Content updated May 29, 2025

This brochure lists some of the resources available in the categories of meals, food, crisis lines, shelters, warming centers, medical clinics, and mental health.

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Content updated May 24, 2024

Borrow everything you need for a fishing adventure with Missouri River Relief’s FREE Catfishing Gear Library in Columbia, Missouri! The gear library includes all the catfishing essentials like poles, bait, and tackle. Whether you're new to fishing, haven't been since childhood, or have always been curious about fishing at the River - the gear library is for you! Catfish Gear Library. You can check out the gear or select the option to book a time with our catfishing instructors!

Kristen Schulte (she/her), Education Director, Missouri River Relief
Office 573-443-0292
Mobile 636-288-5570

An online educational platform that helps you discover and develop business, technology-related, and creative skills through expert-led course videos.

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Content updated Nov. 19, 2025

Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia is Mid-Missouri's end-of-life home. Guests are cared for 24/7 by our team of caregivers composed of both volunteers and paid staff. Our services are provided free of charge, and families never receive a bill for our services. Partnering with the guest's hospice company, CHHC's caregivers care for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our guests and their families. These needs are met with compassion, love, and respect.

Hours: M-F; 8:30a-4:30p. We are a 24/7 operation, however inquiries regarding admissions and our program should only be directed to the operations manager during M-F office hours.

1307 W Broadway 
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 530-5888
Email: info@caringheartandhands.org

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Content updated March 21, 2024

Search for Missouri Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center (2024) Missouri residents have several options for addiction treatment centers. This list highlights facilities that offer recovery programs.

Content updated March 21, 2024

Do you need to apply for a new or replacement Social Security card? If so, you may be able to complete, or at least start, their application online.

When you visit our Social Security number & card webpage, you can answer a series of questions that will determine whether you can:

• Complete the application process online.

• Start the application process online, then bring any required documents to their local Social Security office or card center to complete the application.

• Complete the application process at their local office.

Adults in Columbia experiencing homelessness

Content updated Oct. 31, 2025

COMO Mobile Aid Collective is dedicated to providing Columbia, Missouri’s citizens experiencing homelessness with resources, care, and respect. We partner with community volunteers and other organizations to provide meals, water, survival supplies, hygiene items, basic medical care, limited pet care, advocacy, and more. Our work is ever-evolving as we attempt to fill the local service gaps and ease the suffering of others through direct and timely aid.

Mobile Soup Kitchen
--M/W 11:30am-2pm (various parts of town)
--M/W/F at Turning Point  (702 Wilkes Blvd) 11:30am-12pm

Free Clinic
1509 Ashley Street
--M/Th 4:30-5:45pm

Email: hello@comomobileaid.org

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This scholarship program is for those in apprenticeship programs and trade schools. The program focuses on work ethic. View their website for further details:
mikeroweworks.org/scholarship/

Never married mothers, parents on child support, parents of minor children

Content updated Aug. 22, 2025

M.A.R.C.H. Inc [Mediation Achieving Results for Children] is a nonprofit 501(c)3 serving Missouri and Kansas. M.A.R.C.H. Inc. has provided trusted family mediation services since 1997, helping parents resolve custody, parenting plan, and child support matters with less conflict and more collaboration. Originally established through Missouri’s IV-D program, M.A.R.C.H. has grown into a resource for families in both Missouri and Kansas. Today, we continue that mission by offering professional, court-approved mediation services that support families through life’s most challenging transitions.

​Eligible families in Missouri can receive up to four hours of free mediation per year. ​Families that are eligible for free mediation are also eligible for free legal services to assist with court document filing, and supervised visitation services. Mediation is available in-person, by phone, or by virtual methods. Eligibility is not determined by income. If you have an active IV-D (child support) case through the state of Missouri, you can qualify for free services. We'll check your status for you!

Home office located at 2 South Water St., Liberty, MO 64068; 800-595-9750. But mediators are available state-wide.

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Updated March 12, 2024

This organization supports primarily middle school students. Empowering Youth and Giving Parents Tools to Be a Better Version of Themselves.

The Youth Empowerment Collective is dedicated to building character and self-esteem in the youth of the community. We seek to empower them to reach their full potential through education, mentorship and life skills application. We encourage scholars to DREAM BIG!

Larisha M Jones
Email: Youthempowermentcollective23@gmail.com
573-881-7929

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Content updated Aug. 29, 2025

Join us Sundays in person or online at 8:30,  9:45, and 11:00 AM CT
3615 Southland Dr
Columbia, Missouri 65201
(573) 256-4410

The Crossing website: https://thecrossingchurch.com
Churches with Special Needs Ministry: https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Agape

GriefShare: https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Care
GriefShare is a 12-week support group that uses a curriculum developed by Church Initiative, a non-profit organization specializing in equipping churches to minister to those in pain and grief. GriefShare uses a Christ-centered approach specifically designed to help those who have lost a loved one to death cope with the loss and find healing and peace.

Agape: Agape Ministries’ mission is to partner with ministries at The Crossing to ensure all people are included and accommodated so they can learn that Jesus is more. https://thecrossingchurch.com/Ministry/Agape

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Baby Grace strives to provide the: Basic, free necessities for families with young children. Resources available to them in their community. Education and growth opportunities. Camps for families to experience and connect with other families.

3rd Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

407 E Spring St
Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-6223

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Content updated Oct. 28, 2025

Bethel Purim Ministries' lists several programs of assistance.

As The River Flows has several components. Emergency Food assistance, clothing assistance and local agencies networking to assist families to reach the resources that are in the community and surrounding areas.

Milestones Daycare is designed to meet the child-care needs of low-income families as well as those from a broad financial spectrum. Milestones also has a pre-school curriculum in place to prepare children for school.

Women in Need of Getting Shelter (WINGS) is a domestic violence program. We provide shelter services, counseling, group therapy, case management, child care and legal advocacy services.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 AM-5PM; Closed Sat & Sun
1640 Radio Hill Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
Office Phone: 660-882-5202

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Content updated July 29, 2024

Boonville Landlord Association Facebook page is a place to find rentals in the Boonville Missouri area.

609 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
660-537-4104

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Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

BTEC offers a wide variety of course and program options. Students learn employability skills and ways to succeed in the work world, in the military, and in furthering education.

1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
660-882-5306

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Affordable housing for low-income seniors

Content updated Sept. 4, 2024

12 one bedroom/ one bath apartments have fully-applianced kitchens, air conditioning, wall to wall carpets or vinyl plank floors, small porch area, water & trash provided, lawn mowing & snow removal, laundry facilities on site, maintenance provided, private parking.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Section 521 USDA Rental Assistance

Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 2-5pm
380 Boone Village Dr #13
Boonville MO 65233
(660) 728-0282
Email: csf1@socket.net

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Call to volunteer or find safe, affordable, low income housing, homeless shelters and soup kitchens.

506 Powell St
Boonville MO 65233
660-882-7332

Website not available.

Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

The Boonville Resource Center is a Missouri TANF office.

512 Jackson Road
Boonville, MO 65233
TANF # 855-373-4636

(877) 872-5627 is a 24-hour automated helpline

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Content updated Dec. 3, 2024

Houses adult and youth specialty services and case management for Cooper and Howard counties. Walk-in access available for emergencies, or contact our crisis line at 800-395-2132.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

520 Ryan St Suite W
Boonville, MO  65233
660-882-7573

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Content updated Jan. 31, 2024

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Pick up in Columbia is at the Wal-Mart on Conley, the Northeast parking lot.

The pick-up locations stay the same. If no rider is present, the bus trip is not made. If there is a rider, the trip gets made.

The shuttle does not run in inclement weather.