Winter Warming Center locations operate Dec 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026
West:
-Jordans Crossing. 342 N Hague Ave Columbus, Oh 43204. M-F 9a-4p, F 5:30 for dinner, Sat 9a-12p
-Westgate UMC. 61 s. Powell Ave 43204. 3rd shift 9pm-7am co-ed 18+
Central:
-Third Shift Warming and Cooling center at First English Lutheran Church. 1015 E Main St Columbus, Oh 43205. 24 hour per day, 7 days per week walk-in access. Pet friendly.
North:
-America's Best Value Inn. By Referral only. Call the Homeless Hotline 614-274-7000
South:
-The Open Shelter. 1037 Parsons Ave Columbus, Oh 43206. M-F 10am-2pm
-Columbus Relief. 2000 Parsons Ave Columbus, Oh 43206 Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat 10a-2p. Call 614-517-2038 to schedule laundry or shower.
- Church and Community Development For All People. 946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio. 40 guests per night. Now through March 31 the warming center will be operational 24 hours a day.
Northeast:
-Our Brothers Keepers. 2910 E 5th Ave Columbus, Oh 43219 for transition-aged youth 18-24 years old. Walk-in access.
-Starhouse. 1220 Corrugated Way Columbus, Oh 43201 365 days per year drop-in for youth 14-24. 10:30p-2p
All Columbus Metropolitan Libraries and Columbus Rec Centers are open their normal business hours. The public has access to these buildings during those hours.
If you are on Ohio Medicaid your Managed Care plan might provide transportation to a Warming Center. Contact your plan for more information.
***EMERGENCY BOARDING AVAILABLE FOR DOGS DURING EXTREME WEATHER***
In response to dangerously cold temperatures, the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center has opened emergency boarding for dogs owned by Franklin County residents who are seeking refuge at County warming centers. Offered at no cost, the temporary boarding ensures residents do not have to choose between their own safety and the safety of their pets during extreme weather. Dogs will be housed securely at the shelter while their owners access warming centers and critical resources, helping remove a common barrier to lifesaving shelter and reinforcing the County’s commitment to protecting both people and animals during severe winter conditions.
This service is effective immediately. Dog owners in need may contact the Dog Shelter’s Emergency Services line 24 hours a day at 614-525-3400, extension 1. Law enforcement and warming center staff are also encouraged to coordinate directly with the shelter.
