As frigid temperatures descend upon Detroit, the city has activated a network of warming centers to provide refuge for residents seeking to escape the bitter cold. This initiative ensures that individuals have access to safe, warm spaces during the day and overnight shelter options for those in critical need.
Daytime Warming Centers: Libraries and Recreation Facilities
Detroit’s public libraries and recreation centers are transforming into vital warming centers, offering a reprieve from the harsh winter elements. These facilities are accessible during their regular operating hours, providing a warm environment for anyone needing to get out of the cold.
Warming Centers at Recreation Facilities:
- Adams Butzel Complex: 10500 Lyndon
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Butzel Family Center: 7737 Kercheval Avenue
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Clemente Recreation Center: 2631 Bagley
- Monday-Friday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Coleman A. Young Recreation Center: 2751 Robert Bradby
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Community Center at AB Ford: 100 Lenox
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Crowell Recreation Center: 16630 Lahser
- Monday-Friday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Farwell Recreation Center: 2711 E. Outer Drive
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Heilmann Recreation Center: 19601 Crusade
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Helen Moore Community Center: 11825 Dexter
- Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Kemeny Recreation Center: 2260 S. Fort
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Lasky Recreation Center: 13200 Fenelon
- Monday-Friday: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Northwest Activities Center: 18100 Meyers
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Patton Recreation Center: 2301 Woodmere
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Warming Centers at Libraries:
- Main Library: 5201 Woodward Ave.
- Monday and Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
- Bowen Branch: 3648 W. Vernor Hwy.
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Campbell Branch: 8733 W. Vernor Hwy.
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Chandler Park Branch: 12800 Harper
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Chaney Branch: 16101 Grand River Ave.
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Chase Branch: 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd.
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Conely Branch: 4600 Martin
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Duffield Branch: 2507 W. Grand Blvd.
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Edison Branch: 18400 Joy Road
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Elmwood Park Branch: 550 Chene
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Franklin Branch: 13651 E. McNichols
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Hubbard Branch: 12929 W. McNichols
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Jefferson Branch: 12350 E. Outer Drive
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Knapp Branch: 13330 Conant
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Lincoln Branch: 1221 E. Seven Mile Road
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Parkman Branch: 1766 Oakman Blvd.
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Redford Branch: 21200 Grand River Ave.
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sherwood Forest Branch: 7117 W. Seven Mile Road
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: Noon – 8 p.m.
- Wilder Branch: 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.
- Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8 p.m.
Overnight Shelter Services
For individuals requiring overnight accommodation, Detroit offers multiple avenues for assistance. The city encourages those in need to utilize the established helplines and assessment sites for placement.
Contacting Overnight Shelter Resources:
- Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine: Call 866-313-2520. This line is operational Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- In-Person Assessment: Individuals can visit a Coordinated Assessment Model (CAM) site for an in-person assessment and intake:
- Cass Community Social Services: 12025 Woodrow Wilson St. (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
- NOAH at Central: 23 E. Adams, second floor (Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Emergency Overnight Shelter:
For those who are sleeping outdoors or in their vehicles and require immediate shelter, the following options are available:
- Monday through Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.: Call 866-313-2520 to be connected with a Street Outreach team.
- Weekends (24/7): Call 866-313-2520 or proceed to the nearest police precinct. A list of Detroit precincts can be found online.
Additional Support Services
Beyond immediate shelter needs, Detroit provides access to crucial support services for residents facing other emergencies.
- Domestic Violence Hotline: For those experiencing or at risk of domestic violence, Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-866-864-2338.
- Mental Health Emergencies: In the event of a mental health crisis, individuals can reach out to the national suicide prevention lifeline by dialing 9-8-8, or contact the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800-241-4949.