Greene County Health Department 2026: Services & Phone

🏥 Greene County IL public health guide · 2026

Greene County Health Department IL Services, Phone, Locations, WIC & Official Help

This guide covers the official Greene County Health Department in Illinois. It explains the phone number, Carrollton and Roodhouse offices, immunizations, WIC, STD and family planning, home health, maternal and child health, food sanitation, restaurant inspections, private water, private sewage, emergency preparedness and the correct official pages to use before visiting.

Because “Greene County Health Department” can refer to several different counties in the United States, this page is written specifically for Greene County, Illinois.

☎️ Main phone: 217-942-6961 📍 Carrollton & Roodhouse offices 🕗 Carrollton hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM 💉 Immunizations by appointment 🥗 WIC nutrition program 🏠 Home health services
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☎️ Main Greene County Health Department contact

For general questions, call 217-942-6961. The Carrollton office is listed at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton, IL 62016. The department also lists a Roodhouse office at 205 S Morse Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082.

✅ Quick answer

Greene County Health Department phone number, locations and service help

The official Greene County Health Department in Illinois lists its main phone number as 217-942-6961. The Carrollton office is at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton, IL 62016, and the department also lists a Roodhouse office at 205 S Morse Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082. The official locations page lists Carrollton office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The department provides personal health, home health, community health and environmental health services. Official pages cover immunizations, WIC, STD and family planning, maternal and child health, vision and hearing screening, home health, food sanitation, restaurant inspection scores, private sewage disposal, private water supply, nuisance and solid waste, emergency preparedness and more.

Adult and child immunizations are listed by appointment only, with official pages directing residents to call 217-942-6961 Option 5. To report a suspected or actual public health incident or event, the contact page directs users to call 1-800-404-1942.

☎️ Main phone 217-942-6961
📍 Carrollton office 310 Fifth Street
Carrollton, IL 62016
📍 Roodhouse office 205 S Morse Street
Roodhouse, IL 62082
💉 Immunization scheduling Call 217-942-6961 Option 5
🥗 WIC Nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support and referrals.
🚨 Public health incident line 1-800-404-1942
📌 Fast facts

Greene County Health Department fast facts for 2026

Official website GreeneCountyHD.org is the official department website.
Main phone 217-942-6961
Main fax 217-942-3904
Home health fax 217-942-6921
Office hours Carrollton office: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Adult vaccines Appointment only; call Option 5.
Children’s vaccines Appointment only; VFC guidance is available on the official immunization page.
Environmental health Food safety, sewage, water supply, nuisance, tanning, vector control and more.
🔎 Source verification

Official verification for Greene County Health Department IL

Publish-ready as of: May 10, 2026.

This guide was prepared using official Greene County Health Department and Greene County Illinois government resources, including the department home page, contact page, locations page, personal health services, immunizations, WIC nutrition program, STD and family planning, maternal and child health, home health, environmental health, food sanitation, food inspection scores, private sewage disposal, private water supply and emergency preparedness pages.

Clinic schedules, office hours, vaccine fees, WIC eligibility, home-health availability, food certification dates, sewage-permit requirements, inspection rules and public-health incident procedures can change. Always verify the current official page or call the department before visiting, paying a fee, submitting an application or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Greene County Health Department guide covers

☎️ Contact

Greene County Health Department phone number, offices and hours

The official locations page lists the Greene County Health Department Carrollton office at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton, IL 62016 with phone 217-942-6961, fax 217-942-3904, and hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The department also lists a Roodhouse office at 205 S Morse Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082. The site footer lists the same main department phone number and a separate home health fax number of 217-942-6921.

Carrollton office 310 Fifth Street
Carrollton, IL 62016
Roodhouse office 205 S Morse Street
Roodhouse, IL 62082
Main phone 217-942-6961
Main fax 217-942-3904
Home health fax 217-942-6921
Public health incident line 1-800-404-1942
🧰 Services

What services does Greene County Health Department provide?

The department’s mission focuses on prevention, health education, home health and resource support for Greene County residents. Its official pages divide services into personal health, home health, environmental health and community health.

Personal health services Blood pressure screening, breastfeeding peer counselor, communicable disease support, CPR certification, family case management, immunizations, lead, STD and family planning, Safe Sitter, vision/hearing screening and WIC.
Home health services Skilled nursing, home health aides, therapy-related support, respite, personal care, exercises and ambulation support for eligible homebound patients.
Environmental health services Food sanitation, food inspection scores, private sewage disposal, private water supply, nuisance and solid waste, open burning, tanning inspection, vector control and related public-health protections.
Community health services Health education, mental health resources, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention, recovery council, tobacco-free initiatives, violence prevention and community outreach.
💉 Immunizations

Greene County adult vaccines, child vaccines and VFC help

The official immunizations page says adult immunizations are provided by appointment only and directs residents to call 217-942-6961 Option 5. The page also says infant and children’s immunizations are given by appointment using the same option.

The children’s vaccine section explains that the Vaccines for Children program serves eligible children from birth through age 18 who have Medicaid, are American Indian or Alaska Native, are uninsured, or have insurance that does not cover vaccinations. The official page currently lists a VFC administration fee of $20 per injection and states that qualifying children shall not be denied vaccinations if unable to pay the administration fee or make a donation.

Adult immunizations Appointment only; call Option 5.
Children’s immunizations Appointment only; VFC guidance available for eligible children.
Bring with you Vaccine records, insurance card if applicable, child information and any school or employer forms.

Insurance tip before vaccines

The official page advises insured residents to call the number on their insurance card and verify whether vaccinations at Greene County Health Department are covered before the appointment.

🥗 WIC

Greene County WIC nutrition program and breastfeeding support

The official WIC nutrition program page says WIC provides supplemental healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health care and social services for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children.

Residents searching for WIC should contact the department before visiting to confirm eligibility, appointment requirements, what documents to bring and whether the visit is for certification, benefit pickup, breastfeeding support or nutrition counseling.

WIC may help with Healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals.
Who may qualify Eligible pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children.
Best next step Call 217-942-6961 and ask about current WIC appointment guidance.
🧪 Clinic care

STD testing, treatment and family planning services

The official STD and family planning page says Greene County Health Department provides counseling and testing, treatment, risk-reduction counseling, health education groups, outreach and surveillance services for sexually transmitted infections and diseases.

The department also lists family planning among its official personal-health services. If you need testing, treatment, contraception counseling or a specific clinic visit, call first so staff can explain current appointment steps, available services and what to bring.

STD services may include Counseling, testing, treatment, education and risk-reduction support.
Family planning Listed as an official personal-health service.
Why call first Clinic availability, testing type and appointment process may vary.
👶 Family health

Maternal and child health, screenings and early support

Official department pages include maternal and child health, family case management, breastfeeding peer counselor support, lead services, vision and hearing screening, Safe Sitter and Child and Family Connections resources.

These services are especially useful for families needing developmental guidance, infant and toddler support, screening referrals, breastfeeding help or early-intervention resources. The department’s maternal and child health page directs residents to schedule appointments by calling 217-942-6961 Option 5.

Family support Maternal and child health, family case management and breastfeeding support.
Child screenings Vision, hearing and lead-related services.
Early support Child and Family Connections and community referral resources.
🏠 Home health

Greene County home health services for eligible residents

The official home health page says Greene County Health Department has been a certified home health provider for many years and provides services to eligible homebound patients. Official details describe home health aide support such as bathing, personal care, exercises, ambulation and respite.

The home-health team also supports skilled nursing and therapy-related services through the department’s home-health division. Residents who need home-health guidance should call 217-942-6961 Option 4.

Home health may include Bathing, personal care, exercises, ambulation and respite.
Who may need it Eligible homebound patients needing ongoing support.
Home health contact Call 217-942-6961 Option 4.
👁️ Screening

Vision and hearing screening for children

The official vision and hearing screening page says Greene County Health Department performs screenings and follow-up for children in day care centers, preschools and parochial schools.

Parents and schools searching for “Greene County hearing screening” or “vision screening near me” should use the official screening page or call the department to ask about current schedules, follow-up and eligibility.

Screening settings Day care centers, preschools and parochial schools.
Follow-up The department provides screening and follow-up support.
🌿 Environmental health

Environmental health services, nuisance complaints and local protection

Greene County Health Department environmental-health pages cover food sanitation, inspection scores, food certification, food recalls, fair and temporary food stand guidance, home kitchen operation, nuisance and solid waste, open burning, private sewage disposal, private water supply, tanning-facility inspections and vector control.

The nuisance and solid-waste page explains that the program is largely complaint-driven and involves investigations and abatement of adverse physical conditions. The private-water page explains that the department operates a private-water program through an agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Food-related services Food sanitation, food recalls, food certification, inspection scores and fair/temporary-food guidance.
Property-related services Private sewage, private water, nuisance and solid-waste complaints.
Community protection Vector control, tanning inspections, open-burning guidance and environmental-health response.
🍽️ Food safety

Food sanitation, inspection scores and food manager certification

The official food-sanitation page says the broad objective of the program is to protect residents from foodborne disease. The official food-inspection page explains that food establishments are inspected on an annual schedule based on risk categories set by the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Code.

The department also offers food-protection-manager certification resources and official course registration guidance. If you operate a food establishment, temporary stand, home kitchen or cottage-food business, use the exact official food-service page for your operation type before selling food.

Food inspection scores Available through official environmental-health pages.
Food certification Official manager-certification course information is available.
Home kitchen operation Registration is available for qualifying operations that meet official requirements.

Food-business mistake to avoid

Do not assume all home-based or temporary food sales are treated the same. Cottage-food, home-kitchen and fair-food operations can have different rules, so use the exact official page that matches your activity.

💧 Water & sewage

Private water supply, well testing and private sewage permits

The official private-water page says the department has established a private-water program through an agreement with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Residents can use environmental-health resources when they need help with private well drinking-water testing or related questions.

The private-sewage page says permit applications for new or altered private sewage systems must be submitted to Greene County Health Department for approval before construction is performed. Property owners should not begin work before checking the official permit process.

Private water supply Use official environmental-health guidance for well-water testing questions.
Private sewage disposal New or altered systems require official approval before construction.
🚨 Preparedness

Emergency preparedness and public health incident reporting

The department maintains emergency-preparedness resources and an emergency/disaster plan to help sustain basic public-health standards during community emergencies. Official pages also describe preparedness education and collaborative local planning.

To report a suspected or actual public health incident or event, the official contact page directs residents to call 1-800-404-1942. For immediate medical emergencies, call 911.

Preparedness topics Emergency planning, disaster response, personal preparedness and community readiness.
Public-health incident reporting Call 1-800-404-1942 for suspected or actual public-health incidents or events.
⚠️ Avoid wrong office

What Greene County Health Department may not be the right office for

The department handles many local public-health services, but not every medical, hospital, insurance or benefit problem.

Life-threatening emergencies Call 911 for immediate danger, severe symptoms, major injury or urgent emergencies.
Hospital bills or private claims Start with the hospital, provider or insurer that issued the bill.
Cash assistance or SNAP These are usually handled through Illinois benefit agencies, not the health department front desk.
Medical records from outside providers Contact the provider or facility that created those records.
🧾 Checklist

What to prepare before visiting Greene County Health Department

Visits go more smoothly when you know the exact service and bring the right documents. Use this checklist before you call or visit.

For immunizations Vaccine records, insurance card if applicable, child information and any school or employer forms.
For WIC Identity documents, family information, pregnancy or child details and any documents requested for certification.
For STD or family planning Ask about appointment need, testing availability and what identification or forms to bring.
For home health Referral details, patient information and any physician or care-plan documents requested.
For food-related services Business type, permit question, course-registration details and operation-specific documents.
For water or sewage Property address, system plans, permit forms, well information or construction details.
🆓 Free vs paid

Free vs paid services at Greene County Health Department

Some services may be available through public-health programs, eligibility-based support or no-cost community resources. Other services may involve official fees, insurance billing, vaccine administration fees, certification charges or permit costs.

May be no-cost or eligibility-based WIC, some prevention resources, community education and certain VFC-eligible child vaccines.
May involve fees Adult vaccines, some children’s vaccine administration fees, food-certification courses, permits and environmental-health applications.
Insurance note Official vaccine pages advise insured users to verify coverage directly with their insurer before vaccination.
Best fee advice Confirm the current official fee before your appointment, course registration or permit submission.
🌐 Portal confusion

Which official Greene County page should you use?

The department website has separate sections for personal health, home health, environmental health and community health. Using the right section saves time.

Use Personal Health for Immunizations, WIC, STD and family planning, maternal and child health, lead, vision/hearing and screenings.
Use Home Health for Homebound-patient services, home-health aides and related care support.
Use Environmental Health for Food sanitation, inspection scores, private sewage, private water, nuisance, solid waste and vector control.
Use Community Health for Mental-health resources, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention, recovery council and wellness initiatives.
🧭 Step by step

How to get the right Greene County Health Department help

1

Choose the exact service

Decide whether you need immunizations, WIC, STD and family planning, maternal and child health, home health, food safety, water, sewage or preparedness help.

2

Open the matching official page

Use the department’s personal health, home health, environmental health or community health section before calling or visiting.

3

Call before visiting when timing matters

Call 217-942-6961 for general help, Option 5 for many immunization or maternal-child appointments, and Option 4 for home-health services.

4

Bring the right records

Bring vaccine records, forms, insurance cards, permit documents, property information or appointment details based on your service.

5

Use emergency resources when appropriate

Call 1-800-404-1942 for a suspected or actual public-health incident and call 911 for immediate medical emergencies.

🚨 Emergency note

Do not use routine office contact for immediate medical danger

If someone has a life-threatening emergency, call 911. To report a suspected or actual public-health incident or event, the official contact page directs users to call 1-800-404-1942.

🗺️ Map

Greene County Health Department map and office location

The map below points to the Carrollton office listed by the official Greene County Health Department website. The department also lists a Roodhouse office, so confirm the correct location before traveling.

❓ FAQ

Greene County Health Department FAQ

Which Greene County Health Department does this page cover?

This guide covers the official Greene County Health Department serving Greene County, Illinois.

What is the Greene County Health Department phone number?

The official main phone number is 217-942-6961.

Where is Greene County Health Department located?

The official website lists a Carrollton office at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton, IL 62016 and a Roodhouse office at 205 S Morse Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082.

What are Greene County Health Department hours?

The official locations page lists Carrollton office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Does Greene County Health Department offer immunizations?

Yes. Adult and child immunizations are listed by appointment only. The official page directs residents to call 217-942-6961 Option 5.

Does Greene County Health Department offer WIC?

Yes. The official WIC page says the program provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals for eligible families.

Does Greene County Health Department offer STD testing?

Yes. Official clinic pages describe counseling, testing, treatment, risk-reduction counseling, health education, outreach and surveillance services for STIs and STDs.

Does Greene County Health Department provide home health services?

Yes. Official home-health pages describe support such as bathing, personal care, exercises, ambulation, respite and related homebound-patient services.

Can I find restaurant inspection scores from Greene County Health Department?

Yes. The official environmental-health section includes food-inspection-score resources and food-sanitation information.

Does Greene County Health Department handle private sewage permits?

Yes. The official private-sewage page says new or altered private sewage systems must be submitted for approval before construction begins.

Who do I call for a public health incident?

The official contact page says to report a suspected or actual public-health incident or event by calling 1-800-404-1942.

Is this the official Greene County Health Department website?

No. This is an independent informational guide. For current hours, fees, appointments, permits or service changes, use the official Greene County Health Department website.

📝 Editorial note

Independent guide and official-use disclaimer

This article is an independent guide created to help users understand Greene County Health Department services, phone numbers, offices, WIC, immunizations, home health, STD and family planning, environmental health, food safety, sewage permits, water testing and official links.

It is not the official Greene County Health Department website and does not provide medical, legal, insurance, permit or emergency advice. Before visiting, paying a fee, submitting an application, attending a class or relying on service hours, verify details directly with the official department.

⭐ Final summary

Bottom line for Greene County Health Department IL

For Greene County Health Department in Illinois, the official main phone number is 217-942-6961. The department lists a Carrollton office at 310 Fifth Street, Carrollton, IL 62016 and a Roodhouse office at 205 S Morse Street, Roodhouse, IL 62082.

The department provides broad public-health services including immunizations, WIC, STD and family planning, maternal and child health, home health, vision and hearing screening, food sanitation, inspection scores, private water, private sewage and emergency preparedness. The strongest user path is simple: identify the exact service, open the matching official page, and call before visiting when appointments, fees, documents or permits matter.

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