Winter Shelter
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WINTER SHELTER STATUS: INACTIVE
The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) developed the FY 2025 Winter Shelter Plan to coordinate efforts between the City of Baltimore and providers within the Continuum of Care (CoC) to provide hypothermia shelters and vital, life-saving services for Baltimore residents experiencing homelessness during the winter season. MOHS will provide extended emergency shelter to people experiencing homelessness on nights when the temperature with wind chill reaches 32˚F or below.
The Winter Shelter Plan is in effect from November 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. However, MOHS may activate winter shelter before November 1, 2024, or beyond March 31, 2025, if there is extreme inclement weather.
MOHS Warming Centers
When Winter Shelter is activated, the following Continuum of Care (CoC) providers will operate as warming centers. Days and hours of availability vary and are detailed below:
Facility Name | Address | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|---|
Beans & Bread | 400 S. Bond St., Baltimore, MD 21231 | Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Franciscan Center | 101 W. 23rd St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Manna House | 435 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218 | Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
My Sister's Place Women's Center - women and children only | 17 W. Franklin St., Baltimore, MD 21201 | Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) | 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Monday - Sunday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Overnight Emergency Shelter
When Winter Shelter is activated, Baltimore City residents must contact the Baltimore City Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected to emergency shelter for the night. The Shelter Hotline is available Monday - Friday, between 8:30 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday - Sunday, between 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
| Winter Shelter Location | Address | Population Served |
|---|---|---|
Fairfield Inn Hotel | 101 S. President St., Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single females Couples Families |
MCVET | 301 N. High St., Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single males |
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) | 620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 | Single females |
Participating Winter Shelter locations will provide accommodation from 4:00 pm to 9:00 am the next morning. Facilities will shelter in place when temperatures are 20˚F or below at the time of release at 9:00 am. MOHS encourages all local homeless shelters to operate extended hours to allow residents to remain indoors during periods of extremely cold weather.
Extreme Cold Resources
Baltimore City Health Department
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) leads a multi-agency effort to reduce hypothermia deaths and protect our City's vulnerable populations during periods of extreme cold weather, also known as Code Blue season. The Health Commissioner may declare a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert when temperatures with wind chill are expected to be 13˚F or below or when other weather conditions are severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of vulnerable residents.
For more information about Code Blue Extreme Cold Alerts and resources, please visit the BCHD website and sign up for the BCHD newsletter.
Additional Resources
- @BaltimoreMOHS on Social Media - The Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) will notify the public via Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) no later than 2:00 pm when Winter Shelter has been activated. Please make sure to follow our accounts for updates.
- MOHS Homeless Outreach Team - The MOHS Homeless Outreach Team will canvass the city to notify unsheltered individuals without access to a phone or the internet about winter shelter availability. If you are concerned about a neighbor living unsheltered, please call 410-545-1862 or email HomelessOutreach@baltimorecity.gov to submit a homeless outreach request.
- 211 & 311 - Individuals unsure of whether a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert is in effect can call Baltimore City 311 Services or 211 Maryland for clarification. Phone operators will also provide residents with warming center locations, emergency shelters, and safety tips.
- 911 - If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite, call 9-1-1 immediately.
- Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (CAP) Centers - Anyone without home heating is particularly vulnerable to hypothermia and other cold-related health problems. CAP Centers provide subsidies to assist low-income residents with heating bills. Please call 410-396-5555 for more information.
- Language Translation, Vision Impairment, and Hearing Impairment - Call 211 for language translations of winter shelter information. Individuals with vision or hearing impairment may access Winter Shelter services through MD Relay 711.