Clarke County Health Department phone, WIC, vaccines, records and Athens clinic help
The Clarke County Health Department in Athens is part of Georgia’s Northeast Health District. The main Harris Street clinic handles services such as immunizations, family planning, STI/HIV testing, TB care and general public-health nursing, but WIC, Environmental Health, Teen Matters and some specialty programs use separate Athens locations.
If you are trying to get a shot before school, pick up a birth certificate, schedule WIC, handle a septic permit or find teen sexual-health care, starting with the right desk can save a cross-town trip.
What does the Clarke County Health Department in Athens do?
The Clarke County Health Department provides free or low-cost public-health services for Athens-Clarke County through the Northeast Health District. Common reasons people call include immunizations, family planning, STI/HIV services, TB testing and treatment, WIC, blood-pressure screening, birth and death certificates, Environmental Health permits and teen health services.
Use Harris Street for general health-department clinical services including shots, reproductive health, communicable-disease services and nursing programs.
WIC, Environmental Health, Teen Matters and some specialty or child-health programs operate from other Athens addresses.
Birth and death certificates are available through the Clarke County Vital Records office at the Harris Street location.
Clarke County Health Department locations around Athens
Clarke County’s public-health network is spread across several Athens locations. The main clinic is the best starting point for general care, but not always the office you need.
| Office | Address / phone | Current hours | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 345 N. Harris St. Athens, GA 30601 706-389-6921 |
Mon 8–5 Tue 8–7 Wed 8–5 Thu 8–5 Fri 8–2 |
Vaccines, family planning, STI/HIV, TB, nursing and general public-health clinic services. |
| East Athens Clinic | 410 McKinley Dr. Athens, GA 30601 706-227-4409 |
Wed 8–5 Thu 8–5 Fri 8–2 |
Limited clinic services closer to East Athens. Call before visiting to confirm the service is offered that day. |
| Clarke County WIC | 645 Meigs St. Athens, GA 30601 706-369-5816 |
Mon 8–5 Tue 8–7 Wed 8–5 Thu 8–5 Fri 8–2 |
WIC nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals. |
| Environmental Health | 183 Paradise Blvd., Ste 104 Athens, GA 30607 706-583-2658 |
Mon–Fri 8:30–5 Closed noon–1 |
Septic systems, restaurant inspections, pools, hotels, body art and environmental-health questions. |
| Vital Records | 345 N. Harris St. Athens, GA 30601 706-389-6871 |
Mon 8–5 Tue 8–7 Wed–Thu 8–5 Fri 8–2 |
Georgia birth and death certificate requests. |
Family planning, STI testing, HIV, TB and basic public-health care
Northeast Health District clinics provide public-health services rather than functioning like a full-service emergency room or private family-practice office. The Clarke clinic is especially useful when you need preventive care, sexual-health services, immunizations or public-health disease services.
Services include birth-control options, pregnancy testing, STI/HIV testing and treatment, HPV vaccination, health education and counseling. Teen services are free; adult family-planning charges are income-based.
The district provides testing, prevention services, treatment or linkage to treatment, education and confidential sexual-health support.
Clarke County Health Department handles tuberculosis testing and treatment through public-health clinic services. Call before visiting for the current TB test schedule.
School shots, adult vaccines, RSV and immunization records
The Northeast Health District provides routine and seasonal immunizations through its county clinics. The service list includes flu, COVID-19, hepatitis A and B, HPV and other age-appropriate vaccines.
Families can use the clinic for required school immunizations and vaccine-document questions. Georgia has specific school requirements, including an 11th-grade meningococcal booster requirement for qualifying students.
Call about flu, COVID-19, shingles, pneumonia, HPV, hepatitis and other adult vaccinations. Availability, insurance and program coverage can vary.
The district currently lists the adult RSV vaccine for qualifying adults as available specifically at Clarke County Health Department. Call first to confirm eligibility and supply.
Bring any vaccine record, school notice, insurance card and identification you already have. That helps clinic staff avoid guessing whether a dose is due.
Check the official Northeast Health District Immunizations page before scheduling.
Clarke County WIC in Athens: eligibility, phone and documents
Clarke County WIC is at 645 Meigs Street, separate from the Harris Street clinic. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals and an eWIC card for approved foods to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five.
Call 706-369-5816 for appointments, eligibility questions and local instructions.
Georgia’s current WIC income guidelines are effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Unborn children count toward family size.
Georgia’s WIC assessment asks whether the household receives Medicaid, SNAP or TANF because participation can establish income eligibility under program rules.
What to prepare
Birth and death certificates at Clarke County Vital Records
Clarke County is one of the Northeast Health District locations that issues birth and death certificates. The Vital Records office is at 345 N. Harris Street and uses the direct number 706-389-6871.
| Request | What to prepare | Current fee / payment | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Completed request information and acceptable photo identification. | $25 for the current certificate request route | Ask whether additional copies or special record circumstances change the amount or process. |
| Death certificate | Full name of deceased, date/place of death, copies requested, requester signature and photo ID. | $25 | Eligibility restrictions can apply depending on the information requested. |
| Mail request | Completed form, copy of ID and self-addressed stamped envelope. | Money order; no personal check for mailed request | Mail to Clarke County Health Department Vital Records, 345 North Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601. |
| In-person payment | Photo ID and request details. | Cash, credit or debit accepted | Vital Records closes for lunch Monday-Thursday from 1:30–2:30 p.m. |
Teen Matters clinics in Athens: confidential services for young people
Teen Matters gives young people a teen-focused route for reproductive and preventive health care. Athens has two locations, and district guidance lists services such as birth control, condoms, pregnancy testing, HIV/STI testing, Plan B, immunizations, health education and referrals.
1275 Cedar Shoals Drive, across from the high school. Phone 706-227-7198. Published clinic hours are generally Monday-Thursday 2–7 p.m., but days and hours can vary.
168 Rocksprings Court, Athens. Phone 706-369-5670. Published clinic hours are generally Monday-Thursday 2–7 p.m.; call or text to confirm.
Open the official Teen Matters clinic and service page for current hours and services.
Septic permits, restaurant inspections, pools and property health issues
Environmental Health is not at the Harris Street clinic. The Clarke County office is at 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104, Athens, GA 30607, phone 706-583-2658. Its listed hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., with the office closed noon–1 p.m.
The district handles septic tank permits, repair permits, existing-system evaluations, site evaluations and subdivision plan reviews. Septic permits and repair permits require inspections.
Environmental Health performs restaurant inspections and accepts complaints about specific food establishments. Use the county Environmental Health office for local inspection questions.
The program also regulates public pools and spas, hotels/motels, tattoo and piercing establishments and selected environmental-health hazards.
Have the street address, parcel/site information or facility name ready before calling.
Tell staff whether you need a new septic system, repair, existing-system evaluation, site evaluation, restaurant inspection information or another permit.
Environmental Health fees vary by service. Clarke Environmental Health accepts personal/business checks, credit/debit cards and money orders; the current district payment table does not list cash for Clarke Environmental Health.
Do not assume contractor work or a site plan is approved until Environmental Health confirms the applicable permit and inspection requirements.
Specialty Care, child-health programs and district services
Several programs associated with Clarke County public health use other Athens addresses. These are easy to miss if you only look at the main Harris Street clinic.
700 Sunset Drive, Suite 501, Athens. Phone 706-425-2935. The clinic is by referral only and follows the district’s weekday clinic schedule, with a Monday-Thursday noon–1 p.m. lunch closure.
Located at 740 Prince Avenue, Building 15. Call 706-227-7182 for current child-health program routing.
Also at 740 Prince Avenue, Building 15. Call 706-369-6101 for Georgia’s early-intervention program routing.
How to get the right Clarke County public-health service
Decide whether you need the main clinic, East Athens, WIC, Vital Records, Teen Matters, Environmental Health or a specialty program.
Main clinic is 706-389-6921, WIC 706-369-5816, Vital Records 706-389-6871 and Environmental Health 706-583-2658.
Insurance, sliding-scale charges, WIC eligibility, certificate fees and Environmental Health fees use different rules.
Tuesday has extended main-clinic hours, Friday closes earlier and published staff-meeting dates can shorten service windows.
That may mean vaccine records, insurance, WIC proof documents, photo ID for Vital Records or site/property information for Environmental Health.
What to bring before heading across Athens
Find Clarke County Health Department on North Harris Street
The main health department and Clarke Vital Records office are at 345 N. Harris Street in Athens. WIC and Environmental Health use different addresses, so check your service before following this map.
Official Clarke County and Georgia public-health links
Clarke County Health Department FAQs
What is the Clarke County Health Department phone number?
The main Clarke County Health Department number is 706-389-6921. WIC uses 706-369-5816, Vital Records uses 706-389-6871 and Environmental Health uses 706-583-2658.
Where is the Clarke County Health Department in Athens?
The main clinic is at 345 N. Harris Street, Athens, GA 30601. WIC is at 645 Meigs Street, and Environmental Health is at 183 Paradise Boulevard, Suite 104.
What are the Clarke County Health Department hours?
The main clinic lists Monday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Special staff-meeting closures can shorten selected days.
Can I get vaccines at Clarke County Health Department?
Yes. Northeast Health District provides routine and seasonal immunizations through county clinics. Clarke County also currently lists adult RSV vaccine availability for qualifying age/medical groups. Call 706-389-6921 for current supply and appointment instructions.
Where is Clarke County WIC?
Clarke County WIC is at 645 Meigs Street, Athens, GA 30601. The phone number is 706-369-5816. Its listed schedule matches the main clinic: Monday 8–5, Tuesday 8–7, Wednesday and Thursday 8–5, and Friday 8–2.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Clarke County?
Use Clarke County Vital Records at 345 N. Harris Street or the district’s mail/online options. Call 706-389-6871. Photo ID is required and the current district page lists a $25 certificate fee.
Does the Clarke County Health Department provide dental care?
No. Northeast Health District states that it does not have dentists on staff and cannot provide direct dental care. Ask for local dental-resource referrals if you need treatment.
Who handles septic permits in Clarke County Georgia?
Clarke County Environmental Health handles septic tank permits, repair permits, existing-system evaluations, site evaluations and subdivision-plan review. Call 706-583-2658.
What is the East Athens Clinic?
The East Athens Clinic is at 410 McKinley Drive. It provides limited health-department services Wednesday through Friday. Call 706-227-4409 before going because not every main-clinic service is available there.
Does Athens have a health clinic specifically for teens?
Yes. Teen Matters operates Athens locations at Cedar Shoals Drive and Rocksprings Court. Services include birth control, pregnancy testing, condoms, HIV/STI testing, Plan B, immunizations, education and referrals.