The city of Detroit is extending the availability of standby shelters and respite locations to help residents cope with continued extreme cold conditions through noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
In partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, an overnight shelter at 13130 Woodward Avenue is open now through Jan. 21 at noon.
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It serves all household types, including single men and women and families with children.
The Pope Francis Center will open a second stand-by shelter for single adults on Monday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m., remaining open until Jan. 21 at noon.
Residents seeking relief from the bitter cold can also visit any Detroit Public Library branch during regular hours, though all library locations will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19.
Additionally, two Detroit recreation centers—the Adams-Butzel Complex and Coleman A. Young Recreation Center—will be open on MLK Day to offer daytime respite.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens with wind chills in the single digits.
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo has declared a cold-weather health emergency to keep residents safe.
Residents can access overnight shelters anytime by walking in—no referral needed—or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, which operates 24/7.
Those sleeping outside and needing help after hours should visit a police precinct to connect with outreach teams for overnight services.
In-person Coordinated Access to Housing (CAM) sites are available at Cass Community Social Services and NOAH at Central on select dates, with adjusted holiday hours.
The city currently operates more than 1,700 emergency shelter and drop-in center beds through local partners.
After 6 p.m. on weekdays and 24/7 on weekends, individuals sleeping outside or in cars can call the HelpLine or visit the nearest police station for immediate assistance with shelter.
Detroit recreation centers serve as respite locations during regular business hours, with special MLK Day hours for Adams-Butzel and Coleman A. Young centers.
All Detroit Public Library branches provide warm spaces during normal hours except on Jan. 19 when they are closed for the holiday.
Additional resources include Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-864-2338, mental health emergency lines at 9-8-8, and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s 24-hour helpline at 1-800-241-4949.
The Detroit Housing Services office and HelpLine assist residents facing housing emergencies by providing assistance with finding stable housing, financial support, employment assistance, and property condition complaints.
Since opening, DHS has placed over 5,100 residents in permanent housing and stabilized hundreds more with temporary housing.
Individuals at risk of or currently unhoused should call 866-313-2520 for connection to housing resources or street outreach assistance.
Adams-Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, Detroit 48238
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Special hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
• A.B. Ford Community Center, 100 Lenox, Detroit 48215
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval, Detroit 48214
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed Saturday
• Chandler Park Fieldhouse, 12300 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit 48213
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley, Detroit 48216
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
• Coleman Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr, Detroit 48207
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser, Detroit 48219
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, Detroit 48234
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Brock, Detroit 48205
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter Blvd., Detroit 48206
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit 48206
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
•Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit 48217
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon, Detroit 48212
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
•Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48235
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Detroit 48209
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 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. Please note: All library locations will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19.
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.