Boston Community Health Needs Assessment Survey

About the Survey:

The Boston Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Survey was an important initiative conducted to identify the strengths, challenges, and public health priorities for Boston residents. Led by the Boston Community Health Collaborative, this multi-sector partnership included nonprofit teaching hospitals, community health centers, public health organizations, and other local stakeholders. The Boston Public Health Commission served as the central coordinating agency for the effort.

The survey was designed to gather input from residents about their health needs and challenges. The results will inform health plans, funding priorities, and resources to support public health across Boston.

Survey Highlights:

• The survey asked Boston residents about health priorities, access to care, and availability of physical and mental health resources.
• Participants provided valuable feedback on their community’s strengths and challenges in areas such as healthcare access, social support, and wellness.
• The survey helped guide the allocation of resources and funding to improve public health in Boston.
• A raffle with prizes, including $100 grocery gift cards, museum passes, and family-friendly experiences, was offered to participants as a token of appreciation.
• The survey ran during Fall 2024 to Winter 2025 and was a key part of shaping public health efforts for a healthier Boston.

Thank you for your partnership and support!

What Incentives Were Offered to Survey Participants?

The Boston CHNA Survey included a raffle for two $100 grocery gift cards and family-friendly experiences. We are grateful to the following community partners who supported the Boston CHNA Survey Raffle: The Boston Children's Museum, the Institute for Contemporary Art/Boston, Nubian Markets, and Little Cocoa Bean Cafe. 

• Survey raffle winners have been contacted to claim their prizes.

Who was eligible to take the survey?

• Anyone aged 14 or over who lived in Boston was invited to take the survey.
• Participants could complete the survey using a computer, phone, or tablet.
• Paper surveys were made available at a number of community events throughout the Fall.
• The survey was offered in English and 8 additional languages: Arabic, Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, Somali, Simplified Chinese, and Vietnamese.

When was the survey available?

• The survey closed on January 6, 2025.

When can we expect results?

• The community survey was one component of the Community Health Needs Assessment process, which aimed to better understand the community’s health experiences.
• Results from the survey, along with the full Community Health Needs Assessment Report, will be available in Summer 2025.

For additional information or past reports, please visit the Boston Community Health Collaborative website.

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

For any questions about the survey or the coordinated Community Health Needs Assessment process, please contact bostonchna@bphc.org.