Sullivan public health help: vaccines, records, lead testing, septic permits and food safety
The Sullivan County Health Department in Indiana handles much more than routine shots. Residents use the office for local birth and death records, immunizations, TB testing, lead screening, septic permits, food-establishment permits, inspections, environmental complaints, safe-sleep education and child-passenger safety help.
The easiest way to avoid a wasted trip is to call the correct person first. Environmental staff may be out doing fieldwork, vaccines require appointments, and Sullivan County WIC operates from a different address.
What the Sullivan County Health Department handles
The Sullivan County Health Department is the local public-health agency for Sullivan County, Indiana. Its current public pages cover Vital Records, immunizations, communicable-disease prevention, lead testing, septic systems, food safety, environmental health, safe-sleep education, child-passenger safety and several prevention programs.
Immunizations, TB testing, communicable-disease work, animal-bite and rabies investigations, lead testing and vaccine-record help.
Sullivan County birth and death certificates, paternity-affidavit processing and genealogy-related local record requests.
Septic permits, restaurant permits and inspections, temporary food events, pools, body art, complaints and mosquito/vector-control work.
Sullivan County Health Department phone numbers and staff routing
The main number works for general questions, but the current contact page publishes direct lines for several programs. Using the program-specific number is especially useful for septic, food, vaccines and school-health issues.
| Need | Phone / contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 812-268-0224 | General routing, Vital Records, appointments and office questions. |
| Backup main number | 812-554-0092 | Current official contact page lists this as the backup office number. |
| Administrator / food | 812-632-3279 | Administrative and Environmental Food Specialist questions. |
| Septic | 812-638-6400 | Onsite sewage permits, septic questions and field routing. |
| Environmental Health | 812-632-3284 | Environmental inspections and related health issues. |
| Public Health Nurse | 812-632-3277 | Public-health nursing and clinical program questions. |
| Vaccine Nurse | 812-632-3280 | Immunization scheduling and vaccine questions. |
| School support | 812-564-9368 | School-related public health support. |
| Emergency preparedness | 812-632-3283 | Preparedness-program questions, not emergency medical treatment. |
Vaccines, TB testing, CHIRP and MyVaxIndiana
Sullivan County’s Immunization Clinic provides vaccinations regardless of insurance status, along with TB testing and communicable-disease work. The department’s current page says these services are available by appointment only.
The county specifically references adult immunizations such as tetanus, influenza and hepatitis vaccines. Call for the exact vaccine and current availability.
The county currently lists TB testing at $20. Ask when you schedule whether your work, school or program requires a particular test or documentation.
Public-health nursing also supports communicable-disease investigation, tuberculosis prevention and treatment, and animal-bite/rabies investigations.
How to get an Indiana immunization record
Sullivan County participates in CHIRP, Indiana’s statewide immunization registry. Parents or guardians can request an official record with identification, while MyVaxIndiana provides a state online route for accessing immunization history.
Use 812-268-0224 or the vaccine nurse line and explain whether the record is for school, employment, travel or another deadline.
Indiana’s online immunization portal allows Hoosiers to view and print official immunization records after completing the state verification process.
If a vaccine date or personal detail is missing, contact the health department, medical provider or another CHIRP provider rather than creating a duplicate record.
Birth certificates, death certificates and genealogy records
Sullivan County maintains local birth and death records and issues certified copies for eligible requests. The current county page says local birth records date back to 1882 and death records to 1898.
| Record service | Current Sullivan County fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth certificate | $10 each | Use Sullivan County for people born in Sullivan County. |
| Certified death certificate | $12 each | Use Sullivan County for deaths recorded in Sullivan County. |
| Paternity affidavit processing | $20 | Current county fee listed on the Vital Records page. |
| Credit/debit payment | Convenience fee may apply | County says credit and debit cards are accepted with a small convenience charge. |
How to request a Sullivan County certificate
The local Health Department is the fastest route when the birth or death occurred in Sullivan County. For an event in another Indiana county, use that county or the Indiana Department of Health route.
Sullivan County publishes separate birth, death and genealogy request forms through its Document Center.
Certificate requests require acceptable identification and, when applicable, proof of relationship or direct interest.
The local page instructs mail applicants to submit the proper application, a copy of ID and payment. Personal checks are not accepted.
If ordering online, start from the official Sullivan County or Indiana Vital Records page rather than an unrelated records website.
Sullivan County WIC is a separate clinic
Do not assume the WIC appointment is at the Health Department’s Main Street office. Indiana currently lists the Sullivan County WIC Program at 2326 N. Section Street, Sullivan, IN 47882-1510, phone 812-268-6439.
| WIC day | Current listed hours | Lunch closure |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. | 2:00-3:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Noon-1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Noon-1:00 p.m. |
Free capillary lead testing in Sullivan County
Indiana’s current local lead-testing directory lists free capillary lead testing by appointment through the Sullivan County Health Department. Testing is currently listed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m..
Call 812-268-0224 before visiting. The lead-testing listing specifically says appointment only.
Indiana requires healthcare providers to determine whether children under age seven have received lead testing and offer testing when needed.
An elevated screening result may require confirmatory testing and public-health follow-up rather than relying on a single finger-stick screen alone.
Food safety, septic, pools, body art, complaints and mosquito control
Environmental Health handles several tasks that people sometimes mistake for planning, zoning or building-department work. If the issue affects food sanitation, onsite sewage or another public-health condition, start with Sullivan County Health Department Environmental Health.
Restaurant plan review, retail/mobile permits, temporary-food permits, routine inspections, complaint investigation and foodborne-illness education.
Septic-system permits, repairs, contractor information, soil-scientist resources and onsite sewage design/process guidance.
Commercial pools, spas, beaches, splash pads, body art, environmental complaints and seasonal mosquito/vector control.
What to do before installing or repairing a septic system
The county’s Environmental Health page is direct: a permit must be obtained from Sullivan County Health Department before any new construction, installation or repair of an onsite sewage system begins.
Use 812-638-6400 and describe whether the project is new construction, replacement, repair or another onsite sewage change.
Have the address, owner information, project description and any existing septic documents or prior permits available.
The county publishes lists of local soil scientists, septic contractors, plan-review worksheets and contractor design worksheets.
Get the county permit and inspection instructions before installation, repair or covering regulated components.
Restaurant, mobile and temporary food permits
Sullivan County Environmental Health licenses retail, mobile and temporary food establishments, performs routine inspections and investigates complaints.
| Permit / task | Current published requirement | Local planning tip |
|---|---|---|
| Retail food permit | $100 listed on current Environmental Health page | New restaurants may also require plan review before opening. |
| Mobile food permit | $100 listed with retail/mobile permit application | Ask what commissary, water, wastewater and equipment requirements apply. |
| Temporary food permit | $25 | Completed application must be submitted at least 7 calendar days before the event. |
| Food complaint | File with Sullivan County Health Department | Provide business name, location, date and a clear description of the concern. |
Safe Sleep and child-passenger safety help
Trained technicians help parents and caregivers select, install and adjust car seats and booster seats. The department may also help qualifying families obtain a car seat.
Sullivan County provides safe-sleep education and assistance with an infant sleep space for qualifying families who do not have a safe place for their baby to sleep.
What to bring to the Sullivan County Health Department
Bring only what applies to your service, but call first if you are unsure. The local office is small enough that the right paperwork makes a real difference when you are trying to finish a certificate, permit or appointment in one trip.
Official Sullivan County and Indiana health sources
Use these government pages for final verification before visiting, paying a fee, mailing records paperwork or beginning regulated septic or food work.
Sullivan County Health Department FAQs
What is the Sullivan County Health Department phone number?
The main Sullivan County Health Department phone number in Sullivan, Indiana is 812-268-0224. The current contact page also lists 812-554-0092 as a backup number.
Where is the Sullivan County Health Department located?
The current official contact page lists the office at 27 S Main St, Sullivan, IN 47882. Some older public materials may still show a previous North Court Street address, so use the current contact page.
What are the Sullivan County Health Department hours?
The current official hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Does Sullivan County Health Department provide vaccines?
Yes. The department offers immunizations regardless of insurance status, but its current Immunization Clinic page says services are available by appointment only.
How much is a TB test at Sullivan County Health Department?
The current Sullivan County Immunization Clinic page lists TB testing at $20. Call before visiting to schedule and confirm the testing process required for your school, employer or program.
Can I get a Sullivan County birth or death certificate at the Health Department?
Yes. Sullivan County issues certified local birth and death records. The current county page lists birth certificates at $10 each and death certificates at $12 each.
Who handles septic permits in Sullivan County, Indiana?
The Sullivan County Health Department Environmental Health program handles onsite sewage and septic permitting. A county permit is required before new construction, installation or repair begins.
Who handles restaurant and food permits in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County Health Department Environmental Health handles retail, mobile and temporary food establishment permits, plan reviews, inspections and food complaints.
Does Sullivan County Health Department offer lead testing?
Yes. Indiana’s current directory lists free capillary lead testing by appointment Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 812-268-0224 to schedule.
Is Sullivan County WIC located inside the Health Department?
No. Indiana currently lists Sullivan County WIC at 2326 N. Section Street, Sullivan, IN 47882-1510. The WIC phone number is 812-268-6439.