DETROIT – The city of Detroit has extended emergency stand-by shelters and respite locations to provide safe, warm spaces for residents during dangerously cold temperatures.
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo declared a cold-weather health emergency to support ongoing efforts to keep residents safe amid severe winter conditions.
City officials will continue monitoring weather updates from the National Weather Service and take necessary actions.
To help residents escape the cold, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Pope Francis Center, and Neighborhood Service Organization have activated overnight stand-by shelter services.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries at 13130 Woodward Avenue is open through Tuesday, Jan. 27, at noon and accepts families and single adults.
Pope Francis Center at 2915 W. Hancock operates through the same date and time, but only accepts single adults.
Neighborhood Service Organization at 882 Oakman Blvd will open Friday, Jan. 23, at 6 p.m., and remain open through Tuesday, Jan. 27, at noon, serving single adults only.
Residents concerned about someone’s immediate safety due to the cold should call 911 for a welfare check.
Access to overnight stand-by shelters is available anytime by walking in with no referral needed or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, which operates 24/7.
Those sleeping outside after hours can visit a police precinct to connect with outreach teams for overnight services.
Additional in-person assistance is available at CAM sites: Cass Community Social Services at 12025 Woodrow Wilson and NOAH at Central, 23 E. Adams, second floor.
More shelter information is available at https://camdetroit.org/get-help/.
Currently, Detroit offers approximately 1,700 emergency shelter and drop-in center beds through partnerships with local organizations. Individuals facing housing crises or needing emergency shelter should call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
Outside normal business hours (after 6 p.m. weekdays and 24/7 on weekends), individuals sleeping outside or in cars can:
- Call 866-313-2520 to connect with a Street Outreach team or Motor City Mitten Mission
- Visit the nearest police station (https://detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department/precincts-and-neighborhood-police-officers)
- Access temporary overnight stand-by shelters by walking in
Detroit recreation centers and public library branches are operating as respite locations during regular hours to provide warm spaces.
All Detroit recreation centers are open during business hours, with specific schedules varying by location.
Detroit Public Library branches are also open during normal operating hours, with the Main Library and branches such as Bowen, Campbell, Chandler Park, Chaney, and others offering warm respite.
Residents in danger due to domestic violence can call Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-864-2338.
For mental health emergencies, call 9-8-8 or the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s 24-hour helpline at 1-800-241-4949.
The City of Detroit’s Detroit Housing Services (DHS) and the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine provide resources to help residents facing housing emergencies.
Since opening, DHS has placed over 5,100 residents in permanent housing and stabilized hundreds more with temporary housing.
The HelpLine assists with finding and applying for stable housing, obtaining financial aid for moving costs, providing employment support, and addressing property condition complaints, such as no heat.
Individuals at risk of or currently unhoused should call 866-313-2520 to connect with housing resources or receive street outreach assistance.
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