DeKalb County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, records, vaccines, STI, HIV and food-safety help
The agency many residents search as DeKalb County Health Department is officially called DeKalb Public Health. It serves DeKalb County, Georgia through health centers, WIC, immunizations, travel vaccines, Vital Records, STI/HIV services, family planning, maternal-child programs, environmental health, food safety, epidemiology and emergency preparedness.
Use this guide to choose the right official phone number, location, document checklist, certificate fee, complaint route, map and official link before you call, visit, mail documents, request records or file a food-safety complaint.
Choose the DeKalb Public Health service you need
Select your task below. This tool does not book appointments or collect private information. It points you to the safest official starting route.
Call 404-294-3700 for general routing. The district office is at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Ask which health center, office, or program handles your exact service.
DeKalb Public Health quick answer for phone, locations and services
The main DeKalb Public Health phone number is 404-294-3700. The district office is at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Standard hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m., but some clinics and Vital Records hours may vary.
WIC uses 404-508-7777. Vital Records service uses 404-294-3857 at Richardson Health Center and 678-475-4308 at North DeKalb on Tuesday. HIV/AIDS services use 404-508-7866. Food service complaints use 404-508-7900.
If there is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For public-health after-hours coverage, DeKalb Public Health lists 404-294-3700.
Official verification before using this DeKalb guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed page uses official DeKalb Public Health and Georgia public-health sources for contact, health centers, WIC, birth certificates, death certificates, immunizations, travel vaccines, STI and HIV services, family planning, environmental health, food complaints, opening a food service operation, epidemiology and emergency preparedness.
Phone numbers, clinic hours, appointment rules, WIC availability, certificate fees, online processing, inspection steps and complaint routes can change. Always verify final details on the official page before visiting, mailing forms, paying fees or relying on a deadline.
What this DeKalb County Health Department guide covers
DeKalb County Health Department is now DeKalb Public Health
Many residents still search for “DeKalb County Health Department” or “DeKalb County Board of Health.” The current official public-facing name is DeKalb Public Health.
This matters because older third-party directories may show outdated names, phone numbers, hours or links. For accurate service instructions, use the official website at dekalbpublichealth.com.
For statewide context, see our Georgia Department of Public Health guide.
DeKalb Public Health phone numbers by service
Use the service-specific number whenever possible. It saves time and reduces wrong-office transfers.
| Need | Phone or route | Best use | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main switchboard | 404-294-3700 | General routing, health centers, main office, after-hours coverage and service questions. | Service needed, city/ZIP, appointment need, deadline and callback number. |
| WIC | 404-508-7777 | WIC appointment-only services, nutrition support and WIC service alerts. | Participant details, appointment need, proof questions and preferred location. |
| Vital Records | 404-294-3857 | Birth/death certificate requests at Richardson Health Center. | Record type, full name, date, relationship, photo ID and copy count. |
| North DeKalb Vital Records | 678-475-4308 | Tuesday-only Vital Records service at North DeKalb Health Center. | Confirm Tuesday hours and whether the record can be issued there. |
| HIV/AIDS | 404-508-7866 | HIV prevention, testing and treatment routing. | Privacy needs, testing/treatment question, appointment need and safe callback method. |
| STI services | Use official STI page or call main line | STI prevention, testing, treatment and free condom resources. | Exposure date, symptoms if any, privacy needs and result follow-up question. |
| Infectious disease control | 404-508-7851 | Infectious disease control and prevention routing. | Condition, date, location, people affected and provider/school/facility details. |
| Epidemiology office | 404-508-7870 | Weekday epidemiology and disease investigation contact. | Disease, exposure, outbreak, facility, school or event details. |
| Food service complaint | 404-508-7900 | Restaurant, food truck, caterer, festival vendor, bar/lounge or food-service operation complaints. | Business name, address, date, time, observation, food eaten and symptoms if any. |
| Emergency preparedness | 404-294-3700 | Public-health preparedness routing and after-hours coverage. | Event type, location, urgency, people affected and callback number. |
DeKalb Public Health locations and health centers near me
DeKalb Public Health operates multiple health centers. The best location depends on your service, appointment, WIC need, Vital Records request or specialty clinic.
| Location | Address | Common use | Call before visiting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Health Center / District office | 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030 | District office, Vital Records, Richardson services, administrative routing. | 404-294-3700 or Vital Records 404-294-3857. |
| Clifton Springs Health Center | 3110 Clifton Springs Rd., Decatur, GA 30034 | Health center and WIC location. | 404-294-3700 or WIC 404-508-7777. |
| East DeKalb Health Center | 2277 S. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058 | Health center, WIC, travel medicine and clinic services. | 404-294-3700 or WIC 404-508-7777. |
| North DeKalb Health Center | 3807 Clairmont Rd. NE, Chamblee, GA 30341 | Health center, WIC and Tuesday Vital Records route. | 404-294-3700, WIC 404-508-7777 or Vital Records 678-475-4308. |
| T.O. Vinson Health Center | 440 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030 | Health center and WIC location. | 404-294-3700 or WIC 404-508-7777. |
What to prepare before visiting a DeKalb health center
Different services need different documents. Prepare before you call or visit to avoid a repeat trip.
DeKalb Public Health immunizations, school shots and travel vaccines
DeKalb Public Health offers a wide variety of immunizations for all ages, including vaccines required for child care or school attendance. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome for routine immunizations.
International travel vaccines are also available, but travel vaccine appointments are required. Call 404-294-3700 for information or to make an appointment.
Before your vaccine visit
- Call 404-294-3700 and confirm the correct health center.
- Ask whether the exact vaccine is available that day.
- Bring prior immunization records and any Georgia school forms.
- Bring insurance, Medicaid or payment information if applicable.
- Ask whether follow-up doses are needed and schedule them before leaving.
DeKalb WIC locations, appointment rules and nutrition help
WIC serves pregnant or breastfeeding women, women who were recently pregnant, infants and children under age 5. Services include supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals.
All WIC services are by appointment only. Call 404-508-7777 to make an appointment.
| WIC location | Address | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| East DeKalb Health Center | 2277 S. Stone Mtn.-Lithonia Rd., Lithonia, GA 30058 | Appointment only; call 404-508-7777. |
| Clifton Springs Health Center | 3110 Clifton Springs Rd., Suite D, Decatur, GA 30034 | Appointment only; call 404-508-7777. |
| North DeKalb Health Center | 3807 Clairmont Rd. NE, Chamblee, GA 30341 | Appointment only; call 404-508-7777. |
| T.O. Vinson Health Center | 440 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030 | Appointment only; call 404-508-7777. |
What to bring for WIC
- Each family member who is applying.
- Proof of household income before taxes and deductions, or Medicaid, TANF or SNAP card/letter.
- Proof of residence with name and street address, such as driver’s license, utility bill or bank statement.
- Proof of identity for each infant and child applying, such as birth certificate, hospital record, crib card or Social Security card.
- Immunization record for each infant and child.
DeKalb birth certificates, death certificates and Vital Records help
DeKalb Public Health provides birth and death certificate services through official Vital Records pages. Birth certificates from 1919 to the present are available through official channels. Death certificates are available to eligible applicants with direct and tangible interest or proper legal authority.
| Record task | Official detail | Fee note | Location note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate with exact date known | Search fee includes one certified copy if record is found. | $25 search fee. | Richardson Health Center, Suite 191; call 404-294-3857. |
| Birth certificate with exact date unknown | Multi-year search covers up to 3 years and includes one certified copy if found. | $25 multi-year search fee. | Arrive more than 15 minutes before closing. |
| Death certificate with exact date known | Search fee includes one certified copy if record is found. | $25 search fee. | Richardson Health Center, Suite 191; call 404-294-3857. |
| Additional same record copy | Additional certificate of same record ordered at same time. | $5 each. | Applies when ordered at the same time. |
| Online order through website | Official page lists extra processing fee. | Additional $5 processing fee. | Online process may require photo ID upload. |
| North DeKalb Vital Records | Tuesday service listed. | Verify before visiting. | 3807 Clairmont Road NE, Chamblee; phone 678-475-4308. |
Vital Records step-by-step
- Choose birth certificate or death certificate.
- Confirm the record is available through DeKalb or Georgia Vital Records.
- Prepare full name, date, relationship and reason for request.
- Bring or upload official photo identification as required.
- Use the current official fee and payment method.
- Arrive more than 15 minutes before closing if visiting in person.
For broader certificate planning, see our health department birth certificate guide.
DeKalb STI screening, HIV services and family planning
DeKalb Public Health offers confidential STI prevention, testing and treatment services. It also offers HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and treatment services, and family planning support.
| Service | Official route | What to ask before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| STI screening and treatment | Official STI page and health centers | Appointment/walk-in status, sliding-scale fees, tests offered, treatment, results and confidentiality. |
| Free condoms | Health centers and community route | Whether kits are available at the center or by mail, and delivery rules for DeKalb addresses. |
| HIV/AIDS services | Call 404-508-7866 | Testing, prevention, treatment, eligibility, referrals, confidentiality and follow-up. |
| Family planning | Official Family Planning page | Birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, Pap tests, breast exams, STI/HIV counseling and cost. |
| PrEP / PEP | Official PrEP/PEP service page | Timing, eligibility, appointment urgency, testing requirements and medication access. |
Maternal-child health, oral health, Children 1st and mobile clinics
DeKalb Public Health’s maternal and child health programs support pregnant women, mothers, infants, children and teens. Services and referrals may include Children 1st, Babies Can’t Wait, Children’s Medical Services, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, oral health, mobile clinics and outreach.
DeKalb Environmental Health reports, inspections and public-health concerns
Environmental Health supports public health through food safety, inspection scores, complaint filing, education, recalls and alerts, environmental reporting, pools, body art, hospitality, septic systems, rabies control, rodents, mosquitos, lead and indoor air quality topics.
Use the official Environmental Health Report Form for covered environmental concerns. For restaurant, food truck, caterer or food-service operation complaints, use the food complaint route below.
Food complaints, foodborne illness and opening a food service operation
To file a complaint about unsafe food handling against a restaurant, food truck, festival vendor, pop-up vendor, coffee shop, bar/lounge, caterer or other food service operation, use the official complaint route or call 404-508-7900.
| Food-related need | Best official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or food-service complaint | Complaint page or 404-508-7900 | Your name, address, phone, operation name, address, incident date and what you observed. |
| Suspected foodborne illness | Call 404-508-7900 immediately | Suspect food, symptoms, when symptoms began and 3-day food consumption history. |
| Grocery store or food processing complaint | Georgia Department of Agriculture | Store/facility name, product, lot number, receipt, photos and complaint facts. |
| Open fixed food service operation | Food service operation application route | Application, proposed menu, plans, supporting documents, fees and Fire Marshal approval. |
| Mobile food service | Mobile food service forms | Base of operation, mobile application, location listing, property use agreement, toilet use agreement and inspection checklist. |
| Temporary food event | Temporary food service organizer/vendor application | Submit at least 30 days before the event when required. |
DeKalb epidemiology, disease reporting and emergency preparedness
The Office of Epidemiology supports disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and public-health response. The weekday epidemiology office number is 404-508-7870. The contact page also lists infectious disease control and prevention at 404-508-7851.
For after-hours coverage, weekends or holidays, the contact page lists 404-294-3700. Public Health Preparedness supports planning, education, training and emergency response.
What DeKalb Public Health may not handle
Some searches look health-related but belong to another agency, provider or emergency service.
DeKalb Public Health map and district office
This map points to the DeKalb Public Health district office at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. Always confirm the right health center before traveling because WIC, Vital Records, travel vaccines and clinic services may be location-specific.
Official DeKalb Public Health links
Use these official resources for final decisions, live service alerts, forms, appointment rules, fees, complaints and current program details.
DeKalb Public Health official websiteMain official website for DeKalb County public-health services in Georgia. Contact UsMain switchboard, frequently called numbers, location, standard hours and service alerts. LocationsOfficial health center location directory. ImmunizationsRoutine vaccines, school shots and travel vaccine appointment guidance. WICWIC locations, appointment rule, eligibility and required documents. Birth CertificatesBirth certificate fees, locations, ID, in-person, mail and online request route. Death CertificatesDeath certificate fees, eligibility, location and request instructions. STI Screening and TreatmentConfidential prevention, testing and treatment services. HIV/AIDSConfidential HIV prevention, testing and treatment services. Food Service ComplaintsOfficial route for unsafe food-handling complaints and suspected foodborne illness. Opening a Food Service OperationFood service application, plans, plan review, fees, Fire Marshal approval and permitting inspection process.DeKalb County Health Department FAQ
What is the DeKalb County Health Department phone number?
The main DeKalb Public Health phone number is 404-294-3700. WIC uses 404-508-7777, HIV/AIDS uses 404-508-7866, food complaints use 404-508-7900, and the weekday Epidemiology office uses 404-508-7870.
Is DeKalb County Health Department the same as DeKalb Public Health?
Yes, for this Georgia local public-health search intent. Many people still use the older phrase DeKalb County Health Department, but the current public-facing name is DeKalb Public Health.
Where is DeKalb Public Health located?
The district office is listed at 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030. DeKalb Public Health also operates Clifton Springs, East DeKalb, North DeKalb, Richardson and T.O. Vinson health centers.
What are DeKalb Public Health hours?
The official contact page lists standard hours as Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m.. Some clinics and Vital Records hours may vary, so always check the specific service page before visiting.
How do I make a DeKalb WIC appointment?
Call the WIC call center at 404-508-7777. WIC services are appointment-only, and applicants should bring required proof of identity, residence, income or benefits, and child immunization records when requested.
How much is a DeKalb birth certificate?
The official birth certificate page lists a $25 search fee that includes one certified copy if the record is found. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are listed as $5 each.
How much is a DeKalb death certificate?
The official death certificate page lists a $25 search fee that includes one certified copy if the record is found. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are listed as $5 each.
Does DeKalb Public Health offer travel vaccines?
Yes. DeKalb Public Health says vaccines for international travel are available, but travel vaccine appointments are required. Call 404-294-3700 for information or to make an appointment.
How do I file a restaurant complaint in DeKalb County?
Use the official food-service complaint page or call 404-508-7900. Prepare the operation name, address, incident date, what you observed, suspected food, symptoms and a 3-day food consumption history if you became ill.
Should I use DeKalb Public Health for emergencies?
No. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For public-health after-hours coverage, DeKalb Public Health lists 404-294-3700, but routine contact pages should not replace emergency care.