Working together for healthier communities.
We're the regional public health partnership of Acton, Dracut, Lowell and Westford. By sharing staff, programs and resources, we help each town's health department do more for the people who live and work here.
One region, four health departments, more capacity for everyone.
By working regionally, North West helps each community expand local public health capacity and makes services easier to reach across town lines.
Shared public health services
We share staff, expertise and resources across our four communities to strengthen local public health capacity.
Learn moreCommunity health & wellness
We develop and support regional programs, trainings and resources that respond to community health needs.
Learn moreRegional collaboration
We bring local public health leaders together to share information, coordinate initiatives and find ways to work more effectively across town lines.
Learn moreBuilt to share what works.
The North West Public Health Coalition formed in 2021 with Massachusetts Public Health Excellence shared services funding. Its goal: stronger municipal partnerships, expanded services and regional public health programming.
Public health leaders from Acton, Dracut, Lowell and Westford meet regularly to share information and resources, develop regional initiatives and manage the services the four towns share.
To ensure the health and well-being of those living and working in our communities by collaborating on preventive health programming, community wellness initiatives and environmental protection.
A thriving community for both residents and visitors.
Your health department,
backed by the region.
Your town's health department is still your first stop. Tap a town to visit its website or call the office.
Helpful right now
Connections: your resource guide
Local mental health, substance use and other support services for individuals and families, all in one guide.
Download the guide TrainingYouth Mental Health First Aid
Learn how to recognize and respond when a young person ages 12–18 may be struggling with mental health or substance use.
About the trainingThe people behind the partnership
Questions about the coalition or our programs?
We're happy to help, or to point you to the right local office.