Due to the incoming forecast of hot weather, regional weather respite centers are being activated starting tomorrow. Please see below for locations, dates, times and details.
Anyone interested in using a respite center should call 2-1-1 to check capacity before traveling to the center. Regional Transit is supporting these activations with free rides to and from respite centers. Click here for the flyer.
Warren E. Thornton Youth Center (WETYC) 4000 Branch Center Road Sacramento 95827
Open 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 – Monday, Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. (24/7)
- Pets are welcome, but there is limited capacity; must be crated at all times. Crates/leashes and dog/cat food are provided.
- Guests will receive snacks, water and meals
- Guests must be 18 or older
- Phone/Device charging available
- Restrooms and showers available
- Cots and blankets
- Light Case Management
- Capacity for up to 100 guests
Outreach and Engagement Center 3615 Auburn Boulevard
- Opens: 10 a.m. Friday (Aug. 22)
- Closes 8 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 24)
Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center 2450 Meadowview Road
- Opens: 8 a.m. Friday (Aug. 22)
- Closes 8 p.m. Friday (Aug. 22)
Wackford Community Center, 9014 Bruceville Rd 95758
- Dates: Thursday Aug. 21 and Friday Aug. 22
- Times: 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- A limited number of pets are allowed as long as they are in a kennel
The Citrus Heights Police Department (6315 Fountain Square Dr, Citrus Heights) will also open its lobby on days exceeding 100 degrees from Noon – 8 p.m.