Columbia County Warming Center

01/26/2026

Come see us Wednesday!

Coming up THIS WEDNESDAY. Please join us yourself or send people our way if they are unhoused and in need of services.

If you would like to support us, please contact the office or visit our website at cat-team.org/give

01/23/2026

1/23/26 - the warming center will NOT be open tonight. Please check back here for updates.

01/09/2026

Please join us for our outreach event if you are in need of support!

12/02/2025

December 1, 2025

Columbia County Warming Center will operate only as a Severe Weather Center from December 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. CAT staff will continue to work with all unsheltered individuals in order to help them explore housing and shelter options.

CAT staff will monitor weather conditions using the National Weather Service. Days and Hours of Operation will be updated on the Columbia County Warming Center page.

The Severe Weather Shelter will open as needed when any of the following conditions are expected to persist for four (4) hours or more, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Forecasted temperature of 25° F or below.
• Forecasted snow accumulation of 1.0 inch or more.
• Forecasted temperature at or below 32° F (0° C) with rain of 1.0 inch or more overnight.

During severe weather events, the shelter will operate as following: Open - 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Check In - 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Location – 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens OR. Phone – 503-369-4889.
When severe weather thresholds are not met - but when overnight temperatures are forecasted at 32 degrees or below for roughly four (4) hours or longer - CAT will work in conjunction with other service providers to conduct additional focused outreach. The goal will be to identify vulnerable houseless individuals, triage the situation, and distribute cold weather gear as needed.

02/14/2025

Open Again! The Warming Center will be open Friday, February 14. Check in 8 p.m. 1775 Saint Helens St., Saint Helens, OR 97051

02/13/2025

The Warming Center will be open Thursday, February 13, 2025. Check in 8 p.m. 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens, OR 97051

02/12/2025

The Warming Center will be open Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Check in 8 p.m. 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens, OR 97051

02/11/2025

The Warming Center will be open Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Check in 8 p.m. 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens, OR 97051

01/24/2025

🌟 Warming Shelter Opening Tomorrow –Saturday, January 25th ❄️

The Columbia County Warming Center will open tomorrow, Saturday, January 25th, at 7 PM, to help our community stay safe during this cold weather.

🕖 Opening Time: 7 PM (on Saturday 1/25/2025)
📍 Address: 1775 Saint Helens Street, St. Helens, OR
📞 Phone: 503-369-4889

A warm space and support will be available throughout the night. Please share this information so those in need can get the help they deserve.

We’re here to support you—stay warm, stay safe! 💙

12/03/2024

Columbia County Warming Center will operate only as a Severe Weather Center from December 1, 2024 through March 15, 2025. CAT staff will continue to work with all unsheltered individuals in order to help them explore housing and shelter options.

CAT staff will monitor weather conditions using the National Weather Service. Days and Hours of Operation will be updated on the Columbia County Warming Center page.

The Severe Weather Shelter will open as needed when any of the following conditions are expected to persist for four (4) hours or more, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Forecasted temperature of 25° F or below.
• Forecasted snow accumulation of 1.0 inch or more.
• Forecasted temperature at or below 32° F (0° C) with rain of 1.0 inch or more overnight.

During severe weather events, the shelter will operate as following:
Open - 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Check In - 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location – 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens OR.
Phone – 503-369-4889.

When severe weather thresholds are not met - but when overnight temperatures are forecasted at 32 degrees or below for roughly four (4) hours or longer - CAT will work in conjunction with other service providers to conduct additional focused outreach. The goal will be to identify vulnerable houseless individuals, triage the situation, and distribute cold weather gear as needed.

01/16/2024

Columbia County Warming Center will be open this Tuesday January 16th.

Location: 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens, OR

Hours of Operation: 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Check In: 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Phone: 503-369-4265

11/29/2023

December 1, 2023

Due to staffing shortages, the Columbia County Warming Center will operate only as a Severe Weather Center from December 1, 2023 through March 15, 2024. CAT staff will continue to work with all unsheltered individuals in order to help them explore housing and shelter options.

CAT staff will monitor weather conditions using the National Weather Service. Days and Hours of Operation will be updated on the Columbia County Warming Center page.

The Severe Weather Shelter will open as needed when any of the following conditions are expected to persist for four (4) hours or more, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Forecasted temperature of 25° F or below.
• Forecasted snow accumulation of 1.0 inch or more.
• Forecasted temperature at or below 32° F (0° C) with rain of 1.0 inch or more overnight.

During severe weather events, the shelter will operate as following:
Open - 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Check In - 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location – 1775 St. Helens St., St. Helens OR.
Phone – 503-369-4889.

When severe weather thresholds are not met - but when overnight temperatures are forecasted at 32 degrees or below for roughly four (4) hours or longer - CAT will work in conjunction with other service providers to conduct additional focused outreach. The goal will be to identify vulnerable houseless individuals, triage the situation, and distribute cold weather gear as needed.