Warming Centers (Omaha Metro)
Date: 01/03/24
The most immediate danger from living unsheltered is hypothermia. The average low temperatures in Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties from December to February range from 15-19 degrees.
To prevent exposure to dangerous conditions and loss of life, several of our community partners host warming centers across the metro area during our region’s coldest months. Each facility has its own requirements, services, and daily capacities so we recommend staying tuned to each organization’s social media channels for information and updates.
Warming Centers:
Salvation Army will host warming centers from 9 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday) when a weather advisory is in effect. The following locations will have a place to warm up, water, and food at certain locations, when possible.
Kroc Center - 2825 Y Street, Omaha, NE 68107 402-898-7700
Omaha North - 2424 Pratt Street, Omaha, NE 68111 402-898-7700
Omaha Citadel - 3738 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 402-898-7700
Youth Emergency Services (YES) hosts a warming center during the months of December through March at their downtown Outreach Center on weekdays (Monday-Friday) from 9 AM to 5 PM. While YES offers services to youth under the age of 25, all ages are welcome into their warming center and YES can connect you to resources for case management and housing. YES always offers a drink and meal to their guests.
YES Outreach Center - 2602 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68131 402-345-5187
New Visions Homeless Services will operate a warming center starting January 8, 2024 through March 29, 2024. The warming center will open from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday and offer breakfast and lunch daily. New Visions Street Outreach team will be there to offer support and case management services. There are no entry or eligibility requirements.
New Visions Warming Center - 1607 Avenue I, Council Bluffs, IA 51501 712-307-0889
Open Door Mission hosts a warming center on days when the temperature is below freezing (32o F). Men, women, and families are welcome to their space without residing in the center itself. Lunch and dinner will be available to guests at 12 PM and 6 PM, respectively. All guests will also have access to any Open Door Mission partner agencies on site.
Open Door Mission - 2705 N. 20th Street East, Omaha, NE 68110 402-422-1111
Siena Francis House has a warming center that is open 7 days a week, as long as there is a winter weather advisory in effect or temperature is below 20 degrees. All are welcome to this warming center from 9 AM to 4 PM, but individuals may be able to check into the shelter and stay longer. Siena Francis House will provide lunch to all guests, as well as case management and material assistance services in some cases.
Siena Francis House - 1401 North 18th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102 402-341-1821