The following agencies offer winter warming programs ahead of the colder temperatures. For more information and to confirm availability, contact the agency directly.

Atlanta Mission: My Sister’s House

• 921 Howell Mill Road
• 10 beds available for women and children on a first come, first served basis when temperatures are below 35 degrees.
• Intake is between 3 and 5 p.m. Clients will be asked to leave by 9 a.m. pending temperature.
• Clients will participate in a brief screening and security check upon entry.
• Some COVID protocols including mandatory masks may be enforced.

Atlanta Mission: Shepherd’s Inn

• 165 Ivan Allen Boulevard
• 15 cold weather beds available for male clients when the temperatures are below 35 degrees overnight.
• Intake is between 3 and 5 p.m. Clients will be asked to leave by 9 a.m. pending temperature.
• Clients will participate in a brief screening and security check upon entry.
• Some COVID protocols including mandatory masks may be enforced when appropriate.

Gateway Center Warming Center

• 275 Pryor Street SW
• Open to individuals experiencing homelessness at 40 degrees or lower.
• Beds are available for 35 single men; 5 single women; 2 families consisting of 3 individuals in each family.
• Agencies looking for an update on bed availability can call 404-215-6600.

Covenant House Georgia Warming Center

• 1559 Johnson Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
• 5 beds to serve as warming beds for young people ages 18-24 who are overcoming homelessness and escaping trafficking. 

Zaban Paradies Warming Center

• Temperatures must be predicted to be below 32 degrees.
• Receiving time is at 4:30 p.m. based on weather conditions., and exit is at 7 a.m. the following day or until temperatures rise above 35 degrees.
• Available on a first come, first served basis on the availability of rooms not in use.
• Meals, showers, referrals, and resource lists are provided.
• Two bag limit (no food).
• Body and personal belonging search for weapons and/or contraband.
• COVID-19 protocols are strictly enforced (temperature check, face mask, hand sanitization).
• Participants must provide proof of a “negative” TB screening within seven days of their initial entry. Referral provided (Fulton County Health Department or Mercy Care).

Salvation Army

• 469 Marietta Street
• Free and open to men, women, and families experiencing homelessness. 20 men, 8 women and 2 families will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Temperatures must be predicted to drop below 40 degrees between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m.
• Sober participants can present for intake at 8:45 p.m.
• Participants are asked to leave by 5 a.m. and are provided with lunch and list of community resources.
• All participants will be provided with a mat and a blanket and required to sleep head to toe.
• No participant with a history of violence can return, and all participants are searched for weapons and contraband.
• COVID-19 protocols are strictly enforced (temperature check, face mask, hand sanitation).
• Participants must provide proof of a “negative” TB and COVID-19 screening within seven days of their initial entry.

A referral to the Fulton County TB Clinic and/or Mercy Care will be given upon request.