Columbia

Local offices in Columbia

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  Columbia Resource Center, Family Support Division

  601 Business Loop 70 W., Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • State benefit applications and case helpVisit the Resource Center for in-person help with state benefit applications and case documents.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Missouri 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org

• Human services · City office

  City of Columbia Division of Human Services

  1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Utility Assistance ProgramEligible Boone County households can apply for help paying electric and water bills, and some trash and sewer bills.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Columbia Housing Authority

  201 Switzler St., Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersApply for public housing or a housing choice voucher through the Housing Authority.Apply online
  Call 573-443-2556DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaha.com

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Customer Service

  701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsGet help starting, transferring, or closing a city utility account and paying a bill.Apply online
  Call 573-874-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

• Local office · City office

  City of Columbia Contact Center

  701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

  Help here

  • City service information and helpCall the city’s main number to get help finding the right city service or office.
  Call 573-874-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Columbia Job Center

  101 Park De Ville Drive, Suite E, Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, career counseling, training, and unemployment identity verification.
  Call 573-441-6361DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov

• State office

  Columbia Motor Vehicle and Driver License Office

  403 Vandiver Drive, Suite B, Columbia, MO

  Help here

  • Driver license and motor vehicle servicesVisit this office for driver license and motor vehicle transactions.
  Call 573-474-4700DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.mo.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Columbia Public Library

  100 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and other materials, use public resources, or get help with library services.
  Call 573-443-3161DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dbrl.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Parks and Recreation Department General Office

  1 S. 7th St., Columbia, MO 65205

  Help here

  • Recreation programs and activitiesRegister for classes, sports, and activities, or get information about city events and park shelter reservations.
  Call 573-874-7460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

City of Columbia, Missouri website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Columbia

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Boone County

Columbia is in Boone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Regional office

  Columbia-Boone County WIC

  1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65205

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 573-874-7384DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

• State office

  Columbia Resource Center, Missouri Family Support Division

  601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65203

  Help here

  • Family Support Division benefitsVisit for help with applications and questions about Missouri assistance programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov

• Community action · County office

  Boone County Community Services

  107 N. 7th St., Columbia, MO 65201

  Help here

  • Community support and referralsContact the department for information about county-funded programs and local support for residents.
  Call 573-886-4298DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonemo.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Columbia-Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services

  1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65205

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health services and health information for Boone County residents.
  Call 573-874-7355DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Boone County Circuit Court Clerk

  705 E. Walnut St., First Floor, Columbia, MO 65201

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the clerk for court records, filing information, and help finding court services.
  Call 573-886-4000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on boonemo.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging

  1121 Business Loop 70 East, Suite 2A, Columbia, MO 65201

  Help here

  • Older adult care coordinationOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and planning for care.
  Call 573-443-5823DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ma4web.org

Everything in Boone County

Missouri programs by kind of help

These are run by Missouri and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026