Hendricks County Health Department phone, Danville office, vaccines, records, WIC, septic, food permits and emergency routing
The Hendricks County Health Department serves Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro and nearby Hendricks County communities through Public Health Nursing, Vital Records, Environmental Health, Healthy Families, Public Health Preparedness and Outreach.
This guide helps you choose the correct division before you call, visit, order a birth certificate, request a death certificate, schedule vaccines, report a restaurant issue, ask about septic or wells, contact WIC or report an urgent after-hours public health concern.
Choose the Hendricks County Health Department service you need
Select your need below. This tool does not submit forms or schedule appointments, but it points you to the correct official starting route.
Call 317-745-9222 for immunizations, adult wellness, TB screening, free HIV/STD/pregnancy screenings, child lead screening, sharps disposal and notifiable condition reporting. Ask whether an appointment is required.
Hendricks County Health Department quick answer
The Hendricks County Health Department is listed at 355 S Washington St, Danville, IN 46122. The Indiana local health page lists the department at #G40, while the county Environmental Health and Vital Records pages list G30 for those divisions.
For vaccines, TB screening, HIV/STD/pregnancy screening, child lead screening and sharps disposal, call Public Health Nursing at 317-745-9222. For birth or death certificates, call Vital Records at 317-718-6022. For food permits, restaurant complaints, septic systems, wells, pools, lodging, radon, mold and vector control, call Environmental Health at 317-745-9217.
Hendricks County WIC is at 247 S. Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122, phone 317-745-2027. Healthy Families is at 202 Meadow Dr, Danville, IN 46122, phone 317-745-9426.
Official verification before using this Hendricks County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using the old article plus official Hendricks County, Indiana and Indiana WIC resources for contact details, Nursing, Vital Records, Environmental Health, WIC, Healthy Families, Health First Indiana, after-hours emergency routing, food protection and onsite sewage topics.
Office hours, lunch closures, suite numbers, appointment rules, WIC hours, vital-record fees, food-permit forms, septic requirements, public-health emergency routing and program contacts can change. Always verify the official county or Indiana page before visiting, mailing a form, paying fees or relying on a deadline.
What this Hendricks County Health Department guide covers
Hendricks County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use this table before calling. It covers the most common user intent behind searches for Hendricks County vaccines, birth certificates, death certificates, restaurant inspections, septic permits, WIC, Healthy Families and after-hours public health emergencies.
| Need | Best phone route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunizations, TB screening, lead screening or testing | 317-745-9222 | Public Health Nursing, adult wellness, child/adult vaccines, TB screening, free HIV/STD/pregnancy screenings, child lead screening and sharps disposal. | Name, date of birth, vaccine records, school/work form, exposure date, private callback number and appointment question. |
| Birth certificate or death certificate | 317-718-6022 | Hendricks County Vital Records, genealogy searches, amendments, corrections, paternity affidavits and home birth registration. | Full legal name, event date, county of event, ID, relationship proof, payment method and application route. |
| Environmental Health | 317-745-9217 | Food protection, septic, wells, pools, lodging, body modification, radon, mold, vector control and environmental complaints. | Property or business address, permit type, complaint date/time, photos, parcel number and deadline. |
| Food permit or restaurant complaint | 317-745-9217 | Retail food, temporary food booths, mobile food, farmers market vendors, plan review and complaints. | Business name, address, menu, event date, food item, symptoms, receipt/photo if available. |
| Septic, well or property development | 317-745-9217 | Onsite sewage systems, groundwater wells, site plan review, septic repair/replacement, homebuyer and building questions. | Address, parcel number, site plan, installer, proposed work, bedrooms, closing date or building deadline. |
| Public Health Preparedness | 317-745-9214 | Preparedness planning, emergency planning information and organizational preparedness questions. | Organization, topic, training need, date and contact person. |
| Public Health Education / Outreach | 317-745-9618 or county-listed education contact | Education, presentations, resources, naloxone training/distribution, tobacco prevention and community events. | Audience, topic, date, location, expected attendance and materials needed. |
| Healthy Families | 317-745-9426 | No-cost support for pregnant women and families with infants, home visitation and parenting resources. | Pregnancy status, infant age, family contact details and best callback time. |
| Hendricks County WIC | 317-745-2027 | WIC appointment, eligibility, nutrition help, breastfeeding support and clinic schedule questions. | ID, address proof, income/benefit proof, pregnancy/child details and guardian documents if needed. |
| After-hours public health emergency | 317-839-8700 | Urgent public health emergency after normal office hours. | Location, immediate risk, people affected, disease/exposure concern and whether 911 is also needed. |
Hendricks County office address, suite numbers, hours and map
The Indiana local health page lists Hendricks County Health Department at 355 S Washington St #G40, Danville, IN 46122. County division pages list Environmental Health and Vital Records at 355 S Washington St, G30, Danville, IN 46122.
General Health Department hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.. Public Health Nursing lists lunch closure from 12 p.m.-1 p.m.. WIC and Healthy Families use different addresses and schedules.
What to prepare before calling or visiting
Use this checklist before driving to Danville, mailing an application, requesting a certificate, applying for a permit or reporting a complaint.
Public Health Nursing services and appointment planning
Public Health Nursing is staffed by registered nurses focused on public health promotion and disease prevention. It is the main route for immunizations, adult wellness, TB screening, free HIV/STD/pregnancy screenings, child lead screening, notifiable condition reporting and safe sharps disposal.
Call 317-745-9222. The Nursing page lists hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., with lunch closure from 12 p.m.-1 p.m..
Vaccines, TB screening, HIV/STD/pregnancy testing, lead screening and sharps disposal
Hendricks County Health Department offers immunizations for children and adults by appointment. The official Nursing page also notes that the county does not have a travel clinic, so destination-specific travel vaccines should be confirmed with a travel clinic or provider.
| Need | Start here | Important user note |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood vaccines | Call Nursing at 317-745-9222. | Bring vaccine records, school/daycare forms, ID, insurance or payment details and guardian paperwork if needed. |
| Adult vaccines | Call Nursing. | Ask what vaccines are available and whether the visit is appointment-only. |
| TB screening | Call Nursing. | TB screening is listed by appointment only. Ask whether a return visit is needed. |
| HIV, STD and pregnancy screening | Call Nursing. | Screenings are free and by appointment; walk-ins depend on staffing/time. |
| Child lead screening | Call Nursing. | Free screening is listed for children age six or younger. |
| Safe sharps disposal | Visit/call Nursing during clinic hours. | Residents can pick up a free sharps container and return full containers at no charge. |
Hendricks County birth certificates, death certificates and record fees
Hendricks County Vital Records maintains birth and death records for people who were born or died in Hendricks County. The old county guidance states records began with the year 1882, but online vendor ranges may differ by record type. Verify with the county before ordering.
Call 317-718-6022 before mailing a form or paying online. Use this route for birth certificates, death certificates, genealogy searches, corrections, amendments, paternity affidavits and home birth registration.
| Vital Records item | Listed fee | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate copy | $15 | For births that occurred in Hendricks County. |
| Death certificate copy | $15 | For deaths that occurred in Hendricks County. |
| Genealogy search per name | $5 | Useful for older record searches. |
| Affidavit of amendment/correction | $15 | Call before submitting correction paperwork. |
| Paternity affidavit | $25 | Ask what ID and supporting documents are required. |
| Home birth registration | $35 | Call first because documentation requirements matter. |
Basic Vital Records fee estimator
This estimates only common listed Hendricks County Vital Records fees. It is not an official invoice.
One birth certificate copy using the listed $15 copy fee.
Confirm the event county
The birth or death must have occurred in Hendricks County for the local office route.
Choose the right application
Birth, death, genealogy, correction, paternity affidavit and home birth registration use different requirements.
Verify ID and payment
Missing ID, relationship proof, payment or application details can delay issuance.
Environmental Health, food, septic, wells, pools, lodging and complaints
Environmental Health administers programs through complaint investigation, permitting, routine inspection and local ordinance enforcement. It is the correct route for food protection, onsite sewage, drinking water wells, vector control, solid waste, recreational waters, temporary campgrounds, lodging, pools, spas, body modification, radon, mold and environmental complaints.
Call 317-745-9217. Environmental Health is listed at 355 S Washington St, G30, Danville, IN 46122, with hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m..
Food permits, restaurant inspections, mobile food and farmers market vendors
The Food Protection Program focuses on preventing foodborne illness through education, permitting and inspection. Use Environmental Health for restaurant complaints, food inspection reports, operator responses, retail food rules, plan review, temporary food permits, mobile food establishment applications, farmers market vendor guidance and food safety concerns.
| Food need | Correct action | Details to collect |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant complaint | Call Environmental Health at 317-745-9217. | Business name, address, date, time, food item, what happened, symptoms and receipt/photo if available. |
| Temporary food booth | Ask for temporary food permit requirements. | Event name, event date, menu, food handling method, water/power and nonprofit status if relevant. |
| Mobile food establishment | Ask for mobile food application and plan review steps. | Vehicle/trailer setup, menu, commissary, water/wastewater setup and operating locations. |
| Farmers market vendor | Ask which vendor permit or guidance applies. | Product list, preparation location, packaging, sampling plan and market dates. |
| Plan review | Contact Environmental Health early. | Plans, equipment list, menu, facility address, owner information and opening timeline. |
Septic systems, wells and property-development questions
Environmental Health is the first contact for onsite sewage systems, septic permit process, site plan review, residential and commercial onsite sewage rules, soil scientists, registered installers, onsite sewage evaluations, wells and property-development water/sewage questions.
| Situation | Best first step | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a home with septic or private well | Call Environmental Health with the address and parcel details. | Records, system condition and water supply can affect closing and future repairs. |
| Replacing or repairing septic | Ask about the septic permit process before work starts. | Unapproved work can create inspection, property and public-health problems. |
| Adding bedrooms or remodeling | Ask whether system capacity or site review is needed. | Bedroom additions can affect septic design and approval. |
| Building on land | Ask about site plan review, soil scientists and sewer territory information. | Soils, drainage, setbacks and water supply can affect development. |
| Private well concern | Ask Environmental Health about groundwater well guidance. | Safe drinking water supply can affect health, property use and construction. |
WIC, Healthy Families and family support programs
Indiana WIC lists the Hendricks County WIC Program at 247 S. Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122-1925, phone 317-745-2027, fax 317-745-0740. Listed WIC hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-noon, with lunch closure from noon-1 p.m. on full days.
Healthy Families Indiana is a voluntary, evidence-based home visitation program. Hendricks County describes it as a no-cost support program for pregnant women and families with infants. Families with infants up to three months may enroll, and enrolled families may receive services for children up to age three.
Public Health Outreach, Health First Indiana, naloxone and prevention programs
Public Health Outreach supports education, presentations, community events, prevention programming, data tracking and community partnerships. Hendricks County pages also reference naloxone training and distribution, naloxboxes, tobacco prevention and mental/behavioral health tools.
Hendricks County opted into Health First Indiana, with funding beginning in 2024 to increase public-health capacity and implement prevention programs. Listed focus areas include chronic disease prevention, trauma and injury prevention, maternal and child health, access to clinical care and school health education.
Public health emergency, notifiable conditions and after-hours response
For notifiable conditions during business hours, Hendricks County Public Health Nursing lists 317-745-9222. For a public health emergency that needs immediate response after normal office hours, Hendricks County pages route users to Dispatch at 317-839-8700.
Use 911 for life-threatening medical emergencies, fire, violence, serious injury, overdose emergency or immediate danger. Use 988 for mental health, suicide or substance-use crisis support.
| Situation | Use this route | Do not wait if |
|---|---|---|
| Notifiable disease during business hours | Call Public Health Nursing at 317-745-9222. | Someone needs urgent medical care. |
| Urgent public health emergency after hours | Call Hendricks County Dispatch at 317-839-8700. | There is immediate danger or emergency symptoms. |
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 911. | There is severe illness, injury, overdose, danger or emergency exposure. |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | Call or text 988. | There is immediate danger; call 911 too. |
What Hendricks County Health Department may not handle
Some health-related searches should start somewhere else. Use this section to avoid wrong-office calls.
For broader Indiana statewide routing, see our Indiana Department of Health guide and local office guide Health Department Near Me.
Official Hendricks County and Indiana health links
Use these official links for final verification before visiting, paying, mailing documents or relying on a deadline.
Hendricks County Health Department contact pageOfficial Indiana local health page with main address, hours and important phone numbers. Hendricks County Health Department main pageCounty health department hub with Nursing, Vital Records, Environmental Health and public health topics. Public Health NursingImmunizations, TB screening, free HIV/STD/pregnancy screenings, child lead screening, sharps disposal and notifiable condition reporting. Vital RecordsBirth certificates, death certificates, genealogy searches, corrections, paternity affidavits and home birth registration. Environmental HealthFood protection, onsite sewage, wells, pools, lodging, body modification, radon, mold and environmental complaints. Onsite sewage systemsSeptic permits, site plan review, registered installers, property development and homeowner septic guidance. Indiana WIC local clinic listOfficial Indiana WIC listing for Hendricks County WIC address, phone, fax and hours. Healthy FamiliesNo-cost home visitation and family support for pregnant women and families with infants. Health First Indiana — Hendricks CountyLocal public health funding, prevention priorities and community award information. Indiana Department of Health guideRelated statewide Indiana health services, vital records, CHIRP, local health department and official IDOH routing.Hendricks County Health Department FAQ
What is the Hendricks County Health Department phone number?
The best phone number depends on the service. Public Health Nursing is 317-745-9222, Environmental Health is 317-745-9217, Vital Records is 317-718-6022, and Healthy Families is 317-745-9426.
Where is the Hendricks County Health Department located?
The official Indiana local health page lists the department at 355 S Washington St #G40, Danville, IN 46122. County division pages list Vital Records and Environmental Health at 355 S Washington St, G30.
What are the Hendricks County Health Department hours?
General hours are listed Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.. Public Health Nursing also lists a lunch closure from 12 p.m.-1 p.m., so call before visiting near noon.
How do I get a Hendricks County birth certificate?
Call Vital Records at 317-718-6022. Hendricks County Vital Records handles birth certificates for births that occurred in Hendricks County. The listed birth certificate copy fee is $15.
How do I get a Hendricks County death certificate?
Call Vital Records at 317-718-6022. Hendricks County Vital Records handles death certificates for deaths that occurred in Hendricks County. The listed death certificate copy fee is $15.
Does Hendricks County Health Department offer immunizations?
Yes. Public Health Nursing offers immunizations for children and adults by appointment. Call 317-745-9222 and bring vaccine records, school/work forms and payment or insurance information if requested.
Does Hendricks County have HIV, STD and pregnancy testing?
Yes. Public Health Nursing provides free HIV, STD and pregnancy screenings by appointment. Walk-ins are welcome only as staffing and time allow. Call 317-745-9222.
What is the Hendricks County WIC phone number?
Hendricks County WIC is listed at 247 S. Wayne Street, Danville, IN 46122-1925, phone 317-745-2027. Bring ID, address proof, income or benefit proof and pregnancy/child details.
Who handles restaurant complaints and food permits in Hendricks County?
Environmental Health handles food protection, food permits, restaurant complaints, temporary food, mobile food and farmers market vendor questions. Call 317-745-9217.
Who handles septic permits and private well questions?
Environmental Health handles onsite sewage systems, septic permits, site plan review, private wells and property-development questions. Call 317-745-9217 early before buying, building, remodeling or repairing a septic system.