The Town of Ludlow Health Department, under the guidance of the Board of Health, assesses and addresses the needs of the community in order to help protect and improve the health and quality of life of residents and visitors. The Health Department protects not only the public’s health but the environment and natural resources.
24/Hour Helpline: Alcoholics Anonymous of Western Massachusetts (413) 531-2111
Substance Use Support/Meetings
Faith Community Chapel: Recovery Meetings for those who have experienced addiction, anxiety, and sadness.
485 East St, Ludlow, MA | Mondays 6:30 – 8pm
First Church of Ludlow: AA meetings
859 Center St, Ludlow, MA | Tues/Wed: 7:30pm
Union Church of Christ: AA Meetings
51 Center St, Ludlow, MA | Wednesdays: 7:30pm
Learn to Cope: Family focused support for those impacted by a substance use disorder. Call (413) 203-9900. learn2cope.org
245 Porter Lake Dr., Springfield, MA
The Public Health Nurse’s responsibilities are based on laws, regulations and best practice.
Our Public Health Nurse’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Communicable disease investigation, surveillance and control.
- File of life.
- Vaccine management and distribution.
- Organize and conduct immunization clinics for influenza.
- Provide education and consultation to individuals, health care providers, and other agencies.
Blood Pressure Clinics:
- Senior Center: Every Friday at 10AM
- Veterans Center: 2nd Tuesday of every month at 11:30AM
Footcare Clinics:
Keystone: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Senior Center: Every Thursday of the month. To schedule contact the Ludlow Senior Center at 413-583-3564
Local Resources
CHD (Center for Human Development)
- Phone: 1-833-CHD-TALK (1-833-243-8255)
- Walk In: 1109 Granby Road, Chicopee (M-F: 10AM-12PM)
BHN (Behavioral Health Network)
- Phone: 413-733-6661
- Walk In: 417 Liberty Street, Entrance B, Springfield, MA
State Resources
988 is a direct three-digit number to trained suicide and crisis lifeline specialists. 988 is free and available 24/7, 365 days a year via phone call, text, or chat.
- Veterans: 988, then PRESS 1
- En Espanol: 988, luego PRESIONE 2
- LGBTQI+ Support: 988 then PRESS 3
NAMI Massachusetts
Provides free information, ideas, resources, and support to help people across the state navigate the complex mental health system and related systems of care. The compass helpline is staffed by people with first-hand experience navigating the mental health system for themselves or a family member. Phone: 800-370-9085
SAMHSA’S National Helpline
A confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish. For individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance-use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations
Phone: 800-662-4357
BHHL (Behavioral Health Help Line)
BHHL offers direct connections to mental health and substance-use care for Massachusetts residents-no insurance needed. The BHHL is available in more than 200 languages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through phone, text, and online chat. It is operated by clinically trained staff who will determine the care that best fits residents’ needs. Callers can expect to be connected directly to treatment services. This is a general hotline for anyone who needs help and would like to be referred to a professional. Phone: 833-773-2445
Looking for a COVID-19 Test?
Free COVID-19 Rapid tests are now available at the Health Department front desk.
Is your COVID-19 Test expired? Before you toss it, check the FDA’s website to see if the test results may still be valid.
COVID-19 is now considered endemic. In order to keep yourself and members of your community safe, the CDC has put out guidelines to prevent contracting COVID-19.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, mass.gov has updated guidance on how to help prevent the spread.
Need a copy of your COVID-19 vaccine records but cant find your SMART Health Card? You can access your vaccine records here.
Childhood Lead Prevention Program
Within the MDPH (Massachusetts Department of Public Health), Bureau of Environmental Health, is the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP).
Lead Testing and Removal
There are many sources of lead. The most common is lead paint (lead was a common ingredient in paint before 1978) and was often used in painting homes (inside and out). Lead was also used in plumbing before 1986.
Do you live in a home built before 1978? Lead inspections and/or removal/remediation may have already occurred on the property. To find your home’s lead history, search the State’s database.
Looking for a licensed lead inspector to conduct a lead inspection of your home? The Health Department Staff will perform a lead paint determination in any housing unit built prior to 1978 where a child under the age of six resides upon request. If lead paint is found, the property owner will be ordered by the Ludlow Board of Health to have performed a complete lead paint inspection and remedial the hazard within the time specified by State Regulations.
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning in children is a serious condition and can affect the brain, kidneys, nervous system and overall growth development. Children most at risk to lead poisoning are those between the ages of 9 months to 6 years. Learn more about the symptoms, facts, exposure risks, as well as myths versus facts on the CLPP website.
State law requires a lead test to be taken on children 3-4 times by age four. You may have noticed/remember having this test taken during a visit to your child’s routine health care visit. To learn more about the test and an explanation of blood level results, as well as information on how to treat lead poisoning, click here.
The State publishes community level screening and blood level prevalence data. Reports from 2010-2022 can be found here.
Request a Lead Paint Determination
Please reach out to the Ludlow Health Department
What is the Ludlow Community Intervention Team (LCIT)?
The Ludlow Community Intervention Team is made up of designated staff from government agencies in Ludlow. The team meets weekly to address specific situations regarding community members in need of support. The LCIT will develop immediate, coordinated, and integrated responses, working collaboratively with community members to ensure members have access to the services and support available. The LCIT will also review responses to identify gaps or areas that need improvement.
Who is part of the LCIT?
This team consists of the Ludlow Health Department, the Ludlow Police Department, the Ludlow Fire Department, and the Mill Towns Shared Services Social Worker.
LCIT Referrals
FOR EMERGENCIES AND CRISIS SITUATIONS, CALL 911
For all other referrals, please contact the Mill Towns Shared Services Social Worker at 413-750-8504 by phone call or text message. The Mill Towns Shared Services Social Worker will follow up on referrals received during business hours within 24 hours. If a referral is received after 12pm on Friday or on the weekend, follow up will be made the next business day.