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Final Farewell helps families provide an affordable funeral for a loved child who passed away under the age of 18. We provide financial assistance, advice and guidance to families from all religions and backgrounds in all 50 states.

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Content updated Dec. 1, 2023

Services Offered: Pediatric Primary Care, Dental Care, Behavioral Health services, and Optometry (for current patients only).
Children’s Center Brochure

Pediatric Primary Care
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (walk-ins welcome every day from 9 AM – 4 PM)

Pediatric Dental
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Behavioral Health
Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

200 Portland Street
Columbia, MO, 65201
To schedule an appointment: 844-853-8937

Brochure of Compass Health Network Central Region Locations

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Whenever an illness or injury occurs, you need to decide how serious it is and how soon to get medical care. This will help you choose whether it is best to:

• Call or contact your health care provider

• Go to an urgent care clinic

• Go to an emergency department right away

It pays to think about the right place to go. Treatment in an emergency department can cost 2 to 3 times more than the same care in your provider's office. In addition, your health insurance may require you to pay a higher copayment for care in an emergency department.

When to use the emergency room - adult:  National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine

Content added Feb. 17, 2026

Clarity offers a full range of dental services for children and adults.

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Content added Feb. 13, 2026

Medical Pedicure -  basic assessment of foot issues,  treat thickened nails, calluses and corns; and referrals to podiatry. Cost - $40, not covered by insurance.

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Call 573-356-7566 for an appointment

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Columbia Senior Activity Center, Mondays and Fridays:  9:30-11:30 am.

1121 Business Loop 70 East
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-2050

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Women and families who are expecting or have children under the age of 2 years old.

Content updated Oct. 1, 2025

My Life Clinic is a nonprofit pregnancy care center that provides free services and support to women and families facing unexpected or unsupported pregnancies. Our licensed medical staff provides free pregnancy testing, limited ultrasound, and STI testing & treatment. Beyond medical care, we offer options counseling, parenting classes and support groups, and material item assistance. We welcome walk-ins and appointments - you can visit our website, call, or text us to schedule an appointment.

Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm
802 N Providence, Suite 2
Columbia, MO 65201
573-874-3561a
Email: info@mylifeclinic.org

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Any individual who has been affected by addiction. Even family members who are  in need of an understanding of addiction.

Content added Jan. 23, 2026

Biblical Recovery is a discipleship program that has a specific focus on gaining and maintaining victory over addictions/strongholds. Based upon the categorization of addictions/strongholds laid out in Galatians 5. Through 13 lessons the subject of recovery is presented from a purely biblical perspective.

Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm
5045 Chapel Hill Road
Columbia, Mo.65203
(573) 289-6083
ty@biblicalrecovery.network
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The Job Search 101 video series is designed for anyone who is seeking help to find a job. If you are interested in getting connected with a career coach at Love Columbia, see the bottom of this page for instructions.

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Content added Jan. 16, 2026

Use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information or assistance about getting a ride. DAV operates a fleet of vehicles around the country to provide free transportation to and from VA medical facilities for injured and ill veterans. Volunteer drivers operate these vehicles at more than 247 VA locations around the country.

Content added Jan. 16, 2026

Findhelp has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. Search by zip code to locate resources in your area.

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Content added Jan. 15, 2026

Therapy.com – A local directory to help residents find therapists, psychiatrists, and mental health support services in Columbia:
https://therapy.com/missouri/columbia/

Content added Jan. 15, 2026

Wheel-Chair Accessible Vans
24/7 Hour Taxi Service
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Service

573-639-6665
Alternate phone: 573-356-7451
601 Business Loop, Ste. 130
Columbia, MO 65203

Content added Jan. 15, 2026

The National Consumer Law Center’s Working Cars for Working Families program serves as a support system for low-income families and the charities that help those families with transportation.

How do they help?
· Improves consumer protection to stop abuse in car sales and finance
· Promotes nonprofit efforts to provide cars or financing to those in need
· Collects data and analysis regarding car ownership and working families The organization publishes a comprehensive list of find-a-car programs across the nation—definitely check out to find local or regional programs that might assist you.

Content added Jan. 15, 2026

OnlineCarDonation.org, part of the WithCauses.org network, is a nationwide charity that provides free vehicles to individuals, families, and organizations in need. They gift vehicles to:· Women who have been victims of domestic violence
· People with physical challenges (yet still retain the ability to safely drive a vehicle)
· Families living in homeless shelters
· “Self supporting families” making the move from public assistance
· Military Families (those with loved ones on Active Duty and Veterans of the Armed Forces

Content added Jan. 15, 2026

The recovery houses listed below have been accredited by the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers, as an affiliate of the National Alliance of Recovery Residences, signifying that the houses listed under the respective MCRSP Chapter and agency have demonstrated compliance with its Quality Standards for Recovery Housing.

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Content added Jan. 7, 2026

Patients are often frustrated when they learn that a provider cannot see their medical records. Different medical systems in Columbia do not use the same electronic medical record system. Understanding how the medical systems in Columbia work can help you stay within one system so your provider can access your records. If you visit a provider outside your system, be prepared to share your medical records with them. This article describes the different medical systems in Columbia in more detail.

Content added Jan. 7, 2026

A portal is a way for a patient to access their medical records.

Benefits of using a portal include:

• Messaging your provider about medical questions
• Requesting refills of medications
• Managing appointments
• Reviewing test results and clinic notes
• Sharing medical information with outside providers

MU Health Care, Boone Health, and many individual clinics will give their patients access to their medical records. However, it can take a bit of work to set up access to a portal. You should set up access to your portal before you need it.

MU Health Care: https://www.muhealth.org/patient-login

Boone Health: https://booneportal.meditech.cloud/

Content added Dec. 30, 2025

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has launched a website designed to help people quit tobacco. YouCanQuit.org has information related to each stage of quitting, according to a news release from the department. The website provides teen vaping resources, information about incentives for quitting while pregnant, information about vaping and environmental impacts, and information about how to help a friend quit.

1-800-QUITNOW

Content added Dec. 12, 2025

Click on the following link to get a Benefit Verification (Award Letter) through my Social Security. 

How To: Get a Social Security Benefit Verification Letter