The City of Detroit has extended emergency stand-by shelters and respite locations in response to dangerously cold temperatures to ensure residents have access to safe, warm spaces.
Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo said that the cold weather health emergency will remain in place amid the extreme weather. City officials will monitor conditions and guidance from the National Weather Service and take appropriate action.
To provide Detroit residents with relief, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Pope Francis Center, and Neighborhood Service Organization are activating overnight standby shelter services. The offering is paid for with $150,000 from the city’s general fund.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield held a news conference Friday to urge residents to visit city warming sites and take advantage of open shelter beds.
“We want to stress that there is help, there are resources, there are safe centers available through our rec centers and other sites and there are shelter beds available for every single resident who is in need,” Sheffield said.
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Stand-by Shelter location, 13130 Woodward Ave., is operating through noon Sunday, Feb. 1 and is open to families and single adults.
- Pope Francis Center Stand-by Shelter location, 2915 W. Hancock, is operating through noon Sunday, Feb. 1. It can accept single adults only.
- Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)Stand-by location, 882 Oakman Blvd., is open through noon Sunday, Feb. 1. This site can accept single adults only
Medical Assistance for Those Out in the Cold
Individuals who are concerned about someone’s immediate safety due to the weather should call 911 for a welfare check.
Access to Overnight Stand-by Shelter
Residents can access the temporary overnight stand-by shelter sites anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the full-time Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
Individuals sleeping outside and who are in need of after hours help can also go to a police precinct to be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services.
Residents also have the option of going to an in-person CAM site at Cass Community Social Services at 12025 Woodrow Wilson or NOAH at Central at 23 E. Adams on the second floor. More information about shelter access can be found at https://camdetroit.org/get-help/.
The City of Detroit currently operates approximately 1,700 emergency shelter and drop-in center beds with local partners. Individuals having a housing crisis or needing emergency shelter should call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
Access to Shelter Outside Normal Business Hours
(After 6 p.m. on weekdays or 24/7 on weekends)
Individuals sleeping outside or in their car and need shelter right away have three options:
- Call 866-313-2520 to connect with a Street Outreach team, Motor City Mitten Mission
- Go to the nearest police station
- Access the temporary overnight stand-by shelter sites by walking in, no referral needed
Respite Locations
Detroit recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches will operate as respite locations during the following days and hours.
Detroit Recreation Centers
All recreation centers are open as respite sites during regular business hours.
- Adams-Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, Detroit 48238
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 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. - 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 10 a.m. – 6 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. - 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
All Detroit Public Library branches are available during 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. - 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. - 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.
Other Resources
- If you are in danger because of domestic violence, please call Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-866-864-2338.
- 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
Detroit is committed to not only providing shelter to those who are unhoused but also providing resources. The Detroit Housing Services (DHS) office and the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine provide help for those facing housing emergencies. Since opening, DHS has placed 5,168 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, 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.