Dallas County Health Department phone, clinics, records, vaccines, WIC, TB, permits and human services
The Dallas County Health Department search usually means Dallas County Health and Human Services, also called DCHHS. It is the county public-health and human-services agency based at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, Texas.
This guide helps you choose the right official route for immunizations, Sexual Health Clinic, TB Clinic, communicable disease reporting, WIC, Dallas vital records, Environmental Health, food permits, mobile food units, CEAP energy assistance, housing and older adult services.
Choose the correct Dallas County Health Department service
Select your real task first. This finder does not submit forms, book appointments or check live capacity, but it points you to the safest official starting place.
Call 214-819-2000. The main DCHHS office is at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. Say whether your need is clinic, records, WIC, environmental, housing, disease reporting or human services.
Quick answer for Dallas County residents
The main Dallas County Health and Human Services phone number is 214-819-2000. The main DCHHS office is 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207.
For child immunizations, call 214-819-2163 or 214-819-2176. For adult and travel vaccines, call 214-819-2162. For the Sexual Health Clinic, call 214-819-1819. For the TB Clinic, call 214-819-2071. For Environmental Health, call 214-819-2115.
For birth, death or marriage records, do not call the clinic desk first. Many Dallas County records route through the Dallas County Clerk Vital Records Division at 214-653-7099. Some City of Dallas birth and death records route through City of Dallas Vital Statistics at 214-670-3092.
Official verification before using this Dallas County guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refreshed guide uses official Dallas County Health and Human Services, Dallas County Clerk Vital Records, City of Dallas Vital Statistics, City of Dallas WIC and Dallas County Environmental Health sources.
Always verify live appointment rules, clinic capacity, vaccine supply, certificate fees, WIC rules, food permit fees, mobile food inspection scheduling, housing/energy-assistance status and public-health reporting numbers on the official pages before visiting, paying, applying or relying on a deadline.
What this Dallas County Health Department guide covers
Dallas County Health Department vs Dallas city and state offices
The phrase “Dallas County Health Department” is often used by residents, but the official county agency is Dallas County Health and Human Services. DCHHS handles county public-health and human-services work, but it does not replace every Dallas records, WIC, benefits, emergency or city service desk.
| User need | Best first route | Why this matters |
|---|---|---|
| Immunizations, TB, sexual health, disease reporting, Environmental Health or human services | Dallas County Health and Human Services | These are core DCHHS public health or human services routes. |
| Birth, death or marriage records held by Dallas County Clerk | Dallas County Clerk Vital Records Division | The DCHHS clinic desk is not the normal certificate counter. |
| Birth or death that occurred within incorporated City of Dallas limits | City of Dallas Vital Statistics | City Vital Statistics has its own registrar rules, office and online order route. |
| WIC nutrition benefits | City of Dallas WIC Program | DCHHS contact directory routes WIC to City of Dallas WIC. |
| SNAP, Medicaid, TANF or statewide benefits casework | Texas Health and Human Services / Your Texas Benefits | DCHHS human services are not the same as every state benefits case office. |
For a broader Dallas city-vs-county overview, see our Dallas Health Department guide. For general local office lookup help, see health department near me.
Dallas County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct line when you know the service. This reduces transfers and helps you avoid calling DCHHS for a City Vital Statistics, County Clerk or WIC issue.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|
| General DCHHS help | 214-819-2000 | Say whether you need clinics, human services, public health, lab, disease reporting or environmental routing. |
| Childhood immunizations / Well Child Services | 214-819-2163 or 214-819-2176 | Child’s date of birth, vaccine records, school forms, insurance or TVFC eligibility details. |
| Vaccines for Children Program | 214-819-1903 | Child vaccine history, provider question, Medicaid/uninsured status if applicable and school deadline. |
| Adult or foreign travel immunizations | 214-819-2162 | Travel destination, travel dates, vaccine history, itinerary and medical conditions. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 214-819-1819 | Testing need, symptoms, exposure timing, appointment request and privacy needs. |
| PrEP appointment information | 972-946-6827 | Ask about PrEP options, eligibility, insurance/cost questions and next appointment steps. |
| Sexual Health Mobile Medical Unit | 214-819-2135 | Ask about off-site STI/HIV screening event availability or requesting mobile services. |
| Tuberculosis Clinic | 214-819-2071 | Referral form, positive TB test documentation, test history, symptoms and Medicaid information if relevant. |
| Communicable Disease | 214-819-2004 | Disease, test result, exposure, facility, school/workplace and callback details. |
| Environmental Health | 214-819-2115 | Business/property address, complaint facts, food operation type, septic question or animal-control issue. |
| Dallas County Clerk Vital Records | 214-653-7099 | Record type, full names, event city, date, qualified applicant status, ID and payment method. |
| City of Dallas WIC | 214-670-7200; text 1-855-957-5424 | Pregnancy/child details, Dallas County residence, income or benefit proof and nearest clinic request. |
| Energy Assistance CEAP | 214-819-1848 | Utility account, income proof, household members and appointment/document questions. |
| Housing Choice Voucher Program | 214-819-1871 | Ask about waiting list status, housing agency routing and Family Self-Sufficiency support. |
Best call script
Start with one direct sentence: “I live in Dallas County, Texas, and I need help with [child shots / adult vaccine / STI testing / TB clinic / birth certificate / WIC / food permit / mobile food inspection / energy assistance / environmental complaint].” Then give your city, ZIP code, callback number and deadline.
Dallas County Health and Human Services office, map and visit tips
The main DCHHS office is at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. The main switchboard is 214-819-2000. Many DCHHS programs are connected to this campus, but not every service is walk-in and not every service is in the same suite.
Before visiting Stemmons Freeway
- Call first if your service may require an appointment, especially TB, sexual health, travel vaccines, mobile food unit inspections or human services.
- Bring a legible hard copy of shot records for child immunizations.
- Bring travel itinerary and vaccine history for travel vaccines.
- Bring referral forms or positive test documentation for TB clinic appointments.
- Do not go to DCHHS first for every birth, death or marriage record. Check County Clerk or City Vital Statistics routing.
- If you may be contagious, call before entering a public waiting area.
Dallas birth certificates, death certificates and marriage records
Dallas vital records are confusing because the correct office depends on the event location, record type, event date, applicant eligibility and whether you need long form, short form, certified copy or a correction.
The Dallas County Clerk Vital Records Division is at 500 Elm Street, Suite 2100, Dallas, TX 75202. Phone: 214-653-7099. Public hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, except approved holidays.
| Record need | Best route | Important warning |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas County birth certificate | Dallas County Clerk Vital Records, 214-653-7099 | The County Clerk birth certificate page says City of Dallas births should contact City of Dallas Bureau of Vital Statistics. |
| Dallas County death certificate | Dallas County Clerk Vital Records, 214-653-7099 | Death certificate applicants may need to be qualified applicants and provide acceptable ID. |
| Marriage license search or certified copy | Dallas County Clerk Vital Records / Marriage License route | Marriage records are not handled by the DCHHS clinic desk. |
| City of Dallas birth or death record | City of Dallas Vital Statistics, 214-670-3092 | City Vital Statistics covers certain events within incorporated City of Dallas limits. |
| Statewide correction, delayed record or Texas-level issue | Texas DSHS Vital Statistics | Corrections, delayed records and state-level issues may not be solved at a local counter. |
Fee planning before ordering records
- Dallas County Clerk fee page lists birth certificate search and/or certified copy as $23.
- Dallas County Clerk fee page lists death certificate first copy as $21.
- Additional death certificates ordered when applicable are listed as $4 each.
- Marriage license search and/or certified copy is listed as $10.
- Search fees may be non-refundable if a record is not found.
- Mail orders may require a completed application, notarized proof of identification, acceptable ID copy and proper payment.
For a broader certificate workflow, use our birth certificate through health department guide.
Child, adult, foreign travel and COVID immunizations
DCHHS offers immunization services through the Stemmons campus and branch clinics. For child immunizations, call 214-819-2163 or 214-819-2176. For adult and foreign travel immunizations, call 214-819-2162. For COVID vaccine questions, call 972-692-2780.
The official child immunization page says scheduling an appointment is recommended and walk-ins are welcome until capacity is reached. It also asks users to bring a legible hard copy of the shot record.
| Clinic or vaccine service | Address / phone | Useful rule |
|---|---|---|
| Stemmons Immunization Clinic | 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, 1st Floor, Suite 141; child shots 214-819-2163 / 214-819-2176; adult/travel 214-819-2162 | Child immunizations are listed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM. Adult/travel listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
| Carrollton Farmers Branch | 2774 Valwood Parkway, Farmers Branch; 972-241-2684 | Listed Monday and Tuesday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
| Garland Branch | 206 Carver Street, Garland; 214-653-4545 | Listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. |
| Grand Prairie Branch | 1413 Densman Street, Grand Prairie; 972-692-2780 | By appointment only; Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM. |
| Irving Branch | 440 S. Nursery Road, Irving; 469-941-3470 | Listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
| John West Branch | 3312 N. Buckner Boulevard, Suite 200, Dallas; 214-321-5747 | Listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
| Oak Cliff Branch | 1113 E. Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 200, Dallas; 214-948-0425 | Listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
| Richardson Branch | 1411 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson; 214-358-0926 | Listed Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-3:30 PM. |
Immunization cost and document checklist
- Bring a legible hard copy of the shot record.
- Child immunization costs are listed as $10 first visit and $5 subsequent visits.
- The official page says no Texas Vaccines for Children eligible child will be denied services.
- Adult immunization page lists a $25 administrative fee per patient for first-time visit, plus vaccine cost.
- Replacement missing shot records are listed as $12.
- International travel cards are listed as $5.
- For travel vaccines, bring itinerary, vaccine history and enough lead time before travel.
Sexual Health Clinic, HIV, STI testing, mobile unit and PrEP
The Dallas County Sexual Health Clinic is at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, 1st Floor, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75207. Phone: 214-819-1819. The phone line opens at 7:45 a.m.
Appointments are required. The official page says to call before coming to the clinic and that same-day or next-day appointments may be offered. You can only make an appointment for yourself, with limited special-circumstance exceptions.
Tuberculosis clinic and communicable disease reporting
The Dallas County TB Clinic is at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75207. Phone: 214-819-2071. The clinic is by appointment only.
The TB page says referrals are required. Before scheduling, clients should have a provider referral form or documentation of a positive TB skin test or TB blood test. Medicaid is accepted.
| TB or disease need | Phone | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| TB Clinic appointment | 214-819-2071 | Appointment only; referral or positive test documentation needed before scheduling. |
| TB testing questions | 214-819-2073 | TB skin tests require a return visit for reading. Blood tests and skin tests have different availability. |
| Suspected active TB disease referral | 214-819-2060 | Medical providers should use the active TB referral route when active disease is suspected. |
| Latent TB infection reporting/referral | 214-819-2065 | Use for latent TB infection reporting or referral. |
| Communicable disease reporting | 214-819-2004 | Use for reportable conditions except TB and sexually transmitted diseases during normal business hours. |
| Sexually transmitted disease reporting | 214-819-2155 | Use for STD reporting during normal business hours. |
| After-hours public health reporting | 214-819-2004 or 877-605-2660 | For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 first. |
WIC in Dallas County: City of Dallas WIC routing
DCHHS contact directory lists WIC as City of Dallas WIC with phone 214-670-7200. The City of Dallas WIC page says the program serves Dallas County through multiple clinics and provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, EBT food benefits, individual nutrition counseling and community referrals.
City WIC says applicants must meet income guidelines, live in Dallas County and have a nutritional need. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for program participation.
Environmental Health: food, animal control, septic systems and public health complaints
DCHHS Environmental Health handles several county-level public-health risks, including food service sanitation, mobile food units, septic systems, animal-control concerns in unincorporated areas, public health complaints, licensed facility sanitation and environmental health questions.
Call 214-819-2115 for Environmental Health questions. Use the exact location of the property, business, mobile food unit, animal concern or complaint.
| Environmental need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food service sanitation | Environmental Health, 214-819-2115 | Business name, address, owner contact, operation type and inspection/complaint question. |
| Mobile food unit inspection | Call 214-819-2115 after completing the checklist and application packet | Completed application, checklist items, unit details and payment method for scheduled appointment. |
| Foodborne illness | Food and water safety / Environmental Health complaint route | Restaurant, date/time, food eaten, symptoms, symptom start time and other sick people. |
| Animal control in unincorporated Dallas County | 214-819-2115 | Animal type, location, bite details, owner if known, dangerous dog concern or stray/wild animal issue. |
| On-site sewage facility | Environmental Health, 214-819-2115 | Property address, permit status, design, installation, inspection or repair question. |
| Public health nuisance complaint | Environmental Health complaint line | Exact address, water-quality issue, nuisance, illegal dumping, animal-control issue or public-health danger. |
Mobile food units, temporary food permits and Environmental Health fees
DCHHS fee pages show that food and Environmental Health costs can vary by category, event type, facility type and service. Always confirm the current fee and application requirements before paying or scheduling an inspection.
| Fee or service example | Published amount | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Food preparation truck or trailer permit | $258 permit / $258 renewal | Confirm current mobile food checklist and inspection appointment requirements. |
| Food cart permit | $258 permit / $258 renewal | Applies to listed cart/kiosk categories; verify before operating. |
| Temporary food permit, single event | $52 | Use for event-specific temporary food operation planning. |
| Temporary food permit, multiple events | $200 | Ask whether your event series qualifies. |
| Food handler class | $15 per person | Confirm class availability and certification acceptance. |
| Manager certification class | $100 per person | Ask about exam, retest and recertification rules. |
| Residential septic inspection | $260, with listed state fee included | Ask whether reinspection, expedited review or extra work applies. |
| Commercial septic inspection | $310, with listed state fee included | Confirm commercial system requirements before construction or sale deadlines. |
Energy assistance, housing, older adults, weatherization and welfare programs
DCHHS also includes human services, not only clinics. Official Human Services pages list CEAP energy assistance, home loan counseling, housing assistance, older adult services, weatherization assistance and welfare assistance for qualifying Dallas County residents.
For broad health and human services context, see our Department of Health and Human Services guide.
Dallas County immunization video reference
This video is included as a helpful public-health reference for back-to-school vaccine awareness. For live vaccine clinic schedules, fees, appointment rules and branch availability, use the official DCHHS immunization page above.
What Dallas County Health and Human Services may not handle
A useful Dallas County health guide should prevent wrong visits. These are common mistakes.
| If you need | Do not use only | Better route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | Routine DCHHS phone directory | Call 911 or go to emergency care. |
| Birth, death or marriage record | Immunization clinic, Sexual Health Clinic, WIC or Environmental Health | Use Dallas County Clerk, City of Dallas Vital Statistics or Texas DSHS depending on event location and record type. |
| City of Dallas WIC | DCHHS clinic appointment line | Call City of Dallas WIC at 214-670-7200 or text 1-855-957-5424. |
| Private doctor or hospital medical records | County vital records or DCHHS main desk | Contact the provider, hospital, clinic, pharmacy or records custodian that created the record. |
| SNAP, Medicaid or TANF casework | DCHHS human services as if it is the state case office | Use Texas Health and Human Services or Your Texas Benefits for state benefits casework. |
| Animal control inside a city | Dallas County Animal Control for every city address | Check the city animal services office or DCHHS Environmental Health if the issue is in unincorporated Dallas County. |
Official Dallas County health and records links
Use these official links before visiting, paying, ordering a certificate, scheduling a clinic visit, requesting a mobile food inspection or relying on a deadline.
Dallas County Health and Human Services official websiteMain DCHHS site for county public health, clinical services, human services and public health programs. DCHHS contact directoryMain switchboard and official division phone numbers for immunizations, Environmental Health, Sexual Health Clinic, TB, WIC routing and human services. Immunization clinicsOfficial child immunization clinic locations, costs, hours and appointment/walk-in notes. Adult and foreign travel immunizationsOfficial adult/travel vaccine phone, administrative fee and travel card notes. Sexual Health ClinicOfficial STI/HIV testing, treatment, appointment, PrEP and clinic-hour information. Tuberculosis ClinicOfficial TB clinic appointment, referral, testing and Medicaid information. Environmental Health DivisionFood service, mobile food units, septic, animal control, public health complaints and environmental health routing. Dallas County Clerk Vital RecordsOfficial county birth, death and marriage record route. City of Dallas Vital StatisticsOfficial city birth and death certificate route for certain City of Dallas events. City of Dallas WIC ProgramOfficial WIC eligibility, phone, text line, email, nutrition and breastfeeding support route. DCHHS Human ServicesEnergy assistance, housing, older adults, weatherization, welfare and other social-service programs.Dallas County Health Department FAQ
What is the Dallas County Health Department phone number?
The main Dallas County Health and Human Services switchboard is 214-819-2000. Use direct lines for immunizations, Sexual Health Clinic, TB, Environmental Health, WIC or Vital Records when you know the service.
Where is Dallas County Health and Human Services located?
The main DCHHS office is located at 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207.
Is Dallas County Health Department the same as DCHHS?
In local searches, “Dallas County Health Department” usually refers to Dallas County Health and Human Services, also called DCHHS.
How do I schedule child immunizations in Dallas County?
Call 214-819-2163 or 214-819-2176. DCHHS says scheduling is recommended and walk-ins are welcome until capacity is reached. Bring a legible hard copy of the shot record.
How much are child immunizations at DCHHS?
The official DCHHS immunization page lists child immunization costs as $10 for the first visit and $5 for subsequent visits. It also says no Texas Vaccines for Children eligible child will be denied services.
What is the Dallas County Sexual Health Clinic phone number?
The Dallas County Sexual Health Clinic phone number is 214-819-1819. Appointments are required, and the official page says to call before coming to the clinic.
How do I schedule a Dallas County TB Clinic appointment?
Call the TB Clinic at 214-819-2071. The clinic is appointment-only and requires referral documentation or proof of a positive TB skin test or TB blood test before scheduling.
Who handles Dallas County birth certificates?
Many Dallas County birth certificate requests route through the Dallas County Clerk Vital Records Division at 214-653-7099. Some City of Dallas birth records route through City of Dallas Vital Statistics at 214-670-3092.
What is the Dallas WIC phone number?
The City of Dallas WIC phone number is 214-670-7200. The text line is 1-855-957-5424, and the email listed by City WIC is ASKWIC@dallas.gov.
What is the Dallas County Environmental Health phone number?
Call 214-819-2115 for Environmental Health. This route handles food service sanitation, mobile food unit inspection, animal-control issues in unincorporated areas, septic systems, licensed facility sanitation and public health complaints.