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