Detroit Opens Warming Centers, Expands Shelter Capacity Ahead of Cold Snap

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Residents seeking relief from the bitter cold can visit a Detroit recreation center or any Detroit Public Library branch during their regular operating hours
In partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, the City will provide an overnight shelter option available throughout the period of extreme cold

DETROIT - With temperatures expected to fall into the single digits and wind chills forecast to drop into negative ranges, the City of Detroit is informing residents that an overnight stand-by shelter and daytime respite locations are open to provide relief from the cold. Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo has declared a cold weather health emergency to help residents remain safe. 

To offer Detroit residents an escape from the cold, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight stand-by shelter location at 13130 Woodward Avenue starting Friday, December 12 at 8 p.m. A second stand-by shelter for adults only is being activated by Pope Francis Center located at 2915 West Hancock St., Detroit starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13. Both sites will close on Tuesday, December 16 at 9 am.

Access to Overnight Stand-by Shelter

Residents can access the temporary overnight stand-by shelter site anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520 operated 24/7.

Alternatively, if you find yourself sleeping outside and need help, go to a police precinct any day after 6 p.m. or on the weekends and be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services.

Residents also have the option of going to an in-person CAM site located at Cass Community Social Services at 12025 Woodrow Wilson on Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; or NOAH at Central 23 E. Adams on the second floor, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. for an in-person assessment and intake procedure. More information about access to shelter can also be found at https://camdetroit.org/.

Currently, the City of Detroit has more than 1,700 emergency shelter and Drop-In center beds through it operates with its local partners. If you are having a housing crisis or need emergency shelter, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520. This line is available during business hours Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. If you or someone you know is sleeping outside, Street Outreach services are available from 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. on the weekdays and 24/7 on the weekends and on all major holidays, by calling the same number, 866-313-2520. 

Access to Shelter Outside Normal Business Hours (After 6 p.m. on weekdays or 24/7 on weekends)

If you are sleeping outside or in your car and need shelter right away, there are 2 options that can help you find a safe place to stay for the night. 

1. Call 866-313-2520 to be connected with a Street Outreach team 

2. Go to the nearest police station: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department/precincts-and-neighborhood-police-officers  

Other Resources

If you are in danger because of domestic violence, please call Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-864-2338 for help. 

If you are having a mental health emergency, call 9-8-8 or the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800-241-4949. 

Helpline Resources  The City of Detroit is committed to not only providing shelter to those who are unhoused but providing resources so those residents can chart a successful path forward. The Detroit Housing Services (DHS) office and the Resource Helpline provides help for those facing housing emergencies. Since opening, DHS has placed 3,284 residents in permanent housing and stabilized 764 households with temporary housing. 

DHS and the Helpline can provide help with several housing issues, including: 

Assistance with finding, applying to, and moving into stable, affordable, and permanent housing 
Financial assistance to cover moving costs 
Assistance with employment so residents can remain housed once successfully relocated 
Property condition complaints, such as no heat

Individuals who are at risk of being unhoused or are currently unhoused should call the Detroit Housing Resource Helpline at 866-313-2520. Depending on needs, individuals will be connected to housing resources that can keep them housed or prevent them from becoming unhoused, or receive street outreach assistance. 

Respite Locations 
The City of Detroit recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches will operate as respite locations during normal operating hours.   

City of Detroit Recreation Centers 
Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue
Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Closed Saturday

Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley
Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Community Center at AB Ford, 100 Lenox
Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser
Monday-Friday from 1p.m. – 9 p.m., 9 a.m.--5 p.m.

Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive
Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter
Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Closed Saturday

Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon
Monday-Friday from 1– 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere
Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon
Monday-Friday from 1– 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers
Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere
Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Detroit Public Library Branches 
Additionally, all Detroit Public Library branches are available during their normal operating hours for residents to stay warm. The Main Library is open Monday and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 8 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor Hwy.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor Hwy.
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Chaney Branch, 16101 Grand River Ave.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Chase Branch, 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Conely Branch, 4600 Martin
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Elmwood Park Branch, 550 Chene
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNichols
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Hubbard Branch, 12929 W. McNichols
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer Drive
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Lincoln Branch, 1221 E. Seven Mile Road
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd.
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave.
Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. Seven Mile Road
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.

Wilder Branch, 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.
Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.