With dangerously cold temperatures hitting the area, many communities have opened warming shelters to help people stay safe.
Wind chills 15 to 25 degrees below zero are forecasted for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as an Arctic outbreak brings the coldest air of the season to the region.
It’s important to reach out to a shelter beforehand in the event it may have different operational hours due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
Here’s a list of warming centers in Metro Detroit:
Detroit
Warming centers
Detroit recreation centers and Detroit public libraries will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight respite location at 13130 Woodward Avenue starting Sunday, Jan. 19 beginning at 2 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m.
To access these warming centers or year-round emergency shelters, residents should call the City of Detroit’s Housing Services Helpline at 866-313-2520 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Cass Community Social Services - Serves families and women
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Serves families and women
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries - Serves single males
Veterans seeking shelter should call 866-313-2520 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Respite Locations
Detroit is also providing recreation centers as respite locations, which are open during normal operating hours. All Detroit Public Library branches are available during their normal business hours for residents to stay warm. The respite locations will be closed on Martin Luther King Day, Jan. 20.
City of Detroit Recreation Centers
Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.– 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue
- Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Closed Saturday
Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley
- Monday-Friday from 1– 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
Community Center at AB Ford, 100 Lenox
- Monday – Friday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser
- Monday-Friday from 1– 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive
- Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Closed Saturday
Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.– 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon
- Monday-Friday from 1– 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere
- Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd.
- Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., closed Saturday.
Detroit Public Library Branches
All Detroit Public Library branches will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Main Library is open Monday and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
Wayne County
Allen Park
Allen Park Community Center
15800 White Street, Allen Park MI 48101
(313) 928-0771
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 6 am-9:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Canton Township
Canton Public Library
1200 S. Canton Center Road,Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0999
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. -9 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. -6 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Summit on the Parkway
46000 Summit Parkway, Canton, MI 48188
(734) 394-5460
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 5:30 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m- 8 p.m.
- Sunday: 7 a.m. -8 p.m.
Dearborn Heights
John F. Kennedy Library
24602 Van Born Road, Dearborn Heights, MI 4812
(313) 791-6050
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 12 p.m. -8 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
Richard A. Young Recreation Center
5400 McKinley Street, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 277-7080
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. -9:30 p.m.
- Friday: 7 a.m. -7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Ecorse
Ethel Stevenson Senior Center
4072 W. Jefferson, Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 382-3305
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Flat Rock
Flat Rock Community Center
1 McGuire Street, Flat Rock, MI 48134
734-379-1450
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Garden City
Garden City Public Library
31735 Maplewood Street, Garden City, MI 48185
(734) 793-1830
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. -8 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 12 p.m. -5 p.m.
Police Department
6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48185
(734) 793-1700
Hours:
- 24/7
Radcliff Center
1751 Radcliff Street, Garden City, MI 48185
(734) 793-1850
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Grosse Ile
Grosse Ile Public Safety Building
24525 Meridian Street,Grosse Ille, MI 48138
(734) 676-7100
Hours:
- 24/7
Grosse Pointe Farms
The Helm
158 Ridge Road, Gross Pointe Farms, MI 48236
*Seniors & Disabled Persons ONLY
(313) 882-9600
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Hamtramck
Senior Plaza
2620 Holbrook Street, Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-7878
Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Lobby Area)
Inkster
Booker Dozier Recreation Center
2025 Middlebelt Road,Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-7530
Lincoln Park
Kennedy Memorial Building
3240 FerrisLincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-1817
Hours:
- 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Community Center
3525 DixLincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-4075
Hours:
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Livonia
Carl Sandburg Library
30100 Seven Mile Road,Livonia, MI 48152
(248) 893-4010
Hours:
- Monday-Tuesday: 12 p.m. -8 p.m.
- Wednesday-Thursday: 10 a.m-6 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kirksey Recreation Center
15100 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 466-2900
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Saturday: 6 a.m. -7 p.m.
- Sunday: 7 a.m. -7 p.m.
Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Road,Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 466-2491
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
River Rouge
Police Department
10600 W. Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 842-4200
Hours:
- 24/7 (Lobby area)
Romulus
Romulus Public Library
11121 Wayne Road, Wayne, MI 48174
(734) 942-7589
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. -5 p.m.
Southgate
Southgate Senior Center
14700 Reaume Parkway, Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 258-3066
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Southgate Veterans Library
14680 Dix Toledo Highway, Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 258-3002
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. -9 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sumpter Township
Sumpter Township Community Center
23501 Sumpter Road, Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 740-1530
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- After-hours available as necessary
Taylor
William Ford Senior Activities Center
6750 Troy Street, Taylor, MI 48180
*Seniors only
(313) 291-7740
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Taylor Recreation Center
22805 Goddard Road, Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8900
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
- After-hours based on need
Taylor Sportsplex
13333 Telegraph, Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8900
Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. -9 p.m.
Trenton
Westfield Activities Center
2700 Westfield Street, Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 777-6670
Hours:
- No current hours, open when required
Wayne
Hype Recreation Center
4635 Howe Road, Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 721-7400
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. -10 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Westland
Westland City Hall
36300 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185
(734) 713-3888
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Westland Fire Station 1
35701 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185
(734) 467-3201
Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Westland Fire Station 3
28801 Annapolis Road, Westland, MI 48185
(734) 467-3201
Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Westland Police Department
36701 Ford Road, Westland, MI 48185
(734) 467-3201
Hours:
- 24/7 (Lobby area)
Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center
32150 Dorsey Road, Westland, MI 48186
(734) 595-0288
Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: 9 a.m-7 p.m.
- Thursday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wyandotte
Copeland Center
2306 4th Street,Woodhaven, MI 48192
(734) 324-7275
Hours:
- Monday-Sunday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Oakland County
Farmington Hills
- Fire Station #5/Fire Headquarters
- Location: 31455 W. Eleven Mile Road
- 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 and ending at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23
- Costick Activities Center
- Location: 28600 W. Eleven Mile Road
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 and ending at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23
For additional details on the warming centers, please contact the Farmington Hills Police Department command desk at 248-871-2610. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Macomb County
Armada
Armada Senior Center – (586) 784-5200
75400 North Avenue
Hours:
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bruce Township
Bruce Municipal Office – (586) 752-4585
223 E Gates Street
Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Center Line
Center Line City Hall – (586) 757-6800
7070 Ten Mile
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chesterfield Township
Chesterfield Township Library – (586) 598-4900
50560 Patricia Avenue
Hours:
- Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Clinton Township
Clinton-Macomb Main Library – (586) 226-5000
40900 Romeo Plank Road
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Clinton-Macomb South Library – (586) 226-5073
35679 South Gratiot Avenue
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fraser
Fraser Parks and Recreation Department – (586) 296-8483
34935 Hidden Pine Drive
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Harrison Township
Harrison Township Public Library – (586) 329-1261
38255 L’Anse Creuse Street
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Macomb Township
Clinton-Macomb North Library – (586) 226-5083
54100 Broughton Road
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Memphis
Memphis Fire Department – (810) 392-2385
35095 Potter
Hours:
- As necessary during extreme temperatures
Memphis Public Library – (810) 392-2980
34830 Potter
Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mount Clemens
Macomb County Health Department – (586) 469-5235
Central Health Service Center
43525 Elizabeth Road
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Macomb County Sheriff’s Office – (586) 469-5151
43565 Elizabeth Road
Hours:
- 24/7
Martha T. Berry Medical Care Facility – (586) 469-5265
43533 Elizabeth Road
Hours:
- Monday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Salvation Army – Eastern Michigan Division – (586) 469-6712
55 Church Street
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lenox Township
Lenox Township Public Library – (586) 749-3430
58976 Main Street
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ray Township
Ray Township Senior Center - (586) 749-5171
64255 Wolcott
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Richmond
Lois Wagner Memorial Library – (586) 727-2665
35200 Division Road
Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Roseville
Recreation Authority Center – (586) 445-5480
18185 Sycamore
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Times vary – call for availability
Roseville Public Library – (586) 445-5407
29777 Gratiot Avenue
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
St. Clair Shores
Macomb County Health Department – (586) 466-6800
Southeast Family Resource Center
25401 Harper Avenue
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Shelby Township
Shelby Township Senior Center – (586) 739-7540
51670 Van Dyke
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights Public Library – (586) 446-2665
40255 Dodge Park Road
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday 1 p.m. – 5:p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sterling Heights Senior Center – (586) 446-2750
40200 Utica Road
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sterling Heights Community Center – (586) 446-2700
40250 Dodge Park Road
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Warren
Macomb County Health Department – (586) 465-8090
Southwest Health Center
27690 Van Dyke
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Macomb County Winter Shelter
Trinity Lutheran Church
8150 Chapp Avenue
Hours:
- Open 7 Days Per Week
- Overnight – 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. (Opens Dec. 29, 2024)
Washington Township
Washington Township Government Office – (586) 786-0010
57900 Van Dyke (1/2 Mile north of 26 Mile Road)
Hours:
- Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Washtenaw County
Ypsi Freighthouse
(Mon. – Thur., 8-6 pm) November 13th, 2024 - March 31st, 2025
100 Market Pl., Ypsilanti
St. Mary’s Student Parish
(Mon.-Fri.) January 6, 2025 – January 31, 2025
331 Thompson St, Ann Arbor
Delonis Center
(Weekends only) November 11, 2024 – April 13, 2025
312 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor
For more information on Washtenaw County’s warming centers, click here.
Additional resources
If you are experiencing a heating emergency or facing homelessness, please call Macomb Community Action for assistance 586-469-6999.
Single person or family experiencing homelessness
The Salvation Army MATTS: 586-755-5191
MCREST: 586-415-5101
Youth experiencing homelessness
Family Youth Interventions: 586-465-1212
Veteran experiencing a housing emergency or homelessness
Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center: 313-576-1580
Experiencing domestic violence
Turning Point: 586-463-4430