In addition to those listed below, the City of Detroit has partnered with organizations to open three warming centers during the cold-weather temps. They are as follows: 

  • Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb, has 40 beds and provides services for families (male and female parents and children). The center is open from 4 p.m. – 8 a.m. Contact the Cass Community Social Services at (313) 883-2277.
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has 100 beds for men only. The center, 3535 Third Avenue near downtown Detroit, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 993-6703.
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has a second location with 25 beds for women and children only. The center, 3840 Fairview between Mack and St. Jean, is open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.  For information on this location, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 331-8990.
During winter months, Detroit Recreation Centers and Detroit Public Library branches will serve as respite/warming centers during the operating hours listed below:

 

Detroit Recreation Centers

Adams / Butzel Center

10500 Lyndon Detroit, MI
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Butzel Family Center

7737 Kercheval, Detroit, MI 48214
Monday - Friday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

 

Clemente Center

2631 Bagley
Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday Closed

 

Coleman A. Young Community Center

2751 Robert Bradby Dr. , Detroit, MI 48207
Monday - Friday, 6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 an - 6:00 pm
Sunday Closed

 

Crowell Recreation Center

16630 Lahser Road Detroit, MI 48219
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday Closed

 

Farwell Recreation Center

2711 E. Outer Drive
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Closed

 

Heilmann Center

19601 Crusade St, Detroit, MI
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Lasky Center

13200 Fenelon St, Detroit, MI
Monday - Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday Closed

 

Northwest Activities Center

18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. 10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

 

Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere St, Detroit, MI
Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Patton Recreation Center

2301 Woodmere St, Detroit, MI
Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Williams Center

8431 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit, MI
Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Detroit Public Library Branches

Bowen Branch

3648 W. Vernor / W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48209
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Campbell Branch

8733 W. Vernor / Springwell Detroit, MI 48216
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Chandler Park Branch

12800 Harper/Dickerson, Detroit, MI 48213
Wednesday & Saturday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday : Noon - 8 p.m.

Chaney Branch

16101 Grand River / Greenfield Detroit, MI 48227
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Chase Branch

17731 W. Seven Mile Rd. / Southfield Detroit, MI 48235
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Conely Branch

4600 Martin/Michigan Detroit, MI 48210
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m

 

Douglass Branch for Specialized Services

3666 Grand River / Trumbull Detroit, MI 48208
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

 

Duffield Branch

2507 W. Grand Blvd / 14th St Detroit, MI 48208
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m

 

Edison Branch

18400 Joy Rd / Southfield Fwy Detroit, MI 48228
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Elmwood Park Branch

550 Chene / Lafayette Detroit, MI 48207
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Knapp Branch

13330 Conant / E. Davison Detroit, MI 48212
Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday & Wednesday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Main Library

5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Tuesday & Wednesday Noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday (Oct - May) 1 p.m - 5 p.m

 

Sherwood Forest Branch

7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI 48221
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday Noon - 8 p.m.

 

Wilder Branch

7140 E. 7 Mile Rd / Van Dyke Detroit, MI 48234
Wednesday Noon - 8 p.m.
Thursday & Saturday 10 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday (Oct -May) 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Call the Detroit Parks & Recreation Department at (313) 224-1100 for more information.

 

The City of Detroit, the Detroit Police Department and DTE Energy have compiled a list of shelters and warming centers across Detroit that are able to provide shelter during cold-weather extremes.

 

SHELTERS AND WARMING CENTERS

  • St. Johns Community Center, 14320 Kercheval St., 48215. Contact 313-823-8323. Serves single adults.
  • Operation Get Down, 10100 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48213. Contact 313-921-9422. Serves single men.
  • New Day Multi-Purpose Center, 511 S. Post St., Detroit, MI 48209. Contact 313-842-2420. Serves single men.
  • The Noah Project, 23 E. Adams Ave., Detroit, MI 48226. Contact 313-965-5422, hours 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Alternatives for Girls, 903 W. Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48208. Contact 313-361-4000. Serves at-risk girls and young women.
  • Convenient House Michigan, 2959 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208. Contact 313-463-2000. Serves youth ages 18-24.
  • Salvation Army Harbor Light System, 3737 Humboldt Street, Detroit, MI 48208. Contact 313-361-6138. Serves women and children.

EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND WARMING CENTERS

  • Pope Francis Center Detroit, 438 St. Antoine St., Detroit, MI 48226. Contact 313-963-5134.
  • Central City Integrated Health, 10 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201. Contact 313-831-3160.
  • Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS), 26 Peterboro St., Detroit, MI 48201. Contact 313-831-3777. Serves male- and female-headed families.
  • Neighborhood Services Organization​ (NSO) Jumaini Center, 3430 Third St., Detroit, MI 48201. Contact 313-832-3100. Serves single adults.
  • Matrix Off the Streets. Contact 24-hour crisis line 313-285-1900. Serves at-risk or homeless youth.
  • Ruth Ellis Center, 77 Victor St., Highland Park, MI, 48203. Contact 313-252-1950. Serves LGBTQ youth and young adults.

In addition to those listed above, the City of Detroit has partnered with organizations to open three warming centers during the cold-weather temps. They are as follows: 

  • Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb, has 40 beds and provides services for families (male and female parents and children). The center is open from 4 p.m. – 8 a.m. Contact the Cass Community Social Services at (313) 883-2277.
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has 100 beds for men only. The center, 3535 Third Avenue near downtown Detroit, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 993-6703.
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has a second location with 25 beds for women and children only. The center, 3840 Fairview between Mack and St. Jean, is open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 a.m.  For information on this location, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 331-8990.

For more information regarding the warming centers, call (313) 224-9974.