Warming Centers in North Texas

With extreme weather approaching North Texas, below is a list of emergency warming centers for the general public as well as temporary emergency shelters for unsheltered individuals. Note that this is not a comprehensive list, but hope that it helps.

Arlington – Assistance for unsheltered individuals 

First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Mesquite St. 1/23-1/27 (The shelter will only remain open on dates when overnight temperatures reach degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours. Capacity up to 20. Check-in 7-9pm with check-out at 9am; overnight – breakfast served)

Nations Church Arlington, 1013 W. Park Row Drive. 1/23-1/27 ( will operate as both a warming center and an overnight shelter and can accommodate up to 40 people. Meals will be provided throughout the day.)

The Salvation Army, 712 W. Abram St. 1/23-1/27 (capacity 30; check-in 8pm-10pm with check-out at 9am; overnight – breakfast served.)

Arlington – Warming Centers

All Arlington Public Library locations and recreation centers are open to the public for warming, in designated areas, during standard operating hours, excluding holidays.

Arlington Public Libraries hours & locations: https://arlingtonlibrary.org/locations

Arlington Recreation Centers locations: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/Parks-Places/Facilities/Recreation-Centers

Dallas – Assistance for unsheltered individuals

Office of Homeless Solutions

Austin Street Center 2929 Hickory St. Intake 8am – 10pm

Christ Church Irving at 1750 E Airport Fwy. will stay open as long as the temperature is 32 degrees or less and has a capacity of 85. It offers a place to sleep, shower, do laundry, and hot meals.

Garland Overnight Warming Station starting intake at 5:30 pm in Garland Salvation Army gym at 435 S. Fifth St.

Fair Park Grand Place 3701 Grand Ave. (open overnight; meals and restroom facilities available. Intake from 8 am-10 pm)

Oak Lawn UMC 3014 Oak Lawn Ave. is open as a warming center for unsheltered individuals (shelter & hot meals)

Dallas – Warming Centers

Dallas Public Libraries (warming & charging stations); hours and locations: https://www.dallaslibrary.org/about/hours

Dallas Recreation Centers locations: https://www.dallasparks.org/160/Recreation-Centers

Fair Park Automotive Building 1010 First Ave (located alongside Esplanade (214) 670-8496

Denton – Assistance for unsheltered individuals 

City of Denton has several facilities (libraries, recreation centers & firestations) open during regular hours and overnight based on availability.for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.

Denton Civic Center at 321 E. McKinney St. is open during regular hours from 8 am – 7 pm.

Denton Community Shelter,at 909 N. Loop 288 open 8 am-8 pm and as an overnight shelter, based on availability from 4 pm-8 am.

Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave. Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon; Ages 50 and older only

Salvation Army Denton,  1508 E. McKinney St. The Salvation Army operates an overnight shelter for a limited number of people, and will expand capacity during inclement weather. Individuals can access warm food and drink, emotional and spiritual care, hygiene kits and other resources at the facility. 940-566-3800 to check availability.

TRANSPORTATION: For transportation to community shelters, DCTA Route 3 stops at the Salvation Army (Stop #3) and Denton Community Shelter (Stop #6). For information on these routes, please visit dcta.net

Denton – Warming Centers

City of Denton has several facilities (libraries, recreation centers & firestations) open during regular hours and overnight based on availability.for restrooms, hand washing, and water fountains.

TRANSPORTATION: For transportation to community shelters, DCTA Route 3 stops at the Salvation Army (Stop #3) and Denton Community Shelter (Stop #6). For information on these routes, please visit dcta.net

Fort Worth – Assistance for unsheltered individuals

J.E and L.E. Mabee Social Service Center (Salvation Army) at 1855 E. Lancaster Ave. is open when temperatures hit 40 degrees with wet conditions; 35 degrees in dry conditions; or when there’s a wind chill below 32.

Presbyterian Night Shelter at 2400 Cypress St. provides overnight shelter from 3 pm-7 am. Sign ups for sleeping spots start at 2 pm.

True Worth Place at 1513 E. Presidio St. is open daily from 7 am to 3 pm, offering restrooms and laundry.

Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County at 1321 E. Lancaster Ave. is opening up 50 beds in its main campus and 60 beds in its building across the street at at 1350 E. Lancaster Ave.

 

Grand Prairie – Warming Centers

Grand Prairie is providing a 24/7 warming center for all it’s residents in the Public Safety Building at 1525 Arkansas Ln. It’s available until weather improves, but sleeping bags and cots aren’t allowed. Water is provided.

Irving – Assistance for unsheltered individuals

Christ Church Irving at 1750 E Airport Fwy. will stay open as long as the temperature is 32 degrees or less and has a capacity of 85. It offers a place to sleep, shower, do laundry, and hot meals.

Irving – Warming Centers

Irving public libraries and recreation centers will be open during regular hours as warming stations

Irving Public Libraries – hours & locations: https://irvingtx.gov/library-locations

Irving Recration Centers locations: https://irvingtx.gov/recreation

Lewisville – Assistance for unsheltered individuals

Lewisville Public Library, at 1197 W. Main St. is open from 9 am-8 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday.

Salvation Army Lewisville,  880 Fox Ave., Lewisville. Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday lunch noon to 1 p.m.

Plano – Assistance for unsheltered individuals

Plano Overnight Warming Station at 3528 14th St. is open with bus pickup starting at 6:30-9:30 pm at DART Parker Road Station. No one will be allowed to check-in after 10 pm unless accompanied by Plano Police Department or Plano Fire-Rescue.

Richardson –  Warming Centers

Richardson Police Department Administration Building at 200 N. Greenville Ave. will open at 5 pm. It has charging stations and will stay open overnight.

Richardson Fire Department Stations 3 and 6 will open at 5 pm and charging stations are available. Station 3 is located at 500 W. Lookout Dr.; Station 6 is located at 3591 Park Vista Rd.