Gloucester, MA Health Department

01/31/2025

Have questions about the opioid abatement settlement funds?🤔

Explore the FAQs on the Health Department's webpage to find answers to your questions, apply for funding, and learn how these resources will aid our community in its prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. 🌱 💙

▶️Health Department Webpage FAQs: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9zfwj
▶️Request Funding: https://tinyurl.com/246sck7t
▶️Substance Use Support: https://tinyurl.com/5n7496bz

01/29/2025

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED to DONATE this SATURDAY 2/1

Is it time to re-organize, downsize, or simply redecorate? If you have pre-loved, gently used treasures in need of a new home, we can help! Donations to our store help generate revenue for local hunger-relief programs of The Open Door

WHEN: Saturday February 1 | 9:30AM to 4:30PM

WHERE: Second Glance at 2 Pond Road | Gloucester MA

Can't make it Saturday? No problem. Book an appointment to donate today at FOODPANTRY.org/booknow.

01/29/2025

Did you know we've partnered with Parkinson's Body and Mind to offer FREE drop in support classes for YMCA of the North Shore members with Parkinson’s disease, MS, or other neuromuscular conditions? Classes are taught by trained certified instructors and all exercises can be modified to accommodate each individual’s needs and abilities. Check out our schedules page here for class dates and times! >> https://www.northshoreymca.org/schedules/
Questions? Contact Association Health & Wellness Director, Laurie-Sue Rodrigues at [email protected]

01/29/2025

Reminder!

This page will stop posting updates as of February 1, 2025, to help centralize communication.

Existing posts will stay available for reference, but comments and direct messages won’t be monitored.

For the latest updates on the Health Department and city news, follow the City of Gloucester, MA on Facebook or visit the Health Department webpage.

Thank you.

01/28/2025

Stay warm this winter with the amazing support of Gloucester's nonprofits! From cozy clothing drives to heating assistance programs, our community has the resources to keep everyone safe and warm❄️💙 Below are a just a few resources. COMMENT if you know of anymore!

🔵 YOUnity Drop In Center -"Our food pantry and gender-affirming closet are open so folks can always take what they need, and our bathroom is always stocked with basics like hygiene, safe-sex and harm-reduction products too." https://jri.org/services/community/younity-drop--in-center

🔵 The Open Door - Free/subsidized clothes and household essentials: https://foodpantry.org/the-glance/essentials/

🔵 Pathways for Children Family Resource Center in Salem: https://www.pw4c.org/frcsalem

01/28/2025

FUEL FACT FRIDAY! Did you know you could be eligible for heating assistance even if heat is included in your rent? It's true.

Apply for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and save money by visiting the link below!

https://actioninc.org/home-energy-assistance-program/

01/23/2025

01/21/2025

If you were hit with extreme cold and brutal temperatures today, take these steps around your home to prevent frozen pipes. This is a good time to prepare for possible power outages, too:

- Charge your devices.
- Ensure you have enough food and water.
- Plan where you'll go if your home becomes too cold to stay in.

01/21/2025

Communities may open warming centers in response to the well below-normal temperatures expected through tomorrow. Residents are encouraged to contact their local emergency management office or call 2-1-1 to find the locations of any warming centers that may be open in your community.

MEMA also reminds residents to take precautions to avoid conditions like hypothermia and frostbite by:
• Limiting time outdoors
• Dressing in multiple lightweight, moisture-wicking layers
• Wearing hats, mittens and waterproof boots

Anyone using alternate heating sources like a space heater, woodstove or fireplace should follow recommended safety precautions and always have a fire extinguisher nearby.

Please keep pets indoors and be sure to protect their feet when they need to venture out.

Find more extreme cold safety tips at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips