Confirm before you go. Activated when temperatures are expected to be 32 degrees or below. Community Service Centers are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Senior Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Service network

Service details

Chicago, United States
Help offered
Shelter
Access
Walk-in warming centers
Cost
Free. The warming centers are available at no cost to residents.
Coverage
Citywide network of 6 Community Service Centers and 20 Senior Centers in Chicago, IL

Services offered

  • Safe refuge from extreme cold
  • Temporary relief from weather
  • Access to city services

Source and review

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services · Official network page published by the operator

The official City of Chicago website states that DFSS activates its centers as warming centers when temperatures are 32 degrees or below, and the official directory lists the program fees as free.

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