Hot Weather Resources

Orange County has compiled a list of resources for individuals and families experiencing homelessness during dangerous hot weather events.

For more help for people living unsheltered, contact SOHRAD at 919-886-3351, Monday - Friday 8 am - 9 pm; Saturday Noon - 9 pm.

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Showers

LocationAddressHours
Chapel Hill Community Center120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
  • Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 10 am-2 pm
  • June 12th - August 18th (Summer Camp Hours)
  • Showers available: Saturday & Sunday 1 pm-6 pm
Hargraves Community Center216 N. Roberson St, Chapel Hill
  • Monday and Wednesday, 10 am-12 pm
  • June 12th - August 18th (Summer Camp Hours)
  • Operation resuming after August 18th
Homestead Aquatic Center300 Northern Park Dr, Chapel Hill
  • Monday-Friday: 5:30 am-5 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am-5 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm-5 pm
IFC Commons

110 W. Main Street, Carrboro, NC

(J Bus Line)


  • Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
  • Showers available – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30 am – 1 pm
  • Call (919) 929-6380 for access to hot showers and lockers for secure storage of belongings


Cool Off Areas/Phone Charging

LocationAddressHours
Chapel Hill Public Library100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill
  • Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 am-6 pm
  • Access to: public bathrooms, internet, computers, charging areas
Cybrary in Downtown Carrboro100 N. Greensboro Street, Carrboro
  • Monday-Thursday, 10 am-7 pm
  • Friday & Saturday, 9 am-6 pm
  • Access to: public bathrooms, internet, computers, charging areas
IFC Commons110 W. Main Street, Carrboro
  • Monday-Friday, 10 am-6 pm
  • Access to: public bathrooms, computers, phones, community kitchen, pantry, dining area, and community resource support
Orange County Public Library137 W Margaret Ln, Hillsborough
  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am-7 pm
  • Friday & Saturday: 9 am-6 pm
  • Sunday: Noon- 6pm
  • Access to: public bathrooms, internet, computers, charging areas
Weaver Street Market
Carrboro: 101 East Weaver Street
Hillsborough: 228 South Churton Street
Southern Village: 716 Market Street, Chapel Hill
  • 8 am-9 pm
  • Access to: public bathrooms, internet, charging areas


Public Bathrooms

LocationAddressHours
Carrboro Town Hall301 W. Main Street, CarrboroMonday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
Cedar Falls Park501 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel HillOpen Daily: 6 am-11 pm
Chapel Hill Community Center120 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill
  • Park hours: Open daily, dawn to 10 pm
  • Community Center Hours:
  • Mon-Fri, 5:30 am-9 pm
  • Saturday: 8:30 am-8 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am-10 pm
Chapel Hill Public Library100 Library Dr, Chapel Hill
  • Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm
  • Friday-Sunday, 10 am-6 pm
Garrett Road Park6815 Garrett Road, Durham

Open Daily: 8 am-6 pm

Hargraves Community Center216 N. Roberson St, Chapel HillOpen daily, dawn to 10 pm
Hillsborough Courthouse1067 E Margaret Ln, HillsboroughMonday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
Homestead Park100 Aquatic Dr, Chapel HillOpen Daily, 7 am-10 pm
Umstead Park339 Umstead Drive, Chapel HillOpen Daily, Dawn - 10 pm
Wallace Parking Deck150 E Rosemary Street, Chapel HillOpen 24/7
Weaver Street Market

Carrboro: 101 East Weaver Street

Hillsborough: 228 South Churton Street

Southern Village: 716 Market Street, Chapel Hill

Open Daily, 8 am-9 pm