Division of Human Services

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.

Division of Human Services

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The Division of Human Services is a division of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services. Our work is focused on the causes and effects of social inequality, mainly in the areas of poverty and discrimination. For detailed information about the responsibilities of the Division of Human Services as outlined in by City ordinance, please click here.

Division of Human Services Video: What is the Division of Human Services and how does it serve the citizens of Columbia? Join Stacia Reilly as she interviews Human Services Manager, Steve Hollis, and helps us appreciate his role in our community.

Vision

A community of equal opportunity for all.

Mission

The Division of Human Services works to:

(1) Address the causes and effects of poverty by purchasing, coordinating, and providing social services in our community.

(2) Eliminate discrimination through education and civil rights protections.

Programs

The Division of Human Services provides a variety of services at our offices and throughout the community . Please use the following links to access detailed information by program service category:

Commissions and Committees

The Division of Human Services provides staffing for several commissions and committees appointed by the Columbia City Council and the Boone County Commission. Please click here for more information about these commissions/committees.

Contact

Click here for information about how to contact the Dvision of Human Services.