Lucas Toledo County Health Department 2026: Services & Phone

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Independent guide: Department-of-Health.org is not the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, Lucas County, the City of Toledo, Ohio Department of Health, WIC, Vital Statistics or a healthcare provider. Use this guide to find the correct official program before sending medical records, identification, applications or payment information.
Toledo · Lucas County public health guide · 2026

Toledo public health phones, clinics, WIC, certificates and environmental-health help

The official local agency is the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, or TLCHD. It combines clinical programs such as reproductive health, STI/HIV testing, immunizations and lead screening with WIC, vital records and a large Environmental Health division.

As of September 30, 2026, TLCHD says all services are still operating from 635 N. Erie St. in downtown Toledo. The department has acquired a future location at 1933 Spielbusch Ave., but renovations are still underway and the move is expected later in 2026.

Main: 419-213-4100 Clinic: 419-213-2013 WIC Vital records Environmental health
Official agency Toledo-Lucas County Health Department Local public-health authority serving Toledo and Lucas County.
Current office 635 N. Erie St. Toledo, OH 43604.
Office hours 8-4 most weekdays Thursday starts at 9 a.m.; program hours can differ.
Future move 1933 Spielbusch Ave. Renovations underway; verify before traveling.
Quick answer

What does the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department handle?

TLCHD provides clinical care, prevention programs, maternal and child services, WIC, vital records, public-health surveillance and environmental regulation. It also operates local programs for household sewage systems, private wells, food safety, lead, body art, public pools, solid waste and nuisance complaints.

Clinical care

STI and HIV testing, reproductive health, TB testing and treatment, adult/travel vaccination, child immunizations and harm-reduction services.

Families

WIC, breastfeeding support, Healthy Start, Cribs for Kids, maternal-child programs and child wellness services.

Environmental health

Food inspections, sewage/HSTS, private wells, body art, public pools, waste, mosquitoes, nuisance complaints and other permit programs.

Phone directory

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department phone numbers

Service Phone Use this for
Main office 419-213-4100 General information, Vital Records and department routing.
24/7 emergency contact 419-936-2020 Urgent public-health matters outside routine hours.
Clinic / STI / HIV / TB 419-213-2013 Appointments, STI testing, HIV testing, TB testing and lead screening.
Reproductive Health 419-213-4157 Birth control, pregnancy testing, reproductive wellness and clinic scheduling.
WIC downtown 419-213-4422 WIC eligibility, appointments and nutrition services.
Child immunization nurse 419-213-4121 Shots 4 Tots ‘n Teens questions.
Environmental Health 419-213-4100, option 4 Food, septic, well, body art, pools and environmental permits.
WIC breastfeeding support 419-213-2124 Breastfeeding education and lactation support.
Emergency care For trouble breathing, severe injury, stroke symptoms, overdose or another immediate medical emergency, call 911. The Health Department emergency number is for public-health response, not emergency-room treatment.
Clinical services

Reproductive health, STI, HIV and TB services in Toledo

TLCHD’s Reproductive Health & Wellness Center is at the downtown Erie Street location. It accepts appointments and walk-ins for several services, although testing availability and patient flow can vary by day.

Reproductive care

Birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and counseling, reproductive planning, Pap/pelvic exams and men’s health screening.

STI / HIV

Testing and treatment for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and HIV, plus HPV vaccination and PrEP-related services.

TB testing

TLCHD provides two-step TB testing by appointment. Call 419-213-2013 for current scheduling.

Current clinic hours

Day Reproductive / STI clinic time
Monday11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost protection TLCHD states that patients are not turned away from these clinic services because they cannot pay. Applicable fees are billed using a sliding-fee scale.
WIC

Lucas County WIC locations and eligibility

WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five. Applicants must meet income and nutrition-risk requirements.

WIC site Address Phone
TLCHD Downtown 635 N. Erie St., Toledo 419-213-4422
Western Lucas County 330 Oak Terrace Blvd., Holland 419-213-6250
East Toledo Family Center 1020 Varland Ave., Toledo 419-693-1116
Cordelia-Martin Health Center 615 Division St., Toledo 419-214-5724
River East Community Health Center 113 Main St., Toledo 419-214-5723
South Side Community Health Center 732 South Ave., Toledo 419-214-5722
Call your chosen WIC site first Some partner sites offer extended evening or Saturday hours on specific days. WIC schedules can change, so verify before traveling.
Lucas County WIC Eligibility, breastfeeding support, food lists and current clinic locations.
Open official WIC page
Downtown WIC Call the Erie Street location for appointment routing.
Call 419-213-4422
Breastfeeding support TLCHD provides lactation consultants and peer support.
Call 419-213-2124
Child immunizations

Shots 4 Tots ‘n Teens and immunization records

Shots 4 Tots ‘n Teens provides vaccines for children from birth through age 18 at community locations around Lucas County. Eligibility includes children using Vaccines for Children and certain privately insured children whose plans do not fully cover vaccines.

Insurance: bring the child’s current insurance card.
Shot record: bring a hard-copy immunization record.
Guardian ID: parent or legal guardian should bring valid photo identification.
Consent: another adult bringing the child needs the completed consent form.

Need an old shot record?

TLCHD can provide records for vaccinations given through its clinics or Shots 4 Tots program. It does not automatically hold every record from private doctors. The department instructs patients to use its Shot Record Request Form and fax it to 419-213-4196.

No automatic statewide completeness Ohio’s immunization registry may contain records from participating providers, but older or adult records can be incomplete. Also check previous doctors, schools and daycares.
Birth & death certificates

Ohio birth and death certificates at the downtown Toledo office

Vital Records is located at 635 N. Erie St. TLCHD can issue certified Ohio birth certificates for people born anywhere in Ohio after 1908, not only births that occurred in Lucas County.

Certified copy fee

$25 per birth or death certificate. Credit-card transactions can include an additional processing fee.

In-person timing

Certificates are often issued in about 15 minutes when the record is available and the request is complete.

Mail timing

TLCHD says mailed requests are normally returned within two business days after receipt, plus postal delivery time.

Vital Records counter hours

Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

Birth certificates Fees, phone/mail/in-person options and request-form information.
Open birth records
Death certificates Ordering options, fees and mailing instructions.
Open death records
Order by phone Vital Records uses the department’s main line.
Call 419-213-4100
Protect identity documents Do not send birth/death request forms, identification or credit-card information to Department-of-Health.org. Use only TLCHD or its officially linked ordering vendor.
Lead prevention

Free lead screening and childhood lead follow-up

TLCHD offers free lead screening and asks residents to call 419-213-2013 for an appointment. The local program also provides education and follow-up when a child has an elevated blood lead level.

Who should ask about testing?

Parents of young children, especially those living in or frequently visiting older housing, should discuss lead-risk screening with a healthcare provider.

Older homes

Lead paint and dust can remain in older housing. TLCHD advises buyers and sellers to understand property history and known hazards.

Confirmed elevation

The County lead program can become involved after a qualifying elevated or poisoned blood-lead result.

Environmental Health

Food, sewage, wells, pools, body art and environmental permits

Environmental Health is one of TLCHD’s broadest divisions. It regulates or inspects food facilities, household sewage systems, private water systems, body-art facilities, swimming pools, campgrounds, waste facilities and other environmental-health conditions.

Food safety

Restaurants, mobile vendors, temporary food operations, retail food establishments and micro markets.

Sewage & wells

HSTS permits, design review, O&M, well permits, water sampling, mortgage inspections and property evaluations.

Other permits

Body art, pools, campgrounds, livestock/chicken permits, waste and nuisance-related environmental programs.

Environmental Health phone Call 419-213-4100 and choose option 4. TLCHD also publishes a current 2026 environmental-health fee schedule and online payment route for eligible programs.
Food safety

Restaurant permits, food inspections and complaints

TLCHD licenses and inspects qualifying food service operations and retail food establishments. The department also handles mobile and temporary food applications and provides a public route for foodborne-illness or facility complaints.

New facility

Use the current Food Facility Application and confirm plan-review requirements before opening or remodeling.

Mobile or temporary food

Separate applications are published for mobile units and temporary events.

Ownership change

TLCHD states that ownership or license-holder changes require the Change of Ownership form rather than simply renewing under a different holder.

Food-safety classes changed TLCHD says it no longer provides food-safety classes and directs operators to the Ohio Department of Health for approved providers.
Food Safety Program Applications, ownership changes, inspections and complaint routing.
Open Food Safety
Forms & permits Food facility, mobile food and temporary-event applications.
Open official forms
Environmental Health Call option 4 for current permit and inspection questions.
Call 419-213-4100
Household sewage

Lucas County septic and HSTS permits

Ohio and TLCHD commonly use the term Household Sewage Treatment System (HSTS) instead of simply “septic.” Lucas County has more than 12,000 such systems, and TLCHD regulates installation, repairs, contractors, inspections and operation/maintenance.

New or replacement system

Use the current design/site-review and installation/replacement permit process before beginning construction.

Existing system

TLCHD performs inspections, mortgage evaluations and operation-and-maintenance oversight.

Financial assistance

The program currently publishes a 2026 HSTS Grant Application, income-verification form and income-eligibility chart.

Property purchase tip If a Toledo-area or rural Lucas County home uses private sewage, verify the permit and condition before planning an addition or relying only on a seller’s description.
Household Sewage Treatment Systems Permits, contractor lists, O&M, inspections and 2026 grant materials.
Open HSTS program
Environmental fees Verify current permit and inspection charges before submitting.
Open 2026 fees
Environmental Health Use option 4 for property-specific questions.
Call 419-213-4100
Private wells

Private water-system permits and well testing

Private water systems include wells, cisterns, hauled-water systems and drinking-water ponds. Constructing, altering or sealing one requires a health-department permit, and only registered contractors may perform specified work.

New well: check the current well application and registered-contractor requirements.
Water sample: use the current private-water sample request process.
Mortgage: TLCHD provides mortgage inspection routes for private water systems.
Flooding: a flooded well may become contaminated; do not drink or use affected water for normal consumption until it has been properly addressed.
Decision guide

Which Toledo-Lucas County health service should you call?

“I need an STI or HIV test.”

Call 419-213-2013. Walk-ins are also accepted during current clinic hours.

“My child needs vaccines.”

Use Shots 4 Tots ‘n Teens; call 419-213-2013 for appointments or 419-213-4121 for nurse questions.

“I need WIC.”

Start with downtown WIC at 419-213-4422 or choose one of the current Lucas County partner sites.

“I need an Ohio birth certificate.”

Vital Records at 635 N. Erie St. can issue certified Ohio birth certificates for births after 1908.

“I have a septic or private-well question.”

Call 419-213-4100 and choose Environmental Health, option 4.

“I need lead screening.”

Call 419-213-2013 to schedule the Health Department’s free lead screening.

Before you visit

What to prepare before going to the Toledo Health Department

Clinical care: bring photo ID, insurance details if applicable and current contact information.
Child vaccines: insurance card, hard-copy immunization record and parent/guardian photo ID.
WIC: ask the clinic for its current eligibility and document checklist.
Vital records: know the name, event date and other identifying information required by the request form.
Food permit: use the current application rather than an older saved form.
Property/environmental: have the exact property address and project type ready.
Verify the address before traveling later in 2026 TLCHD has announced that it expects to move to 1933 Spielbusch Ave. after renovations. The official homepage still lists 635 N. Erie St. as the active location as of this guide’s September 30, 2026 verification.
FAQs

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department FAQs

What is the Lucas County Health Department phone number in Toledo?

The main Toledo-Lucas County Health Department number is 419-213-4100.

Where is the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department in 2026?

As of September 30, 2026, TLCHD says all services remain at 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604. A future move to 1933 Spielbusch Ave. is planned after renovations.

What are the Toledo Health Department hours?

The downtown building is listed as Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual clinic and Vital Records hours can be shorter.

Does Lucas County Health Department offer STI testing?

Yes. The Reproductive Health & Wellness Center provides STI and HIV testing and treatment. Call 419-213-2013; walk-ins are also accepted during current clinic hours.

Does Toledo-Lucas County Health Department provide child vaccines?

Yes. Shots 4 Tots ‘n Teens provides immunizations for children through age 18 at community clinic locations. Call 419-213-2013 for appointment information.

What is the Lucas County WIC phone number?

The downtown WIC office at 635 N. Erie St. uses 419-213-4422. Lucas County also has several partner WIC locations.

How much is an Ohio birth certificate in Toledo?

The current TLCHD fee is $25 per certified birth or death certificate. Credit-card transactions can include an additional processing charge.

Can I get an Ohio birth certificate in Lucas County if I was born somewhere else in Ohio?

Yes. TLCHD provides statewide issuance for certified Ohio birth certificates for people born in Ohio after 1908.

Who handles septic systems in Lucas County?

TLCHD Environmental Health regulates household sewage treatment systems, including permits, inspections, contractors and operation-and-maintenance requirements.

Does Toledo-Lucas County Health Department offer free lead screening?

Yes. TLCHD advertises free lead screening. Call 419-213-2013 to schedule an appointment.

Independent information notice: Department-of-Health.org is an independent information guide and is not the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, Lucas County, City of Toledo, Ohio Department of Health, WIC, Vital Records or a medical provider. Do not submit medical records, certificate applications, WIC paperwork, identification, permit applications or payment information to this website. Verify the current office address, clinic schedule, eligibility, fees and forms with TLCHD before acting, especially because the department has announced a future facility move later in 2026.