Columbia
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Local offices in Columbia
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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
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on como.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dbrl.org
Housing authority · 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on columbiaha.com
State office · 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jobs.mo.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dor.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.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on search.211helps.org
City of Columbia, Missouri website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Boone County
Columbia is in Boone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on boonemo.gov
Emergency help · County office
Boone County Office of Emergency Management
2145 County Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet information to prepare for emergencies and find local alerts and recovery resources.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on como.gov
State office · 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.mo.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Central Missouri Community Action
807 N. Providence Rd., Columbia, MO 65203
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to find programs that help low-income families work toward self-reliance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmca.us
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Missouri 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988