Warming Centers

We wanted to share information on warming centers we have found with people to make sure these resources are available to anyone who needs. We will have two lists ones for day time and also ones that are overnight.

This list will be updated as we get more information please keep checking back. If you know of resources please email us OhioAdvocacyHeartbeat@gmail.com

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Allen County

Holiday Inn & Suites
803 S. Leonard Ave
Lima, OH

Northland Community Church
1698 N. Main St, Lima, OH
January 23 at 6 p.m. – January 25 at 8 p.m.
419-233-1550

Athens County

This is all we found so far we plan to update soon we find a better list here’s link to Facebook post

Belmont County

Here is a list of warming centers for Belmont County, Ohio

Columbiana County

Here is a list for Columbiana and surrounding counties for warming centers.

Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
315 HIGH STREET, SUITE 670
HAMILTON, OHIO 45011
PHONE: 513.785.5810
EMAIL: ema@bcohio.gov
In anticipation of extreme Cold temperatures January 23-27, 2026, the following locations have been designated as Warming Centers for Butler County. Weather Conditions may impact library hours.
Please check https://www.lanepl.org/and https://www.midpointelibrary.org/for information on amended operating times.
MidPointe Library Liberty
6716 Yankee Rd.
Liberty Township, OH 45044
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fridar-Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
MidPointe Library Monroe
1 Tennessee Avenue
Monroe, OH 45050
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Saturday. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
MidPointe Library West Chester
9363 Centre Pointe Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Fairfield Lane Library
1485 Corydale Drive
Fairfield, OH 45014
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday -Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sundar: 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
Lane Community Technology Center
228 Court Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Priday – Satuday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
MidPointe Library Middletown
125 South Broad Street
Middletown, OH 45044
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
MidPointe Library Trenton
200 Edgewood Drive
Trenton, OH 45050
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fridar – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hamilton Lane Library
300 North Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday -Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Oxford Lane Library
441 S. Locust Street
Oxford, OH 45056
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday -Sanurday. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Clark County

  • Clark County Emergency Management Facebook post
    The Salvation Army
    15 S. Plum St.
    Springfield, Ohio
    • Hours of Operation
    Thursday, Jan 22 – Opens at 6:00 PM (24 hours
    Friday, Jan 23 – Open 24 hours
    Saturday, Jan 24 – Open 24 hours
    Sunday, Jan 25 – Open 24 hours
    Monday, Jan 26 – Open 24 hours
    Tuesday, Jan 27 – Open 24 hours
    Wednesday, Jan 28 – Open 24 hours
    Thursday, Jan 29 – Open 24 hours
    Friday, Jan 30 – Open 24 hours

Clermont County

Link to list from Fox News for tri state region

Warming centers in Clermont County

Clermont Family YMCA (2075 James E. Sauls Sr. Dr, Batavia)

One Way Church Batavia (4650 OH-132, Batavia)

Amelia Library (58 Maple St., Amelia)

Batavia Library Branch (180 South Third St., Batavia)

Bethel Library (Branch 611 West Plane St., Bethel)

Felicity Library Branch (209 Prather Road, Felicity)

Goshen Library Branch (6678 state Route 132, Goshen)

Miami Township Library Branch (5920 Buckwheat Road, Milford)

New Richmond Library Branch (103 River Valley Blvd., New
Richmond)

Owensville Library Branch (2548 U.S. Route 50, Owensville)

Union Township Branch (4450 Glen Este-Withamsville Road,
Cincinnati)

Williamsburg Library Branch (594 W. Main St., Williamsburg)

Cuyahoga County

With heavy snow and dangerously low temperatures expected, Greater Clevelanders are encouraged to use the city’s warming centers to stay safe. Visit one of the Cleveland centers listed in the graphic, or explore an interactive map of sites throughout the county at http://www.cuyahogacounty.gov/coldweather

Fairfield County

Lions Club House Rte 664 here’s post about it on Facebook

Franklin County

Here’s a list of shelters and warming centers in Franklin County, Ohio

Erie County

  • If you haven’t already heard, due to the continuation of the extreme cold temperatures and wind chills, the Warming Center at New Jerusalem Church will be open through the evening of Monday, January 26th with the hours of 7pm-7am.
    Updates are posted at and by the City of Sandusky at http://www.cityofsandusky.com/warmingcenter

Defiance County

The following locations are warming stations within Defiance County. Make sure to call ahead to find out hours of operation.

Defiance City Area

  • Defiance Public Library
  • Defiance Senior Center
  • Northtowne Mall
  • NOCAC

Sherwood Area

  • DPLS Sherwood Branch

Hicksville Area

  • Community Memorial Hospital
  • Johnson Memorial Library

Fayette County

  • All Saints Lutheran Episcopal Church in Washington Courthouse Alicia Marie 733 highland ave, Washington Court House

Greene County

  • Beavercreek Senior Center, 937-426-6166
  • Fairborn Senior Center, 937-878-4141
  • Yellow Springs Senior Center, 937-767-5751
  • Spring Valley Senior Center, 937-862-4475
  • Beavercreek Community Library, 937-352-4001
  • Cedarville Community Library, 937-352-4006
  • Fairborn Community Library, 937-878-9383
  • Jamestown Community Library, 937-352-4005
  • Winters-Bellbrook Community Library, 937-352-4004
  • Xenia Community Library, 937-352-4000
  • Yellow Springs Community Library, 937-352-4003
  • John Bryan Community Center, 937-767-7202
  • Fairborn Police Department Lobby, 937-754-3000

Hancock County

City Mission of Findlay is open to anyone is homeless needs help during storm https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17PFLnfwVB/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hamilton County /Clermont County

List from Fox News for tri state Area Warming Centers

Cincinnati Recreation Centers: All 23 locations are designated warming centers during normal operating hours. The Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center (1715 Republic St.) often has extended or emergency hours during extreme cold alerts.

Clippard Family YMCA – 8920 Cheviot Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251

Powel Crosley YMCA – 9601 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Gamble Nippert YMCA – 3159 Montana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211

The Salvation Army Center Hill Corps Community Center, located at 6381 Center Hill Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, will be open 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Friday, January 23, Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries: All 41 library branches are available as warming centers during their regular operating hours.

Shelterhouse: This organization operates a year-round shelter as well as a specific “Winter Shelter” at 411 Gest St., Cincinnati, OH 45203, which is open nightly during the coldest months (typically December through March) for adults (18+).

The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati: Offers daytime warming space at its various locations, including the Downtown Cincinnati (Citadel Corps) at 120 E Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dial 211: The United Way’s resource line is the best number to call for the most up-to-date information on available warming centers and shelter options, especially during severe weather events.

Central Access Point (CAP) Hotline: Call 513-381-SAFE (7233) or text CAP at 513-970-1515 for information on local homeless services and shelters in the Hamilton County area

One Way Church Batavia
4650 OH-1327.5 mi
This church has previously opened its doors as a 24-hour warming shelter during severe cold snaps. For current availability, contact them directly.
Address: 4650 OH-132, Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: +1 513-718-0178

Heartland Christian Church
1790 State Rte 2812.4 mi
This church in Goshen has also previously served as a warming shelter. Contact local social services via 211 for current activation status.

Christian Help
247 E Main St5.8 mi
While primarily a food pantry and resource center (open during limited daytime hours), they offer various forms of assistance and may have information on current shelter options.
Address: 247 E Main St, Batavia, OH 45103
Phone: +1 513-735-9400

Highland County

  • Highland County Family YMCA 201 Diamond Drive, Hillsboro (937)840-9622 Monday-Friday: 6am-8pm Saturday: 7am-4pm Sunday: 12pm-4pm
  • Leesburg Branch Library 240 E. Main Street, Leesburg (937) 780-7295 Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-3pm
  • Hillsboro Public Library
    10 Willettsville Pike, Hillsboro
    (937) 393-3114
    Monday-Thursday: 10am-7pm Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-3pm
  • Rocky Fork Branch Library
    11125 North Shore Drive Hillsboro
    (937)661-6866
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-6pm Wednesday: Closed Friday: 10am-5pm Saturday: 10am-1pm

Huron County

Norwalk Police Department is open 24/7 for anyone needing warm place

Lake County

Sunday 1/25 7AM-6PM
The Salvation Army in Painesville will be open as a warming center.
Please share.

Licking County

  • Upper Room Assembly and Worship Center 803 Vine Street Cochocton, Ohio Saturday January 24 til tomorrow and then daily through next weekend
  • UPDATE: DATES ADDED! Due to the extreme temperatures expected, the Licking County Emergency Warming Center will be open Saturday, Jan. 24, Sunday, Jan. 25, Monday, Jan. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 27 for anyone in need of a warm, safe place during the extreme cold.
    📍 Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: 592 W. Main St., Newark
    ⌚ Hours:
    Saturday, (1/24/26: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Sunday (1/25/26)
    Sunday, (1/25/26): 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Monday (1/26/26)
    Monday, (1/26/26): 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday (1/27/26)
    Tuesday, (1/27/26): 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (1/28/26)
    🍽️ Dinner and breakfast provided by Licking Memorial Health Systems
    🚌 Evening transportation available via Licking County Transit (Monday–Saturday evenings) along their established routes.
    Please share this information with anyone who may need a safe place to stay warm.

Lucus County

EMERGENCY WARMING CENTERS OPEN OVER THE WEEKEND

TOLEDO, OH — Emergency and family warming centers will be available during the day and overnight this weekend due to dangerously low temperatures.

An emergency overnight warming center will be available Friday, January 23, Saturday, January 24, Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church
1201 Madison Ave, Toledo, OH 43604
Open 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.; singles and couples

Leading Families Home- Beach House
2283 Ashland Ave, Toledo, OH 43620
Open 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.; families

An emergency daytime warming center will also be available Sunday, January 25.

St. Paul’s Community Center
230 13th St, Toledo, OH 43604
Open 8 a.m.; adults

Leading Families Home- Beach House
2283 Ashland Ave, Toledo, OH 43620
Open 8 a.m.; families

Warming centers are separate from shelter waitlists and don’t provide beds. Please call 2-1-1 for assistance with transportation.

Mahoning County

  • Sebring Fire Station # 1 will be a warming station located at 235 East Ohio Avenue.
  • Springfield Fire Station 21, 3989 E. Middletown Rd., New Springfield 44443, opening its emergency shelter as a warming center beginning tonight at 1800 hours through Wednesday at 0800 (tentatively). Please call 330-542-3761.Jackson Township posted the administration building will be a warming station on Sunday January 25th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Individuals must call 330-746-7100 to be let in.
  • Additional List of Warming Centers for Mahoning and Surrounding Counties

Monroe County

Jan 24,2026
Monroe County Emergency Management List
Warming Center Locations In Monroe County Ohio

PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS

Antioch Fire Station
Woodsfield Fire Station
Brown Center Woodsfield
Beallsville Fire Station
Bethel Community Center
Clarington Fire Station
Generations Complex Woodsfield
Graysville Fire Station
Lewisville Fire Station
Sardis Fire Station
Sardis Community Center
St Pauls Church

PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS

As needed Warming Center locations will be available in Monroe County on an as needed basis. Please contact the Monroe County Sheriff Dispatch Center at 740-472-1612 opt 2. They will contact the EMA to make arrangements for a location to be opened.
If you need to use one of the warming center locations please remember to bring your own drinks, snacks, blankets, medications, cell phone charger or any other items you may need

Montgomery County

Dayton Dream Center- Saturday evening from 7pm-9am

Gettysburg Gateway for Men

6PM-7 Am 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH 45417

Apple Street Women’s & Families Facility. Families 4:30 PM-9 AM, Single Women 7PM-7 AM

These Miami Valley organizations are opening their doors to become warming centers during this storm ❄️

Warming Centers in Montgomery County:

Greater Dayton Recreation Center — 2021 West Third St., Dayton,

Lohrey Recreation Center — 2366 Glenarm Ave., Dayton

Northwest Recreation Center — 1600 Princeton Dr.,

Women’s & Families Facility — 120 W Apple St., Dayton

Men’s Facility — 1921 S. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton,

The Payne Recreation Center — 3800 Main St., Moraine,

Washington Township Recreation Center — 895 Miamisburg Centerville Rd.

Vandalia Recreation Center — 1111 Stonequarry Rd., Vandalia

Vandalia Senior Center — 21 Tionda Dr., Vandalia,

Warming Centers in Greene County:

Beavercreek Senior Center — 3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek

Beavercreek Community Library — 3618 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek

Fairborn Senior Center — 325 N 3rd St., Fairborn

Fairborn Community Library — 1 E Main St., Fairborn

Fairborn Police Department Lobby — 70 W Hebble Ave., Fairborn

Xenia Community Library — 76 E Market St., Xenia, OH 45385

Yellow Springs Senior Center — 227 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

Yellow Springs Community Library — 415 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

John Bryan Community Center — 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs

Cedarville Community Library — 20 S Miller St., Cedarville

Jamestown Community Library — 86 Seaman Dr., Jamestown

Winters-Bellbrook Community Library — 57 W Franklin St., Bellbrook

Warming Centers in Clark County:

The Salvation Army — 15 S. Plum St., Springfield (varies by activation)

Warming Centers in Shelby, Preble, Darke and Miami Counties:

Mercy Mission House Emergency Shelter — 950 Children’s Home Rd., Sidney

Preble County Library branches

Mercer County District Library (multiple branches)

Darke County libraries / senior centers

Miami County libraries / community centers

Portage County

Neighborhood and Development Services (NDS): 120 East Main St. Ravenna, Ohio, 44266, through Monday morning, Jan. 26, 2026.Questions or More Information Contact NDS directly at 330-297-6400

Preble County

Due to frigid temperatures, the Preble County Cold Shelter is currently operating around the clock until further notice to ensure everyone has a safe, warm place to stay. ❄️🛏️

Those staying will receive:
🍽️ Dinner
🛌 A warm bed
☕ Breakfast
🥪 Sack lunch

📍 2009 US Route 127 N, Eaton, OH 45320
📞 937-472-0500 ext. 422

Reservations are preferred, but NOT required. Additional resources may be available for those who qualify.

If you or someone you know needs shelter, please come in or call. And please share—your post could help save a life during this extreme cold. 🤍❄️

Putnam County

Putnam County | January 23 – 26. Open during business hours. Please call the phone numbers to verify they are open and if you have any questions.

  • Leipsic Community Center
    120 East Main St.
    Leipsic OH
    419-943-7400
  • Village of DuPont Hall
    105 South Liberty St.,
    Dupont, OH
    419-969-0726
  • MOttoville Parish Center
    150 Park St.,
    Ottoville, OH
    419-453-3513
  • Continental American Legion
    109 S. 5th St.,
    Continental, OH
    419-596-3560

Richland County

  • Daytime Warming Center: ARC Empowerment Center, 378 Park Ave E, Mansfield, OH 44903. Open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

These centers are volunteer-run and operate on a day-to-day basis. Please reach out to First Call 211 by dialing 211 or 419-522-4636 for current information regarding the warming centers.
We also recommend using public spaces like the public libraries and The Ontario Center as daytime warming options.

Volunteers are needed!!! Those interested in volunteering can contact Arc Empowerment or Peggy Lewis Powers (overnight center).

Stark County

Stark County Emergency Management Agency list of warming centers for Stark County. Find additional locations at: https://starkcountyhomeless.org/warming-centers/

OVERFLOW WARMING SHELTER

DUEBER ELEMENTARY 815 Dueber Ave. SW, 44706 ENTER AT NORTH ENTRANCE

MONDAY 1/26 TO SATURDAY 1/31 8:00 PM TO 8:00 AM GUESTS WILL BE ADMITTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. SPACE IS LIMITED.

USE SARTA ROUTE 113 IF NEEDED.

Summit County

AKRON

Summit Lake Community Center

380 W. Crosier Street

January 23-27 8:00 AM -7.00 PM

Emergency Overnight Warming Center

111 East Voris Street

January 7:00 PM PM-8:00AM

BARBERTON

Lake Anna YMCA

500 W. Hopocan Avenue

• Fri: 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM • Sat: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Sun: 12:00 PM -5:00PM • Mon-Thurs: 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Active Adult Center

500 W. Hopocan Avenue

• Fri: 12:30 PM -4:30 PM • Mon-Thurs: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

NORTON

Norton Fire Department – Central Station

3380 Greenwich Road

8:00 AM-6:00 PM

(330) 825-3086

TALLMADGE

Tallmadge Recreation Center

46N. Munroe Road

Mon-Thurs: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM • Fri: 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

CITY OFBARBERTON WARMING CENTERHOURS

Thursday, January 22 – Friday, January 30

Active Adult Center:

Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm Fri: 8:30pm-12:30pm

Warming Center Only Fri: 12:30p-4:30p

Tuscarwarus County

  • This year has been heavy for a lot of people. As colder temperatures move in, I wanted to share these warming centers for anyone who may need them. No judgment.. just warmth, safety, and community.
    Organic Church in Uhrichsville will be open as a warming center. There will be a warm space to sit and simple food available upon requst!
    No judgment — just a place to get out of the cold.
    📍 1943 N Water St Ext, Uhrichsville, OH 44683
    ☎️ Church phone: (740) 922-1564
    📱Church text line: +1 (833) 634-3099
    📱 If you need help or have questions, you can also call/text me personally at: 330-440-1592
    Please share so this reaches anyone who may need it.
  • Additional Warming Centers in Tuscarawas County
    Tuscarawas County Public Library – Main Branch – 121 Fair Ave NW, New Philadelphia – Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Bolivar Branch – 455 West Water St, Bolivar- Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm-8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm Strasburg Branch – 356 Fifth St SW, Strasburg – Monday & Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
  • Sugarcreek Branch – 20 South Broadway, Sugarcreek – Monday & Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday 1:00pm-8:00pm, Thursday 1:00pm-5:00pm, Friday 10:00am-
    8:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
    Tuscarawas Branch -209 South Main St, Tuscarawas – Monday & Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1:00pm-8:00pm, Friday 1:00-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm
  • Dover Public Library – 525 NWalnut St, Dover – Monday-Thursday 9:00am-7:00pm, Friday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Claymont Public Library – 215 E Third St, Uhrichsville – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
  • Dennison Branch – 15 N 4th St, Dennison Monday, Wednesday & Friday m10:00am-4:00pm
    Gnadenhutten Public Library- 160 N. Walnut St., Gnadenhutten – Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
  • Newcomerstown Public Library – 123 E Main St, Newcomerstown – Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
    YMCA – 600 Monroe St, Dover – Monday-Thursday 5:00am-9:00pm, Friday 5:00am-7:00pm, Saturday 6:00am-4:00pm
  • Salvation Army – 809 Emmet Ave NW, New Philadelphia – Monday-Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm, Friday 9:00am-2:00pm
  • Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – 124E High Ave, New Philadelphia – Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.
  • Friends of the Homeless of Tuscarawas County – 211 E High Ave, New Philadelphia – 9:00pm-7:00am (Please arrive by 9:00pm)

Warren County

Click this link for warming centers in Warren County, Ohio

Wayne County

Wayne County Warming Centers
Creston
Rittman
Wayne County Public Library – Rittman Branch
75 N. Main St. Rittman, OH 44270
Mon: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
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Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm
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Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm Fri:: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Dalton
Wayne County Public Library – Dalton Branch
127 S Church St. Dalton, OH 44618
Mon: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm Fri:: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Doylestown
Wayne County Public Library – Doylestown Branch
169 N. Portage St. Doylestown, OH 44230
Mon: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm Fri:: 10:00am – 5:00pm Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Orrville
Orrville Public Library
230 N Main St. Orrville, OH 44667
Mon: 10:00am – 8:00pm Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 6:00pm Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Shreve
Wayne County Public Library – Shreve Branch
189 W. McConkey St. Shreve, Ohio 44676
Mon: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed: 10:00am – 5:00pm Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm ed: 10:00am – 5:00pm Thu: 10:00am – 8:00pm Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
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Rittman Rec Center
200 Saurer St. Rittman, OH 44270
Mon: 5:30am – 9:00pm Tues: 5:30am – 9:00pm
Wed: 5:30am – 9:00pm Thu: 5:30am – 9:00pm Fri: 5:30am – 9:00pm
Sat: 8:00am – 2:00pm
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West Salem
Wayne County Public Library – West Salem Branch
99 East Buckeye St. West Salem, Ohio 44287
Mon: 1:00pm -7:00pm
Tue: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 1:00pm – 5:00pm Thu: 1:00pm – 7:00pm Fri: Closed
Sat: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Wooster
Homeward Bound
981 Grosjean Rd, Wooster, OH 44691
Mon thru Sun: 10:00am – 4:00pm (daily)
Additional Warming Center Hours when “Real Feel”
Temperature is 13 degrees or lower
Wayne County Public Library – Main Branch
220 West Liberty St. Wooster, OH 44691
Mon: 9:00am – 8:30pm
Tue: 9:00am – 8:30pm
Wed: 9:00am – 6:00pm Thu: 9:00am – 8:30pm Fri: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm
OneEighty Oasis Recovery Club
104 Spink St. Wooster, OH 44691
Adults only – additional restrictions may apply
Mon 1/19: 9:00am – 5:00pm Tue 1/20: 9:00am – 5:00pm

More Overnight Warming Locations

Butler County

  • City of Monroe Police Department 601 South Main Street Monroe, OH 45050 Open 24 Hours
  • January 25 – January 31📍 Holy Family Parish

SHALOM overnight winter shelter will be hosted this upcoming week at Holy Family Parish.

Access to shelter can be lifesaving during extreme winter weather — sharing matters.

Erie County

New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1920 Eddy Henry Way SanduskyFor those needing a ride, people can call Sandusky police’s non-emergency line, 419-627-5863, for a free lift. The red and green lines for Sandusky Transit, meanwhile, make a stop at or near the church.Anyone in need can also call the warming center’s coordinator, Dora Grant, at 419-239-5567 for more information.

Franklin County

Lucus County

  • Leading Families Home- Beach House
    2283 Ashland Ave, Toledo, OH 43620
    Open 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.; families
  • St. Paul’s Methodist Church
    1201 Madison Ave, Toledo, OH 43604
    Open 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.; singles and couples

Montgomery County

Springfield Warming Shelter (Victory Faith Center) — 424 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield (often open 24/7 during cold events)

Portage County

At this time, two warming centers have been opened in Portage County. The Shepherd’s House of Portage County: 2645 OH-59 Ravenna, Ohio 44266. 24/7 throughout the entire week next week &

Sherpards House can always use non-perishable snacks & food items, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, disposable cups, napkins, coffee, hot chocolate & volunteers.

SHEPHERD’S HOUSE: 330-235-8600
NDS: 330-297-6400

Richland County

Overnight Warming Center: First United Methodist Church, 19 N Diamond St, Mansfield, OH 44902. Open 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (typically active when temperatures are 20 degrees or below).

Scioto County

  • Due to continued bitter temperatures, a warming station at ASCEND Counseling and Recovery Services, 729 6th Street, Portsmouth, OH, will be open nightly until next Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for anyone needing shelter from the cold temperatures.
    They will have hot meals, plenty of space to get some warm rest, and supplies and resources.
    Doors open from 9 PM – 7 AM nightly.

Stark County

WARMING CENTERS

CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH120 CLEVELAND AVE. SW, Canton, Ohio 44702 ENTER ON CLEVELAND AVE

OPEN NIGHTLY FROM 8:00 P.M. TO 8:00 A.M FOOD & WATER AVAILABLE

Overnight emergency shelter

Redeemed Acts Ministries

1323 Lincoln Way West

Massillon, OH 44647

Friday & Saturday Jan 23 & 24

430pm-8am

Stark County Emergency Management Agency list of warming centers for Stark County. Find additional locations at: https://starkcountyhomeless.org/warming-centers/

Summit County

Emergency Overnight Warming Center

111 East Voris Street

January January 7:00 PM PM-8:00AM

News Articles with Additional Warming Centers by Region

Central Ohio

Northeast Ohio

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/stay-warm-warming-centers-now-205203114.html

Tri State Region (SW Ohio)

https://www.fox19.com/2026/01/19/list-warming-centers-open-tri-state/?fbclid=IwdGRleAPh_eVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEemDVsRBlrjQAzUpu-YL_J4YYYKqFLKSu3C8zgbj3UHqc3cb94fMVzaVCkGUU_aem_RtEs9TmfY-JAUkavpIQETg

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