Detroit residents looking to get out of the cold can go to three warming centers, the City of Detroit’s11 recreation centers and 18 Detroit Public Library branches.

Three warming centers are open through March 31 to provide relief to the homeless when year-round shelters are at capacity.

• 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.

Detroit utilizes a coordinated entry process for access to shelters and warming centers.

Those experiencing homelessness or are in need of emergency shelter should call the CAM Call Center at (313) 305-0311. Families with children will be directed to the Southwest Solutions Housing Resource Center at 1600 Porter St. from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., where staff will assist in exploring alternatives to shelter or determining a shelter placement for the night.

The three facilities will operate daily during the cold weather months including holidays. The locations combined are expected to accommodate up to 165 persons at a time. During extreme cold, services will be extended to include daytime hours.

Clients may be picked up by vans from organizations that offer outreach services or be referred by other homeless agencies. Upon entering the warming center, clients are expected to complete the intake process for admission.

All individuals are supervised at all times to ensure the safety and security. They are also provided with two hot meals, counseling, showering and sleeping accommodations. Clients are also encouraged to take advantage of other support services, such as referrals, housing assistance, health screening, and other related services.

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

Residents can also visit any of the city’s recreation centers or Detroit Public Library branches to get warm during regular hours of operation at these facilities.

Detroit Recreation Centers

Adams Butzel Center

• 10500 Lyndon
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Butzel Family

•  7737 Kercheval
•  Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Clemente Center

• 2631 Bagley
• Monday – Friday 1 – 9 p.m.

Crowell Recreation Center

• 16630 Lahser Road
• Monday – Friday 1 – 9 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Coleman A. Young Recreation Center

• 2751 Robert Bradby Dr.
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Farwell Recreation Center

• 2711 E. Outer Drive
• Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Heilmann Center

• 19601 Crusade
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Lasky Center

• 13200 Fenelon
• Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Northwest Activities Center

• 18100 Meyers
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Saturday – Sunday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Patton Recreation Center

• 2301 Woodmere
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
•  Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Williams Recreation Center

• 8431 Rosa Parks
• Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS

Bowen Branch

• 3648 W. Vernor/W. Grand Blvd., 48216
•  313-481-1540
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Campbell Branch

• 8733 W. Vernor/Springwells, 48209
•  313-481-1550
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Chaney Branch

• 16101 Grand River/Greenfield, 48227
• 313-481-1570
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Chase Branch

• 17731 W. Seven Mile Rd./Southfield, 48235
• 313-481-1580
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Conely Branch

• 4600 Martin/Michigan, 48210
• 313-481-1590
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Douglass Branch for Specialized Services

• 3666 Grand River/Trumbull, 48208
•  313-481-1707
• Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Duffield Branch

• 2507 W. Grand Blvd./14th St., 48208
• 313-481-1710
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Edison Branch

• 18400 Joy/Southfield, 48228
• 313-481-1720
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Elmwood Park Branch

• 550 Chene/Lafayette, 48207
• 313-481-1730
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Hubbard Branch

• 12929 W. McNichols/James Couzens, 48235
• 31-.481-1750
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Jefferson Branch

• 12350 E. Outer Dr./E. Warren, 48224
• 313-481-1760
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Knapp Branch

• 13330 Conant/E. Davison, 48212
• 313-481-1770
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Main Library

• 5201 Woodward Ave., 48202
• 313-481-1300
• Tues. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.
• Thurs., Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sun. (Oct-May): 1 – 5 p.m.

Parkman Branch

• 1766 Oakman Blvd./Linwood, 48238
• 313-481-1810
• Technology, Literacy & Career (TLC) Center
• 313-481-1814
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Redford Branch,

• 21200 Grand River/W. McNichols, 48219
• 313-481-1820
• Tues., Thurs., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Mon. & Wed.: Noon – 8 p.m.
• Sun. (Oct-May): 1 – 5 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Branch

• 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois, 48221
• 313-481-1840
• Mon., Wed., & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tues. & Thurs.: Noon – 8 p.m.

Skillman Branch

• 121 Gratiot/Farmer, 48226
• 313-481-1850
• Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wilder Branch

• 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd./Van Dyke, 48234
• 313-481-1870
• Wed. Noon – 8 p.m.;
• Thurs. & Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Sun. (Oct.-May): 1 – 5 p.m.