City of Detroit has Warming Centers and Respite Locations to provide relief from the cold

2023
  • Second 24-Hour Warming Center Opens at Patton Recreation Center


The City of Detroit has respite locations and warming centers available to provide residents relief from the cold.  Detroit recreation centers and library branches are available as respite locations during operating hours. Patton and Farwell recreation centers are available as 24-hour warming centers, and three other warming centers will provide overnight relief.

24-HOUR WARMING CENTERS
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, open through Monday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m.
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, open through Monday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m.  

RESPITE LOCATIONS  The City’s recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches are open during business hours to provide residents relief from extreme weather. 


Detroit Recreation CentersAdams/Butzel Center, 10500 Lyndon (313) 628-0990 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday Closed

Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive (313) 628-2028 Open 24 hours from now through Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. Normal Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday Closed

Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort (313) 628-2819 Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sunday Closed 

Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon (313) 628-2030  Monday – Friday 1 – 9 p.m. | Saturday & Sunday Closed

Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road  Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.  

Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere (313) 628-2000  Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  | Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  | Sunday Closed  

Detroit Public Library Locations The libraries are operating under COVID-19 protocols, which includes limited capacity and the mandatory wearing of masks.

  • Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
  • Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
  • Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper, Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 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, Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 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, 3651 E. McNichols, Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon - 8 p.m.
  • Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m. 
  • Main Library, 5201 Woodward Avenue, Tues. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sundays (from Oct.-May): 1 - 5 p.m.
  • Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd., Technology, Literacy & Career Center, Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
  • Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave., Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.
  • Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. 7 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 Road, Mon. & Wed. from noon - 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.  

OVERNIGHT WARMING CENTERS

The City of Detroit also reminds residents that three warming shelters are open for those needing to escape winter weather conditions and experiencing homelessness. The City-funded warming centers are open through March 31 that provide protection from cold weather, meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services to residents experiencing homelessness. To ensure the safety and security of residents using warming centers, all three facilities are supervised at all times.

Individuals, families and youth seeking shelter or warming center placements can call (313) 305-0311 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesdays for assistance.

Veterans seeking shelter should go to the Dingell VA Hospital, 4646 John R St., Red Tower 2nd Floor, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays or 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Outside of these hours of operation, or on holidays, those seeking shelter should come in person to one of the following three warming center locations: 

  • Cass Community Social Services, 11850 Woodrow Wilson, (313) 883-2277 Facility open for: Families and single women 
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Mack Warming Center, 11037 Mack Ave., (313) 331-8990 Facility open for: Families and single women
  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Third Street Warming Center, 3535 Third Ave., (313) 993-6703 Facility open for: Single men

For more information regarding shelters and warming centers, call CAM at (313) 305-0311. Anyone can also call the number to speak with staff about available shelter options and alternatives to shelters. Go to www.camdetroit.org/cam-access-points for more information. These shelters are funded using U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding.