Providence warming centers winter 2026

Warming Centers

Crossroads Rhode Island

160 Broad Street
Open 24/7

A local, “one stop shop” where individuals and households experiencing homelessness can begin the process of accessing housing, supportive services, and emergency shelter.

Emmanuel House

239 Public Street

Daily: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Federal Hill House

9 Courtland Street

Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fox Point Library

90 Ives Street
(401) 331-0390

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Mount Pleasant Library – Temporarily closed

315 Academy Avenue
(401) 272-0106

Olneyville Library

1 Olneyville Square
(401) 421-4084

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street
(401) 455-8000

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Providence Rescue Mission

627 Cranston Street

Open 24/7 during extreme cold conditions

Rochambeau Library

708 Hope Street
(401) 272-3780

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Smith Hill Library

31 Candace Street
(401) 272-4140

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

South Providence Library

441 Prairie Avenue
(401) 467-2619

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Wanskuck Library

233 Veazie Street
(401) 274-4145

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Washington Park Library

1316 Broad Street
(401) 781-3136

Monday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Youth Pride

743 Westminster Street

Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Seasonal Emergency Pop-up Sites

Seasonal Emergency Pop-Up Sites are temporary locations that open as needed during periods of severe or inclement weather. These sites open at the discretion of their operators, do not follow a fixed schedule, have varying accommodations, and may open for only a few hours or days at a time. Access: To access an Emergency Pop-up Site, individuals should go directly to the address listed. 

Community Church of Providence

444 Lloyd Avenue

Daily: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Operating when “feels like” temperature is below 22 degrees
Capacity: 16 beds

Mathewson Street UMC

134 Mathewson Street

Daily: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Operating when “feels like” temperature is below 22 degrees
Capacity: 16 beds

Open Table of Christ UMC

1520 Broad Street/301 Alabama Avenue

Daily: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Operating when “feels like” temperature is below 22 degrees
Capacity: 16 beds