• 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

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.  

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. through Tuesday, December 16 at 9 a.m. to offer Detroit residents an escape from the cold.  

 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. 

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