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Shelter, Safety, and Support Information
Finding the right support can be an important first step. Explore information designed to help people experiencing homelessness, service providers, and community members connect with shelter, safety resources, and emergency support throughout Connecticut.
Extreme Weather Protocols
- Severe Cold Activation: Protocols are typically triggered when temperatures or wind chills fall to single digits or below.
- Warming Centers: Columbus House operates seasonal and emergency warming centers (such as the Keefe Community Center in Hamden). These provide a safe, indoor space away from the elements.
- No-Freeze Policy: Columbus House and city partners ensure that no one is turned away from services due to a lack of shelter space.
For direct access to immediate shelter, services, and locations, the public is urged to use the 211 Connecticut directory or call 2-1-1. For local site-specific services in the Greater New Haven and Hamden regions, you can check the City of New Haven Shelters & Winter Warming Centers or the Town of Hamden Warming Center portals for updates on protocol activations.
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