With temperatures expected to drop to dangerously low levels, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to take precautions. It provides information on available day and overnight shelters in the Shreveport area.

Cold weather can pose serious health risks, especially to individuals without adequate heating or shelter. The following locations are available to help community members stay warm and safe during extreme cold conditions:

Available Shelters and Resources

Alcohol does not keep you warm and increases the risk of hypothermia.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office encourages residents to check on friends, family, neighbors, and people experiencing homelessness during this period of extreme cold.

Hope Connections
2350 Levy Street | (318) 670-4591
No ID required.

Rescue Mission
901 McNeil Street | (318) 227-2868
ID required | No sex offenders allowed.

Hope House
762 Austen Place | (318) 220-7649
Daytime only | No ID required.

Winter Weather Shelter
1054 Texas Street | (318) 771-5180
Open from 5:00 PM until closing | No ID required.

Salvation Army
200 E. Stoner Avenue | (318) 424-3200 ext. 0
Must call first | No sex offenders allowed.

Highland Center – Community Light House
520 Olive Street | (318) 673-8440
Daytime only (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Clothing closet is closed on the weekend.

Morning Star – Community Light House
5340 Jewella Avenue | (318) 286-5603
ID required, but no one will be turned away.
Open Sunday and Monday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Cold Weather Safety Reminders

Dress in layers and protect exposed skin.

Never light fires indoors or in enclosed areas, as carbon monoxide can be deadly.

Use caution with space heaters and open flames.

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