OpenDoors staff from the 1139 Main Street Warming&Cooling Center, along with State Representative Jennifer Stewart who represents the Pawtucket district.
OpenDoors 24 Hour Warming & Cooling Center
1139 Main Street, Pawtucket
Updated as of December 2024
OpenDoors has been operating a 24 hour Warming & Cooling Station at 1139 Main Street in Pawtucket since February, 2023.
This is a low-barrier warming station that does not require CES referral for entry and is available for any unhoused men and women. Access to beds is limited to only 40 individuals at this time. Bed access is determined by staff and based on a waitlist consisting of frequent visitors to the location that prioritizes Pawtucket residents. The building is generally at capacity every night, so people who are looking for a place for the night are encouraged to stop by during the day to talk to the staff and learn more about current space. Currently, there is no other intake or referral process.
The warming station will provide:
Bathrooms
No access to showers initially
Peer recovery support services and other supportive services
Meal access is now limited and access to meals at this site is not guaranteed
The facility is operated by OpenDoors and owned by the Pawtucket Housing Authority, with operational funding provided by the Rhode Island Department of Housing. For more information, email info@opendoorsri.org. Due to the number of inquiries, please review the above information before emailing for a response.