By Mollie Lair
City Manager’s Office
City Manager Sheryl Long is sharing resources available to the public as extreme winter weather conditions are forecast for later this week and weekend. Temperatures are expected to drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit overnight on Thursday, with lows remaining in the single digits for several days and wind chills as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit possible. Additionally, rain, ice, and snow accumulation are expected on Thursday and Friday.
Exposure to these conditions is dangerous, even for brief periods of time. Residents and visitors are advised to stay indoors as much as possible. Vulnerable populations, especially those who live outdoors, are at great risk.
The City of Cincinnati is prepared to help residents and visitors weather the storm.
Know the signs of hypothermia and frostbite
Signs and symptoms of hypothermia include confusion, slurred speech, trouble with coordination, slowed response time, sleepiness, and shivering. Frostbite, which may accompany hypothermia, is characterized by areas of the body becoming dusky, dark, waxy, or blanched after extended exposure to severe cold. Frostbitten areas may feel numb or prickly to the frostbitten person.
These conditions require quick medical evaluation and attention. If you, someone you know, or someone you encounter develops signs or symptoms of hypothermia or frostbite, call 911.
Warming centers
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) will operate all 23 of its citywide Community Centers as warming centers Thursday 12/22 and Friday 12/23 during regular business hours, with 16 open on Saturday 12/24. Those hours can be found here:
https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/latest-news-events/2022-23-holiday-hours/
CRC will operate its Corryville location as an emergency warming center Saturday 12/24, Sunday 12/25, and Monday 12/26 from 10 AM – 6 PM.
Warming centers provide residents and visitors in need with a safe place to avoid the extreme cold. A CRC membership is not required to use a warming center.
Community outreach
To protect the most vulnerable, the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) is working with local agencies to reach residents who normally live outdoors and encourage them to use available resources such as local overnight shelters.
To alert CPD of someone who may need support services, contact the CPD Non-Emergency line at 513-765-1212. Cincinnati Police will follow up on tips and offer to transport persons in need to area shelters.
311Cincy
311Cincy is the City of Cincinnati’s overall non-emergency customer service system. This includes the 311 call center, online service request system, mobile app, and public alerting systems.
- Dial 311 (or 513-765-1212 from outside the city)
- Go to 311Cincy.com
- Use the 311Cincy mobile app
During extreme winter weather, you might use 311Cincy to:
- Be linked to resources if your heat goes out
- Connect with city services about piled-up snow
- Ask questions about trash collection in snowy conditions
Additional resources
Persons without housing are encouraged to seek immediate shelter. Attached is a list of area shelters and support services. Those in need may also call the Central Access Point (CAP) hotline at 513-381-SAFE (7233) or text CAP at 513-970-1515 for information about local services and shelters.
Cincinnati Area Support Services
Adult Emergency Shelters
| AGENCY | HOURS | POPULATION SERVED | LOCATION & CONTACT |
| Winter Shelter at the David & Rebecca Barron Center for Men | December – February 7PM – 6AM | Men and women 18+200 beds | 411 Gest Street, 45203(513) 721-0643 |
| The David and Rebecca Barron Center for Men | 24-hour facility | Men 18+150 beds | 411 Gest Street, 45203(513) 721-0643 |
| Esther Marie Hatton Center for Women | 24-hour facility | Women 18+60 beds | 2499 Reading Road, 45202(513) 562-1980 |
Other Shelters and Service Providers
Bethany House for Families
4769 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 381-7233
(Central Access Point line)
Catholic Worker House (for men)
1437 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 381-4941
City Gospel Mission (for men)
1805 Dalton St., Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 241-5525
Interfaith Hospitality Network (for families)
(513) 471-1100
(phone calls only)
Lighthouse Youth Crisis Center (for youth 17 and under)
2314 Iowa Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-4080
Lighthouse Sheakley Center for Youth (Ages 18-24)
2314 Iowa Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 569-9500
Off the Streets (for women with histories of sex trafficking and exploitation)
2401 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 768-6928
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1528 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-7265
Salvation Army Echelon Cincinnati (for women with children)
131 E 12th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 762-5655
YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter (for women and children experiencing domestic abuse)
898 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 872-9259
Addiction Support Services
24-hour Rehab Help Line
(855) 532-1953
Cincinnati Chemical Addition Treatment (CCAT)
830 Ezzard Charles Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 381-6672
Housing for Those Affected by Substance Abuse
Charlie’s ¾ House (for men working with alcohol abuse)
2121 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 784-1853
First Step Home (for women and newborns)
2203 Fulton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 961-4663
Sober Living (for men and women working with substance abuse)
4041 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 681-0324
Food Pantries
City Gospel Mission
1805 Dalton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 241-5525
First Lutheran Church
1208 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-0065
Freestore Foodbank
112 E. Liberty St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-1064
The Lord’s Pantry
6800 School St., Cincinnati, OH
(513) 271-8442
OTR Soup Kitchen
1620 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-5121
Our Daily Bread
1730 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-6364
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1528 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-7265
Salvation Army Echelon Cincinnati
131 E 12th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 762-5655
Mother Teresa Calcutta Dining Room
1615 Republic St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 549-0542
(formerly St. Francis Seraph)
Crisis Lines and Counseling Services
931WARM (peer-run listening service for those in recovery)
(513) 931-9276
Health Resource Center
2347 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 357-4602
McMicken Health Collaborative
40 E. McMicken Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 352-6364
Mental Health Access Point
311 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 558-8888
Women Helping Women
215 E. 9th St., Seventh Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 381-5610
YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter (for women and children experiencing domestic abuse)
898 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 872-9259
Other Resources
Central Access Point (CAP) (for information regarding shelter assistance)
(513) 381-7233
The Mary Magdalen Shower House (for men and women 18+; showers, restrooms, laundry, phones, and mail)
1629 Republic St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-4811
Shalom Center for Elder Abuse
8485 Ridge Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236
(888) 295-7453
Strategies to End Homelessness (resource for emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, street outreach, and housing services)
2368 Victory Parkway, #600, Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 263-2780
United Way 2-1-1
Dial 211
Open 24/7; speak to a trained professional to connect to essential community services
VA Resource Center (for men and women)
909 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 977-6800
