Fall River
Visit Fall River Health & Human Services online for specific information for Fall River residents!
The Fall River Division of Health and Human Services (HHS) includes the Health Department, Public Health Nursing, Council on Aging, Youth Services and six grant-funded programs: Mass in Motion, Tobacco Control, Shannon Grant, MassCALL3 Grant, Public Health Excellence Grant and the Local Health Support for COVID-19 Grant. The Board of Health, Disability Commission, and Council on Aging Board are also supported by this division.
Contact Info:
Phone: 508-324-2410
Fax: 508-324-2544
[email protected]
One Government Center
Room 431
Fall River, MA 02772
Business Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm
Friday: 8 am to 3 pm
Fall River HHS offers a weekly Tuberculosis Testing Clinic for Fall River residents on Tuesdays from 9 am to 12 pm.
Patients must return in 48 hours (Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm) for test results. The clinic is located at 1 Government Center, Fall River, MA 02722, on the 4th floor (Room 431)

Stay Informed
Stay up to date on all State & National public health information by connecting with some of the following resources!
Local Resources
- Greater Fall River Resource Guide (Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, & Haitian Creole)
State Resources
- Massachusetts Department of Health: MA DPH promotes and protects health and wellness and prevents injury and illness for all people in Massachusetts.
- Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services: Comprised of 11 agencies and the MassHealth Program, MA EOHHS serves many of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents.
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection: MassDEP’s mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth’s natural resources – air, water, and land – to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations.
- Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform: The Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform helps people in Massachusetts get mental health and substance use care they need, when and where they need it. You can call or text the 24/7 Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445.
- Mass.gov: The Official Website for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
National Resources
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Protection: CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of human and veterinary medicines, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and tobacco products.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA works to protect human health and the environment by ensuring Americans have clean air, land, and water, developing and enforcing regulations, studying environmental issues, and providing outreach and education to the public.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters by coordinating efforts between federal, state, and local governments.