The mission of the Westford Health Department and its Board of Health is to prevent adverse health conditions, promote individual well-being, and protect the physical, mental, and environmental health of the Westford community through public health education and services.
Vision
We envision a healthy, safe, inclusive community with reliable and equitable access to health resources where all residents can achieve the highest level of wellness.
Public Health
The Westford Health Department is a public health agency dedicated to keeping our community healthy and safe. Public health focuses on preventing diseases, promoting healthy habits, and ensuring access to necessary healthcare. Our efforts include health education, immunizations, and disease surveillance.
Public health is vital because it improves quality of life. By emphasizing prevention, we reduce illness, lower healthcare costs, and create healthier environments for everyone. Investing in public health strengthens our community and provides a brighter future for all.
Services
We fulfill our mission through a wide range of public health services: • Communicable Disease Control and Management • Immunizations through vaccine clinics • Health Education and dissemination on various health topics • School Health Services for all students enrolled in Westford Public Schools • Substance Abuse Prevention efforts and resource dissemination • Tobacco Control through compliance checks and enforcement • Emergency Preparedness planning and services • Safe Disposal of unwanted medication and sharps (needles) • Permits for Tobacco, Body Art, and Massage
We have created this guide to assist Westford residents in accessing resources and support services. Residents are always welcome to come to Town Social Services/Senior Outreach Coordinators, School Counselors, or Wellness Staff for support. However, this provides a means for residents to help themselves if they are more comfortable doing so. Please understand that this guide is not all-inclusive of topics or of agencies. Inclusion does not imply a recommendation or endorsement of the listed services. We have tried to include the topics most relevant to our clients and the resources that are geographically closest to Westford. If there are areas that you would like to see covered that are not currently, please notify the Wellness Coordinator or Social Worker. Please click here to access the guide: Westford Resource Guide