Harford County Health Department in Bel Air: phone numbers, offices and where each service is actually handled
Harford County Health Department has more than one Bel Air office. The main 120 S. Hays Street location handles services such as Vital Records, Environmental Health, behavioral-health programs, Medical Assistance transportation and health-insurance assistance, while the 1 N. Main Street Family Health Center handles services including WIC, pediatric dental, nutrition and family-health programs.
For vaccines, STI/HIV testing, hepatitis C, PrEP and tuberculosis services, many residents are routed to the Edgewood Clinical Health location. Knowing that before you leave home can save a trip across Harford County.
What services does Harford County Health Department provide?
HCHD is the local public-health agency for Bel Air, Aberdeen, Edgewood, Havre de Grace and the rest of Harford County. Its programs cover vital records, WIC, family health, dental care, behavioral health, disease control, immunizations, reproductive and sexual health, environmental health, Medical Assistance support, emergency preparedness, chronic-disease prevention and services for older or medically vulnerable residents.
Vital Records, Environmental Health, administration, behavioral health, Medical Assistance transportation, insurance assistance and several prevention programs.
WIC, dental services, nutrition services, Nuestra Comunidad and other family-focused programs.
Immunizations, infectious disease, STI testing, HIV, hepatitis C, PrEP, tuberculosis services, family planning and WIC.
Harford County Health Department has two key Bel Air locations
Main line: 410-838-1500
Current HCHD materials list administration, behavioral health, Environmental Health, Medical Assistance transportation, walk-in health-insurance assistance/MCHP, Vital Records, minority-health work and diabetes-prevention programs at this location.
Phone: 410-638-3060
The current directory lists dental care, WIC, Nuestra Comunidad and nutrition services here. Older HCHD clinical material also identifies this building as a Bel Air Family Health Center.
Harford County Health Department phone numbers
| Need | Phone | Correct route |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 410-838-1500 | 120 S. Hays Street, general questions and department routing. |
| Bel Air Family Health / Dental | 410-638-3060 | 1 N. Main Street programs including pediatric dental and family-health services. |
| Environmental Health | 410-877-2300 | Food facilities, septic/well matters, environmental inspections and permit questions. |
| Clinical Health / Edgewood | 410-612-1779 | Family planning, STI/HIV, infectious disease, PrEP, hepatitis C, TB and related clinical services. |
| Vaccine clinic | 410-612-1774 | Current HCHD vaccine-clinic materials instruct patients to call this number for appointments. |
| Harford WIC | 410-939-6680 | Maryland WIC’s current central Harford County application contact. |
| Edgewood WIC | 410-612-1776 | WIC services at 1321 Woodbridge Station Way. |
| AERS / long-term support | 410-942-7918 | Assessment, Evaluation and Review Services for Medicaid/community support needs. |
Birth and death certificates in Bel Air
In Harford County, certified Maryland birth and death certificates are available through the Health Department at 120 S. Hays Street. That is different from counties where vital records are handled mainly by a clerk’s office.
120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. Main HCHD phone: 410-838-1500.
Maryland’s current local-health vital-record directory lists Harford walk-in certificate issuance from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on business days.
The current Harford County Health Department birth application lists a $30 non-refundable fee per certified copy, payable by cash or credit card.
Harford County Health Department issues Maryland vital records under state rules. An out-of-state birth certificate must come from the state where the birth occurred.
Birth and death records are restricted records. The person requesting the certificate must meet Maryland eligibility rules.
The current birth application requires valid government-issued photo identification or qualifying alternate documents when no government photo ID is available.
Certificate fees can change. Verify the current price with HCHD before relying on an older form or directory.
Harford County WIC eligibility, locations and application route
Maryland WIC supports eligible pregnant people, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age 5 who meet residency, income and nutrition-risk requirements.
The current HCHD service directory lists WIC at 1 N. Main Street in Bel Air. Call ahead before assuming appointment availability at a specific clinic.
1321 Woodbridge Station Way, Edgewood. WIC phone: 410-612-1776.
2027 Pulaski Highway, Suite 107. Maryland WIC lists 410-939-6680 as the current Harford County application contact.
Pediatric dental services at 1 N. Main Street
The Harford County Health Department’s Bel Air Family Health Center provides pediatric dental services at 1 N. Main Street. The program was built around improving access for children and young adults enrolled in Maryland’s children’s health coverage programs.
HCHD’s Bel Air dental program was established for children and young adults ages 1–20 enrolled in the Maryland Children’s Health Program.
Services include X-rays, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatment, fillings, extractions, crowns, root-canal treatment, space maintainers and specialty referrals when appropriate.
Call the Bel Air Family Health Center at 410-638-3060 and ask specifically for current pediatric dental availability.
Vaccines, STI testing, HIV, PrEP, hepatitis C and TB services
These are Health Department services, but the current service directory places most of them at the Edgewood Clinical Health location rather than the main Bel Air office.
| Clinical service | Current HCHD route | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Immunizations | 1321 Woodbridge Station Way, Edgewood | Current vaccine-clinic materials require appointments and vaccine records before the visit. |
| STI testing | Edgewood Clinical Health | Sexual-health services include STI testing/treatment and reproductive-health counseling. |
| HIV | Edgewood Clinical Health | HIV testing, case management and prevention services are listed. |
| PrEP | Edgewood Clinical Health | PrEP services are available for people who may benefit from HIV-prevention medication. |
| Hepatitis C | Edgewood Clinical Health | HCHD lists hepatitis C testing and treatment services. |
| Tuberculosis | Edgewood Clinical Health | TB services are listed through the Clinical Health program. |
Food permits, septic, wells and environmental inspections
Environmental Health operates from 120 S. Hays Street, Suite 200, and uses a separate phone number: 410-877-2300. This division handles public-health regulation tied to property, businesses, water, sewage and food facilities.
Plan review, food-facility licensing, temporary events, mobile units and reinspection requirements are handled through Environmental Health.
Property owners, buyers and contractors should contact Environmental Health before relying on an old septic record, well test or site assumption.
HCHD performs environmental health surveys for qualifying homes and may require current well-water results and septic pump-out documentation.
Behavioral health and crisis routing
Behavioral-health services are part of HCHD’s Bel Air service network, and the 120 S. Hays Street site is listed for behavioral-health programs. Routine behavioral-health questions should go through the Health Department rather than an emergency department.
Call HCHD at 410-838-1500 and ask for the behavioral-health program that fits your need.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental-health or substance-use crisis, Maryland residents can call or text 988.
Harford County also has local crisis, recovery and behavioral-health partners. Ask HCHD for the current referral route if you are unsure where to start.
Medical Assistance transportation and health-insurance help
HCHD coordinates last-resort transportation for eligible Harford County Medical Assistance recipients. The county’s 2026 resource guide lists 410-638-1671 and advises scheduling rides at least two business days before the appointment.
The current HCHD service directory lists walk-in Maryland Children’s Health Program / health-insurance assistance at 120 S. Hays Street and Edgewood.
What to bring before visiting a Harford County Health Department office
Official Harford County and Maryland health resources
Harford County Health Department Bel Air MD FAQs
What is the Harford County Health Department phone number?
The main Harford County Health Department phone number is 410-838-1500. The main office is at 120 S. Hays Street in Bel Air.
Where is the Harford County Health Department in Bel Air?
The primary office is at 120 S. Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. HCHD also operates a Family Health Center at 1 N. Main Street in Bel Air.
Why are there two Health Department addresses in Bel Air?
Different HCHD programs use different buildings. The Hays Street office handles services such as Vital Records and Environmental Health, while 1 N. Main Street is listed for dental, WIC, nutrition and family-health programs.
Can I get a birth certificate at the Harford County Health Department?
Yes. Harford County Health Department provides Maryland birth-certificate services at 120 S. Hays Street. The current HCHD birth application lists a $30 fee per certified copy and requires acceptable identification.
What is the Harford County WIC phone number?
Maryland WIC currently lists 410-939-6680 as the Harford County application contact. HCHD also lists WIC services at Bel Air and Edgewood locations.
Does Harford County Health Department offer dental care?
Yes. The Bel Air Family Health Center at 1 N. Main Street provides pediatric dental services. Call 410-638-3060 for current appointment and eligibility information.
Where do I get vaccines from Harford County Health Department?
The current HCHD service directory routes immunization services through the Edgewood Clinical Health location at 1321 Woodbridge Station Way. Current vaccine-clinic materials list 410-612-1774 for appointments.
Does Harford County Health Department provide STI and HIV services?
Yes. HCHD lists STI testing, HIV testing and case management, PrEP, hepatitis C services and related infectious-disease programs through its Edgewood Clinical Health location.
Who handles food permits and septic questions in Harford County?
Harford County Health Department Environmental Health handles food-service regulation and environmental-health matters including applicable septic, well and property-inspection issues. Call 410-877-2300.
Does the Health Department provide medical transportation?
Yes, for eligible Harford County Medical Assistance recipients. The county’s 2026 resource guide lists 410-638-1671 and says rides should be scheduled at least two business days before the medical appointment.