Belmont MA. Health Department

08/24/2026

Check out this free Arlington-hosted event that is open to the public!

RECOVERY CITY: FREE COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING
In recognition of National Recovery Month, Arlington Prevention Services and the Arlington Police Department are teaming up through our Arlington Overcomes Addiction efforts to present a free screening of Recovery City.
📅 Wednesday, September 23
📍 Arlington High School – Discourse Lab
869 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA
🎟️ Free Admission – All are Welcome!

Recovery City is an intimate and powerful film that follows four women as they confront addiction, recovery, stigma, and the impact addiction has on their community.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A and panel discussion with the film’s director and participants.
🕕 6:00 PM – Doors Open
🎥 6:30 PM – Film Screening Begins
💬 8:00 PM – Q&A with the Director and Film Participants
Registration is encouraged but not required. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register for your free ticket.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of education, conversation, and community as we continue working together to support recovery and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
💜 Change is a lifetime journey.
Prevention Services, Arlington MA

07/23/2026

Make sure your kids are up to date on their required vaccines before school starts back up!

Belmont's Vaccines for Children Program offers vaccines to kids 18 and under who are uninsured, or who have insurance that doesn't cover vaccination. Please use the link below to schedule an appointment during one of the available times, and call the Health Department with any questions at 617-993-2720.

Location: 19 Moore St, 2nd Floor, Belmont (The Homer Building)

Eligibility: Kids 18 and under who live or attend school in Belmont, who are under or uninsured

Registration: Belmont-ma.gov/vaccineregistration

07/01/2026

Heat Advisory July 1-3, 2026. Cooling center hours are listed in the attached flyer, and are listed below as well. Please call 911 in case of an emergency, and follow the Extreme Heat guidance from Mass DPH, which is linked below the cooling center details.

Cooling Center Details:
The Beech Street Center, 266 Beech Street, will be open to provide an air-conditioned respite from 8:00 am until 6:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, will be open as an additional airconditioned relief from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday.

MA DPH Extreme Heat Guidance: https://www.mass.gov/extreme-heat

06/01/2026

One more week until the Blood Drive! Sponsored by the Belmont Health Department, the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Belmont Public Library. The blood drive will be on Monday June 8th, and you can use the QR code in the flyer, or the below link, to register for this event. Come to give blood with the Red Cross June 1-28 and receive a $15 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice, plus automatic entry for a chance at one of two $7.5k git cards.

Registration: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=belmonthspl

05/14/2026

Free 3-part series offering connection, education, and hope for parents, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder.

Session one will be held on Wednesday May 20 from 7-8 pm at Grace Episcopal Church (160 High Street, Medford).

No registration is required, and you can reach out to Barrie Brian, family peer recovery coach, with any questions.
[email protected]
781-820-5071

05/14/2026

Belmont peer recovery coaching hours at Belmont Public Library, Monday May 18th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. These are typically hosted the last Monday of each month.

Please use the QR code or the link below for more information on available resources and contact information:
https://findhelp.org/metro-public-health-collaborative-%2528mphc%2529--brookline-ma--regional-peer-recovery-coaching/5593054321377280?postal=02445

05/11/2026

Sponsored by the Belmont Health Department, the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Belmont Public Library. The blood drive will be on Monday June 8th, and you can use the QR code in the flyer, or the below link, to register for this event.

Registration: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=belmonthspl

04/02/2026

Please see the attached flyer for the 2026 update on gas powered leaf blowers. See the Belmont website for further information on the leaf blower bylaw: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/220/Leaf-Blower-Bylaw-Information