Marc Bell for Sheriff

When cold weather turns dangerous, warming centers can mean the difference between life and death. Public safety isn’t only about law enforcement, it’s about protecting human life in every season at all times, and as sheriff I believe making sure no one freezes in our county is a responsibility we all share.

Warming Centers in Springfield

Municipal Center East
📍 800 E. Monroe St.
🕒 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Municipal Center West
📍 300 S. Seventh St.
🕒 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lincoln Library
📍 326 S. Seventh St.
🕒 Mon-Wed: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
🕒 Thu-Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🕒 Sun: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Oct-April)

Helping Hands
📍 2200 Shale St.
🕒 Overnight Shelter: 5 p.m. to 7 a.m.
🕒 Day Services: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
📞 Contact: 217-522-0048 ext. 111

The Salvation Army
📍 1600 Clearlake Ave.
🕒 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📞 Contact: 217-525-2196

The Office of Community Relations
📍 1450 Groth St.
🕒 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Washington Street Mission
📍 408 N. Fourth St.
🕒 Coffee & Pastries: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Mon-Fri
🕒 Day Services: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri (Tues until 3 p.m.)
🕒 Breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday
📞 Contact: 217-544-9011

St. John’s Breadline
📍 430 N. Fifth St.
🕒 Breakfast: 8 to 9 a.m., Mon-Fri
🕒 Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Daily
📞 Contact: 217-528-6098

Stay warm, stay safe, and please help share the information with your networks. Let's make sure everyone has a place to go.