Reach out your way!
If you need to reach us, please email one of the department sections below or search for staff members using the City of New Haven Staff Directory. To report a non-emergency public health concern, please submit a request using SeeClickFix or call 203-946-6999.
Administration
General concerns
healthdirector@newhavenct.gov
Press inquiries
rrubenstein@newhavenct.gov
Environmental Health
Consumer complaints (such as complaints about restaurants, tobacco retailers, public pools, etc.), air quality, water quality: submit a request on SeeClickFix or call 203-946-8174.
Any requests regarding property records (with the exception of lead-related matters), should be made through the City of New Haven’s Freedom of Information Act page. If your request is related to lead matters, email gbuenaventura@newhavenct.gov.
For other Environmental Health questions, including about lead poisoning prevention, licensing of food service establishments, salons/body care facilities and tobacco retail establishments, email
environmentalhealth@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com or call 203-946-8174.
Emergency Preparedness
Weather alerts and domestic threat alerts, volunteer training & orientation
emergencyprep@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Epidemiology
Statistics, reports and guidance for tracking certain health conditions
NHV_epidemiology@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
To alert public health authorities of reportable diseases, please call the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) at 860-509-7994 during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM. During off-hours, weekends, and holidays, please call 860-509-8000 and ask for the epidemiologist on call.
After contacting DPH, please call the New Haven Health Department at 203-410-5922 regarding logistics and next steps for reportable diseases.
Health Programs
Vaccines & immunizations, car seat safety, childhood asthma
healthprograms@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Healthy Homes Program
Funding for fixing home hazards including air quality, tripping hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, and more
healthyhomespg@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Lead Poisoning Prevention
Assistance for homeowners and landlords, information for parents and caregivers, certification classes for contractors
leadgrant@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Ryan White Program
Funding for HIV services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk/Danbury, and Waterbury
ryanwhite@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Public Health Nursing/Health and Wellness Center
Clinical services, nursing services, student health requirements/records
publichealthnursingclinic@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Vital Statistics
Historical societies and genealogy research, lifespan services including birth, death & marriage certificates, Elm City Resident ID card
vitalstats@newhavenct.onmicrosoft.com
Other City and Local Services
We interact with a lot of other city agencies. If you’re not sure who to contact, try using this:
For housing issues in New Haven such as blight, mold, and heat, contact Livable Cities Initiative (LCI).
For issues of pedestrian and bike safety in New Haven, or parking for the disabled, contact Transportation & Parking.
Seeking to open a food service establishment in New Haven? Start the permitting process at CitySquared. The State Liquor Control Division regulates establishments that serve alcohol.
To report broken or unsafe infrastructure such as potholes, please submit your complaint to SeeClickFix.
For mental health and addiction services, contact DMHAS.
For cities/towns other than New Haven: find your health department here.
Local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC)
FQHCs bring accessible primary outpatient services and opportunities for employment to underserved people and communities. Learn more.