Carroll County Health Department phone, certificates, WIC, vaccines, permits, rabies and crisis help
The Carroll County Health Department in Westminster, Maryland helps residents with local public-health services, Maryland birth and death certificates, WIC, vaccines, food permits, environmental health, rabies and animal-bite reporting, reproductive health, dental services, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, mental health crisis routing and overdose prevention.
This guide is for Carroll County, Maryland communities such as Westminster, Eldersburg, Sykesville, Taneytown, Hampstead, Manchester, Mount Airy, New Windsor and Union Bridge. If you need Carroll County in another state, do not use these phone numbers.
Choose your Carroll County Health Department service
Select the task you need. This finder does not book appointments, but it points you to the safest official starting place.
Call 410-876-2152 for general Carroll County Health Department routing. If you already know your service, use the direct numbers below for faster help.
Carroll County Health Department quick answer
The Carroll County Health Department main office is at 290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157. The main phone number is 410-876-2152.
For Maryland birth or death certificate appointments, call 410-876-4442. For WIC, call 410-876-4898. For food permits, food safety questions, and business-hours animal bite reporting, call 410-876-1884.
For mobile crisis support in Carroll County, call 410-952-9552. After hours, call or text 988. For immediate danger, severe injury, overdose or emergency response, call 911.
Official verification before using this Carroll County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt using official Maryland Department of Health Carroll County pages for the main health department, birth certificates, death certificates, WIC, vaccines, food protection, rabies and animal bites, mobile crisis, naloxone training, reproductive health, behavioral health, HIV/AIDS services and dental-service routing.
Phone numbers, appointment availability, forms, fees, provider schedules, clinic events, WIC rules, MyIR records, food permit steps, environmental health processes and crisis resources can change. Always verify live details on the official page before visiting, paying, filing, applying or relying on a deadline.
What this Carroll County Health Department guide covers
Make sure this is Carroll County, Maryland
This guide is for the Carroll County Health Department in Westminster, Maryland. It is not for Carroll County in Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, New Hampshire or another state.
If your service need is tied to Westminster, Eldersburg, Sykesville, Taneytown, Hampstead, Manchester, Mount Airy, New Windsor, Union Bridge, Finksburg, Winfield, Woodbine, Lineboro, Marriottsville or nearby Carroll County, Maryland areas, this is the correct local guide.
Carroll County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct route when you know the service. Calling with one clear sentence is faster than starting with a long explanation.
| Need | Correct phone or route | Best first sentence | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health department help | 410-876-2152 | “I live in Carroll County, Maryland and need help finding the right health department service.” | Name, town, callback number, service type and deadline. |
| Birth certificate appointment | 410-876-4442 | “I need an appointment for a Maryland birth certificate.” | Full name on record, date of birth, Maryland birth details, ID, relationship and payment method. |
| Death certificate appointment | 410-876-4442 | “I need a Maryland death certificate appointment.” | Decedent name, date of death, relationship/legal need, ID and payment method. |
| WIC and breastfeeding | 410-876-4898 Spanish: 443-974-6344 | “I need WIC eligibility, benefits, breastfeeding or formula help.” | Pregnancy or child details, proof of address, income/benefit information and contact details. |
| Food permits and food safety | 410-876-1884 | “I need help with a food facility, temporary food permit or food safety question.” | Facility name, address, permit type, menu/event details and complaint facts if applicable. |
| Animal bite or rabies concern | Business hours: 410-876-1884 or 1-800-966-3877 | “I need to report an animal bite or rabies exposure in Carroll County, Maryland.” | Date, time, animal type, owner info, victim details and medical-care status. |
| Animal bite after hours | Animal Control: 410-848-4810 Emergency Communications: 410-386-2260 | “This bite happened after hours and I need reporting instructions.” | Same bite details. Call 911 first if there is immediate danger. |
| Reproductive health and STI care | 410-876-4930 | “I need a confidential reproductive health or STI appointment.” | Appointment reason, privacy-safe contact method, insurance if any and timing concerns. |
| Mobile crisis | 410-952-9552 After hours: 988 | “Someone is in mental health crisis and needs support right away.” | Immediate safety status, location, person’s name if safe and risk to self/others. |
| Naloxone training | 410-876-4449 | “My organization needs naloxone training or overdose prevention resources.” | Organization name, group size, training goal and contact details. |
Office address, Westminster map and visitor tips
The Carroll County Health Department main office is located at 290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157. The main phone number is 410-876-2152.
Do not assume every service is walk-in. Certificates, WIC, food permits, reproductive health, dental care, vaccine clinics, environmental health and behavioral health services may use separate schedules or appointment rules.
Before you drive to the health department
- Call the specific program first if you need a certificate, clinic appointment, food permit, environmental review, WIC service, dental appointment or rabies reporting help.
- Bring photo identification for certificates and clinic services.
- Bring insurance, Medicaid, Medical Assistance or program documents if the service may ask for them.
- For food, sewage, water or building-related questions, bring the exact property or facility address.
- For bite reports, write the date, time, animal type, owner information and medical-care status.
Birth certificates and death certificates in Carroll County, Maryland
The Carroll County Health Department offers same-day certified copies of Maryland birth certificates for people born in Maryland. It also offers certified death certificates for people who died in Maryland.
For both birth and death certificate appointments, call 410-876-4442. Official pages list appointments Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
| Record need | Best route | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland birth certificate | Call 410-876-4442 and use the official birth certificate page. | The event must be a Maryland birth. Bring required ID and eligibility documents. |
| Maryland death certificate | Call 410-876-4442 and use the official death certificate page. | Death certificates may be needed for insurance, pension, veterans’ benefits and estate settlement. |
| Funeral facility request | Use the funeral facility portal or mail route listed by the official death certificate page. | Funeral facilities should follow the official portal or mail process instead of resident walk-in assumptions. |
| Marriage or divorce record | Use the proper clerk, court or state record route. | Marriage licenses, divorce decrees and full court records are not the same as birth/death certificates. |
Certificate appointment checklist
- Call 410-876-4442 to schedule and confirm the current process.
- Confirm the birth or death happened in Maryland.
- Bring valid identification.
- Bring exact record details: name, date, place, parent/decedent details and relationship.
- Verify current fees and accepted payment method before visiting.
For a broader records guide, see our birth certificate through health department guide.
Vaccines, vaccine records and MyIR in Carroll County
The Carroll County Health Department offers vaccine information and some vaccine clinics. Vaccine needs may vary by age, school requirement, medical history, job requirement and availability.
For Maryland immunization records, the official vaccine page directs residents to contact their healthcare provider or use MyIR. It also notes that Marylanders who need password reset help can contact the ImmuNet Help Desk at 410-767-6606.
Bring this for vaccine visits
- Prior immunization record or MyIR access.
- School, camp, college, employer or travel paperwork.
- Photo ID and parent or guardian ID for minors.
- Insurance, Medicaid or payment information if requested.
- Any medical condition or medication information relevant to vaccine timing.
WIC, breastfeeding and nutrition support
Carroll County WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy supplemental foods and health/community referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five.
For local WIC, call 410-876-4898. Spanish interpreter services are listed at 443-974-6344.
| WIC question | Best next step | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Am I eligible for WIC? | Call 410-876-4898 and ask about Carroll County WIC eligibility. | Pregnancy or child information, proof of address and income/benefits information if requested. |
| I need breastfeeding help | Call the WIC line and ask for breastfeeding support. | Baby’s age, feeding concern, appointment availability and any provider notes. |
| My baby needs formula | Ask WIC what formula rules and package details apply. | Baby’s age, current formula, medical documentation if required and benefit details. |
| I need Spanish help | Use interpreter services number 443-974-6344. | Your name, phone number, language need and appointment question. |
WIC appointment checklist
- Identity proof for the applicant, infant or child.
- Proof of Carroll County or Maryland residence.
- Income or benefit information if requested.
- Pregnancy, infant or child health details.
- Current WIC card or benefit issue if already enrolled.
Food permits, water, sewage, pools and environmental health
The Environmental Health Bureau focuses on safe food and water, effective well and septic systems, and preventing rabies plus tick and mosquito-borne disease. If your issue involves a food facility, temporary food event, public pool, sewage disposal, septic record, water supply, building review, burn permit or animal bite, start with the correct environmental health page.
For food protection questions, the official page lists 410-876-1884.
| Environmental need | Official route | Micro-level user tip |
|---|---|---|
| Food facility permit or food safety question | Food Protection; call 410-876-1884. | Bring business name, facility address, menu/event type, dates and permit question. |
| Temporary food event | Use Food Protection and temporary food permit instructions. | Do not wait until event week. Ask about the 2026 application procedure and excluded organization rules. |
| Septic or sewage disposal | Use Sewage Disposal, septic records or percolation-test route. | Use complete property address and parcel details. Start early before settlement, addition or remodel. |
| Water supply or PFAS question | Use Water Supply and Environmental Health routing. | Know whether the property has a private well, public water or specific testing concern. |
| Pools | Use public pool inspection and permitting resources. | Public pools are different from private backyard pool advice unless the office directs you. |
| Burn permit or air quality | Use Air Quality/Burn Permit guidance. | Confirm whether your issue belongs to the Health Department, fire officials or environmental agencies. |
Rabies, animal bites and pet vaccination clinics
The Carroll County Health Department rabies-control program follows up on animal bites and scratches, works with Animal Control, manages pet quarantines, sends samples for testing and offers low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for pets.
To report an animal bite during business hours, call 410-876-1884 or 1-800-966-3877, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Evenings and weekends, call Carroll County Animal Control at 410-848-4810 or Emergency Communications at 410-386-2260. In an emergency, call 911.
Write this down after a bite or scratch
- Date and time of the bite or scratch.
- Location where it happened.
- Animal type and description.
- Owner name and contact information if known.
- Victim name, age and medical-care status.
- Whether the animal is available for quarantine or testing.
Mental health crisis, substance use, overdose prevention and naloxone
The Bureau of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery connects residents to mental health and substance-use services. It lists a “no wrong door” approach for helping people find services.
Carroll County Mobile Crisis Services can be reached at 410-952-9552. The official page lists mobile crisis support from 9 AM to 12 AM, with after-hours access through 988.
| Situation | Best route | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Mental health crisis needing support now | Call Carroll County Mobile Crisis at 410-952-9552. | If there is immediate danger, violence, overdose, severe injury or life-threatening emergency, call 911. |
| After-hours mental health crisis | Call or text 988. | 988 is crisis support. 911 is still for emergency response. |
| Naloxone training for organization | Call 410-876-4449. | If someone is overdosing now, call 911 and use naloxone if available. |
| Need service coordination | Call BPWR at 410-876-4449. | Do not wait for routine routing if someone is unsafe right now. |
Dental, reproductive health, HIV and Hepatitis C services
The Carroll County Health Department provides selected clinical and referral services beyond records, WIC and environmental health. Availability, eligibility and payment rules can vary, so call first.
Before you call or visit Carroll County Health Department
A short checklist can prevent a wasted trip, rejected record request, incomplete WIC appointment, permit delay or wrong-office call.
What to do if your Carroll County health service is not found
Maryland WIC video reference
This WIC video is included as a helpful visual reference for users applying for Maryland WIC. For Carroll County-specific appointments, eligibility and local help, call the official Carroll County WIC number listed above.
Official Carroll County Health Department links
Use these official links for final appointment rules, records, fees, forms, clinic availability, complaint routing and live service updates.
Carroll County Health Department official pageMain official health department page with address, phone and service menu. Birth CertificatesMaryland birth certificate appointment details for Carroll County. Death CertificatesMaryland death certificate appointment details and funeral facility routing. WICNutrition, breastfeeding, healthy foods, referrals and local WIC phone number. Food ProtectionFood facility help, food safety questions and food permit routing. Rabies and Animal BitesAnimal bite reporting, rabies control and after-hours reporting routes. Mobile CrisisCarroll County mobile crisis service phone and after-hours 988 routing. Reproductive Health ServicesConfidential reproductive health, STI and appointment information. HIV and AIDS ServicesHIV and Hepatitis C testing, counseling and education resources. Naloxone TrainingOverdose prevention and organization naloxone training route.Carroll County Health Department FAQ
What is the Carroll County Health Department phone number?
The main Carroll County Health Department phone number in Westminster, Maryland is 410-876-2152.
Where is the Carroll County Health Department located?
The main office is located at 290 South Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157.
Is this guide for Carroll County, Maryland?
Yes. This guide is for Carroll County, Maryland. It is not for Carroll County in Georgia, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois or another state.
How do I get a Maryland birth certificate in Carroll County?
Call 410-876-4442 to schedule a birth certificate appointment. Carroll County Health Department offers same-day certified copies of Maryland birth certificates for people born in Maryland.
How do I get a Maryland death certificate in Carroll County?
Call 410-876-4442 to schedule a death certificate appointment. The Health Department offers certified death certificates for people who died in Maryland.
What is the Carroll County WIC phone number?
The Carroll County WIC phone number is 410-876-4898. Spanish interpreter services are listed at 443-974-6344.
Who handles food permits and restaurant questions in Carroll County?
Food Protection questions are routed through the Carroll County Health Department. The official food protection contact number is 410-876-1884.
How do I report an animal bite in Carroll County, Maryland?
During business hours, call 410-876-1884 or 1-800-966-3877. Evenings and weekends, call Animal Control at 410-848-4810 or Emergency Communications at 410-386-2260. Call 911 for emergencies.
What number do I call for Carroll County mobile crisis?
Call Carroll County Mobile Crisis Services at 410-952-9552. After hours, call or text 988. Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
Does the Health Department offer reproductive health services?
Yes. The official reproductive health page lists confidential services for women, men and people of other gender identities. To make an appointment, call 410-876-4930.