Shelters
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.
Content updated July 17, 2026
This resource guide covers CMCA's 8 county service area: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau and Osage. It also covers the three additional counties we provide Head Start for: Benton, Hickory, and Morgan. It's a comprehensive guide that includes any and all resources available to help lower income individuals and families in need. The resources and information listed in the guide have been compiled by other groups and agencies in our 8 county service area over the years, and most notably in Boone County by the Voluntary Action Center.
Email: pr@cmca.us
Any individuals who have been affected by intimate partner violence, sexual violence, stalking or sex trafficking.
Content updated Sept. 26, 2025
True North is a victim services program that serves those affected by intimate partner and sexual violence, stalking and sex trafficking. Services include emergency shelter, 24/7 hotline, court & hospital advocacy services, counseling, safety planning, domestic and sexual violence education, and support groups.
Emergency Shelter (for victims of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, human sex trafficking, or stalking). Confidential address, please call our hotline to initiate services.
Administration Office
1316 Parkade Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-875-0503
Email: info@truenorthofcolumbia.org
Crisis Line: 573-875-1370
Toll Free Crisis Line: 800-548-2480
Families and children of Boone County
Content updated May 20, 2024
Safe Families for Children provides short-term, temporary respite care for the children of families facing a crisis. Vetted and trained volunteer families host children in their homes, while parents work toward goals to create stability for their families.
807 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-217-0377
Email: midmissouri@safefamilies.net
Adult unhoused individuals
Content updated June 25, 2025
Overnight homeless shelter with some case management.
(573) 825-6029
Email: raticomo@gmail.com
1509 Ashley Street
Columbia, MO
Men, Women & Families
Content updated May 29, 2025
The Salvation Army, Harbor House, provides shelter, warm meals, showers, laundry, life skills classes, and case management for those who have fallen on hard times, and for those who struggle with chronic homelessness.
Intake is 1 pm and on a first-come basis. Intakes available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, except holidays. Call the afternoon before to see if there's any available openings next morning.
Lunch served for the public every day from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
602 N Ann St
Columbia, MO 65202
573-442-1984
Veterans, Military
Content updated Oct. 3, 2025
Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for families of veterans receiving hospital care.
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201 (On site with Truman VA Hospital.)
House Phone: 573-814-6000
Hours: 24/7
Homeless youth ages 16-24; Youth with educational employment barriers - middle school to high school
Content updated Oct. 28, 2025
24/7 for shelter operations & street outreach
8am-5pm, M-F for community programs
Transitional housing shelter for youth ages 16-24
Street Outreach for homeless youth ages 16-24
Community Programs for youth middle school to high school
Content updated Aug. 10, 2026
Search by location for shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing.
Pregnant Women & New Mothers
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
St. Raymond's house partners with expecting mothers and new mothers with up to three children under the age of five.
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am-12:30pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
3501 Lansing Ave
Columbia, MO 65201
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Eligible Veteran Households
Content updated Aug. 18, 2026
34 bed Emergency and Transitional Shelter for homeless Veterans. Rapid Re-Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program for literally or imminently homeless Veteran households, provides rental and utility assistance in the form of Temporary Financial Assistance.
Business Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm
Shelter is staffed 24/7
2120 Business Loop 70 E
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-8001
Email: info@welcomeveterans.org
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