Detroit opens overnight shelter, warming centers amid cold temperatures -- Here’s a list

DETROIT – As temperatures continue to drop, the city of Detroit is opening an overnight shelter and warming centers for residents.

Detroit’s Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo has declared a cold-weather health emergency to help keep residents safe.

Here’s what to know:

Overnight shelter

The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight, stand-by shelter at 13130 Woodward Avenue to keep residents safe amid the cold weather.

This overnight shelter will be open until noon on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Residents can get access to this shelter by walking in at any time. A referral is not needed, according to the city.

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Accessing shelter outside of normal business hours

The city said residents who need help finding a place to stay after 6 p.m. or on weekends can go to any police station or call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, which is available 24/7.

List: Warming centers, respite locations

Residents can also get relief from the cold at any library branch during their regular hours and at two recreation centers that will operate as respite locations amid the cold temperatures.

• Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon (Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2 from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
• Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Thursday, January 1, and Friday, January 2, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Note: All library branches will be closed on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, and New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1

• The Main Library is normally 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.