Public Health Services

Please use this form to report the location of an AED or to update previously reported AED information. This information will be shared with Boston Emergency Medical Services, the 9-1-1 emergency medical provider for the City of Boston.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique. Boston EMS offers CPR certification classes for groups of 20 or more. We also provide free non-certificate CPR instruction for community groups.

If you are hosting a special event in Boston, you may be required to not only apply for a permit with the City of Boston, but also with Boston EMS.

Sign up here if you would like to receive alerts for announcements related to the Boston EMS Community EMT Course and/or job openings.

Healthy Baby Health Child offers personalized support for pregnant and parenting families including health education, prenatal guidance, breastfeeding counseling, early childhood education, and more.

Welcome Family provides a one-time visit from a nurse experienced in supporting moms and newborns. The nurse will check in on how you are doing and answer your questions. You’ll also get connected to other resources you might be interested in.

Get connected to health and parenting resources, including counseling, education, and more.

Learn about how to select the right car seat and schedule a care seat check with EMS.

We connect families to doula services to support them during pregnancy and postpartum.

CAN is a group of community residents and organization representatives that work together to reduce racial inequities in infant mortality and poor birth outcomes.

Overnight emergency shelters, daytime services and meals, and other resources.

We have many ways for individuals and groups to volunteer with us. There are also opportunities to donate critically needed items to us.

We offer free fitness classes, both in-person and online, during the fall, winter, and summer.

We offer free and engaging nutrition education presentations. Community organizations, partners, and internal programs can request any of our current presentations.

The Ryan White Dental Program (RWDP) is a comprehensive dental access program working to reduce barriers to dental care for people living with HIV.

Unused or expired medications can pose a risk to children, family members, and the environment. There are MedReturn Drug Collection Kiosks at all District Stations of the Boston Police Department. You can dispose of your medications safely.

The Community Healing Response Network provides trauma and healing support to residents impacted by community violence.

The Capacity Building and Training Initiative partners with agencies across Boston and has developed many core training offerings and models for promoting trauma-informed and equitable systems.