Update: March 1, 2023
This release has been updated to include information about warming centers opening up in Galt and Elk Grove, as well as existing locations extending their stays.
Feb. 22, 2023 UPDATED
Due to the current forecast of multiple cold nights and wet weather beginning yesterday, the Sacramento County Department of Human Assistance (DHA) has activated the motel vouchering respite response for check-in on
Tuesday, February 21 with checkout on
Wednesday, March 8 by 11 a.m.Respite motel sheltering will follow the same process DHA and referral partners used during previous weather events. As a reminder, there is no self-referral into this program.
- Trained navigator partners will make contact with those experiencing homelessness that are particularly vulnerable and unlikely to engage in any other programs;
- Offer a motel stay and will assist in reserving the space at the motel;
- Participants in the weather respite sheltering program will work with their referring party on transportation to and from the motel;
- Participants are allowed to bring partners, pets, and a limited number of possessions with them for the duration of their stay.
Capacity will depend on motel room availability at the County's partner motels – but all available rooms will be used.
Participants are expected to follow a code of conduct while guests are in the motel rooms.
In addition, the department will be opening the DHA facility at 28th Street for use as a nighttime weather respite center beginning
Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. through
Wednesday, March 8 at 7 a.m. The department will continue to monitor the weather and make appropriate extensions as needed.
All community members are welcome. Protective facial coverings are required and will be provided to all visitors. Pets must be on a leash or contained in an animal carrier at all times. The Warming Center will operate at:
1725 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816- Tuesday, February 21 through Friday, March 3 at 7 a.m. – Nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
As COVID continues to persist within the community, the Department continues to be vigilant regarding outbreaks in order to keep our customers, employees, and the public safe. As such, lobby capacity will continue to be monitored to ensure we are able to safely serve the public applying for benefits as well as those seeking respite from the cold.
Additionally, two new warming centers will open on Wednesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. in Galt and Elk Grove and close Friday, March 3.
Galt Police Department lobby located at 455 Industrial Dr., Galt, CA 95632
- Wednesday, March 1 through Friday, March 3 from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. daily.
Barbara Morse Wackford Center (Teen Center) 9014 Bruceville Rd. Room B, Elk Grove
- Wednesday, March 1 through Friday, March 3 from 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. daily.
