Detroit is opening several recreation centers, including the Adams Butzel Complex and the Butzel Family Center, as daytime warming sites during their regular hours, with varied schedules on Saturdays, to help residents escape the winter cold. Public libraries, such as the Main Library and branches like Bowen and Wilder, are also available on select days, including Sundays, providing additional spaces for warmth, according to the City of Detroit.
These locations aim to offer safe refuge across the city, with schedules posted online for residents to plan visits. The initiative reflects Detroit’s effort to support the community during extreme winter conditions, as reported by the City of Detroit.
As night comes and daytime warming centers close, the City of Detroit provides overnight shelter with over 1,700 beds available. The city, along with the Detroit Police Department and community partners, helps guide people to drop-in locations. The Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine is available at 866-313-2520 during business hours. Additional emergency services and hotlines for domestic violence and mental health are available after hours.
