Columbia Area Resources
Local resources and support for women and families in Columbia, MO and Boone County
Assistance in Columbia, MO
Voluntary Action Center
Family resources such as diapers, formula, hygiene kits, prescription vouchers, and Christmas gift program
403A Vandiver Dr. | 573-874-2273
Love Columbia
Help with housing and furniture, finances, career development, basic needs and crisis support.
573-256-7662 | 1209 E Walnut St.
Central Missouri Community Action
Help with childcare, affordable housing, & healthcare.
573-443-8706 | 807 N Providence Rd.
Missouri Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
A program provided by CMCA that offers financial assistance and relief to cover energy costs
(573) 200-6655
Boone County Children’s Division
Provides financial assistance, food stamps, and child support help
(573) 441-5952 | 212 Portland St.
Boone Health Department
Health promotion and education, immunizations, family support programs and pregnancy care products
(573) 874-7355 | 1005 W Worley St
MU Child and Family Justice Center
Provides free legal assistance in matters of domestic relations
(573) 882-8005
Brighter Beginnings
Provides in home assessments and child development workshops to connect families to helpful resources
(573) 874-6219
Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri
Provides adoption and birth parent support, parenting education, behavioral health and pregnancy support
(966) 326-5327 | 916 Bernadette Dr.
Safe Families for Children
Provides relief and support during crisis or emergencies by temporarily placing children with safe families for care
(573) 217-0377
Kingdom Konnections
Supports the preservation and reunification of families through relational education and advocacy
(573) 356-2168 | 601 Business Loop 70 W. #124
Counseling Resources in Columbia, MO
Restore Counseling & Therapy
Offers individual, couples, group, intensive, and workshop counseling and therapy sessions
(573) 217-6588 | 3610 Buttonwood Dr. Suite 200
Center for Women’s Ministries
Supports emotional and spiritual healing through various programs and counseling referrals
(812) 333-1555
Burrell Behavioral Health
Affordable therapy for children, adults and groups
(573) 777-7530 | 105 E. Ash St.
Adoption Information and Assistance in Columbia, MO
A Gift of Hope Adoptions
Provides education on adoption and support while pairing birth mothers with adoptive families
(573) 356-0025
303 N Stadium Blvd. Suite 200
Housing Support in Columbia, MO
St. Raymond's Society
Maternity home that provides a safe place for women and their children, parenting and childcare support, education and employment support, transportation, and financial counseling
(573) 893-2067 | 3501 Lansing Ave.
True North of Columbia
Emergency shelter for women and children seeking relief from violence or harm
(573) 875-0503
Columbia Housing Authority
Assistance with subsidized housing for low-income families and individuals
(573) 443-2556 | 201 Switzler St.
Faith Maternity Care of Mid-Missouri
Maternity home located in Fulton, MO that provides free services for women during pregnancy including parenting classes and non-residential support
(573) 642-7414 | 1900 Lake Dr.
Primrose Hill
A residential recovery center located in Clark, MO for women and their children seeking freedom from substance abuse
(573) 641-5047
Medical Care in Columbia, MO
University of Missouri Children’s Hospital
(573) 882-4141 | 1 Hospital Dr.
Compass Health
Affordable primary, dental, and behavioral care
(573) 214-2314
1001 W. Worley St.
MedZou Community Health Clinic
Provides free primary health care, education, and prevention
(573)356-2499 | 105 E. Ash St. Suite 200
medicine.missouri.edu/offices-programs/education/medzou-community-health-clinic
Hotlines & Helplines
Stop Human Trafficking Coalition of Central Missouri
National Hotline: (888) 373-7888
Local Helpline: (866) 590-5959
National Parent Helpline
Provides support and helpful problem solving for parents
(855) 427-2736
National Child Abuse Hotline
1(800) 422-4453
https:https://www.childhelphotline.org//www.childhelphotline.org/
True North of Columbia Crisis Line
(573) 875-1370
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1(800) 656-4673
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline & Treatment
1(800) 234-0420