Clarke County Health Department phone, clinics, WIC, certificates, shots, Teen Matters and Environmental Health
The Clarke County Health Department in this guide is the Athens, Georgia public health office operated through the Georgia Department of Public Health Northeast Health District.
Use this guide to find the right phone number, address, clinic, document list, fee note and official link before you go to North Harris Street, Meigs Street, Paradise Boulevard, McKinley Drive, Teen Matters, Specialty Care or the District Office.
Choose the Clarke County Health Department service you need
Select your task. This tool does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid the wrong Athens public-health office.
Call 706-389-6921 for the main Clarke County Health Department at 345 North Harris Street. Ask which clinic or program handles your exact need and what to bring.
Quick answer: Clarke County Health Department in Athens, Georgia
The main Clarke County Health Department clinic is at 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601. The main clinic phone number is 706-389-6921, and the fax number is 706-389-6897.
Vital Records is also at North Harris Street but has a direct number: 706-389-6871. WIC is at 645 Meigs Street with phone 706-369-5816. Environmental Health is at 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104 with phone 706-583-2658.
The Northeast Health District page says the District Office at 220 Research Drive has no clinical services. Do not go there for shots, WIC, birth certificates, STI testing or clinic appointments.
Official verification before using this Clarke County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses the official Northeast Health District Clarke County page, Georgia DPH District 10 page, immunizations page, WIC page, birth and death certificates page, Environmental Health page, Teen Matters page, family planning page, STI page, patient forms, and payments/insurance page.
Clinic hours, staff-meeting closures, services, payment options, forms, eligibility, school requirements and office routing can change. Always verify live details on the official page before visiting, mailing a request, paying a fee or relying on a deadline.
What this Clarke County Health Department guide covers
Clarke County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct phone number when possible. Athens public-health services are split across multiple clinics and program offices.
| Need | Phone or route | Use this when | Ask before visiting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Clarke County Health Department | 706-389-6921 | You need general clinic help, immunizations, family planning, STI, TB or routing. | Appointment rules, vaccine/service availability, documents, payment and current closings. |
| East Athens Clinic | 706-227-4409 | You want to ask whether limited services are available at 410 McKinley Drive. | Whether your service is available that day and whether lunch/staff closures apply. |
| WIC | 706-369-5816 | You need WIC eligibility, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding or eWIC help. | Proof of ID, residency, income, pregnancy/child details and appointment requirements. |
| Vital Records | 706-389-6871 | You need a Georgia birth or death certificate through Clarke County. | Eligibility, ID, $25 fee, mail rules and Monday-Thursday lunch closure. |
| Environmental Health | 706-583-2658 | You need food, septic, pool, body art, tourist accommodation, complaint or record help. | Permit type, complaint details, inspection need, property address and lunch closure. |
| Teen Matters Cedar | 706-227-7198 Text: 706-410-8558 | A young person needs teen-friendly confidential services near Cedar Shoals. | Hours, appointment needs, service availability and privacy questions. |
| Teen Matters Central | 706-369-5670 Text: 706-340-3715 | A young person needs teen-friendly confidential services near Rocksprings Court. | Hours, appointment needs, service availability and privacy questions. |
| Specialty Care Clinic | 706-425-2935 | You have a referral for HIV-related comprehensive care and case management. | Referral requirements and whether the clinic can see you. |
| Children 1st | 706-227-7182 | You need child-health intake and connection to services. | Eligibility, referral need, documents and correct program. |
| Babies Can’t Wait | 706-369-6101 | You need early-intervention information for eligible infants and toddlers. | Referral steps, age rules and records needed. |
| Children’s Medical Services | 706-389-6923 | You need routing for eligible children with special health-care needs. | Eligibility, application, medical records and next appointment steps. |
| District 10 Northeast Health District | 706-583-2870 | You need district-level administration, media or general district routing. | Do not use this for clinical services; district office has no clinical services. |
Locations, hours and map for Clarke County Health Department
The main clinic and Vital Records office are on North Harris Street. WIC is on Meigs Street. Environmental Health is on Paradise Boulevard. East Athens Clinic is on McKinley Drive and offers limited services during limited hours.
| Location | Address and phone | Main use | Hours and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601 706-389-6921 | Core clinic services, immunizations, family planning, STI, TB, general routing. | Mon 8-5; Tue 8-7; Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5; Fri 8-2. Check closings and staff-meeting notes. |
| East Athens Clinic | 410 McKinley Dr, Athens, GA 30601 706-227-4409 | Limited services during limited hours. | Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5; Fri 8-2. Closed 1-2 PM for lunch Wed/Thu. Call first. |
| WIC | 645 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601 706-369-5816 | Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. | Mon 8-5; Tue 8-7; Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5; Fri 8-2. Listed as open for lunch daily. |
| Environmental Health | 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30607 706-583-2658 | Food, septic, pool, body art, lodging, complaint and inspection support. | Mon-Fri 8:30-5. Closed 12-1 PM for lunch. |
| Vital Records | 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601 706-389-6871 | Georgia birth and death certificates. | Mon 8-5; Tue 8-7; Wed 8-5; Thu 8-5; Fri 8-2. Lunch closure Mon-Thu 1:30-2:30 PM. |
| District Office | 220 Research Drive, Athens, GA 30605 706-583-2870 | Northeast Health District administration. | No clinical services at this location. |
Before you call or visit the Athens public health office
Use this checklist before going to a clinic, requesting a certificate, calling WIC, filing an Environmental Health complaint or sending forms by mail.
Immunizations, Georgia school Form 3231 and vaccine records
The Clarke County Health Department provides immunization services through the Northeast Health District. Families may need child vaccines, teen vaccines, adult vaccines, flu shots, RSV-related guidance, school forms, vaccine records or vaccine catch-up planning.
For Georgia school attendance, many families need the Georgia Immunization Certificate, commonly known as Form 3231. The Northeast Health District immunization page says proof of Tdap and MCV4 must be documented on Form 3231 for certain Georgia students.
Call before going
Call 706-389-6921 and ask whether the vaccine, school form or record review is available at the main clinic or another Clarke location.
Bring official records
Bring prior vaccine cards, school forms, records from another state or country, and the child’s full name and birth date.
Ask about VFC or payment
If a child is uninsured or insurance does not cover vaccines, ask about Vaccines for Children routing and current clinic payment options.
WIC in Clarke County: nutrition, breastfeeding support and eWIC
Clarke County WIC is at 645 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601. The WIC phone number is 706-369-5816, and the fax number is 706-369-6219.
The Northeast Health District describes WIC as a federally funded health and nutrition program for women and young children in low-income families. Services include nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support, a health resource library and electronic eWIC card support.
Birth and death certificates in Athens-Clarke County
Clarke County Vital Records is located at 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601. The direct phone number is 706-389-6871, and the fax number is 706-552-4531.
The official district vital-records page says all vital records offices can now obtain birth and death certificates from any county in Georgia. In the Northeast Health District, Clarke, Morgan and Walton are the counties where the health department is the registrar of vital records.
| Record task | Best route | Fee and requirement notes | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Clarke County Health Department Vital Records, 706-389-6871. | $25 fee. Request must include signature, proper fee and photo ID. Mail requests need ID copy and self-addressed stamped envelope. | Assuming anyone can request it. Birth access is limited to the person, listed parents, legal guardian/agent, grandparents, adult child, adult sibling or spouse. |
| Death certificate | Clarke County Health Department Vital Records, 706-389-6871. | $25 fee. Request must include signed request form and photo ID. Certain details may be redacted unless the applicant qualifies. | Arriving during Monday-Thursday lunch closure or mailing a request without ID copy/envelope. |
| Online order | ROVER system through Georgia services. | Online orders are handled by the state vital records office in Atlanta and mailed to the requester. | Expecting an online ROVER order to be picked up at the local Clarke office. |
| Marriage, divorce or court record | Use the correct probate/court/state route based on record type. | Not the same as local birth/death certificate service. | Calling Vital Records for court documents or hospital records. |
Estimate basic local certificate fee
This only estimates the listed $25 certificate fee. It does not include online processing, shipping, amendment, court, notary, special copy or other charges.
One certificate using the listed $25 fee. Confirm current requirements before paying.
Environmental Health in Clarke County
Clarke County Environmental Health is at 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30607. The phone number is 706-583-2658, and the fax number is 706-583-2668. The official Clarke page lists hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with lunch closure from noon to 1:00 PM.
Use Environmental Health for restaurant inspections, septic permits, public swimming pools, hotel/motel inspections, body art/tattoo/piercing, infectious disease or food-borne illness outbreak tracking, and complaint routing.
Teen Matters, family planning, STI and HIV-related services
Teen Matters provides confidential health services for young people ages 11 through 19 in a teen-friendly environment. Services may include birth control, condoms, dating/relationship advice, pregnancy testing, STI testing/treatment, abstinence education, health education, HIV/AIDS testing, HPV immunization and nutrition/exercise advice.
| Service | Official route | What to know before going |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Matters Cedar | 1275 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens. Phone 706-227-7198. Text 706-410-8558. | Monday-Thursday 2-7 PM listed; Friday closed. Hours/days may vary, so call or text first. |
| Teen Matters Central | 168 Rocksprings Court, Athens. Phone 706-369-5670. Text 706-340-3715. | Monday-Thursday 2-7 PM listed; Friday closed. Hours/days may vary, so call or text first. |
| Family planning | County health department clinic services. | Services may be low/no cost, no charge for teens, and income-based for adults. Some walk-ins may be available, but appointments are recommended for a specific day/time. |
| STI testing/treatment | Health department clinic services. | Standard STI visits can include chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis testing. Treatment for some STIs may be included in standard exam fee. |
| HIV-related care | Specialty Care Clinic by referral; 706-425-2935. | The Specialty Care Clinic is not a walk-in replacement for general clinic services. |
Specialty Care Clinic, child-health programs and District 10
Clarke County also hosts programs that are easy to miss if you only search for the main phone number. Use the correct program number instead of treating every need as a main-clinic visit.
Payments, insurance and patient forms
The Northeast Health District payments page says credit or debit cards are accepted at all county clinics. It also lists Clarke clinic payment types by service category.
Always verify current payment rules before visiting because payment tables, fees and service policies can change.
What the Clarke County Health Department does not handle
Some Athens searches look like health department questions but belong somewhere else. Use the right route to avoid wasted trips.
For broader local office search help, use our health department near me guide.
Official Clarke County Health Department links
Use these official links for final verification before visiting, requesting records, paying, mailing forms or relying on hours.
Official Clarke County Health Department pageMain official page for Athens clinic locations, phone numbers, hours, WIC, Environmental Health, Vital Records, Teen Matters, Specialty Care and child programs. Georgia DPH District 10 / Athens pageOfficial Georgia Department of Public Health district contact page for Northeast Health District. ImmunizationsSchool vaccine requirements, Form 3231 context, available vaccines and schedule links. WIC Supplemental Nutrition ProgramWIC eligibility, nutrition support, breastfeeding support, eWIC and appointment guidance. Birth and death certificatesGeorgia birth and death certificate rules, fee, eligibility, ROVER note, forms and mail instructions. Environmental HealthFood service, septic, pool, lodging, body art, inspection and complaint resources. Teen MattersConfidential teen-friendly services, clinic locations and services for young people ages 11 through 19. Birth control and family planningFamily planning services, costs, appointment planning and available birth-control options. STI testing and treatmentSTI testing, treatment notes, HIV linkage and clinic-service guidance. Payments and insuranceAccepted payment types by county clinic, Environmental Health and Vital Records.Clarke County Health Department FAQ
What is the Clarke County Health Department phone number?
The main Clarke County Health Department phone number in Athens, Georgia is 706-389-6921. Use it for main clinic routing, appointments, immunizations, family planning, STI, TB and general public-health questions.
Where is the main Clarke County Health Department located?
The main clinic is at 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601. Vital Records is also at this address, but it has a direct phone number: 706-389-6871.
What is the Clarke County WIC phone number?
The Clarke County WIC phone number is 706-369-5816. WIC is located at 645 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Where is Clarke County Environmental Health?
Environmental Health is at 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30607. The phone number is 706-583-2658.
Can Clarke County issue a Georgia birth certificate?
Yes. Clarke County Vital Records can help with Georgia birth certificates. The official district page says all vital records offices can now obtain birth and death certificates from any county within Georgia, and Clarke is one of the Northeast Health District counties where the health department is the registrar.
How much is a birth or death certificate in Clarke County?
The Northeast Health District birth and death certificate page lists a $25 fee for birth certificates and a $25 fee for death certificates. Confirm current fee and ID rules before paying.
What is Georgia Form 3231?
Form 3231 is the Georgia Immunization Certificate used for school immunization documentation. Call the Clarke County clinic before visiting if you need a school form, vaccine record review or missing vaccines.
What is Teen Matters in Clarke County?
Teen Matters provides confidential teen-friendly services for young people ages 11 through 19. Clarke County has Teen Matters Cedar and Teen Matters Central locations. Call or text first because hours and days may vary.
Does the District Office provide clinical services?
No. The official Clarke County page says the District Office at 220 Research Drive has no clinical services. Use the clinic or program location for care, records, WIC or Environmental Health services.
Is this page for Clark County, Nevada or Clarke County, Alabama?
No. This guide is only for Clarke County, Georgia, in Athens. Do not use these phone numbers or addresses for Clark County in another state or Clarke County in Alabama or Mississippi.