The main shelter is being hosted by Motor City Mitten Mission at Trinity Lutheran Church of Warren
Please call in advance for current information.
If you are experiencing a heating emergency or facing homelessness, please call Macomb Community Action for assistance 586-469-6999.
Warming center locations are heated and open to the public only during the days and times shown below.
Single person or family experiencing homelessness
The Salvation Army MATTS: 586-755-5191
MCREST: 586-415-5101
Adults seeking overnight shelter in the winter
Macomb County Winter Warming Shelter: 586-277-2500
Youth experiencing homelessness
Family Youth Interventions: 586-465-1212
Veteran experiencing a housing emergency or homelessness
Veterans Community Resource and Referral Center: 313-576-1580
Experiencing domestic violence
Turning Point: 586-463-4430
In other communities
Wayne County (other than Detroit) | Wayne Metro: 734-284-6999
Detroit | CAM Detroit: 313-963-6601
Oakland County | CHN Housing Resource Center: 248-269-1335 or email HRC@chninc.net
Cold weather safety
Frostbite
Frostbite is a bodily injury caused by freezing that results in loss of feeling and color in affected areas. Frostbite can permanently damage the body and severe cases can lead to amputation.
Stay safe this winter by learning more about frostbite, including who is most at risk, signs and symptoms and what to do if someone develops frostbite.
Hypothermia
Hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature, is a dangerous condition that can occur when a person is exposed to extremely cold temperatures. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well.
Stay safe this winter by learning more about hypothermia, including who is most at risk, signs and symptoms and what to do if someone develops hypothermia.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled. Never use generators, grills, camp stoves or similar devices inside your home, basement, garage or camper.