Cumberland County Health Department phone, WIC, vaccines, records, food permits, septic and local service help
The Cumberland County Health Department search should point Fayetteville-area users to the Cumberland County Department of Public Health in North Carolina. This office is not the same as Cumberland County health departments in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maine, Tennessee or other states.
Use this guide to call the right desk, visit the correct office, prepare documents, request WIC, plan school immunizations, handle medical records, route birth certificates, report food concerns, and check well or septic steps.
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Call 910-433-3600 for general Cumberland County Department of Public Health routing. The main Public Health Center is at 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Cumberland County Health Department quick answer
The Cumberland County Department of Public Health in Fayetteville, North Carolina lists its main phone as 910-433-3600, fax as 910-433-3659, TTY as 910-223-9386, and address as 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Use direct program numbers when possible. WIC appointments use 910-433-3730. Immunization/Child Health routing uses 910-321-7109. Travel vaccines use 910-321-7116. Vital/Medical Records uses 910-433-3857. Environmental Health uses 910-433-3618. Water and Sewage uses 910-433-3667.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. Do not use a county contact form or voicemail for immediate danger.
Official verification before using this Cumberland County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt from official Cumberland County, North Carolina Public Health pages covering Public Health contact, WIC, WIC locations, WIC eligibility, immunizations, clinical services, Vital/Medical Records, Environmental Health, Food and Lodging, and Water and Sewage.
County pages can change. Always verify live hours, clinic capacity, appointment rules, walk-in windows, WIC closure notices, vaccine cost rules, food permit forms, water test instructions and records requirements on the official county page before visiting or paying.
What this Cumberland County Health Department guide covers
This guide is for Cumberland County, North Carolina only
This article is for the Cumberland County Department of Public Health based in Fayetteville, North Carolina. If you need Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; Cumberland County, New Jersey; Cumberland County, Maine; Cumberland County, Tennessee; Cumberland County, Illinois; or another state, this is not the correct local office.
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Cumberland County Department of Public Health phone numbers by service
Use this table as a practical routing tool. When you call, say “Cumberland County, North Carolina” and name the exact service you need.
| Service | Phone | Best use | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Department of Public Health | 910-433-3600 | General routing, clinic information, department questions and program transfer. | Service needed, city/community, patient or business role and callback number. |
| Public Health fax / TTY | Fax: 910-433-3659 TTY: 910-223-9386 | Fax only after confirming the receiving division. | Program name and recipient before sending private documents. |
| Immunization & Child Health Clinics | 910-321-7109 | Child health clinic, immunization clinic routing and vaccine service questions. | Photo ID, shot records, insurance cards and guardianship documents when needed. |
| Travel vaccines | 910-321-7116 | Travel assessment and travel vaccine appointments. | Travel dates, countries/cities, shot records, insurance and photo ID. |
| Immunization cost questions | 910-433-3633 | Vaccine cost, insurance billing, VFC eligibility and patient assistance questions. | Age, insurance status, vaccine needed and visit timing. |
| WIC appointment line | 910-433-3730 | WIC appointment scheduling and WIC benefit questions. | ID, address proof, income/program proof, pregnancy or child information. |
| WIC information line | 910-433-3610 | General WIC information only. It does not replace the appointment line. | Question, clinic preference and household situation. |
| Vital/Medical Records | 910-433-3857 | Medical records, local registrar functions, birth/death registration and PHI review/amendment. | Photo ID, record type, patient name, date range and whether you need a certified certificate. |
| Environmental Health | 910-433-3618 | Food/lodging, pools, tattoos, child care, rabies clinics, pests and environmental inspection routing. | Business/property address, complaint facts, permit need or inspection question. |
| Water and Sewage | 910-433-3667 | Well, septic, water sample, onsite wastewater and water/sewer authorization questions. | Property address, parcel info, well/septic status, permit history and zoning/building deadline. |
Cumberland County Department of Public Health address and visiting tips
The main Public Health Center is at 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Many services are in or connected to this public health location, but some WIC services, water/sewage services, and certificate processes may use different locations or offices.
Clinical services at Cumberland County Public Health
Cumberland County Public Health clinical services include several different programs. The official clinical services page links to STI, epidemiology, family planning and maternity, immunizations, child health clinic, medical laboratory, pharmacy and preparedness resources.
Do not assume all clinical services are walk-in. Sick-visit masking rules, clinic capacity, appointment rules and seasonal respiratory-virus guidance can change.
Immunizations, school vaccines, travel vaccines and vaccine records
The Immunization Clinic serves children and adults with required and recommended vaccines. The county says appointments are required for travel assessments and travel vaccines, while other immunization clinic services are walk-in.
What to bring for vaccine visits
- Photo ID.
- Shot records or provider printouts.
- Insurance cards.
- Custody or legal guardianship documents when relevant.
- Signed parent/legal guardian consent if someone other than the parent/legal guardian brings a minor.
- Travel itinerary for travel vaccine assessment.
Cumberland County WIC appointments, eligibility, locations and walk-in windows
Cumberland County WIC serves eligible pregnant people, people who recently had a baby, breastfeeding parents, infants and children under five who meet North Carolina residency, income and nutrition/medical eligibility rules.
The county lists 910-433-3730 as the WIC appointment line and 910-433-3610 as the WIC information line. The information line does not replace the appointment line.
| WIC location | Address | Phone and hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Public Health WIC | 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 | 910-433-3730. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; every second Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; walk-in 8-10 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. | Use the main WIC appointment line and ask about any no-walk-in dates. |
| Spring Lake WIC | Family Resource Center, 103 Laketree Blvd., Spring Lake, NC 28390 | 910-321-6420. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Tuesday and Thursday; walk-in 8-10 a.m. | Call before traveling because days differ from Fayetteville. |
| Hope Mills WIC | 2622 Hope Mills Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28306 | 910-433-3760. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; walk-in 8-10 a.m. | Confirm appointment and document rules before visiting. |
| Fort Bragg WIC | Joel Clinic, 4861 Logistics Street, Fort Bragg, NC 28307 | 910-321-6420. Tuesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Monday, Wednesday and Friday; walk-in 8-10 a.m. | Military families should ask which income and housing documents apply. |
WIC eligibility and document checklist
- Applicant must be pregnant, recently postpartum, breastfeeding an infant under 12 months, an infant, or a child under age five.
- Applicant must reside in North Carolina.
- Household must meet local agency income eligibility or qualify through Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, or Work First.
- Nutrition or medical eligibility is determined by health staff using current medical information.
- Military family note: the county says basic housing allowance does not count toward WIC income eligibility.
- Bring identity, residence proof, income or benefit proof, and pregnancy/infant/child information.
Vital/Medical Records, birth registration, medical records and certificates
The Public Health Vital/Medical Records division is at the Public Health Center and lists phone 910-433-3857 and fax 910-433-3895. It handles local registrar functions and medical-record related processes, not every certified certificate request.
| Need | Correct route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic medical record | Public Health Vital/Medical Records, 910-433-3857 | Current picture ID, authorization form, patient details and date range. |
| Review or amend PHI | Vital/Medical Records review/amendment route | Identity proof, record details, requested correction and supporting documents. |
| Home birth registration | Public Health local registrar process | Call for appointment and documentation before assuming the Register of Deeds can complete it. |
| Certified birth/death certificate | Cumberland County Register of Deeds for qualifying Cumberland County events | Full name, event date, relationship, ID, fee and ordering method. |
| Birth outside Cumberland County | County or state where the birth occurred | Do not request a Cumberland County certificate if the event happened elsewhere. |
Environmental Health: food, lodging, pools, tattoos, pests, rabies and inspections
Cumberland County Environmental Health lists phone 910-433-3618, fax 910-433-3793, and address 1235 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301. It covers several business, property and public-safety areas.
Food business plan-review steps
- Complete and submit the food service application.
- Submit a floor plan showing food-service equipment.
- Submit equipment listing and specification sheets that match the floor plan.
- Submit the food service menu.
- Submit a site plan showing dumpsters, recycling, can wash and grease storage.
- Wait for plan approval before assuming a building permit or food permit can be issued.
Wells, septic, water and sewage in Cumberland County
Water and Sewage questions use a more specific Environmental Health route. The county lists phone 910-433-3667 and location 130 Gillespie St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 for Water and Sewage.
| Situation | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Buying property with well or septic | Call before closing week and ask what records, inspections or samples exist. | Water, septic and authorization issues can delay closing, occupancy or financing. |
| New private drinking water well | Ask about bacteriological testing, electrical source, sample timing and certified lab options. | The county says bacteriological testing is collected for new private wells, and later samples may be the owner’s responsibility. |
| Septic installation or repair | Ask about property evaluation, survey/plat, zoning permit and Environmental Health permit steps. | Building inspections and permanent power may depend on water/sewer authorization. |
| Need final authorization | Confirm septic tank installation/inspection, well installation/inspection and completed well log status. | The authorization copy is forwarded to Building Inspections for final steps. |
Measles, rabies, flu, COVID, RSV and communicable disease guidance
Cumberland County Public Health posts local disease and public health updates through official county pages. In 2026, the county posted a measles exposure notice and continues to publish seasonal respiratory virus guidance.
Before you call, visit, fax or submit a form
What to do if your Cumberland County health service is not found
What Cumberland County Public Health may not handle
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Official Cumberland County Department of Public Health links
Use these official links for final decisions, appointments, clinic rules, WIC updates, records requirements, inspections, permits and live service changes.
Cumberland County Department of Public Health official pageMain official page for Fayetteville Public Health contact, services, director, address and program links. Clinical ServicesOfficial clinic services route for STI, epidemiology, family planning, maternity, immunizations, child health, laboratory and pharmacy. ImmunizationsOfficial vaccine, school shots, travel vaccine, cost and clinic hours page. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)Official WIC page with appointment line, information line, eligibility, benefits and location links. WIC locations and hoursOfficial Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Hope Mills and Fort Bragg WIC location details. Vital/Medical RecordsOfficial Public Health records route for local registrar functions, medical records and PHI requests. Environmental HealthOfficial route for food/lodging, water/sewage, child care, rabies, pest control, pools, tattoo practices and environmental health. Food and LodgingOfficial food plan review, mobile food unit, temporary food and lodging inspection route. Water and SewageOfficial well, septic, water testing and water/sewer authorization route.Cumberland County Health Department FAQ
What is the Cumberland County Health Department phone number?
The main Cumberland County Department of Public Health phone number in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 910-433-3600. Use direct program numbers when possible.
Where is Cumberland County Department of Public Health located?
The main Public Health Center is at 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Is this guide for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania or New Jersey?
No. This guide is for Cumberland County, North Carolina. If your record, WIC office, property, restaurant or clinic is in another state, use that state or county’s official health department.
What number do I call for Cumberland County WIC?
Call 910-433-3730 for WIC appointments. For general WIC information, the county lists 910-433-3610, but that does not replace the appointment line.
Where are Cumberland County WIC locations?
WIC locations include the Department of Public Health at 1235 Ramsey Street, Spring Lake WIC at 103 Laketree Blvd., Hope Mills WIC at 2622 Hope Mills Rd., and Fort Bragg WIC at Joel Clinic, 4861 Logistics Street.
Are Cumberland County immunization services walk-in?
The county says all immunization services except travel vaccines are walk-in, but the clinic may reach capacity before posted hours. Travel assessments and travel vaccines require appointments.
What phone number is used for travel vaccine appointments?
Call 910-321-7116 for travel assessments and travel vaccine appointments.
Does Public Health issue certified birth certificates?
Public Health has a Vital/Medical Records division, but certified birth and death certificates for qualifying Cumberland County events are ordered through the Register of Deeds route. Confirm the correct office before paying.
Who handles restaurant complaints or food permits in Cumberland County?
Environmental Health handles food and lodging permits, inspections, foodborne illness complaints and mobile food unit consultations. Call 910-433-3618.
Who handles wells, septic and water testing?
Use the Water and Sewage route. The county lists 910-433-3667 and the Historic Courthouse location at 130 Gillespie St., Fayetteville, NC 28301.