Detroit Offers Respite and Shelter Amid Upcoming Temperature Drop

As the chill of winter approaches, Detroit residents are being reminded of the city’s available daytime respite centers. These centers, including recreation facilities and public libraries, offer warmth during their regular hours. Below is a detailed list of locations and operating times.

Recreation Centers in Detroit

Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue
Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed Saturday

Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley
Open Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community Center at AB Ford, 100 Lenox
Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser
Open Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive
Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed Saturday

Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter
Open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Closed Saturday

Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon
Open Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., Closed Saturday

Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere
Open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Detroit Library Branches

Main Library
Open Monday and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor Hwy.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor Hwy.
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Chaney Branch, 16101 Grand River Ave.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Chase Branch, 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Conely Branch, 4600 Martin
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd.
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Elmwood Park Branch, 550 Chene
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNichols
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Hubbard Branch, 12929 W. McNichols
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer Drive
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Lincoln Branch, 1221 E. Seven Mile Road
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd.
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave.
Open Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. Seven Mile Road
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 8 p.m.

Wilder Branch, 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.
Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m.

Overnight Shelter Options

In preparation for the colder months, Detroit is expanding its shelter capacity with more than 1,700 beds available citywide. This represents an increase of approximately 250 beds from the previous winter. The shelters include at least 220 drop-in center beds for individuals needing immediate access, 100 beds in warming centers, and 50 additional standby beds for emergency situations.

Coordination with the Detroit Police Department ensures residents can access drop-in locations.

Partnerships with non-profit organizations help connect individuals to short-term shelter and long-term housing solutions.

Emergency Shelter Access

For emergency shelter needs, call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520. This service is available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In-person assessments are also available at Cass Community Social Services, 12025 Woodrow Wilson St, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or NOAH at Central, 23 E. Adams on the second floor, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Additional information can be found at https://camdetroit.org/.

After-Hours Shelter Resources

For those needing overnight shelter Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., or at any time during the weekend, two options are available for finding a safe place to stay.