Social Service Programs

The City of Columbia is committed to providing public health services that prevent epidemics and the spread of disease, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors, prevent injuries and illness, assure the quality and accessibility of health services, monitor the health of the population, provide social services and promote and protect civil rights.

Social Service Programs

Social Services

The Office of Community Services provides a variety of social services in our offices at the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. View a description of the services we offer.

Social Services Funding

Each year, the City of Columbia and Boone County enter into purchase of service contracts with social service agencies to assist in the delivery of essential services utilizing city and county general revenue funds. View information about social services funding.

Emergency Shelter Grant Program

Please click here for more information about the Emergency Shelter Grant Program.

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program

Please click here for more information about the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program.

Health and Human Service Resources

Columbia/Boone County Resource and Referral Guide

A printable pdf version of the resource and referral guide to health and human services in Columbia and Boone County compiled by the Division of Human Services.

Services for Seniors- Boone County Directory

A printable pdf version of the resource and referral guide to services for Seniors in Columbia and Boone County compiled by the Senior Network.

Health and Human Service Data and Information

View a list of links to a variety of health and human service data sources and information.