AARP - Tax-Aide Program Assistance at Daniel Boone Regional Library and Missouri United Methodist Church 314-973-2484 myronkay@aol.comFeb. 1 - April 15th. Tax preparation, assistance, and counseling. In-home service for home-bound persons. For seniors over 60. Aging Best 1121 Bus. Loop 70 E., Columbia, MO 65201 800-369-5211 (573) 443-5823 573-449-8000 Fax: 573-875-8907 https://www.facebook.com/agingbest.org/kelwood@agingbest.org help4u@AgingBest.org agingbest.org Variety of services for older Americans including the Long Term Ombudsman Program, senior center meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, respite care, area Senior Centers, case management, information and referral, services for family caregivers. Eligibility: Age 60 and over Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging 1121 Bus. Loop 70 E., Columbia, MO 65201 573-443-5823 800-369-5211 Fax: 573-875-8907 cmaaa@cmaaa.netwww.cmaaa.net Variety of services for older Americans including the Long Term Ombudsman Program, senior center meals, home-delivered meals, transportation, respite care, area Senior Centers, case management, information and referral, services for family caregivers. Eligibility: Age 60 or older Central Missouri Community Action- Foster Grandparents Program 807 North Providence, Columbia MO 65203 573-443-8706 ext 1131 Eligibility: Men and women, 55 years of age and over. Retired, no longer in the work force. Capable to serve assigned children on a personal and regular basis. Physically able, as determined by a required physical examination, prior to the assignment and annually thereafter. Willing to volunteer a minimum of 15 hours a week. Willing to accept supervision as needed. Stipend provided. City of Columbia Housing Authority 201 Switzler St, Columbia, MO 65203 (573)443-2556 Fax: (573)443-0051 Hours: 8-5 pm Monday through Friday Services: Public housing for low income persons (Downtown and Bear Creek), elderly (Oak Towers), and disabled persons (Paquin Towers); Section 8 voucher program provides rental assistance vouchers to individuals and families in private rental housing; homeless assistance; self-sufficiency programs, social work and independent living service coordination; youth educational and activity program; Youth Community Coalition and Drug-Free Communities; Neighborhood Network computer labs, resident Mini-Marts and laundries; medical transportation assistance; Money Smart classes; homeownership classes counseling; affordable housing development assistance Eligibility: Household income guidelines, rental history and criminal background checks, no violent or drug-related criminal history within the past 5 years Fees: Rent based on approximately 30% of adjusted household income, no fee for other services. Columbia Senior Activity Center 1121 Business Loop 70 East, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-2050 http://columbiaseniorcenter.com/Columbia Senior Activity Center (CSAC), is a not-for-profit Corporation organized under the laws of the State of Missouri whose purpose is to provide facilities and activities for persons living in the area, age 50 or over, and who desire to meet and interact with persons approximately the same age, and share the same interests. Its mission is to aid in establishing activities to promote senior citizens in maintaining a lifestyle of independence and personal growth. CSAC offers a lunch program geared to the needs of the senior age population. No discrimination as to race, color, creed or economic status will be tolerated. CSAC acknowledges, to the extent its facilities and staff of volunteers will allow, that it shall support all seniors so that they might enjoy and maintain a full and favorable life. Elder Abuse: Prevention and Recognizing the Signs https://www.seniorliving.org/research/preventing-elder-abuse/How to Identify and Avoid Scams Targeting Senior Citizens and the Elderly https://www.fiscaltiger.com/avoiding-elderly-scams/Meals on Wheels of Columbia, Inc. 800 Hospital Dr., Columbia, MO 65201 573-886-7554 mowheels@gmail.comHot nutritious meals are delivered by volunteers Monday through Friday. Additional cold supper or frozen weekend meals are available. Special diets available. Sliding fee scale Eligibility: Senior citizens striving to live independently with support, disabled adults needing nutritional support, any adult recovering from a recent hospitalization, or needing temporary emergency food. Missouri CLAIM 4215 Phillips Farm Rd., Ste. 101-A, Columbia, MO 65201 800-390-3330 CLAIM stands for “Community Leaders Assisting the Insured of Missouri.” We have been Missouri’s official State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) since 1993. All of our services are free, unbiased, and confidential. We are not an insurance agency. We do not sell anything, and CLAIM counselors do not ask for or accept money. CLAIM has more than 300 volunteer counselors throughout Missouri providing local Medicare counseling in their communities. Volunteers receive extensive training to become certified Medicare counselors, and continue to receive updates and continuing education on a regular basis. Filling out our online contact form: Leave your information using this form 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. This will send an e-mail directly to CLAIM, which will work just like a phone call, only there’s no chance you will have to wait on hold. MU Adult Day Connection 137 Clark Hall,Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7070 FAX: 573-884-4797 kieslingjw@health.missouri.edu adcshp.missouri.edu Hours: Campus: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (M-F) Services: Daytime health care for adults 18 and over: nursing supervision, exercise, therapeutic activities, educational experiences, hot lunch; access to therapeutic exercise and social services; respite for caregivers Fee: Yes, accepts Medicaid, VA, limited number of scholarships, and CMAAA funding available Eligibility: Seniors and adults with disabling conditions that need assistance of one person Intake Procedures: Inquiry by phone, appointment required Required Documentation for Services: Doctor’s orders for adult day health care, TB test, Medicaid authorization for services if applicable, documentation of need for sliding scale fee or scholarship Geographic Area Served: Central Missouri with focus on Boone Co. 805 Old Hwy 63N, Columbia, MO 65201 573-449-8000 S.E.R. National 3610 Buttonwood #200, Columbia, MO 65201 573-886-8988 Fax: 573-886-8985 http://ser-national.org/ Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Fees: None Eligibility: Age 55 and older; specific income guidelines Services: Offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. Helps mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their income S.E.R. offers employment training services through the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to low-income older workers in 102 counties in Missouri. S.E.R. partners with local 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit agencies in each of the counties we serve as training sites for participants. S.E.R. also actively collaborate with local and public employers to create permanent employment opportunities for older workers who want to re-enter the workforce. Services for Independent Living 1401 Hathman Place, Columbia, MO 65201 573-874-1646 Fax: 573-874-3564 Hours: 8:00-5:00 (M-F) info@silcolumbia.org silcolumbia.org Services for Independent Living (SIL) is a non-profit Center for Independent Living that promotes independence for persons with disabilities, seniors, and veterans by following the Independent Living Philosophy. We provide five core services: Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Transition. Our services include: Assistive devices/technology information, demonstration, and technical assistance, a hands-on demonstration center, equipment loans, and ramp installation. Our reutilization program accepts donations of gently used fully functional durable medical equipment. Youth programs and services for ages 13-32 aids transition into adulthood and is provided in individualized and group settings. Year-round support groups, activities, and classes on pre-employment and work readiness, financial literacy, cooking, healthy relationships, social skills. Personal Care Services include Consumer-Directed Service: the consumer chooses, hires, and directs their attendant, In-Home Service: the attendant is employed by SIL but the consumer directs their activities. Applications for aides and attendants are continuously accepted. Aging in Place assists individuals age 55+ to remain active in the community, reduce isolation, and maximize their independence. Transportation Services provides door-to-door service. Volunteer services is always accepting individuals to assist in our mission. Fee: Most services are free (there may be low cost fees for transportation service). Eligibility: People with disabilities, seniors, and veterans. Geographic Area Served: Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cooper, Howard, Montgomery, Randolph. Southern Boone County Senior Center 406 Douglas Dr, Ashland, MO 65010 573-657-9512 Hours: Vary, usually 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (M-F) Services: Activities and events for senior citizens: card parties, pool room, dances, puzzles, quilting, crafts, special events, third Wednesday pot luck birthday lunch Fee: $10.00 per year Eligibility: Senior citizens – Anyone can be a member, 55 or older for voting privileges Intake Procedures: Call for information on events, advertised in Boone County Journal Required Documentation for Services: None Geographic Area Served: Southern Boone County (Ashland and Hartsburg area) Veterans Home Care 888-314-6075 or 314-514-2444 |
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