Crisis Text Line
Content added Sept. 8, 2026
Expanding mental health support through the power of volunteers
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support in English and Spanish in the United States. Every day, volunteer Crisis Counselors help thousands of people deal with depression, anxiety, bullying, suicidal thoughts and other challenges. And they do so through a confidential, accessible medium that is regularly used by many, especially teens and young adults.
Kate’s Heart
Content updated Dec. 18, 2025
Grieving children and teens
We work with organizations to provide a care pack of grief activities and books for children and teens who are grieving the death of parent, sibling, or other significant caregiver. Downloadable materials are available free to individuals on our website.
Email: katesheartorg@gmail.com
Emergency MO HealthNet Care for Ineligible Aliens (EMCIA)
Content updated Jan. 9, 2026
Missouri statute about reimbursements for emergency care for undocumented individuals. Emergency MO HealthNet Care for Ineligible Aliens provides coverage for emergency medical care of aliens who meet all eligibility requirements for a federally-funded MO HealthNet program except citizenship/alien status. Ineligible aliens are eligible only for the dates of the emergency medical care.
Otterville Estates
Low-income housing
Content added Dec. 4, 2024
400 East Marion Street
Otterville MO, 65348
Contact Name: Vincent John Tucci
949-274-0169
Home Weatherization Grant Program - City of Columbia
Content added Nov. 4, 2024
NEW 2024 - Home Weatherization Grant Program
Housing & Neighborhood Services - Columbia City Council
The City of Columbia is excited to announce the launch of a new Home Weatherization Grant Program to help residents maximize energy savings and increase the value of their homes. The Grant Program provides grants of up to $5,000 to low- to moderate-income home-owners that can be used for insulation upgrades thereby producing savings in energy consumption and utility bills and improving the home’s health, safety and comfort. The full cost of the upgrades will be paid for by the City, with no cost to the resident.
Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
Foster, adoptive, and kinship children, young adults, and families in Central Missouri
Content updated Nov. 26, 2025
Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association (CMFCAA) is a state-recognized Family Resource Center serving 24 counties across central Missouri. We provide ten comprehensive, free programs that reduce barriers for children in foster care, adoption, or kinship care. Our work focuses on equipping families with the tools, support, and resources they need to create stable, nurturing homes where children can thrive.
We offer a wide range of services including:
- Physical resources like clothes, beds, dressers, and shoes
- Support groups and training for foster and adoptive parents
- Advocacy and legal assistance
- Educational resources and tutoring
- Mental health and wellness programs
- Respite care and emergency support
- Community events and family activities
M-F, 8am-5pm
3620 Interstate 70 Dr SE
Columbia, MO 65201
573-298-0258
Email: info@cmfcaa.com
Escuelita Alegría Spanish Immersion Preschool
Families who would like their young children to start to learn the 2nd most spoken language in the United Stated when their brains are most ready and able to benefit.
Content updated Dec. 4, 2025
Escuelita Alegría Spanish Immersion Preschool is a year-round all day, play based Spanish Immersion preschool for children ages two through six. No previous Spanish experience is necessary. All lead teachers have at least one college degree and are native speakers.
We also offer summer care by the week from May - August for ages two - eight.
M-F, 7:30am-5:30pm
16 Hitt Street
Columbia, MO 65201 (We are located inside of First Presbyterian Church, renting space in their Child Development Center)
(573) 823-8085
Email: info@easipreschool.com
Village Caregiving
Content added Oct. 18, 2024
We provide basic home care services such as light housekeeping, light cooking, help with hygiene, grooming, bathing, etc. We do not provide medical assistance but happy to help with any in home services we can provide to help those that are in need of our assistance.
Beth Bowles, Executive Director, available 24/7
3610 Buttonwood Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
(573)801-8129
Email: bethbowles@villagecaregiving.com
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SMART - Self-Management and Recovery Training
Health and Wellness>Substance Use> Recovery Support Services (NOT faith-based and not 12-step.)
Content updated May 26, 2026
SMART Recovery meetings provide support for addiction to all types of problematic behaviors including drugs, alcohol, gambling, cigarettes, food, and more. SMART Recovery meetings are free and are guided by trained facilitators.
Meeting info:
Wednesday at 5pm - Fresh Start Clubhouse, 1107 Grand Ave
(573) 819-8839
Email: rebekah@stonebridgehouse.org
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Living With Grief Support Group
Content added Oct. 7, 2024
This is a grief support group. It is a processing group that meets every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 PM. Anyone who experiences grief due to the death of someone in their life and who would like support from others who have similar experiences.
1600 E Broadway
Columbia MO 65201
(Boone Hospital Center) We meet in conference room C or in the Hospital Chapel each week depending on room availability. The front desk attendants can tell attendees where meeting is taking place.
(573) 234-0417
Email: counselor082019@aeffcounselingservices.net
Voter registration for people with a felony record
Content added Oct. 4, 2024
Once they serve their sentence, most people with felony convictions regain the right to vote. Here’s how to prepare for Election Day. (Source: Missouri Independent newspaper; accessed 10/4/24.)
City of Columbia Human Rights Commission
Content added Oct. 4, 2024
701 E Broadway, 2nd Floor
Columbia, MO 65205-6015
573-817-5024
Email: HumanRights@CoMo.gov
Doula Services covered by MO Medicaid
Content updated June 13, 2026
Effective for dates of service beginning October 1, 2024, doula services are available to all pregnant women, prenatally, during delivery, and throughout the 12-month postpartum period as a preventive service recommended by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts. Doula services will be reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis.
HeartSpace Clinic
Individuals within Boone County
Content updated Sept. 1, 2026
Trauma informed therapy, scholarships available. Appointment only.
201 W. Broadway Bldg 2 Suite F
Columbia, MO 65203
573-214-0436
Spartan Pointe
Families
Content added Sept. 16, 2024
Spartan Pointe is a Family Community with an abundance of apartment and community amenities. We are located near grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, restaurants and doctor’s offices. The surrounding community provides modern conveniences designed to complement your lifestyle.
2108 Battle Avenue
Columbia, MO 65202
573-488-6237
Show-Me Christian Youth Home
Content added Sept. 3, 2024
Show Me Christian Youth Home: Rescue and Restore is in La Monte, Missouri.
Where can families turn in times of crisis with their children? Costly private programs? Children’s Division? Is there another option? There is a place…Going beyond the limits of traditional foster care, children living at Show-Me Christian Youth Home receive therapeutic benefits from specialized programs in a Christ-centered, family environment. Working together, we help each child—physically, academically, emotionally, and spiritually—overcome the struggles of their past and prepare for a successful future. It’s not our obligation to help children and families in crisis—it’s an opportunity to make our neighborhoods a better place for all of us.
24302 Mahin Rd.
P.O. Box 6
La Monte, MO 65337
MU Kinship Navigator Program - Parentlink
Anyone in Missouri providing full-time care and support for a family member's or friend's child.
Content updated Oct. 15, 2026
The Missouri Kinship Navigator Program, MO KIN-4-KID, helps kinship caregivers find and use programs, services, and resources for themselves and the children in their care.
Physical address: 2800 Maguire Blvd. Services are statewide
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Phone or text: 1-833-546-4543 (1-833-KIN-4-Kid)
Email: mucoeparentlinkki1@missouri.edu
“SuN Bucks” for Kids
Content updated Aug. 20, 2024
Missouri SuN Bucks helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months when school is not in session. Families will get a one-time $120 benefit per qualifying child that can be used to buy nutritious foods at authorized locations around Missouri.
Most eligible children will receive the benefit automatically and do not need to apply; however, households who need to apply can submit the application online by August 31, 2024. Families can use the Missouri SuN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to see if they need to complete an application.
Families with children who meet the criteria will receive an EBT card by mail, or the benefit will be added to their existing EBT card.
For more information about SuNBucks, visit mydss.mo.gov/SuNBucks.
MU Extension - Health and Human Services Programs
Content added Sept. 8, 2026
MU Extension offers a variety of programs and classes, both in-person and online. Explore the MU Extension website for Health and Human services programs to discover how MU Extension can enhance your life.
Topics include but are not limited to
⦁ Housing
⦁ Mental wellbeing
⦁ Nutrition and Health Education
⦁ Parenting and Families
⦁ Personal Finance
⦁ Relationships
⦁ Senior Living
Arthur Center Community Health - Fulton
Content updated Aug. 9, 2024
We serve persons of all ages who need access to primary health care, dental, and behavioral health regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Our target population are those who have not had access to care due to lack of financial resources, complex needs, cultural or other barriers to accessing health care.
Monday-Thursday – 8am-6pm
581 Commons Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 642-3215
Crisis Line: 800-833-2064