Jefferson County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, records, food scores and official service help
The Jefferson County Health Department search usually means the Jefferson County Department of Health in Alabama, serving Birmingham, Bessemer, Midfield, Roebuck, and nearby communities.
This guide helps you choose the right JCDH phone number, health center, certificate route, WIC appointment line, clinic service, food-score lookup, environmental health contact, or billing help before you visit or pay.
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Select your need below. This finder is not an appointment system, but it points you to the best official starting page or phone number.
Call 205-933-9110 for general Jefferson County Department of Health programs and routing. For clinics and appointment help, use 205-588-5234.
Jefferson County Health Department phone number, locations and services
The official Jefferson County Department of Health main programs phone is 205-933-9110. The clinic phone for health center services is 205-588-5234.
The main Central Health Center is at 1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. JCDH also lists Eastern Health Center at 601 West Blvd Roebuck, Birmingham, AL 35206, and Western Health Center at 631 Bessemer Super Hwy, Midfield, AL 35228.
All centers are listed as open Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am. Always call first because services, appointments, documents, and fees vary by program.
Official verification before using this Jefferson County guide
Updated for publication on June 27, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Jefferson County Department of Health pages for contact, clinics, WIC, adult immunizations, travel vaccines, self-scheduling, shot records, Vital Records, Environmental Health, Food Service Scores, and Good Faith Estimate information.
JCDH services can change. Confirm live details on the official page before visiting, scheduling, mailing forms, paying a certificate fee, filing a complaint, or relying on a deadline.
What this Jefferson County Department of Health guide covers
Jefferson County Department of Health phone number directory by service
The fastest phone number depends on what you need. Use the direct program number when possible.
| Service | Official contact | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General JCDH programs | 205-933-9110 | General public-health program questions and department routing. | County, service needed, preferred location, and callback number. |
| Clinics and health centers | 205-588-5234 | Clinic appointments, health center questions, after-hours non-life-threatening patient contact. | Patient name, date of birth, appointment reason, insurance if any, and preferred health center. |
| WIC appointment line | 205-558-2144 | WIC appointment scheduling, nutrition benefits, interpreter routing, and clinic options. | Applicant details, proof of residence, income/program proof, pregnancy or child information. |
| Vital Records | 205-930-1106 | Birth, death, marriage, divorce certificate forms and record questions. | Record type, full names, event date, county, relationship, ID, and payment question. |
| Dental Clinic | Central: 205-930-1015 Eastern: 205-510-3405 Western: 205-241-5277 | Dental clinic appointment questions for eligible patients. | Proof of identity, residency, income, Medicaid or ALL Kids dental insurance if applicable. |
| International Travel Clinic | 205-930-1034 | Travel consultations, travel vaccine appointments, yellow fever or typhoid vaccine questions. | Destination, departure date, vaccine history, prescription details, and payment method. |
| General Environmental Health | 205-930-1550 | General environmental health services and routing. | Address, facility/property type, complaint details, photos if useful, and deadline. |
| Community Environmental Protection | 205-930-1230 | Body art, sanitation, vector control, septic, pools, rabies, water testing, and public facility inspections. | Property address, permit issue, animal bite details, septic/pool/body art question, or complaint facts. |
| Watershed Protection | 205-930-1230 | Stormwater, pollution, illegal discharges, water quality, outfalls, and watershed monitoring. | Location, waterway/outfall, observed condition, dates, photos, and contact information. |
| Food and Lodging Protection | 205-930-1260 | Restaurant inspections, food service permits, lodging inspections, food scores, and foodborne illness routing. | Facility name, address, permit number if known, date/time, symptoms, and inspection question. |
| Air and Radiation Protection | 205-930-1276 | Air permits, air inspections, asbestos, open burning, x-ray/radiation, and regulated air facilities. | Facility or site address, permit number, equipment type, burn/asbestos concern, or public notice question. |
Jefferson County Department of Health locations: Central, Eastern and Western Health Centers
JCDH lists three main health centers. Do not assume every service is available at every location or on a walk-in basis.
1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
Clinics: 205-588-5234.
Programs: 205-933-9110.
Programs and Clinics: 205-588-5234.
Programs and Clinics: 205-588-5234.
Before you call or visit Jefferson County Health Department
Use this checklist before a clinic appointment, WIC visit, certificate request, vaccine appointment, food-score lookup, environmental complaint, or billing question.
Jefferson County Health Department clinics, appointments and health center services
JCDH clinic services are offered through health centers. The official clinic page lists several services, including family planning, pediatric care, dental services, WIC, sexual health, adult immunizations, international travel vaccines, and specialty clinic programs.
Most clinic questions should start with 205-588-5234. Appointment phone lines open at 7:00am Monday through Friday.
| Clinic service | Official route | What to know before scheduling |
|---|---|---|
| Family Planning Clinic | Call 205-588-5234. Existing patients may use the official self-scheduling route for certain visits. | Birth control services, contraception counseling, pregnancy testing, exams, and supplies may be available. New patients should call the Call Center. |
| Pediatric Clinic | Call 205-588-5234. | Primary health care may be available for children from birth through age 18. Bring ID, insurance if any, medication list, and prior records. |
| Dental Clinic | Central: 205-930-1015. Eastern: 205-510-3405. Western: 205-241-5277. | JCDH says dental clinics are accepting new patients under age 21 and require proof of identity, residency, income, or Medicaid/ALL Kids dental insurance. |
| Maternity Clinic | Call 205-996-3130. | Complete prenatal care is listed through UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. |
| Optometry Clinic | Call 205-715-6127. | Comprehensive eye care is listed through UAB School of Optometry at Western Health Center. |
| After-hours patient contact | Call 205-588-5234. | Use only for non-life-threatening after-hours patient contact. Use 911 for emergencies. |
Jefferson County birth certificate, death certificate, marriage and divorce certificate help
JCDH Vital Records issues birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates to people who are entitled to those records and have appropriate ID and payment.
Vital Records hours are listed as Monday through Friday, 7:45am–4:15pm. JCDH says visitors should report to the top deck in back of the building for parking.
| Record type | Restriction and availability | Published fee | Prepare before visiting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Restricted for 125 years except to immediate family members and other eligible requesters. Alabama birth certificates start in 1908. | $15 first copy; $6 each additional copy ordered at the same time. | Full name, birth date, county, parents’ names, relationship, ID, written authorization if needed, payment. |
| Death certificate | Restricted for 25 years except to immediate family and other eligible requesters. The informant can apply. | $15 first copy; $6 each additional copy ordered at the same time. | Full name, death date, county, relationship, ID, estate/family role if needed, payment. |
| Marriage certificate | Not restricted. Alabama marriage certificates start August 1, 1936. | $15 first copy; $6 each additional copy ordered at the same time. | Both names before first marriage, marriage date, county, ID, payment. |
| Divorce certificate | Not restricted. Alabama divorce certificates started in 1950. | $15 first copy; $6 each additional copy ordered at the same time. | Both names, divorce date/year, county, ID, payment. Full decrees may require court records. |
Estimate basic JCDH certificate copy cost
This estimates only the listed copy fee for the same record ordered at the same time. It does not include every possible online, mailing, amendment, court, card, or special processing charge.
One certified copy using the listed first-copy fee.
Jefferson County WIC services, appointments and nutrition help
JCDH WIC provides nutrition education and food benefits for qualifying pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five who meet eligibility guidelines.
WIC is listed by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 7:45am–4:30pm. The main WIC appointment number is 205-558-2144.
| WIC route | Phone option | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Central Health Center WIC | 205-558-2144, option #1 | Central Health Center WIC appointment routing. |
| Spanish interpreter | 205-558-2144, option #2 | Spanish language assistance for WIC. |
| Eastern Health Center WIC | 205-558-2144, option #3 | Eastern Health Center WIC appointment routing. |
| Western Health Center WIC | 205-558-2144, option #5 | Western Health Center WIC appointment routing. |
What to bring for WIC
- Proof of identity for the applicant and parent/caretaker when requested.
- Proof of Jefferson County or Alabama residence.
- Proof of income or qualifying program participation.
- Pregnancy, infant, or child information.
- Any WIC transfer paperwork or prior benefit information.
- Clinic-specific instructions from JCDH.
Jefferson County adult immunizations, travel vaccines and shot records
JCDH lists adult immunization and international travel vaccine services in the Specialty Clinic at the lower level of the Guy M. Tate Building, 1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL.
Appointments are required for adult immunizations and travel vaccines. For international travel clinic appointments, call 205-930-1034. For general clinic appointment help, call 205-588-5234.
How to request a shot record or Certificate of Immunization
JCDH says it uses Alabama’s ImmPRINT immunization registry and JCDH patient records. It does not have access to immunization records given out of state.
- Email shotrecord@jcdh.org to request a vaccination record.
- Include first, middle, and last legal name of the person who received vaccines.
- Include date of birth.
- State the record requested: shot record, school Certificate of Immunization, COVID-19 vaccine dates, or TB skin test date.
- Include your name and a telephone number where you can be reached.
- If shots were given outside Alabama, contact the provider who administered those vaccines.
Jefferson County sexual health, HIV testing, STI testing and family planning services
JCDH clinic pages list sexual health, family planning, PrEP, HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, hepatitis C testing/treatment, Doxy-PEP, and STI-related services.
For self-scheduling sexual health visits, JCDH says new patients must first call 205-588-5234 to have a chart set up. Existing patients must use their legal name and date of birth.
Jefferson County environmental health phone numbers, food, lodging, water, air and radiation
JCDH Environmental Health covers several different program areas. Use the correct contact so restaurant inspection questions, septic questions, pool concerns, air complaints, radiation questions, and watershed issues do not get misrouted.
| Program area | Phone | Examples of what it covers |
|---|---|---|
| General Environmental Health Services | 205-930-1550 | General environmental health routing and program help. |
| Community Environmental Protection | 205-930-1230 | Body art licensing, sanitation/vector control, septic, public pools/spas, rabies prevention, water testing, school/jail/prison inspections. |
| Watershed Protection | 205-930-1230 | Stormwater, pollution, illegal discharges, water quality testing, outfalls, industrial monitoring. |
| Food and Lodging Protection | 205-930-1260 | Food and lodging inspections, scores, ratings, permitting, foodborne illness complaints, childcare kitchen inspections, communal living inspections. |
| Air and Radiation Protection | 205-930-1276 | Radiation-emitting equipment, tanning, x-ray, industrial air permits, asbestos, open burning, regulated air facilities. |
Jefferson County food scores, restaurant inspections, lodging and permit questions
JCDH regularly inspects food service establishments where food is prepared or sold for human consumption. The official Food Service Scores page says scored inspections use a 100-point scale and receive a numerical score.
Use the direct Food Service Scores page for restaurant score lookup. For permit, inspection, foodborne illness, lodging, or food protection questions, call 205-930-1260.
Jefferson County Department of Health billing, discounted rates and Good Faith Estimate
JCDH says a Good Faith Estimate is available for patients who do not have insurance or who are not using insurance. You can request one before scheduling, and once an appointment is scheduled, the request should be made at least three days ahead of the appointment date.
JCDH also states patients will not be denied services based on inability to pay and may be eligible for discounted pricing if they meet criteria. For discounted-rate questions, call 205-588-5234.
What to do if your JCDH service is not found
What Jefferson County Health Department may not handle
Some searches look like health department questions but belong to another agency, clinic, hospital, insurer, court, or emergency service.
Jefferson County public health video reference
This video is included as a helpful public-health context resource. For live phone numbers, appointments, forms, fees, clinic rules, and official decisions, use the official JCDH links in this article.
Jefferson County Department of Health map and main office location
This map points to the Central Health Center / Guy M. Tate Center in Birmingham. Confirm the correct service and health center before traveling.
Official Jefferson County Department of Health links
Use these official resources before relying on old directories, private records sites, social media snippets, or third-party health listings.
Jefferson County Department of Health official websiteMain official website for JCDH programs, clinics, public health notices, records, and service links. JCDH Contact UsMain phone, clinic phone, health center locations, hours, after-hours patient note, and emergency warning. JCDH ClinicsOfficial clinic page for dental, family planning, pediatric, WIC, immunizations, travel vaccines, sexual health, and patient services. Sexual Health self-schedulingOfficial JCDH instructions for sexual health testing, problem/symptom visits, new-patient chart setup, and appointment rules. Shot record request instructionsOfficial JCDH route for shot records, school Certificate of Immunization, COVID-19 vaccine dates, and TB skin test dates. JCDH Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce certificate requirements, fees, restrictions, and form links. JCDH Environmental HealthFood, lodging, septic, pool, body art, air, radiation, watershed, sanitation, and environmental program contacts. Food Service ScoresOfficial JCDH scored food inspection list and restaurant score lookup page. Good Faith EstimateOfficial JCDH patient billing, discounted-rate, and Good Faith Estimate information. Alabama Vital RecordsStatewide Alabama vital records guidance for certificates, records, forms, and ordering routes.Jefferson County Health Department FAQ
What is the Jefferson County Department of Health main phone number?
The main Jefferson County Department of Health programs phone number is 205-933-9110. For clinic appointment help, use 205-588-5234.
Where is Jefferson County Department of Health located?
The main Central Health Center / Guy M. Tate Center is at 1400 Sixth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. JCDH also lists Eastern Health Center in Roebuck and Western Health Center in Midfield.
What are JCDH health center hours?
JCDH lists all centers as open Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm. Phone lines for clinic appointments open at 7:00am. Always verify current hours before visiting.
How do I schedule a Jefferson County Health Department clinic appointment?
Call 205-588-5234 for clinic services and appointment help. Some existing patients may use official self-scheduling routes for family planning or sexual health services.
Does Jefferson County Department of Health issue birth certificates?
Yes. JCDH Vital Records issues birth certificates to entitled individuals with proper ID and payment. Birth certificates are restricted for 125 years except for immediate family members and other eligible requesters.
How much does a Jefferson County birth, death, marriage or divorce certificate cost?
JCDH lists $15 for the first copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
What is the Jefferson County WIC phone number?
The JCDH WIC appointment number is 205-558-2144. Option #1 is listed for Central, option #3 for Eastern, option #5 for Western, and option #2 for Spanish interpreter help.
How do I get a shot record from JCDH?
Email shotrecord@jcdh.org with the legal name, date of birth, record requested, your name, and phone number. JCDH says it cannot access immunization records given out of state.
How do I check Jefferson County restaurant food scores?
Use the official JCDH Food Service Scores page. For permit, restaurant inspection, lodging, or foodborne illness questions, call Food and Lodging Protection at 205-930-1260.
Does JCDH deny services if I cannot pay?
JCDH states patients will not be denied services based on inability to pay and may qualify for discounted rates. For discounted-rate questions, call 205-588-5234.