pop ups and tasting events, and assistance locating manufacturing space along The Loop corridor.
cre8como.com
Uplift Mid-MO
Content updated Aug. 9, 2024
222 S Jefferson St., Suite 305 (basement level)
Mexico, MO 65265
573-212-8376
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Handi-Shop
Meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities in a safe, supportive, and productive environment
508 East Liberty
Mexico, MO 65265
573-581-1191
Martin Keller, Manager, hsimanager@handi-shop.com
Teresa Shaw, Office Administrator, hsioffice@handi-shop.com
Vocational Rehabilitation Jefferson City
Content updated Aug. 5, 2024
Find assistance and training for those who would like to work but have a disability that keeps them from finding or keeping a job.
205 Jefferson St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-751-2343
Email: info@vr.dese.mo.gov
Mexico Housing Authority
Manage a total of 203 Public Housing units in the style of duplex apartments with units of ADA compliance and a total of 151 Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8). These two programs are provided for low-income families through the funds of Housing and Urban Development.
828 Garfield Ave
Mexico, MO 65265
573-581-2294
CMCA Mexico
Content updated July 17, 2026
CMCA supports low-income individuals and families. When a family comes to us with a specific need, we use a whole family approach and work with these families to provide support for any additional needs by referring them to other programs offered.
801 E Breckenridge
Mexico, MO 65265
573-582-7864
Audrain County Help Center
Content updated Aug. 9, 2024
Food Pantry and Thrift Store We serve those who reside in Audrain County. We assist with Photo ID and Driver's License, Water and Sewer bills. RX assistance, Hygiene items.
409 Fairground St.
Mexico, MO 65265
Hours of operation: 9am-5pm
Food Pantry Hours
Mon-Noon-4pm
Wednesday-9am-1pm
Friday 2-5:30 pm
Email: executive.director@mexicohelpcenter.org
Community Health Center Jefferson City Clinic
Content updated Aug. 2, 2024
The Jefferson City Clinic offers a wide variety of services ranging from the treatment of chronic and acute medical conditions, mental health issues and dental services. We provide comprehensive, high quality healthcare in an educational and supportive environment using evidence based care. By doing so, our patients take an assertive role in caring for their own well being through all stages of life.
1511 Christy Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 632-2777
Family Support Division Jefferson City
Content updated Aug. 2 2024
The Family Support Division is a state-administered agency responsible by law for the administration of programs and services to help empower Missourians to live safe, healthy, and productive lives.
855-373-4636
Missouri Job Center - Jefferson City
Content updated Aug. 5, 2024
The Jefferson City/Capital City Missouri Job Center's goal is to connect people to jobs, free of charge. Our services are designed to help workers find and keep quality jobs, as well as help businesses hire and retain quality workers.
301 West High Street, Room 350 C
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 526-8115
1-888-728-5627 (toll free)
CMCA Jefferson City
Content updated July 17, 2026
CMCA supports low-income individuals and families. When a family contacts us with a specific need, we use a whole family approach and work with these families to provide support for any additional needs by referring them to other programs offered. Head Start, child/family services, life skills, budgeting classes, housing/rental assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, and other programs.
1515 E High St
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-4480
Common Ground Benevolence Office
Content updated Aug. 2, 2024
Common Ground is a community service agency dedicated to helping neighbors in the Jefferson City area reach their full potential. (Common Ground only provides aid to people living in the Jefferson City Missouri Public School District.)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm
1015 E Atchison St.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-522-4314
NAMI Jefferson City
Individuals living with mental health conditions. Family members with loved ones with mental health conditions
Content updated Sept. 2, 2026
NAMI Jefferson City is a mental health non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with mental health conditions and their families in the Jefferson City, MO area. NAMI Jefferson City provides in-person NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups and NAMI Family Support Groups.
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Groups are free, peer-led support groups for adults who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. In-person support groups do not require advanced registration, but we recommend you contact namijcmo@gmail.com to confirm the group is still meeting.
Interested in virtual support groups? Visit: namimissouri.org/support
Compass Health - Jefferson City
Content updated Dec. 1, 2023
There are three facilities in Jefferson City. Transportation can be arranged.
JC- BHCC; 227 Metro Dr., Jeff City; (833) 356-2427.
JC - Metro (Adult Services); 227 Metro Dr.; (844) 853-8937.
JC -Children’s Center; 1905 Stadium, Jeff City; (844) 853-8937
Jefferson City Housing Authority
The Housing Authority administers the public housing program and the low income tax credit programs. Public housing includes Dulle Towers, Linden Court and 2 neighborhoods.
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
1040 Myrtle Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-6163
(573) 635-3232 (Maintenance)
Email: information@jchamo.org
Salvation Army Jefferson City
The Salvation Army believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Our services meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination, while preserving the individual's dignity. We're here to change lives, one at a time.
Jefferson City, Center of Hope Family Shelter
907 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 635-1975
Jefferson City, MO Thrift Store
718 Michigan Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65109
(573) 635-1463