Colbert County Health Department phone, WIC, vaccines, records and environmental services
For residents of Sheffield, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia and the rest of Colbert County, the Alabama Department of Public Health county office is the local route for WIC, family planning, vaccines, STI care, TB services, Alabama vital records, septic permits, food inspections and public-health complaints.
The same Sheffield address also supports a Home Care program, but clinic, environmental and home-health needs do not always follow the same schedule. Calling 256-383-1231 and naming the service you need is the safest first step.
What does Colbert County Health Department handle?
Colbert County Health Department is the local Alabama Department of Public Health office serving the Shoals side of Colbert County. Its published services include WIC, family planning, women’s health, childhood and seasonal immunizations, STI testing and treatment, tuberculosis services, laboratory testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, Home Health, Alabama vital records and Environmental Health.
Family planning, women’s health, STI care, TB testing/treatment, laboratory testing, vaccines and cancer-screening programs are provided through the county health department.
WIC provides nutrition benefits, nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support, while the office also has application help for selected Alabama health-coverage programs.
Environmental Health handles food establishments, hotels, pools, onsite sewage, solid waste, septic-related permits, private-well testing, rabies and nuisance investigations.
Colbert County Health Department phone numbers
The verified county main number is 256-383-1231. ADPH’s current Colbert pages do not publish separate direct numbers for every clinic and environmental program, so ask for the department by name instead of relying on an old third-party directory.
| Service | Phone | Use this route for |
|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 256-383-1231 | WIC, clinic services, vital records, environmental routing and general questions. |
| Home Care | 256-383-1234 | Home-health referrals, physician-ordered services and enrolled-patient questions. |
| Home Care toll-free | 1-888-243-6847 | Home Health eligibility and service questions. |
| Alabama WIC hotline | 1-888-942-4673 | Statewide WIC clinic routing and application information. |
| ADPH Immunization Division | 1-800-469-4599 | Statewide VFC, vaccine and Alabama immunization-registry questions. |
| Family Planning statewide | 1-800-654-1385 | Alabama family-planning clinic information when the local office is unavailable. |
| Alabama Vital Records | 334-206-5418 | Certificate inquiries, older/problem records and statewide vital-record questions. |
| VitalChek phone orders | 1-888-279-9888 | Official third-party Alabama certificate orders paid by card. |
Colbert County WIC appointments, eligibility and breastfeeding support
Alabama WIC serves qualifying pregnant people, breastfeeding participants, people who recently had a baby, infants and children under age five. Colbert County Health Department is an official WIC clinic.
You must live in Alabama, meet current income requirements and be assessed for a nutritional risk that WIC nutrition services can help improve.
Bring the applicant, identification for the parent/caretaker and applicant, proof of your street address and proof of household income or enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP or Family Assistance.
ADPH’s current breastfeeding resource guide lists Colbert County WIC for prenatal breastfeeding education, postpartum support and breastfeeding aids or supplies.
Childhood vaccines, flu shots and Alabama immunization records
Colbert County’s official service list includes Vaccines for Children immunizations, influenza vaccination for people 6 months and older—including high-dose influenza vaccine for qualifying people age 65+—and other immunization services.
The federal VFC program supplies recommended vaccines to eligible children. Call the county clinic to confirm eligibility, vaccine stock and appointment availability.
ADPH’s adult-provider directory currently lists Colbert County Health Department for several adult vaccines, including HPV, MMR, Tdap, varicella and selected influenza/pneumococcal vaccines.
If you need an Alabama Certificate of Immunization for school or childcare, contact your last vaccine provider or a current provider who can check Alabama’s ImmPRINT immunization registry.
Birth control, women’s health and breast/cervical cancer screening
Colbert County lists family-planning counseling and birth control, women’s health/Pap smear services and the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program among its clinical services.
Alabama’s program includes contraception counseling, birth-control supplies, physical exams, preconception counseling and selected sterilization counseling/referral.
ADPH states family-planning services are confidential and available regardless of income. Some patients qualify for free or reduced-cost care.
Colbert County participates in Alabama’s breast and cervical cancer early-detection program. Screening eligibility includes age, insurance and income criteria that should be confirmed before scheduling.
STI testing, treatment, counseling and tuberculosis services
Colbert County’s clinical service list includes STI testing, treatment, counseling and partner notification, along with tuberculosis testing and treatment.
Call the clinic if you need testing after a possible exposure, symptoms, treatment or partner-service guidance. Tell staff whether you need testing only or already have a positive result.
TB public-health work includes testing and treatment. Exposure investigations and suspected active TB are different from a routine employment screening, so explain why you need testing.
The county health department also lists clinical laboratory testing among available clinical services.
Alabama birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates in Colbert County
Certified Alabama birth, death, marriage and divorce records can be requested through Colbert County Health Department. Most ordinary Alabama records can be obtained through a county health department without traveling to Montgomery.
| Vital-record item | Current Alabama rule | Useful detail |
|---|---|---|
| First certified copy/search | $15 | Includes one certified copy or a Certificate of Failure to Find. |
| Additional same record | $6 each | Must be additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time. |
| Birth certificate | Alabama births from 1908 forward are maintained by the state. | Birth certificates remain restricted for 125 years and require an authorized requester and identification. |
| Mail order | Available through Alabama Center for Health Statistics. | Standard mail processing is commonly estimated around 7–10 days. |
| Online/card order | VitalChek | VitalChek is Alabama’s authorized online/phone vendor and charges additional service/delivery fees. |
Food inspections, pools, lodging, rabies and public-health complaints
Environmental Health is a major Colbert County Health Department function. The current county service page directs environmental requests through the county health department and lists both regulated-facility and property-related programs.
ADPH conducts food-service inspections and investigates qualifying food establishment complaints. Restaurant inspection scores are available through Alabama’s official food-score system.
Hotel, swimming-pool and camp sanitation inspections are included among Colbert Environmental Health responsibilities.
The county list includes jail and prison inspections under Environmental Health.
Rabies control includes animal testing and bite management. Contact the Health Department promptly after a qualifying animal exposure.
Private-well water testing is listed locally. Ask Environmental Health how to obtain the correct sample container and sampling instructions.
Environmental staff investigate qualifying nuisance complaints and may refer issues outside public-health jurisdiction to another agency.
Septic permits, onsite sewage and property-development health review
Colbert County Environmental Health processes onsite sewage applications and permits and also lists small/large-flow developments, septic tanks, grease traps, holding tanks, sewage-pumper operations and solid-waste activities among its regulated services.
Contact Environmental Health before installing a septic system. A site/application review and the correct permit must be completed before regulated installation work.
Do not assume a failing tank or drain field can simply be replaced without county review. Tell Environmental Health whether the request involves repair, replacement or a new development.
Small and large-flow developments have separate review categories. Give staff the proposed use and estimated wastewater flow when you call.
Use 256-383-1231 and ask for Environmental Health or onsite sewage.
Have the address, property details, proposed building use and whether the system is new, existing or failing.
Use the current ADPH application rather than an old saved form or contractor copy.
Follow the environmentalist’s inspection instructions and do not conceal regulated work before required approval.
Colbert County Home Health services and eligibility
Colbert County Health Department operates a physician-directed Home Care program for qualifying homebound patients. The direct office number is 256-383-1234, with toll-free help at 1-888-243-6847.
The program serves qualifying homebound Medicare, Medicaid and commercial-insurance recipients. Eligibility depends on medical need and payer requirements, and a physician order is required.
Published services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, medical social work, Home Health aides and speech/occupational therapy when available.
Home-health staff can assist with post-surgical care, heart failure, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, wound care, medication management and other qualifying conditions.
ALL Kids, pregnancy coverage and Plan First application help
Colbert County’s current service list says Medicaid enrollment applications are available for SOBRA, ALL Kids and Plan First. These are coverage pathways, not automatic enrollment simply because you visit the county office.
Alabama’s Children’s Health Insurance Program covers qualifying children and teens. Current 2026 eligibility depends on family size and household income.
Pregnancy Medicaid/SOBRA-related pathways have their own financial and categorical eligibility rules. Ask the county office which current application route applies.
Plan First is an Alabama family-planning coverage route for qualifying residents. Ask staff whether you qualify and which supporting documents are required.
What to bring to Colbert County Health Department in Sheffield
Requirements depend on the service. Calling the office before leaving Sheffield, Muscle Shoals or Tuscumbia can prevent a second trip.
How to reach the correct Colbert County public-health service
Decide whether you need WIC, vaccines, family planning, STI/TB services, a certificate, Home Health or Environmental Health.
Name the service you need. For Home Care, use the direct 256-383-1234 number.
The county homepage currently publishes 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. operating hours, but provider, WIC and environmental schedules can be narrower.
Vital records, Environmental Health, clinic care and WIC all use different documents and fee rules.
Submit medical, WIC, certificate, septic and permit information only through official ADPH or authorized state systems.
Official Colbert County and Alabama public-health links
Provider availability, vaccine supply, WIC income rules, environmental fees and record-processing requirements can change. Check official ADPH information before paying or submitting sensitive documents.
Colbert County Health Department FAQs
What is the Colbert County Health Department phone number?
The main Colbert County Health Department phone number is 256-383-1231. The Home Care program has a direct number at 256-383-1234 and toll-free number 1-888-243-6847.
Where is Colbert County Health Department located?
The official address is 1000 S. Jackson Highway, Sheffield, Alabama 35660.
What are the Colbert County Health Department hours?
The current official Colbert County homepage publishes operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Program-specific schedules can differ, so call before visiting.
Does Colbert County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. Colbert County is an Alabama WIC clinic. Call 256-383-1231 for a local appointment or the Alabama WIC hotline at 1-888-942-4673.
Can I get vaccines at Colbert County Health Department?
Yes. The official service list includes Vaccines for Children immunizations, influenza vaccination and other vaccines. Call first to confirm current vaccine stock and eligibility.
Can I get an Alabama birth certificate in Colbert County?
Yes. Certified Alabama birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates can be requested through the county health department. The standard Alabama record-search fee is currently $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time.
Who handles septic permits in Colbert County?
Colbert County Health Department Environmental Health handles onsite sewage applications and permits. Call 256-383-1231 and ask for the Environmental Office before beginning septic work.
Does the Health Department inspect restaurants?
Yes. Colbert County Environmental Health conducts food-service inspections and complaint investigations, along with inspections of hotels, pools, camps and other regulated facilities.
Does Colbert County Health Department provide Home Health?
Yes. Its Home Care program provides qualifying physician-ordered skilled home-health services. Call 256-383-1234 or 1-888-243-6847 for current eligibility information.
Does Colbert County Health Department offer STI and TB services?
Yes. The official service list includes STI testing, treatment, counseling and partner notification, plus tuberculosis testing and treatment.