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Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services is comprised of 11 agencies and the MassHealth program. EOHHS seeks to promote the health, resilience, and independence of the nearly one in every three residents of the Commonwealth we serve. Our public health programs touch every community in the Commonwealth.

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About Health and Human Services

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services works with many of Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. We support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; older adults; blind, Deaf, and hard of hearing residents; those struggling with substance use disorders, mental illness, or co-occurring illness; refugees and immigrants; system-involved youth; survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking; and so many more people throughout the Commonwealth. 

Our 23,000 employees work hard to decrease health disparities, build a strong social safety net, fight hunger and food insecurity, address social determinants of health, support our workforce, and increase the accessibility and affordability of care. We provide access to medical and behavioral health care, substance use disorder treatment, long term services and supports, and countless nutritional and financial benefits. We connect older adults and individuals with disabilities with employment opportunities, housing, and supportive services.

All told, EOHHS services and supports impact every single Massachusetts resident – and our agencies and programs directly serve 1 in every 3 residents. 

Secretary of Health and Human Services Kate Walsh

Secretary Kate Walsh has led the Executive Office of Health and Human Services since March 2023. Prior to her appointment to Governor Healey's cabinet, she served as President and CEO of Boston Medical Center for 13 years.

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Contact Us

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Online

Contact EOHHS online via our web form 

Phone

(617) 573-1600

Address

1 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
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Our Organizations

EOHHS is comprised of 11 agencies in addition to the MassHealth program.

What would you like to do?

Apply for MassHealth  Find a Health Connector Plan  Apply for SNAP (food stamps)  Find Behavioral Health Care  Report Abuse or Neglect  Find Immigration Services 

Featured Topics

Health Care 

Click to learn more about your health care options, including MassHealth, or to visit the Massachusetts Health Connector.

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Child Services 

Dedicated to caring for the children of the Commonwealth, these are the services that we provide.

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Food & Cash Assistance 

Massachusetts empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs and achieve economic self-sufficiency. The Commonwealth and the federal government provide a combination of food, financial, and job support to reach these goals.

Learn More  about Food & Cash Assistance 

Mental Health & Substance Misuse 

Massachusetts provides services and information to help individuals and families in need of mental health assistance or substance misuse counseling.

Learn More  about Mental Health & Substance Misuse 

Social Services 

Health and Human Services' resources to improve the quality of life of families in the Commonwealth.

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EOHHS Commissions & Initiatives 

Learn more about the Executive Office of Health & Human Services commissions that are examining important issues pertaining to the Commonwealth.

Learn More  about EOHHS Commissions & Initiatives 

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