Omaha Metro Area Warming Centers - Winter 2025
With winter and freezing temperatures upon us, we must prioritize the safety of our unhoused neighbors. The average daily low temperature in our Continuum of Care ranges from 15-19 degrees from December to February. These frigid temperatures are typically accompanied by at least 6 inches of snowfall. Without shelter from these conditions, it is a reality that people will die. During this time, we encourage you to be vigilant in looking out for people experiencing homelessness.
The most immediate danger from living unsheltered is hypothermia. When your body is cold, you lose heat faster than you can produce more and over time your body’s uses up its stored energy, which further decreases body temperature.
Learn more about recognizing the signs as well as how to treat and prevent hypothermia.
If you see somebody suffering from hypothermia, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends calling for medical attention immediately.
Especially during this time when exposure can result in death, we cannot treat homelessness as a personal failure. With this in mind, we are committed to connecting people with providers that can offer support as well as proactively sharing opportunities that will help save lives.
Warming Centers:
During our region’s coldest months, several of our community partners host warming centers across the metro area. 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 and calling for availability.
Heritage Place
Open from 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday) during freezing temperatures and/or Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings, or when Wind Chills are below freezing. Open to the public with exception of personal bans from facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome. Warm drinks and restrooms available.
3612 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131
402-898-5900
Kroc Center
Open from 7 AM to 7 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday) and 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturdays during freezing temperatures and/or Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings, or when Wind Chills are below freezing. Open to the public with exception of personal bans from facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome. Restrooms available.
2825 Y Street, Omaha, NE 68107
402-905-3500
North Corps
Open from 9 AM to 4 PM on weekdays (Monday-Friday) during during freezing temperatures and/or Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings, or when Wind Chills are below freezing. Open to the public with exception of personal bans from facility. Service and emotional support animals are welcome. Warm drinks and restrooms available.
2401 Manderson Street, Omaha, NE 68111
402-451-4048
Open Door Mission
Open 24 hours, 7 days per week when the temperature is below freezing (32º F) or during a winter weather advisory. Men, women, and families are welcome, and lunch and dinner are available to guests at 12:15 PM and 6:15 PM, respectively. Guests must complete intake if staying overnight.
2705 N. 20th Street East, Omaha, NE 68110
402-422-1111
Siena Francis House
Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm during winter weather advisories. Individuals 19 and older will have access to basic needs and case management. Dogs are allowed with current proof of registration, vaccination record.
1401 N. 18th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102
402-341-1821 ext. 2 (press * for information line)
Youth Emergency Services (YES)
Open Monday-Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM to guests 25 and younger. Provides access to hot meal, case management, clothing boutique, warming items, pantry, shower, laundry. Animals not allowed.
2602 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102
402-502-1636