BANGOR, Maine -- With winter upon us, the City wants to provide a list of warming centers for those people in need of shelter or a place to warm up. Hours and availability vary by location, with both daytime and overnight options offered.
Warming centers include the Brick Church, The Sanctuary at Together Place, Mansion Church, and The Well/Jericho Road. Additional resources such as shelters, day centers and meal programs are also available for those seeking support during cold weather.
For full details on dates, hours, capacity and services, visit the City’s Warming Centers page at www.bangormaine.gov/820/Warming-Centers
Please keep in mind that some warming centers have modified their hours for the weekend of Jan. 24 and 25, 2026, due to dangerously cold temperatures that are expected. Those modified hours include:
- Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN), 142 Center St. in Brewer, will be open Saturday at 9 p.m. to Sunday at 9 a.m.
- Brick Church, 126 Union St. in Bangor, will be open all weekend with no limit on number of guests and no time‑of‑day restrictions.
- Mansion Church, 96 Center St. in Bangor, will be open Saturday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 7 a.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. until Monday at 7 a.m.
- Needlepoint Sanctuary will operate a shelter at the Unitarian Universalist Society at 120 Park St. in Bangor, from 7 p.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.
- Together Place, 2 Second St. in Bangor, has a night shelter with hours from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
A few other things to keep in mind as temperatures remain frigid into the week of Jan. 26, 2026:
- Make sure you have enough propane or heating oil. It's also a good idea to stock up on food and water to avoid having to go out in the cold.
- If using a space heater, make sure you are operating it according to manufacturer guidelines and keeping it away from flammable objects.
- Be sure to check on neighbors.
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The City of Bangor, Maine, is a service center community of 31,753 residents and is the county seat of Penobscot County. Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for much of northern and eastern Maine. The City is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. For information on City projects and news, see www.bangormaine.gov