Mission & Leadership

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Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) is a Boston-based, private, not-for-profit FQHC that was founded in 1972. It is in a commercial district (Mattapan Square) on the southern edge of Boston and has been serving the community for over fifty years. MCHC is the largest employer in Mattapan. It is also the only comprehensive Health Center in the Boston neighborhood of Mattapan. MCHC’s goal is to provide comprehensive, culturally competent, high-quality health care services to adults and children.

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Our Mission

The mission of Mattapan Community Health Center (MCHC) is to improve the health and quality of life for all residents of Mattapan and surrounding communities by providing exceptional comprehensive health and social services.


Our Values


We treat everyone with dignity, compassion, and understanding

We act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in everything we do.

We are committed to delivering the hightes quality care and services.

We are rooted in the communities we serve and work together to build a healthier future.

We embrace creativity and continuous improvement to meet evolving needs.