Weather Respite Program

Weather Respite ProgramHot Weather

  • Cooling Center located at Citrus Heights Police Department, 6315 Fountain Square Drive
  • Open any day with forecasted temperatures of 100 degrees and higher 
  • Open from 12 p.m. until temperatures drop below 100 degrees, but no earlier than 8 p.m.
  • For a complete list of cooling centers in our region, please visit 211

Cold Weather

211 keeps a current map of all warming centers in Sacramento and Yolo County for those seeking respite during cold weather. Find the map here, Cold Weather Resources--Extreme Cold WeatherShelters.The City of Citrus Heights supports the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team annually to encourage those needing a warming center to participate in the Winter Sanctuary to receive free resources. 

RydeFreeRT allows all students and youth in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade to ride SacRT buses and light rail fare-free through June 30, 2027. This includes youth experiencing homelessness or participating in foster programs.