Richmond County Health Department 2026: Services & Phone

by
🏥 Richmond County public health guide · 2026

Find the Right Richmond County Health Department Phone, Office, Services & Appointment Help

Searching for the Richmond County Health Department can be confusing because the name may point to different places, especially Richmond County, North Carolina, Richmond County, Georgia, and Richmond County/Staten Island in New York. Some users may also accidentally mean Richmond City, Virginia, which is a different health department.

This guide helps you choose the correct official office, phone number, address, service page, appointment path, and local health resource for immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, environmental health, STI testing, public health alerts, clinic services, records, inspections, and emergency guidance.

📍 NC, GA, NY & VA confusion covered ☎️ Official phone paths 💉 Immunizations & clinics 🥗 WIC help 🧾 Vital records 🌿 Environmental health
Find official office Office visit checklist
🔎 Official help finder
Choose your Richmond County Health Department location or service

Select the closest option below. If you are not sure which Richmond County office you need, first confirm the state, city, or borough before calling. This prevents calls to the wrong health department.

📍 Choose the correct Richmond County first

The most common official matches are Richmond County Health Department in Rockingham, North Carolina and Richmond County Health Department / East Central Health District in Augusta, Georgia. Richmond County in New York is Staten Island and is served through NYC Health Department resources, not usually a county health department by that exact name.

View official office list Open map section
✅ Quick answer

Richmond County Health Department phone number and services: start here

The correct Richmond County Health Department phone number depends on which Richmond County you mean. The North Carolina office is in Rockingham and is listed by Richmond County government at 127 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379 with phone (910) 997-8301. The Georgia office is connected with Georgia Department of Public Health and East Central Health District in Augusta, with Richmond County vital records listed at 1916 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA 30909.

If you mean Staten Island, New York, remember that Staten Island is Richmond County, but public health services are generally handled through the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, not a separate “Richmond County Health Department” office like rural counties use.

For emergencies, call 911. For routine services, call the correct official office first and ask about appointments, documents, accepted payment methods, clinic hours, WIC rules, vaccine availability, vital records access, and environmental health routing.

📍 Most common match Richmond County Health Department in Rockingham, North Carolina: (910) 997-8301.
📍 Georgia match Richmond County / Augusta public health services connect with East Central Health District and Georgia DPH resources.
🏙️ New York match Richmond County means Staten Island; use NYC Health Department and NYC 311 resources for city health services.
🧾 Vital records Birth and death certificate rules depend on state and office. Verify before visiting or paying.
💉 Immunizations County health departments may provide or route school shots, adult vaccines, flu shots, and vaccine records.
🌿 Environmental health Food, septic, pools, wells, lodging, nuisance and inspection questions are usually local or state-specific.
🔎 Source verification

Official verification note for Richmond County Health Department information

Publish-ready as of: May 13, 2026.

This guide uses official county government, state health department, local health district, and city health department pages where available. Because Richmond County can refer to different places, the article separates North Carolina, Georgia, New York/Staten Island, and Richmond City, Virginia confusion to avoid sending users to the wrong office.

Health department hours, appointment rules, clinic schedules, fees, WIC days, vaccine supply, environmental health routing, vital records access, public health notices, and phone numbers can change. Always verify the exact official page before visiting, mailing documents, paying a fee, ordering records, or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Richmond County Health Department guide covers

1. Official Richmond County office list 2. Phone number directory 3. Services by user need 4. Which Richmond office do you need? 5. Immunizations and school shots 6. WIC and nutrition help 7. Birth and death certificates 8. Environmental health and inspections 9. STI, HIV and sexual health services 10. Appointments and walk-ins 11. Office visit checklist 12. What the health department may not handle 13. Map, official links and FAQ
📍 Official offices

Official Richmond County Health Department offices and correct public health paths

Use this section carefully. Richmond County can mean different places. Pick the location that matches your state, city, or borough before using a phone number.

North Carolina — Rockingham Richmond County Health Department
127 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379
Phone: (910) 997-8301
Official county page lists Monday–Thursday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Official North Carolina county page
Georgia — Augusta Richmond County Health Department / East Central Health District
Richmond County Vital Records Office listed at 1916 North Leg Rd., Augusta, GA 30909
East Central Health District contact: 706-667-4329
Vital Records line listed by Georgia DPH/Vital Records resources: 706-667-4335
Georgia DPH Richmond County listing
New York — Staten Island / Richmond County Richmond County is Staten Island, but city public health services are handled through the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Use NYC Health Department and NYC 311 for city health complaints, clinics, permits, records and local public health guidance.
NYC Health Department official page
Virginia — Richmond City confusion Richmond City is not Richmond County, but many users confuse it with county health searches.
Richmond City Health District has separate Virginia Department of Health pages for local services and vital records.
Richmond City Health District official page
☎️ Phone directory

Richmond County Health Department phone numbers by location

Use this directory only after matching the location. Do not assume the first search result is your local office because Richmond County can mean North Carolina, Georgia, or Staten Island in New York.

Rockingham, North Carolina Richmond County Health Department
Phone: (910) 997-8301
Augusta, Georgia East Central Health District general contact
Phone: 706-667-4329
Augusta, Georgia vital records Richmond County Vital Records line
Phone: 706-667-4335
Staten Island, New York Use NYC Health Department and NYC 311 pathways for borough services, public health complaints, clinics and permits.
Richmond City, Virginia Use Richmond City Health District if you mean Richmond, VA, not Richmond County.
Emergency Call 911 for immediate danger or medical emergencies.

Phone call tip that saves time

Before calling, write down the state, county, city, service you need, appointment reason, insurance status if relevant, birth or death record details, vaccine record need, WIC question, environmental health address, facility name, complaint date, or permit number. Health department staff can route you faster when your request is specific.

🧰 Services

Richmond County Health Department services by user need

Services vary by state and office, but Richmond County health departments and local health districts commonly help with immunizations, WIC, vital records, environmental health, disease prevention, STI testing, public health education, maternal and child health, health screenings, community referrals, and public health emergency communication.

Immunizations and vaccines Childhood vaccines, school shots, adult vaccines, flu shots, vaccine records, and local vaccine clinic guidance may be available through the correct office.
WIC and nutrition WIC services may include nutrition education, breastfeeding support, food benefits, appointment scheduling, eligibility screening, and local clinic referrals.
Birth and death certificates Some offices issue or route vital records. Rules, fees, record years, and ID requirements depend on state and county.
Environmental health Local offices may handle or route septic, wells, food safety, pools, lodging, nuisance complaints, inspections, permits, and environmental public health issues.
STI, HIV and testing services Health departments may provide or route HIV testing, STI testing, treatment, counseling, partner services, and prevention support.
Disease prevention Local health departments may investigate communicable diseases, monitor outbreaks, provide prevention guidance, and issue local public health notices.
Women, infants and children Services may include family planning, pregnancy support, maternal health, child health, breastfeeding help, and referrals depending on location.
Emergency preparedness Offices support local public health readiness, public notices, storm response, disease emergencies, and community health coordination.
🧭 Location selector

Which Richmond County Health Department do you need?

If you found this page from Google or Bing, you may not know which office is correct. Use the location clue below to avoid calling the wrong office.

Rockingham You likely need Richmond County Health Department in North Carolina.
Augusta You likely need Richmond County Health Department or East Central Health District in Georgia.
Staten Island You likely need NYC Health Department resources because Staten Island is Richmond County, New York.
Richmond, Virginia You likely need Richmond City Health District, not Richmond County Health Department.
Birth certificate search Use the state and county where the birth occurred or the official state vital records office.
Environmental complaint Use the office where the property, business, restaurant, pool, septic system, or nuisance is located.
💉 Immunizations

Richmond County immunizations, school shots and vaccine records

If you need vaccines, school immunization records, flu shots, childhood vaccines, adult immunizations, or a vaccine record for school or work, call the correct Richmond County office before visiting. Vaccine supply, clinic days, eligibility rules, fees, insurance rules, and appointment requirements can vary by location.

North Carolina’s Richmond County Health Department offers local public health services through its Rockingham office. Georgia users should use Georgia DPH/East Central Health District resources for Augusta-area immunization services. Staten Island users should use NYC Health Department or NYC clinic guidance.

Bring records if you have them Old vaccine cards, school forms, provider printouts, pharmacy vaccine records, or out-of-state immunization documents can help staff update your file.
Ask about age and eligibility Vaccine availability may differ for children, adults, uninsured adults, insured patients, and special vaccine programs.
School entry forms School and childcare vaccine requirements are state-specific, so use the correct state health department guidance.
Do not assume walk-ins Some offices accept walk-ins on limited days; others require appointments. Call first.

Real-world tip for school vaccine visits

Bring the student, parent or guardian identification, insurance card if available, and all previous vaccine records. Ask whether the office can print the state-required school form or whether you must request it from the provider who gave the shots.

🥗 WIC

Richmond County WIC office help, nutrition benefits and breastfeeding support

WIC services are a major reason users search for Richmond County Health Department. WIC can support eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, referrals, and local clinic services.

WIC rules are administered by state programs and local clinics, so appointment times, documents, benefit cards, clinic days, and phone numbers vary. North Carolina, Georgia, and New York users should use the WIC program tied to their state and local office.

Before calling WIC Have your state, county, pregnancy or child information, income details, address, and appointment need ready.
Documents may be needed Proof of identity, proof of address, proof of income or program participation, and child or pregnancy information may be requested.
Clinic days can vary Some WIC services are appointment-based or offered on specific days. Confirm before driving.
Breastfeeding support Many WIC programs offer breastfeeding education, pumps or referrals, peer counseling, and infant feeding support.
Benefit card help Ask the local office what to do if your WIC card is lost, locked, not working, or needs a benefit update.
Store questions Approved foods and store rules are state-specific. Use your state WIC app or official WIC guide.
🧾 Vital records

Birth certificate, death certificate and vital records help in Richmond County

Vital records are state-specific. The Richmond County office in Georgia is listed by Georgia DPH as a vital records office at 1916 North Leg Road in Augusta. North Carolina users should confirm with the Rockingham office or the North Carolina vital records system for birth and death record rules. Staten Island users should use New York City vital records resources.

Before you visit, confirm whether the office provides the exact record you need, which years are available, what ID is required, what the fee is, whether you need a certified copy, and whether you can order by mail, phone, online, or in person.

For birth certificates Confirm the state, record year, applicant eligibility, ID requirements, fee, payment type, and whether same-day service is available.
For death certificates Ask whether cause-of-death access is restricted, who can request it, and whether the office can issue the record locally.
For marriage or divorce records Health departments may not be the correct office. You may need a county clerk, probate court, court clerk, or state vital records office.
For corrections Name spelling, parent information, date errors, and amendments usually require specific forms and supporting documents.

Vital records tip

Do not pay a third-party site until you know the official ordering path. Check whether the local health department issues the record, whether the state vital records office is required, and whether an approved vendor is listed by the official government page.

🌿 Environmental health

Environmental health, septic, wells, food safety, pools and inspections

Environmental health is one of the most local health department functions. Depending on the state, the Richmond County office or local health district may handle or route septic systems, private wells, food permits, restaurant inspections, pools, lodging, nuisance complaints, animal bites, rabies prevention, water concerns, and public health complaints.

Do not assume one office handles every permit. Some states route septic or environmental services through a regional office, state environmental agency, county environmental health program, or separate inspection team.

For septic questions Have the property address, parcel information, owner name, permit history, and issue description ready.
For food or restaurant complaints Provide the business name, location, date, time, what happened, and whether anyone became ill.
For private wells Ask whether the county provides testing, sample bottles, lab instructions, fees, and pickup or drop-off times.
For pools and lodging Use the environmental health contact for inspection, permit, complaint, or facility questions.
🧪 Testing services

STI, HIV, Mpox and sexual health services in Richmond County

Some Richmond County health department offices and public health clinics may provide or route STI testing, HIV testing, Mpox vaccine information, sexual health services, treatment referrals, prevention counseling, and partner services. Availability can change by office, funding, staff, and clinic schedule.

Call before visiting. Ask whether testing is free or low cost, whether Medicaid or sliding scale options are accepted, whether appointments are required, and whether results are provided by phone, portal, or in person.

Before testing Ask what ID is needed, whether insurance is required, whether walk-ins are accepted, and when results are available.
Privacy question Ask how results are delivered and whether confidential services are available.
Symptoms or exposure Tell the clinic if you have symptoms, exposure concerns, pregnancy, partner notification questions, or urgent treatment needs.
Emergency symptoms For severe symptoms, immediate danger, assault, or urgent medical concerns, use emergency care rather than waiting for a clinic appointment.
📅 Appointments

Appointments, walk-ins, office hours and best time to call

Health department appointment rules vary by office and service. Some services may be walk-in, some may require an appointment, and some may have limited daily capacity. The North Carolina Richmond County official page lists extended weekday hours, but individual services can still have their own scheduling rules.

The safest plan is to call before visiting. Ask whether the service is available that day, whether you need an appointment, what documents to bring, what payment methods are accepted, and whether you must arrive before a certain time for immunizations, WIC, testing, or vital records.

Best time to call Morning calls can be better for appointment availability, but confirm office hours first.
Ask about lunch closures Some offices close for lunch or have limited staffing at certain times.
Ask about same-day service Vital records, vaccine visits, WIC appointments, and testing may not be same-day.
🧾 Checklist

Richmond County Health Department office visit checklist

Many wasted trips happen because users arrive without the right document, office, payment method, appointment, or state-specific form. Use this checklist before you drive to any Richmond County Health Department or local health office.

For immunizations Bring photo ID, child records, vaccine card, school form, insurance card if applicable, and any out-of-state vaccine documents.
For WIC Bring proof of identity, proof of income, proof of address, pregnancy information, child information, and any appointment instructions.
For vital records Bring valid ID, full name on record, date of event, county or city, relationship proof if required, payment, and application form.
For environmental health Bring property address, permit number, parcel information, facility name, complaint details, photos if allowed, and contact information.
For clinic services Bring appointment confirmation, ID, insurance card, medication list, prior records, and any forms the office requested.
For public records Bring or write down the exact record name, date range, department, topic, preferred format, and contact method.
⚠️ Avoid wrong office

What the Richmond County Health Department may not handle

County health departments provide public health services, but they do not handle every health, benefits, hospital, insurance, or legal issue. Calling the wrong office can waste time.

Medicaid or SNAP eligibility These may be handled by state benefit agencies, not the county health department.
Private hospital bills Billing disputes usually start with the hospital, clinic, insurer, or financial assistance office.
Full divorce or court records These are usually handled by court clerks, county clerks, or probate courts, not the health department.
Driver licenses or DMV records DMV and driver records are handled by motor vehicle agencies, not health departments.
Emergency medical care Call 911 for emergencies. Do not wait for a health department office to open.
Private medical records Contact the doctor, hospital, pharmacy, or clinic that created the record.
🧭 Step by step

How to contact the correct Richmond County Health Department

1

Confirm the location first

Do not search only “Richmond County Health Department.” Match the location: Rockingham NC, Augusta GA, Staten Island NY, or Richmond City VA.

2

Choose the exact service

Decide whether you need immunizations, WIC, vital records, environmental health, STI testing, public records, clinic services, health education, or emergency preparedness.

3

Use the official office page

Use the state, county, city, or public health district official page listed in this guide. Avoid relying on outdated directory pages when appointment rules, hours, and phone notices can change.

4

Call before visiting

Ask whether appointments are required, whether the service is available that day, what documents are needed, what fees apply, and what time you must arrive.

5

Bring documents and verify payment

Bring ID, records, application forms, insurance details if relevant, proof of eligibility, property information, and an accepted payment method.

🚨 Emergency warning

Do not use a general contact form for emergencies

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a public health emergency, infectious disease emergency, after-hours reporting need, or urgent environmental hazard, use the emergency instructions listed by the correct county, city, or state health department.

Health department websites and email forms are helpful for routine information, but they are not the right tool for immediate medical emergencies, severe symptoms, poisoning, violence, or urgent safety threats.

🗺️ Map

Richmond County Health Department map search

This map uses a broad Richmond County Health Department search because different locations can appear under the same name. Always confirm the state, city, official phone number, and office page before driving.

❓ FAQ

Richmond County Health Department FAQ: phone, services, records and appointments

What is the Richmond County Health Department phone number?

The phone number depends on which Richmond County you mean. Richmond County, North Carolina lists the Rockingham health department at (910) 997-8301. Georgia users should use Georgia DPH/East Central Health District resources for Augusta-area Richmond County services.

Where is the Richmond County Health Department in North Carolina?

The official Richmond County, NC page lists the health department at 127 Caroline Street, Rockingham, NC 28379, with phone (910) 997-8301.

Where is the Richmond County Health Department in Georgia?

Georgia DPH lists Richmond County Health Department vital records at 1916 North Leg Road, Augusta, GA 30909. East Central Health District is the public health district serving Richmond County, Georgia.

Is Staten Island the same as Richmond County Health Department?

Staten Island is Richmond County, New York, but local public health services are generally handled by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene rather than a separate county health department office by that exact name.

Is Richmond City Health Department the same as Richmond County Health Department?

No. Richmond City, Virginia has its own Richmond City Health District. It is different from Richmond County Health Department searches in North Carolina, Georgia, or New York.

Does the Richmond County Health Department offer immunizations?

Many Richmond County or Richmond-area public health offices offer or route immunization services, but availability, appointment rules, vaccine supply, and eligibility vary by location. Call the correct office before visiting.

Does the Richmond County Health Department offer WIC?

Many local health departments provide WIC or connect users to WIC clinics. WIC appointment days, required documents, benefit systems, and local phone numbers vary by state and office.

Can I get a birth certificate at the Richmond County Health Department?

It depends on the state and office. Georgia DPH lists Richmond County Health Department as a vital records office in Augusta. North Carolina and New York users should confirm with the correct state or local vital records office before visiting.

Can I walk in without an appointment?

Maybe, but do not assume. Some offices accept limited walk-ins, some require appointments, and some services may be offered only on certain days. Call the correct office first.

Who handles septic, wells or food inspections in Richmond County?

Environmental health routing depends on location. Use the correct county, city, or state environmental health program for septic, wells, food permits, pools, lodging, nuisance complaints and inspections.

Does the health department provide STI or HIV testing?

Some Richmond County or Richmond-area public health clinics may provide or route STI testing, HIV testing, sexual health services and prevention support. Call first to verify availability, cost, privacy process and appointment rules.

Is this the official Richmond County Health Department website?

No. This is an independent guide that helps users find the right official Richmond County Health Department or public health page. For official service decisions, fees, appointments, records and emergency instructions, use the official links listed above.

📝 Editorial note

Independent guide and official-use disclaimer

This article is an independent informational guide created to help users find the correct Richmond County Health Department office, phone number, address, service page, appointment path and official resource.

It is not the official website of any Richmond County Health Department and does not provide medical, legal, benefits, licensing, emergency or public health decision advice. Always verify details directly with the correct official county, city or state health department before visiting, paying, mailing documents, filing a complaint, requesting records or relying on a deadline.

⭐ Final summary

Bottom line for Richmond County Health Department services and phone help

If you need the Richmond County Health Department, first confirm the location. The correct phone number, address, services, appointment process and vital records rules depend on whether you mean Richmond County, North Carolina; Richmond County, Georgia; Staten Island/Richmond County, New York; or Richmond City, Virginia.

For routine services, call before visiting. Ask about appointments, required documents, accepted payments, vaccine availability, WIC clinic days, vital records rules, environmental health permits, testing availability and local office hours. For emergencies, call 911 or follow the emergency instructions from the correct county, city or state health department.