Shelters: Shelters operate on a referral basis. If you or someone you know is homeless or unstably housed and is in need of shelter, call 2-1-1 for assistance and to access the shelters below.

Winter Warming Centers: Warming Centers operate on a walk-in, first-come first-serve basis, as outlined by each individual site below. These centers are typically open from mid-November to mid-April. Warming centers are open as of Friday 11/15/25. In addition, during extreme cold weather, all five public libraries also serve as Winter Warming Centers during their normal business hours.

Navigation Hubs:  Connect people in crisis with meals, showers, laundry, health and wellness care, housing navigation, transportation, employment, educational opportunities, and spiritual support. 

SHELTERS

Name: Columbus House (Adult men & women)
Phone: 211
Address: 586 Ella T Grasso Boulevard
Website: http://www.columbushouse.org/

Name: Columbus House (Families)
Phone: 211
Address: 209 Terminal Lane
Website: http://www.columbushouse.org/

Name: Continuum of Care (Adult men & women)
Phone: 211
Address: 270 Foxon Boulevard
Website: https://www.continuumct.org/

Name: Martha’s Place / New Reach, Inc (Women)
Phone: 211
Address: 559 Howard Ave.
Website: https://utrm.org/community-outreach/

Name: Life Haven Shelter / New Reach, Inc (Families)
Phone: 211
Address: 447 Ferry Street   
Website: http://newreach.org/

Name: Hillside Family Shelter (Families)
Phone: 211
Address: 168 Davenport Ave   
Website: https://www.ccahelping.org/

Name: Upon This Rock Ministries Shelter
Phone: 211
Address: 645 Grand Avenue
Website: https//:www.utrm.org

WINTER SEASON WARMING CENTERS

Warming Centers operate on a walk-in, first-come first-serve basis, as outlined by each individual site. In addition, during extreme cold weather, all five public libraries also serve as Winter Warming Centers during their normal business hours. 

NOTICE**: Warming Centers are open as of Friday 11/15/25

Please find Warming Center information below

NAVIGATION HUBS

For locations and information on the city’s Navigation Hubs, please explore the below map. For a printable or shareable brochure, click here!