Severe cold warming options

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

Emergency shelter beds available

Find options for emergency overnight shelter.

Before going to any warming site

• Call ahead of time, if possible, to assure they are open.
• All warming sites offer space to escape the cold, but only some sites offer services like food and case management.
• Due to the ongoing pandemic, safety protocols like social distancing will be expected.

Could your organization, church, or building provide warming space?

Contact us at endhomelessness@hennepin.us to partner with Hennepin County to provide this essential service.

If you are in physical danger of freezing, contact 911.

Other resources

• Check the current temperature.
• Learn how Metro Transit can help you get to these locations.
• Learn about overnight emergency shelter options.
• Learn about free and low-cost medical services, including Health Care for the Homeless clinics.

Hennepin County libraries

All Hennepin County libraries are available as warming locations. Visit the library website for hours and locations.

• Indoor heated space
• Time-limited computer access
• Free Wi-Fi

Minneapolis Central Library 

Map: Minneapolis Central Library 
300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

• A social worker is available on drop-in basis

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

County buildings

View a list of County buildings | Hennepin County

• Visitors to most county buildings are not required to wear a mask.
• Visitors may still be required to wear a mask in certain county buildings, including correctional, detention, and health care settings. Follow instructions from signage and building staff.
• Masks are recommended for those who are unvaccinated or at high-risk for COVID-19.
• Visitors who have tested positive for COVID-19 or who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should not enter county buildings, when possible. If these visitors must enter, they should wear a mask.

Hennepin County Government Center
612-348-3000 

Government Center building and plaza rules | Hennepin County

Map: Hennepin County Government Center: 300 – 6th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Public transportation

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

Hours

• Building hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.to 6 p.m. (hours subject to change)

Catholic Charities – Adult Opportunity Center
612-204-8300

Map: Catholic Charities
740 – 17th Street East, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Public transportation

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

Hours

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

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

Map: Peace House Community
1816 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Public transportation

• Metro Transit bus routes 2, 9

Hours

• Open weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Services and resources

• Hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day
• Masks required

Hope Avenue Twin Cities with Freedom from the Streets
612-709-0326

Map: Hope Avenue Twin Cities - 1229 Logan Avenue, Minneapolis

Hours

• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Saturday, 9-11am

Meals

• Breakfast
  • Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m.
• Lunch
  • Monday through Friday: at 12:30 p.m.

Services

• Clothing
• Housing search
• Showers
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Recovery group
  • Mondays at 10 a.m.
• Freedom from the Streets
  • Meetings on Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m.
• African American Leadership Council
  • Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Bible study
  • Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m.

The Bridge for Youth (ages 10–17 only)
612-230-6601

Map: The Bridge for Youth
1111 – 22nd Street West, Minneapolis, MN55405

Public transportation

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

Hours

• Open when temperatures drop below -15 degrees

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

Map: Youthlink
41 – 12th Street North, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Public Transportation

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

Hours

• Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Open by appointment only on Wednesday