Benton Corvallis County Health Dept 2026: Services & Phone

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Benton County Health Department Corvallis phone, WIC, vaccines, records and health services

Benton County Health Department operates several Corvallis locations instead of one single all-purpose clinic. Administration and communicable-disease programs are based at the Sunset Building, most clinical and family services are at 530 NW 27th Street, and Environmental Health operates from the Kalapuya Building.

The main Health Department number is 541-766-6835. Separate direct numbers are available for WIC, Vital Records, Environmental Health and mental-health crisis services.

Primary care WIC Family planning Vaccines Vital records Environmental Health
Main phone 541-766-6835 General department and public-health routing.
Health Services Building 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Vital record $25 Local birth/death copy for qualifying recent Benton County event.
Crisis line 888-232-7192 Available 24/7.
Quick answer

What does Benton County Health Department in Corvallis do?

Benton County Health Department combines traditional public-health work with primary care, behavioral health, reproductive health, WIC, maternal/child programs, communicable-disease response, Vital Records and Environmental Health.

Clinical & family care

Primary care, family planning, STI/HIV services, Vaccines for Children, maternal/child health and WIC.

Behavioral health

Adult outpatient mental health, substance-use treatment, crisis services, EASA, ACT and peer-support programs.

Environmental Health

Septic systems, food safety, restaurant licensing, tobacco retail licensing, animal bites/rabies and related regulatory programs.

Corvallis routing tip Do not navigate to “the Health Department” without checking the program first. Benton County uses multiple buildings in Corvallis, and going to the wrong Research Way or NW 27th Street location can delay your visit.
Locations

Main Benton County Health Department locations in Corvallis

Location Address Hours Programs
Health Services Building 530 NW 27th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Primary care, mental health, substance-use treatment, WIC, family planning, maternal/child health and Vaccines for Children.
Sunset Building 4077 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97333
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Health Department administration, Public Health administration, communicable diseases, preparedness, Healthy Communities and Risk Reduction.
Kalapuya Building 4500 SW Research Way
Corvallis, OR 97339
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Environmental Health, septic systems, restaurant licensing, food safety, rabies/animal bites and tobacco retail licensing.
Benton County Crisis Center 240 NW 4th St.
Corvallis, OR 97330
Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Drop-in crisis counseling, stabilization, mobile crisis coordination and behavioral-health referrals.
WIC

Benton County WIC in Corvallis

Benton County WIC supports qualifying pregnant people, breastfeeding parents, infants and children under age five with nutrition benefits, education, breastfeeding support and referrals.

WIC phone or text

Call or text 541-766-6812 for appointments, eligibility questions and current clinic instructions.

Corvallis location

530 NW 27th Street. In-person hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Friday service

Friday service is currently remote only from 8 a.m.–noon.

Monroe option Benton County also offers WIC services at 610 Dragon Drive in Monroe by appointment. Ask the WIC team which location or remote option works best for your household.
Benton County WIC Appointments, nutrition support and breastfeeding resources.
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Call or text WIC Direct Benton County WIC contact.
541-766-6812
Health Services Building 530 NW 27th Street, Corvallis.
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Immunizations

Vaccines for children and eligible adults

Benton County participates in the federal Vaccines for Children program. Eligible children through age 18 can receive vaccines without vaccine cost when they meet federal eligibility categories.

Who can qualify?

Children enrolled in Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan, uninsured children, American Indian/Alaska Native children and qualifying underinsured children may be eligible.

Adults

Some eligible adults and seniors may also receive certain vaccines at low or no cost through public-health funding.

School requirements

The Health Department directs families to Oregon Health Authority requirements for school and child-care immunizations.

Call first

Use 541-766-6835 to ask whether you qualify, which vaccine is available and where the appointment should be scheduled.

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines Benton County also directs residents to health-care providers, pharmacies and Vaccines.gov for routine flu and COVID-19 vaccination access.

Open the official Immunizations Program page.

Sexual & reproductive health

Family planning, birth control, pregnancy testing and STI care

Benton County Family Planning serves people of reproductive age with confidential reproductive and sexual-health services. The program states that people are not excluded because of county residence, citizenship, income, gender, sexual orientation, race or creed.

Family planning

Birth-control counseling and supplies, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing and reproductive-health counseling.

Screening

Certain wellness exams, pelvic exams, Pap testing and other preventive screening may be available based on program eligibility.

STI & HIV

STI screening and treatment plus HIV testing and counseling are included in the county’s sexual-health service network.

Low-cost or free care may be available The Oregon Reproductive Health Program can pay for qualifying reproductive-health visits, contraceptive supplies and certain exams. Current financial eligibility rules apply.
Pregnancy care distinction Family Planning does not provide traditional maternity/prenatal care. Ask staff for local maternity-care providers or Benton County’s maternal/child health programs when ongoing prenatal care is needed.

Open Benton County Sexual Health.

Vital Records

Benton County birth and death certificates

Local Vital Records is at 530 NW 27th St., Corvallis. The direct number is 541-766-6040. No appointment is required for qualifying local requests.

Record Local availability Fee Important detail
Benton County birth certificate Within 6 months of birth $25 per copy Use Benton County Health Department Vital Records.
Benton County death certificate Within 6 months of death $25 per copy Use Benton County Health Department Vital Records.
Older than 6 months Oregon Vital Records State fee varies Local Health Department routes older records to Oregon Vital Records.
Another Oregon county Oregon Vital Records State fee varies Benton County local service is for qualifying recent Benton County events.
Vital Records lunch closure The current local Vital Records schedule is Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with the office closed for lunch from noon–1 p.m.
Benton Vital Records Recent local birth and death certificate requests.
Open Vital Records
Call Vital Records Confirm local eligibility before visiting.
541-766-6040
Older record? Use Oregon Vital Records when the event is outside the local six-month window.
971-673-1190
Behavioral health

Mental health, substance-use treatment and crisis support

Benton County Health Department includes a substantial Behavioral Health system, with outpatient mental-health care, substance-use disorder treatment, ACT, EASA, peer services and dedicated crisis response.

Adult outpatient mental health

Ongoing care uses a team-based model for qualifying Benton County residents.

Substance-use treatment

Behavioral Health provides services for people who want support changing their relationship with alcohol or other substances.

Crisis Center

The Corvallis Crisis Center offers voluntary drop-in counseling and stabilization without requiring an appointment.

Crisis Center: 240 NW 4th St., Corvallis.
Crisis Center phone: 541-766-6767.
24/7 Benton crisis line: 888-232-7192.
988: Call or text 988 for nationwide crisis support.
Emergency distinction If someone is in immediate danger, has a life-threatening medical emergency or needs emergency police/fire response, call 911 or go to an emergency department.

Open Benton County Mental Health Crisis Services.

Environmental Health

Septic systems, animal bites, water and regulated facilities

Benton County Environmental Health operates from the Kalapuya Building at 4500 SW Research Way. The direct office number is 541-766-6841.

Septic systems

Applications, site-related requirements, local installers and resources for new or existing onsite sewage systems.

Drinking water

Environmental Health provides public-health regulation and assistance involving qualifying drinking-water systems.

Animal bites & rabies

The county investigates and manages public-health concerns related to animal bites and potential rabies exposure.

Tobacco retailers

Local tobacco retail licenses and compliance requirements are administered through Environmental Health.

Inspection reports

Inspection results for restaurants, mobile food units, pools, spas, hotels, motels, camps and other licensed facilities can be reviewed online.

2026 fees

Environmental Health reviews fees annually. Use the current 2026 fee sheet before paying for permits or plan reviews.

Use current fee sheets The county published a new Environmental Health fee schedule effective for 2026. Do not rely on a saved older restaurant, septic or temporary-event permit amount.
Environmental Health Septic, food safety, licensing and inspection support.
Call 541-766-6841
Kalapuya Building 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
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2026 fee sheet Use current county fees for environmental permits.
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Food safety

Restaurant licensing, food handler cards and complaints

Benton County Environmental Health licenses food establishments operating in the county and handles restaurant plan review, inspections and complaints.

New restaurant

New eating establishments must complete the required Restaurant Plan Review process and obtain the appropriate food-service license.

Food Handler Card

Anyone serving food publicly must hold a valid Oregon food handler permit. The card is valid statewide for three years.

Complaints

Restaurant and possible foodborne-illness complaints can be reported to Environmental Health at 541-766-6841.

Current food handler fee Benton County currently lists the Oregon Food Handler Card at $10. Training/testing itself is free; the fee is for issuing the official card.
2026 plan-review costs can be substantial The county’s 2026 Environmental Health fee schedule lists restaurant plan-review fees separately from annual licensing. Confirm the current amount before budgeting for a new restaurant, remodel or ownership change.

Open Benton County Food Safety.

Visit checklist

What to prepare before visiting a Benton County health office

Vaccines: Existing vaccine records, insurance/OHP information and school or child-care paperwork.
WIC: Ask the WIC team what identity, residency, income and household documents apply.
Family planning: Identification, insurance/OHP information and income documentation if applying for low-cost coverage.
Vital Records: Event details, current order form, identification and $25 local certificate fee.
Mental health: Crisis counseling does not require an appointment at the Crisis Center.
Septic: Property address, tax-lot/site information, project type and existing septic documentation.
Food business: Proposed menu, floor plan, equipment layout, ownership information and current licensing/plan-review forms.
Animal bite: Record the animal, location, date/time, owner information if known and medical treatment received.
Clinical services map

Find Benton County Health Services in Corvallis

The Health Services Building at 530 NW 27th Street is the primary public-facing location for WIC, family planning, primary care, behavioral health and several maternal/child services.

FAQs

Benton County Health Department Corvallis FAQs

What is the Benton County Health Department phone number?

The main Benton County Health Department phone number in Corvallis is 541-766-6835. WIC uses 541-766-6812, Vital Records uses 541-766-6040 and Environmental Health uses 541-766-6841.

Where is Benton County Health Department in Corvallis?

The department uses several locations. Health Services is at 530 NW 27th St., administration is at 4077 SW Research Way, and Environmental Health is at 4500 SW Research Way.

What are Benton County Health Department hours?

The Health Services Building is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Administration and Environmental Health generally list Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual programs can use different schedules.

Does Benton County Health Department offer WIC?

Yes. Benton County WIC operates at 530 NW 27th St. in Corvallis. Call or text 541-766-6812. Monday through Thursday service is 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday is currently remote-only from 8 a.m.–noon.

Can children get vaccines through Benton County Health Department?

Yes. Benton County participates in Vaccines for Children for eligible children through age 18, including qualifying Medicaid/OHP, uninsured, underinsured and American Indian/Alaska Native children.

Does Benton County Health Department provide family planning?

Yes. Services include birth-control counseling and supplies, emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, certain wellness screening, STI testing/treatment and HIV testing/counseling.

How much is a birth certificate in Benton County Oregon?

The local fee is currently $25 per certified copy for a qualifying Benton County birth within six months of the event. Older records route through Oregon Vital Records.

How much is a death certificate in Benton County Oregon?

The current local fee is $25 per certified copy for a qualifying Benton County death within six months. Older records route to Oregon Vital Records.

Does Benton County have a mental health crisis center?

Yes. The Benton County Crisis Center is at 240 NW 4th St. in Corvallis and provides drop-in crisis support. The 24/7 crisis line is 888-232-7192, and 988 is also available.

Who handles septic systems and restaurant licensing in Benton County?

Benton County Environmental Health handles onsite sewage/septic services, restaurant licensing, food safety, inspection reports and related environmental-health programs. The office is at 4500 SW Research Way and the phone is 541-766-6841.

Independent information notice: Department-of-Health.org is not Benton County Health Department, Benton County Government, Oregon Health Authority, Benton County WIC, Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties or an emergency service. This page is for public navigation and planning only. Verify current hours, appointments, eligibility, certificate requirements, fees, permit rules and service availability directly with the responsible official agency.