The Salvation Army has 9 cooling stations in operation across North Texas. The City of Dallas’ and the City of Plano’s libraries and recreation centers are open to the public during normal business hours. As long as the city facilities have power, they will remain open during normal business hours, so residents have a place to cool down.
- Salvation Army Cooling Stations – https://salvationarmyntx.org/north-texas/heat-relief/
- Dallas Libraries – https://dallaslibrary2.org/hours.php
- Plano Libraries (open from 9:00am – 9:00 pm) – https://www.plano.gov/984/Visit
- Dallas Recreation Centers – http://www.dallasparks.org/160/Recreation-Centers (Space may be limited at some recreation centers, once summer camps begin.)
- Our Calling is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30am until 1 hour after the heat index is below 105.
Address: 1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Weekend Resources:
Saturday
- Dallas libraries and recreation centers are open.
- Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
- Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235
- Our Calling is open 8:30am until 1 hour after the heat index is below 105.
- Address: 1702 S Cesar Chavez Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
Sunday
- Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
- Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235
Sunday
- Salvation Army of North Texas is operating Carr P. Collins Social Service Center from 9:00am until 5:00pm.
- Address: 5302 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235
- Austin Street Center opens Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 10:00am until 6:00pm.
- Address: 2929 Hickory Street, Dallas, Texas, 75226
- Several recreation centers will be opening on Sundays. Please click here to see the highlighted recreation centers that are open.
Unhoused?
Are you currently experiencing homelessness? Call the Homeless Crisis Helpline at 888-411-6802 to receive information and resources.
Help Card
Domestic Violence Hotline 214-941-1991
Emergency Housing Guide (for Caregivers of Seniors)
Help I’m Homeless 214-444-8796
Homebase for Housing 866-863-1626
Homeless Crisis Helpline 888-411-6802
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority 214-366-9407
North Dallas Shared Ministries-Dallas Area Guide to Emergency Assistance
Resource Center (LGBTQ+) 214-521-5124
Senior Care and Living Assisted Guide
Senior Homes 800-748-4024
Social Security 800-772-1213
Texas Youth Hotline 800-989-6884
VA North Texas Health Care System – Homeless Services 1-877-4AID-VET
VA North Texas Health Care System – A-Z List of Services 800-273-TALK
211 Texas – Find social services resources by your zip code
AuntBertha.com/ – Find social services resources by your zip code and other advanced search criteria
Our Calling – A downloadable app for smartphones
City of Balch Springs 972-286-4477 ext 125
City of Dallas 214-670-5988
Dallas Housing Authority 214-951-8300
Garland Housing Agency 972-205-3391
City of Grand Prairie 972-237-8176
City of Irving 972-721-2667
City of Mesquite 972-216-6424
AIDS Services of Dallas 214-941-0523
CitySquare (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-823-8710
Housing Crisis Center 214-828-4244
Jewish Family Services 972-437-9950
Rainbow Days, Inc. (Educational Programming) 214-887-0726
Salvation Army Carr P. Collins Social Service Center (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-424-7050
The Stewpot (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-746-2785
Under 1 Roof (Comprehensive Assistance) 214-343-4000
Vogel Alcove Childcare Center 214-368-8686
AIDS Services of Dallas 214-941-0523
AIN 214-943-4444
Green Oaks Hospital 972-991-9504
Harmony Counseling Center 214-467-6770
Homeward Bound, Inc. 214-941-3500
LifePath Systems 866-260-8000
Metrocare Services 214-743-1200
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority 214-275-8500
Parkland Health & Hospital System 214-590-8000
Parkland Homeless Outreach 214-590-0153
Texas Health and Human Services
The Stewpot Health and Wellness 214-746-2785
VA North Texas Health Care System 800-273-8255 ext 1
The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse 214-522-8600
Homeward Bound, Inc. 214-941-3500
Nexus Recovery Center Inc. 214-321-0156 ext 3118
North Texas Behavioral Health Authority 214-275-8500
