Contact the Health Department

Review the links listed below to file a specific complaint. For all other requests or comments, you can send a message to the Health Department online.

Media, Speaker, Record Requests

You can contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to:

Make a media inquiry by emailing the Press Office at pressoffice@health.nyc.gov
Request records through a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request.
Request a Health Department Speaker.
Service of Process: The Health Department is accepting service of process in-person at Gotham Center, 42-09 28th Street - CN31, Long Island City. The email address for service is OGCServiceEF@health.nyc.gov. Service of process on individuals should continue to proceed in the manner required by applicable law.

For non-health-related issues, you can also contact other City Agencies and officials.

Contact the New York State Department of Health for questions or complaints about:

For other non-emergency complaints, or to learn about all the services offered by the City, visit 311 Online or download the 311 Mobile App.