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Hennepin County > Health and medical > Severe cold warming options

Severe cold warming options

When the temperature or wind-chill become dangerously low, these places are open during specified hours. Everyone is welcome.

If you're in danger of freezing, call 911.

Partner with us to provide a warming space

We rely on local businesses, organizations, churches and buildings to provide this essential service.

If you have an area that can be used as a warming location, contact us at endhomelessness@hennepin.us.

  • Metro Transit trip planner
  • The weather channel

Questions or feedback? Office to End Homelessness

endhomelessness@hennepin.us

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Location information

Before going

  • Call ahead to make sure they are open
  • All warming sites offer space to escape the cold
  • Only some sites offer services like food and case management
  • Due to the ongoing pandemic, safety protocols like social distancing will be expected

Hennepin County libraries

612-543-5669

All Hennepin County libraries are available as warming locations during regular business hours. Hennepin County libraries.

The Minneapolis Central Library also has a social worker Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

County buildings

To find masking requirements and other rules, visit County buildings.

Hennepin County Government Center

612-348-3000

300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487
Hennepin County Government Center map

Hours

  • Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Public transportation

  • Metro Transit bus routes 5, 14, 19, 22, 94 and C Line
  • Metro Transit light rail: Blue Line and Green Line – Government Plaza Stations

Building information

Government Center building and plaza rules

Catholic Charities – Adult Opportunity Center

612-204-8300

740 East 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Catholic Charities map

Hours

  • Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Breakfast: 7 – 8 a.m.
  • Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Public transportation

  • Metro Transit bus routes 2, 5, 9 and 14

Services and resources

  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Connecting people with medical and mental health care
  • Showers
  • Internet access
  • Laundry
  • Employment counseling

Peace House Community

612-870-7263

1816 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Peace House Community map

Hours

  • Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Public transportation

  • Metro Transit bus routes 2 and 9

Services and resources

  • Hot lunch: Daily, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Masks required

Hope Avenue Twin Cities with Freedom from the Streets

612-709-0326

1229 Logan Avenue, Minneapolis
Hope Avenue Twin Cities map

Hours

  • Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, 9 – 11 a.m.
  • Breakfast: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.
  • Lunch: Monday – Friday, 12:30 p.m.

Services

  • Clothing
  • Housing search
  • Showers: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Recovery group: Mondays, 10 a.m.
  • Freedom from the Streets meetings: Mondays, 2 – 3 p.m.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 – 11 a.m.
  • African American Leadership Council: Wednesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Bible study: Thursdays, 10 – 11 a.m.

The Bridge for Youth (ages 10–17 only)

612-230-6601

1111 – 22nd Street West, Minneapolis 55405
The Bridge for Youth map

Hours

  • Open when temperatures drop below -15 degrees

Public transportation

  • Metro Transit bus routes 2, 6, 12, 17, 114 and 115

Services and resources

  • Warm up
  • Grab a warm coat, mittens and scarf
  • Have a cup of hot cocoa/coffee
  • Charge your phone
  • Overnight accommodations could be provided if appropriate

COVID-19 precautions

  • Must socially distance and wear a mask

Youthlink (ages 16–24 only)

612-252-1200

41 North 12th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Youthlink map

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays are by appointment only

Public transportation

  • Metro Transit bus routes 4, 6, 9 and 12
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