Warmth & safe rest
A heated, supervised indoor space with a place to sit or sleep through the coldest hours.
The UTRM Warming Center
A safe, warm, and welcoming place to come in from the cold
For individuals experiencing homelessness or unsafe cold-weather conditions in greater New Haven.
The UTRM Warming Center is operated by Upon This Rock Outreach at 645 Grand Avenue in New Haven. Every guest is welcomed with dignity, warmth, and practical help.
- Season
- November 2026 – April 2027
- Hours
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Admission
- First come, first served
- Who we serve
- Co-ed
- Phone
- 203-535-0407
Inside the Warming Center
Services offered
What guests can expect when they come inside.
A hot meal & drinks
Food and warm beverages served to every guest while the center is open.
Hygiene essentials
Basic hygiene supplies, restrooms, and clean seasonal items as available.
Health check-ins
Health screenings and care through our community health partners when on site.
Referrals & case support
Connections to shelter, housing, recovery, benefits, and other community resources.
Prayer & pastoral care
Available to any guest who requests it. Never required.
Season
Season, hours & admission
Confirmed for the 2026–2027 cold-weather season.
- Season: November 2026 – April 2027
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Admission: First come, first served.
- Phone: 204-535-0407
Eligibility
Who we serve
Co-ed. Open to individuals experiencing homelessness or unsafe cold-weather conditions.
- Co-ed: adults of any gender are welcome.
- Admission is first come, first served.
- Available during Warming Center hours: water, coffee, and a light snack.
For guests
What to bring
Please bring what you can — nothing is required to ask for help.
Identification, if you have it — not required to ask for help.
Any medications you take, in their original containers.
A change of clothes and personal hygiene items, if available.
Warm outerwear for when you leave in the morning.
Policy
Service pet policy
Please review before arriving.
- Limited service pets only.
- Service pets must remain in a kennel for the entire stay.
- Authorized immunization approval/documentation must be presented upon arrival before entry.
Year-round
24-Hour Emergency Shelter
Separate from the seasonal Warming Center.
Upon This Rock Outreach Inc. provides a 24-hour emergency shelter for adult men in Greater New Haven.
Three daily meals
Showers
Laundry
Secure storage
Case management
Housing navigation
Employment assistance
Mental-health and recovery support
Medication management
Financial-literacy classes
Connections to community resources
Shelter placement
Placement is referral-based
Shelter placement is referral-based through Connecticut 2-1-1.
Warming Center inquiries
Send us a message
Questions about the Warming Center, eligibility, hours, volunteering, or donations — we'll get back to you.
Contact
Contact & intake
Call or stop by — the door is open.
For questions about the Warming Center, eligibility, hours, or how to help, contact Upon This Rock Outreach directly. Volunteers and donations of warm clothing, blankets, and supplies are always needed.