Tri-County Warming Center Season
GENERAL INFORMATION

Centers only open when temperatures reach 35°F or below.
(Decision to open is made 48 hours in advance.)

Individuals who reside outside, in cars, or in unheated houses need somewhere safe and warm to sleep during cold weather. Warming Centers are available to fill this need by providing a bed, meals, clothing, and other basic needs. Men, women, and children are welcome; no pets are accepted.

Admission is from 7pm-9pm (unless announced otherwise); guests must leave shelters each morning at 7am.

Dorchester County Warming Center
Seacoast Church in Summerville
301 E. N. 5th Street
Summerville, SC 29483
843-486-0193
TriCounty Link offer free transportation to this shelter on nights the shelter is open.  Text TRANSPORT to 320320 to find the closest stop.

Charleston County Warming Centers
Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC
1444 Remount Road
N. Charleston, SC 29406
843-744-0283
Free CARTA Transport to and from Shelter: Rt 13, drop-off and pick up at Remount Rd./Allison Ave.  

Hibben United Methodist Church
690 Coleman Blvd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
843-884-9761
Opens below 34°F
Hibben transports to the shelter in the evening; CARTA picks up from Hibben each morning

Get Notified of Warming Center Openings

You can monitor the following for information to find out when a center will open:

* Check local government websites and social media pages.
* Connect with Trident United Way by dialing 211 / visit sc211.org.
* Contact a local service provider or nonprofit.
* Stop by the nearest public library.

Visit the Notify Me page to receive texts or emails 24-48 hours in advance of openings. 

Pick-Up Locations and Warming Shelter Locations