Here’s where to cool off or find support in Regina amid heat warning

The sun is seen over Regina, Sask. in this undated file image. (Brendan Ellis/CTV News)

As temperatures continue to soar in Saskatchewan, people may be wondering where they can go to beat the heat or find support.

For those in the Queen City, several drop-in and pick-up locations are available, according to the City of Regina, including:

• All Nations Hope Network and Awasiw, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Carmichael Outreach, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Circle Project Association, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The John Howard Society, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adult drop-in and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for youth drop-in
• Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Queen City Wellness Pharmacy, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Regina Public Library, with hours varying by location
• Salvation Army Church and Community Services, open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Street Culture Project – Treehouse Drop-in Youth Safe Space, open seven days a week for drop-in youth support from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., and after-hours support for anyone from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• SWAP, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• YWCA Regina – Community Hub, open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Al Ritchie Heritage Community Health Centre, open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.
• Canadian Mental Health Association, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Mobile Crisis Services, open 24/7.
• Regina Immigrant Women Centre, open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Street Culture Project – Youth Emergency Shelter, open 24/7 for youth only.

Many of the above locations also offer food, water, washrooms, first aid supplies, and other essentials. Full details can be found on the City of Regina’s website.

The City of Regina also offers a water bottle fill station and bathrooms at city hall, the Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre, and several recreation facility neighbourhood centres.

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Public water taps are also available at Buffalo Meadows Park at the corner of 8th Avenue and Montague Street, Victoria Park near the Downtown Chalet, as well as Core Community Park at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Montreal Street.

The city also operates 15 spray pads which are free to use, with outdoor pools also an option. Full hours of operation can be found on the City of Regina’s website.