As temperatures continue to drop, many community organizations have opened their doors to ensure that everyone can stay warm during the day. Please find below a list of warming centers that are open in or near the 8th Senate District. Hours may vary and change so please call to verify the hours of operation for these warming centers.
If you need emergency shelter, please call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520. This line is available during business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Call 211: Dial 211 to be connected to a community navigator who can provide information on warming centers and transportation options.
Adams Butzel Complex
10500 Lyndon St., Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 628-0990
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Detroit Public Libraries
View all locations here
Main Library: (313) 481-1300
During regular operating hours
Northwest Activities Center
18100 Meyers Rd., Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 578-7500
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mahany Meininger Senior Community Center
3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
(248) 246-3900
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
https://www.romi.gov/356/Senior-Community-Center
Oak Park Community Center
14300 Oak Park Blvd., Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-7555
Every day, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.*
*When forecast calls for low temps or a combo of precipitation, wind chill wind and temperatures that “feel like” temperatures of 10 Fahrenheit or below
Royal Oak Public Library
222 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 246-3700
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Royal Oak Salter Community Center
1545 E Lincoln Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067
248-246-330
Sherwood Forest – Detroit Public Library
7117 W. Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 481-1840
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.