Cambridge Public Health Department

We protect and promote the health of everyone in Cambridge through services, information, policies, and regulations.

Hours of operation

Monday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Contact

CPHD Main Number
617-665-3826

Additional information

CPHD is a city department administered by Cambridge Health Alliance, a regional health care delivery system.

Location

119 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Maraykanka

The Port

Upcoming programs

Learn to Cope

Mid Cambridge

Learn to Cope is a non-profit support network that offers education, resources, peer support and hope for parents and family members coping with a loved one addicted to opiates or other drugs.

Safety Net Collaborative

Safety Net is a partnership between families, police, schools, mental health providers, youth programs, and other social services to prevent and reduce juvenile delinquent behaviors.

Mental Health First Aid USA- CANCELED until further notice

The Port

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

Food Resource Guide

The Food Resource Guide is a great way to learn about and connect to free and low-cost foods in Cambridge.

To view the guide, click on the link under "Additional Information."

Cambridge Healthy Markets

Wellington Harrington North Cambridge The Port Cambridgeport Mid Cambridge

The Healthy Market Program works with local convenience store owners to make healthy, affordable food and drink options available to customers.

SNAP Match Program

Riverside The Port Agassiz

If you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the SNAP Match program will double the value of your SNAP purchases at three Cambridge farmers markets.

Immigrant Resource Guide

This guide contains Mental Health and Domestic Violence resources for immigrant families in Cambridge.

COVID-19 Testing in Cambridge: Cambridge Public Health Department

Area 2, Cambridgeport, and The Port East Cambridge, The Port, and Wellington Harrington Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge North Cambridge

We will offer COVID-19 testing to all Cambridge residents via mobile testing in North Cambridge, The Port, East Cambridge, and Harvard Square one day each week.

COVID-19 Health Resources: Cambridge Public Health Department

We've created a series of guides to help residents understand how to keep their families safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Men's Health League

The Men’s Health League is a Cambridge initiative which addresses the prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, especially in men of color.

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Pathways to Family Success- CANCELED until further notice

North Cambridge

Pathways to Family Sucess is a free program that supports immigrant families to better understand the U.S. school system, support their children's learning, and connect to community resources.

Upcoming events

VIRTUAL Overdose Prevention and Response Training

Tuesday, October 13 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Monday, November 9 3pm – 4:30pm and Tuesday, December 15 6pm – 7:30pm

Come and learn skills that could save lives!

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VIRTUAL: Men's Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Discussion

Join us virtually to learn about:
- Ways to access mental health resources
- Tips for staying mentally healthy

Men's Mental Health Conversation Series: Trauma

The Port

Mental health wellness matters! This is the second event in the men's mental health conversation series.

Men's Mental Health Conversation Series: Peer Support

The Port

Mental health wellness matters!

Fostering a Recovery-Friendly Workplace

Mid Cambridge

Narcan/Naloxone Training

The Port

You can save a life with a spray! Learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to an opioid overdose.

Overdose Prevention and Response Training

Mid Cambridge

Come and learn skills that could save lives!

Overdose Prevention and Response Training

North Cambridge

Come and learn skills that could save lives!

Overdose Prevention and Response Training- CANCELED until further notice

The Port Mid Cambridge

Come and learn skills that could save lives!

Teens and Vaping: What you Should Know & What we can do

Agassiz

Learn about the teen vaping epidemic and what we can do to help protect our kids and keep them healthy.

Youth and Vaping Presentation: CRLS School Council Meeting

Cambridgeport, Mid Cambridge, and The Port

Learn about the vaping epidemic affecting youth and teens.

Adult Flu Clinic

Mid Cambridge

The Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free flu vaccines to people who live or work in Cambridge.

Family Flu Clinic

East Cambridge

The Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free flu vaccines to people who live or work in Cambridge.

Family Flu Clinic

North Cambridge

The Cambridge Public Health Department will be offering free flu vaccines to people who live or work in Cambridge.

Medication Take-Back Day

East Cambridge

The Cambridge Police Department and Cambridge Public Health Department are hosting a medication take-back day.

COVID-19 Testing: Pisani Center

Area 2, Cambridgeport, and The Port

COVID-19 testing is available for residents of the Port area until May 30th.

Virtual Men's Health Series

Celebrate Men's Health Month with the Men's Health League with two virtual learning sessions!

VIRTUAL: The Color of COVID-19

How COVID-19 exacerbated racial health inequities in our Boston & Cambridge communities of color.

Affiliated organizations

Cambridge in Motion

The Port

Cambridge in Motion aims to create an environment that makes it easier for residents and people who work in the city to eat healthy and be physically active.