Methuen Health Human Services & Inspections

09/30/2026

September is National Food Safety Education Month, but your Methuen Health Division works year-round to help ensure restaurants and food shops in our community are healthy and safe.

You can help! Report public health issues through our local SeeClickFix portal: Methuen.gov/seeclickfix or call 978-983-8625.

We’re in this together!

09/30/2026

Recovery is possible and it happens together.

If you are struggling with mental health, substance use, or an emotional crisis, free and confidential support is available 24/7.

Call or text 988 to connect directly with a counsellor who can help you find a path forward.

09/28/2026

09/21/2026

Addiction can happen to anyone. A friend, a coworker, a family member. And it can happen quietly.

If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available. Call or text the SAMHSA Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7.

For more information on Massachusetts response to the opioid epidemic, visit
https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-responds-to-the-opioid-epidemic

09/18/2026

Did you know that over 50% of people living with diagnosed HIV in the United States are aged 50 and older?

Thanks to better treatment, people with HIV are living long, full lives.

The Greater Lawrence Family Health Center provides counseling, testing, primary and specialty care for individuals living with HIV. Learn more: https://glfhc.org/hiv-care-management/

For more free, confidential testing and treatment sites in Massachusetts here: mass.gov/info-details/integrated-testing-and-linkage-services-locator

09/17/2026

This week is Septic Smart Week! Follow these tips from the EPA to care for and maintain your septic system.

For more information:
https://www.epa.gov/septic/septicsmart-week

09/12/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day happens every year on September 12 to raise awareness around the globe that su***de can be prevented.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7.

To learn more about work in MA to prevent su***de, check out these resources from the Massachusetts Coalition for Su***de Prevention: https://www.mcspnow.com/resources

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09/09/2026

Food recalls are all over the news. Here are four steps to keep germs off your plate:

CLEAN: Wash hands 20 seconds. Rinse produce, wipe down counters and cutting boards.
SEPARATE: Keep raw meat, chicken, and seafood away from ready-to-eat foods.
COOK: Don't just eyeball it. Use a thermometer (165°F for chicken).
CHILL: Fridge leftovers within 2 hours (1 hour if it's hot out).

Learn more at foodsafety.gov.

08/31/2026

Naloxone (Narcan) can reverse an opioid overdose and save a life. It's free and available at the Methuen Community Resource Center. No appointment, no ID, no questions asked.

Methuen Community Resource Center
1 Broadway, Methuen

Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu: 8am –4pm
Wed: 8am–7:30pm
Fri: 8am –12pm
Call 978-983-8664

08/27/2026

The first day of school is right around the corner. A little preparation can make for a healthier transition.
-Shift bedtimes earlier now, 15 minutes at a time, so the first morning feels easier
-Pack balanced lunches and a water bottle to keep energy and focus steady
-Reset screen limits, no devices at bedtime, to protect sleep and attention
-Refresh handwashing routines to keep the whole classroom healthier
-Check in on first day feelings, since nerves are normal 💙

We’re here to support healthy families all year long!