Anne Arundel County Department of Health phone, clinics, records, WIC, vaccines, food complaints and local service help
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is the local public health agency for Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Brooklyn Park, Severn, Odenton, Crofton, Edgewater, Severna Park, Arnold, South County, and nearby communities.
This guide helps residents choose the correct phone number, clinic, official page, document list, appointment path, complaint route, and emergency contact before calling or visiting.
Find the right Anne Arundel County health service
Select your need below. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid the wrong office.
Call 410-222-7095 when you are not sure which program handles your issue. Be ready with your city, service needed, deadline, and whether the situation is urgent.
Anne Arundel County Department of Health quick answer
The general Anne Arundel County Department of Health phone number is 410-222-7095. The main Health Services Building is at 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
For birth or death certificates, call 410-222-4462. For immunizations, call Glen Burnie at 410-222-6633, Magothy/Pasadena at 410-222-2752, or Parole/Annapolis at 410-222-7247.
For WIC, call 410-222-6797 in English or 410-222-0139 in Spanish. For food protection, use 410-222-0056 for North Region or 410-222-7192 for South Region. For wells, septic, and perc testing, call 410-222-7193.
Official verification before using this Anne Arundel County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Anne Arundel County Department of Health pages for contact, locations, vital records, immunizations, WIC, food protection, wells and septic systems, rabies prevention, TB services, sexual health services, behavioral health, healthcare access, transportation and school health.
Always verify current hours, appointment windows, fees, clinic availability, forms, complaint instructions, emergency advisories and eligibility on the official AAHealth.org page before visiting, paying, filing a complaint or relying on a deadline.
What this Anne Arundel County health guide covers
Anne Arundel County Department of Health phone numbers by service
Use the direct number whenever possible. Calling the wrong line can delay records, vaccines, transportation, complaints, and property-related decisions.
| Need | Phone or route | Best use | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health department question | 410-222-7095 | General routing when you do not know the correct program. | City, service needed, urgency, callback number and preferred language. |
| Birth or death certificates | 410-222-4462 | Appointment-only local vital records at the Health Services Building. | Record type, full name, date, Maryland event details, ID, relationship and payment question. |
| Immunizations – Glen Burnie | 410-222-6633 | Glen Burnie Health Center vaccine questions. | Age, vaccine needed, school form, prior records and insurance/eligibility details. |
| Immunizations – Magothy/Pasadena | 410-222-2752 | Magothy Health Center vaccine questions. | Prior immunization record, child/adult eligibility, appointment question and school deadline. |
| Immunizations – Parole/Annapolis | 410-222-7247 | Parole Health Center immunization and pregnancy testing routing. | Record, vaccine need, eligibility and clinic timing. |
| WIC in English | 410-222-6797 | WIC appointments, eligibility, food benefits and breastfeeding support. | Participant, child/pregnancy details, proof of identity, residence and income/benefits. |
| WIC in Spanish | 410-222-0139 | Spanish-language WIC support. | Same WIC documents, clinic preference and appointment need. |
| Food protection | North: 410-222-0056 South: 410-222-7192 | Food facility concern, restaurant complaint, food truck, grocery, bar or temporary event. | Facility name, address, date/time, food item, illness details and photos/receipts if available. |
| Wells, septic and perc testing | 410-222-7193 | Septic systems, sewage overflows, perc tests, construction permits, wells and property records. | Property address, parcel, permit type, real estate deadline and specific question. |
| Well records | 410-222-7189 | Existing well records for property research. | Address, parcel, owner details and record type requested. |
| Private well water | 410-222-7398 | Water testing and private well water-quality questions. | Address, water concern, recent work, test history and symptoms if relevant. |
| Rabies / pet quarantine | 410-222-7254 Rabies control: 410-222-1423 | Post-exposure prophylaxis and pet quarantine questions. | Animal type, bite/exposure details, location, date/time, wound care and medical advice received. |
| STI hotline | 410-222-7382 | STI testing referral, linkage to treatment and safe sex resources. | Exposure date, symptoms, privacy needs, safe callback method and eligibility questions. |
| TB services | 410-222-7254 TTY: 410-222-7153 | TB services, testing guidance and treatment routing. | Exposure, symptoms, prior test, provider referral and language needs. |
| Medical Assistance transportation | 410-222-7152 | Transportation to covered medical appointments when eligible. | Medicaid/HealthChoice information, appointment date/time, provider address and pickup address. |
| School health | 410-222-6838 | School health services, hearing, vision and student health routing. | Student school, grade, form, vaccine question or screening concern. |
| Behavioral health crisis warmline | 410-768-5522 | 24/7 county crisis support. Use 911 if someone is in immediate danger. | Location, safety risk, person’s age, urgent need and safe callback number. |
Anne Arundel County health locations and main map
The Department of Health operates multiple locations. Do not assume a birth certificate, vaccine, WIC appointment, behavioral health visit, food complaint, or septic record request is handled at the same office.
Main campus for headquarters, vital records, WIC Annapolis and several central services.
Nearby health campus location; check service page before visiting.
Immunization clinic and pregnancy testing routing.
Immunizations and pregnancy testing routing for north county users.
Immunizations for Pasadena, Severna Park, Lake Shore and nearby residents.
WIC North County and health/insurance access-related services.
North county health service routing.
South County community access point.
Before you call or visit the Department of Health
This checklist prevents wasted trips and wrong-office calls. Use it before requesting a certificate, booking vaccines, reporting a complaint, asking about property records, or scheduling transportation.
Birth and death certificates in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County Department of Health provides certified copies of birth and death certificates at the Health Services Building in Annapolis. Appointments are required.
Call 410-222-4462 before visiting. The office is at 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
| Record task | Verified local detail | What to bring or know |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland birth certificate | Birth certificates for individuals born in Maryland after 1942 may be obtained locally for a listed $20 fee. | Apply in person, bring valid government photo ID with issue and expiration dates, and call 410-222-4462 for an appointment. |
| Birth appointment window | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon and 12:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.; closed between noon and 12:45 p.m. | Do not arrive during the closure window. Confirm your exact appointment before driving. |
| Who can receive a birth certificate | Person named on the certificate, mother or father listed, or person with custody papers. | If you are not the named person or listed parent, ask which legal/custody documents are required. |
| Death certificate for the public | By appointment only. Public window listed as Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 noon and 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. | Death certificates are available for individuals who died in Maryland since 2015; call before visiting. |
| Death certificate fee | Listed at $18 for the first certificate and $20 for each additional certificate. | Credit cards have a listed 2.2% use fee. Confirm accepted payment before appointment. |
| Funeral director window | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-11 a.m.; fax requests to 410-222-4424. | This is separate from the public death-certificate window. |
Estimate local certificate copy cost
This estimator covers only the listed local copy fees. It does not include every possible online, mail, state, correction, delivery, card or third-party charge.
One birth certificate copy using the listed local fee.
Immunizations, school vaccines, MMR and vaccine records
The Department of Health offers routine immunizations for eligible children and qualifying adults at area health centers. Services can include childhood immunizations, adult vaccines for eligible uninsured or underinsured adults, pre-exposure rabies vaccines, Tdap for expectant mothers, flu, mpox, and certain communicable disease voucher immunizations.
Call the clinic before visiting and bring all previous immunization documentation.
| Clinic | Address | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Burnie Health Center | 416 A Street SW, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 | 410-222-6633 | North county vaccine and pregnancy testing routing. |
| Magothy Health Center | 2501 Mountain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122 | 410-222-2752 | Pasadena, Severna Park, Lake Shore and nearby vaccine questions. |
| Parole Health Center | 1950 Drew Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 | 410-222-7247 | Annapolis/Parole vaccine and pregnancy testing routing. |
How to prepare for a vaccine visit
- Call the correct clinic and ask whether an appointment or walk-in is available.
- Bring vaccine records, school forms, work forms and any provider documentation.
- Confirm eligibility for Vaccines for Children or Maryland Vaccine Program support.
- Use Maryland MyIR Mobile when you need available vaccine records for yourself or your child.
- Do not treat Anne Arundel immunization clinics as travel clinics. The county says it does not provide travel immunizations or travel vaccine information.
WIC, breastfeeding support and South County access
The Anne Arundel County WIC Program provides nutrition education, healthy food support and referrals for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants and young children up to age five.
For an appointment, call 410-222-6797 in English or 410-222-0139 in Spanish. The program also lists annearundelwic@aacounty.org.
| WIC service point | Address | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Health Center | 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 | Useful for Annapolis and central/south county residents who can reach the Truman Parkway campus. |
| North County Health Services | 791 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 | Useful for Glen Burnie, Brooklyn Park, Severn, Linthicum Heights and north county residents. |
| South County monthly services | Bay Community Health Center, 5408 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711 | WIC says services are in English and Spanish; walk-ins are welcome, appointments preferred. |
What to bring for WIC
- Proof of identity or WIC ID folder if already enrolled.
- Each woman and child applying for WIC must be present.
- Proof of residency.
- Proof of income or qualifying benefits when requested.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information relevant to eligibility.
- Questions about eWIC, approved foods, breastfeeding, referrals or appointment timing.
Breastfeeding support
The WIC Program supports breastfeeding families and lists a breastfeeding peer counselor and an international board certified lactation consultant available Monday-Friday to assist WIC breastfeeding families.
Food protection, housing, pools, complaints and emergency closures
Food Protection Services licenses and inspects food service facilities such as restaurants, grocery stores, bars, mobile food trucks, bed and breakfasts and temporary events. It also investigates complaints about food facilities.
| Environmental issue | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food facility complaint | North Region: 410-222-0056 South Region: 410-222-7192 | Facility name, exact address, date/time, food item, illness details and receipt/photo if available. |
| Food license or inspection report | Official Food Protection page and inspection report link. | Business name, license type, event date, ownership question or record requested. |
| Housing complaint | 410-222-7192 | Property address, unit, owner/manager, photos, timeline and safety risk. |
| Multiple-dwelling complaint | 410-222-0056 | Building, unit, exact condition, dates and whether there is immediate danger. |
| Commercial pools | comm_pools@aacounty.org or 410-222-7217 for lifeguard/pool operator licensing. | Pool name, location, season, operator question and safety issue. |
| Year-round emergency closure | 410-222-7999 | Location, reason for closure question and public-safety details. |
How to report a food safety concern clearly
- Identify the facility: restaurant, grocery, mobile food truck, bar, bed and breakfast or temporary event.
- Give the business name, address, date and time.
- Separate foodborne illness from cleanliness or licensing concerns.
- If someone became sick, include what was eaten, when symptoms started and whether others became ill.
- Keep receipts or photos if you already have them, but do not take unsafe risks to collect evidence.
Wells, septic systems, perc testing and property records
The Sanitary Engineering Program reviews and approves properties for private septic systems and wells in Anne Arundel County. This can affect real estate closings, construction, renovations, subdivisions, private well water, sewage overflows and environmental permits.
Rabies, TB, STI services, measles and disease reporting
Disease prevention services use different routes. Rabies exposure, TB services, STI help, measles questions, outbreak reporting and pregnancy testing should not all be sent to one phone number.
Behavioral health, crisis support and overdose response
Behavioral health services include adolescent and family services, Road to Recovery, recovery supports, prevention education, naloxone response training, medication treatment programs and crisis support routes.
| Need | Phone | Use this for |
|---|---|---|
| County crisis warmline | 410-768-5522 | 24/7 crisis support. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger. |
| Adolescent and family services | 410-222-6785 | Youth and family behavioral health support. |
| Road to Recovery – Annapolis | 410-222-6001 | Medication treatment program routing. |
| Road to Recovery – Glen Burnie | 410-222-0100 | Medication treatment program routing. |
| Naloxone response training | 410-222-1937 | Overdose response training and naloxone information. |
| Treatment referral line | 410-222-0117 | Treatment referral during listed business hours. |
| Suicide and crisis lifeline | 988 | Mental health, suicide or substance-use crisis support by call or text. |
Health insurance access, REACH and Medical Assistance transportation
Anne Arundel County Department of Health also helps residents connect with health care, insurance access, HealthChoice help, REACH support for uninsured residents and eligible Medical Assistance transportation.
School health, hearing, vision and parent routing
School Health Services supports more than 85,000 students in more than 125 Anne Arundel County Public Schools locations. Parents often need routing for school nurses, school vaccine questions, hearing and vision screening, audiology or student health forms.
For required school vaccines
Start with your child’s primary care provider when available. If your child may be eligible for public vaccine services, call the correct immunization clinic and bring all vaccine records and school forms.
What the Anne Arundel County Department of Health does not do
A strong local health guide should also stop wrong visits. Use the right route below.
Official Anne Arundel County Department of Health links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, paying a fee, filing a complaint, requesting records or relying on a deadline.
Anne Arundel County Department of Health official websiteMain official site for AAHealth services, alerts, locations, news and public health programs. Official contact and service directoryGeneral inquiries, service phone numbers, program contacts and contact form warnings. Official locations pageHealth Services Building, Glen Burnie, Magothy, Parole, North County, Brooklyn Park and other listed service locations. Birth and death certificatesAppointment-only local vital records, fees, ID requirements and Maryland/state routes. ImmunizationsChildhood vaccines, adult vaccines, clinic numbers, school vaccine notes and MyIR guidance. WIC ProgramWIC appointment numbers, locations, breastfeeding support and Maryland WIC resources. Food ProtectionFood facility licensing, inspections, reports and complaint routing. Wells and septic systemsPerc tests, private wells, septic systems, well records, permits and property-related resources. Rabies preventionRabies exposure instructions, animal contacts, PEP, quarantine and rabies alerts. Sexual health servicesSTI hotline, HIV/STI services, safe sex kits, pregnancy testing and crisis resources. Behavioral healthCrisis support, treatment programs, overdose prevention, recovery support and youth/family services.Anne Arundel County Department of Health FAQ
What is the Anne Arundel County Department of Health phone number?
The general inquiries number is 410-222-7095. Specific services have separate numbers, including vital records at 410-222-4462, WIC at 410-222-6797 in English or 410-222-0139 in Spanish, and Medical Assistance transportation at 410-222-7152.
Where is the main Anne Arundel County Department of Health office?
The main Health Services Building is at 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401. The department also lists locations in Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Brooklyn Park, Shady Side and Annapolis.
How do I get a birth certificate in Anne Arundel County?
Call 410-222-4462 to schedule an appointment. Birth certificates are by appointment only at the Health Services Building in Annapolis. Bring valid government photo ID with issue and expiration dates.
How do I get a death certificate in Anne Arundel County?
Call 410-222-4462. Public death certificate appointments are listed Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-12 noon and 12:45 p.m.-3 p.m. Confirm the fee and payment method before visiting.
Which Anne Arundel clinics provide immunizations?
The Department lists immunization clinics at Glen Burnie Health Center, 410-222-6633; Magothy Health Center in Pasadena, 410-222-2752; and Parole Health Center in Annapolis, 410-222-7247.
Does Anne Arundel County provide travel vaccines?
No. The county immunization page says the Department of Health does not provide travel immunizations or travel vaccine information. Use CDC travel resources or a travel medicine provider for international travel needs.
How do I contact Anne Arundel County WIC?
Call 410-222-6797 for WIC in English or 410-222-0139 for WIC in Spanish. WIC locations include Annapolis, North County Health Services and monthly South County services in Lothian.
How do I report a restaurant or food safety complaint?
Use Food Protection. The Department lists North Region at 410-222-0056 and South Region at 410-222-7192. Provide facility name, address, date, time, issue and illness details if relevant.
Who handles well and septic records in Anne Arundel County?
The Sanitary Engineering Program handles wells and septic systems. Septic systems, sewage overflows and perc testing route to 410-222-7193. Well records are listed at 410-222-7189, and private well water questions at 410-222-7398.
What is the Anne Arundel County crisis warmline?
The Anne Arundel County Crisis Warmline is 410-768-5522 and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.