St. vincent de paul of baton rouge
Extreme Heat Emergency Services
A Safe Place to Cool Down When Temperatures Become Dangerous
Extreme heat can be dangerous for anyone, but it can be especially life-threatening for people experiencing homelessness, older adults, individuals with health conditions, and neighbors without reliable access to air conditioning.
When temperatures reach dangerous levels, St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge opens emergency Cooling Centers to provide a safe, air-conditioned place for members of our community to find relief from the heat.
When Cooling Centers Open
Our emergency Cooling Centers are activated on weekends when forecast
conditions reach:
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Temperature of 95°F or higher
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Heat index of 101°F or higher
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When activated, Cooling Centers are open:
Saturday & Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Cooling Center Location
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge
1623 Convention Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Entrance: Please use the gate entrance.
The Cooling Center is open to the community, and cold drinks are available.
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Weekday Heat Relief
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Neighbors who need relief from the heat during the week can visit our One Stop Day
Center, which provides a safe, air-conditioned space and access to additional
supportive services.
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Caring for Our Neighbors During Extreme Heat
For someone without reliable shelter or air conditioning, prolonged exposure to extreme heat can quickly become dangerous. Our Cooling Centers are part of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge's commitment to responding when our neighbors need us most.
Whether temperatures are dangerously hot or dangerously cold, we work to ensure our neighbors have somewhere safe to turn during severe weather.
Help Us Respond When Our Community Needs Us
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Emergency shelter operations require additional supplies, meals, cold drinks, staffing and other resources. Your support helps St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge respond quickly when dangerous weather threatens our neighbors.
Give today to help provide safety, dignity and hope during extreme weather.
