Daviess County health services, phone numbers, records, vaccines and local permit help
Daviess County Health Department serves Washington and communities throughout Daviess County with public-health nursing, immunizations, Vital Records, communicable-disease work, community health, emergency preparedness and Environmental Health services.
The useful local shortcut is knowing which desk you actually need. Birth certificates, vaccine appointments, WIC, food permits and septic work use different forms or service routes, even though several start with the same county health system.
What does Daviess County Health Department help with?
Daviess County Health Department is the county public-health agency for Daviess County, Indiana. Its current county service structure includes Community Health, Communicable Disease, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health Services, Nursing Services and Vital Records.
Vaccinations for children and adults, community screening and referral work, communicable-disease response, lead-related services and preventive-health activities.
Certified Daviess County birth and death certificates, local applications and record questions through the county registrar.
Septic-system permits and inspections, food-establishment permits, plan reviews, food inspections and environmental-health questions.
Daviess County Health Department phone, address and contact details
Indiana’s current local-health directory and Daviess County’s official Health Department site both list the department at 300 East Hefron Street in Washington. The county mailing address adds Suite 150.
| Contact item | Current official detail | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Office | Daviess County Health Department | General public-health, nursing, records and environmental-health routing. |
| Physical address | 300 East Hefron Street, Washington, IN 47501 | County Health Department office and Government Center destination. |
| Mailing address | 300 East Hefron Street, Suite 150, Washington, IN 47501 | Applications and documents when official instructions allow mail submission. |
| Main phone | 812-254-8666 | General department routing and program questions. |
| Fax | 812-254-8643 | Only send documents by fax when staff or an official form instructs you to. |
| info@daviesshealth.com | General non-emergency Health Department questions. | |
| Environmental Health staff hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Food and septic questions. Call first because staff may be in the field. |
Daviess County public-health services at a glance
The department is more than a vaccine counter. Current county program pages organize services into health, disease-control, environmental and records functions, while Health First Indiana reporting shows substantial local work in vaccinations, screening, referrals, lead prevention and chronic-disease prevention.
Child and adult immunizations, preventive services and nursing-related public-health support.
Disease investigation, prevention and local public-health response when reportable or communicable conditions affect the county.
Screenings, referrals, health education, care navigation and local resource connections.
Daviess County birth and death certificates and local certified-copy applications.
Septic systems, food establishments, permits, inspections and sanitation concerns.
Public-health preparedness planning, drills and coordination with local emergency partners.
How to schedule vaccines at Daviess County Health Department
The department administers vaccines to children and adults by appointment. Call 812-254-8666 and select option 1, or use the online appointment option linked from the official county page. Walk-ins may be accepted when a nurse is available and no appointment is already scheduled.
Know whether the appointment is for a routine childhood dose, school requirement, adult vaccine, catch-up dose or another specific immunization.
Ask about current availability and whether the requested vaccine is in stock before making a special trip.
The Health Department can directly bill some insurance plans. Current county guidance says an administration fee of $15 per injection may apply when it is not covered by insurance.
Bring prior immunization information when available and your insurance or Medicaid card if applicable.
The official appointment page says children without health insurance may qualify for free or reduced vaccine charges.
Children whose insurance does not cover vaccines may qualify for reduced-cost publicly funded immunizations.
Bring the child’s Medicaid card so staff can determine the correct vaccine program and billing route.
Birth and death certificates in Daviess County
Daviess County Vital Records can process certified birth and death record requests during normal business hours. Applications may be submitted in person, online or by mail, and the county currently lists the local certificate cost at $15 per copy.
Daviess County can only process a local birth certificate when the birth occurred in Daviess County. For another Indiana county, contact that county’s local health department or use the state route.
For local Vital Records questions, call 812-254-8666 ext. 2265 or email vitalrecords@daviesshealth.com.
The current Daviess County birth application requires acceptable identification and eligibility to receive a protected certified record.
For local birth records, the event must have occurred in Daviess County. Do not pay the county fee first if the birth occurred elsewhere.
Vital records are protected records. The application identifies the relationships permitted to obtain a certificate.
Use the county’s birth, death or genealogy death-certificate application rather than an unofficial form.
The county birth application lists $15 per certified copy and requires acceptable identification. Verify the accepted payment method for your chosen submission route before sending the request.
Daviess County WIC is at a different Washington address
WIC is an important local nutrition program, but the current Indiana WIC directory lists the Daviess County WIC Program separately from the Hefron Street Health Department office. The clinic is at 2005 State Street, Suite B, Washington, IN 47501, phone 812-610-4979.
| Day | Current listed WIC hours | Lunch / schedule note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Closed for lunch noon-12:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. | Closed for lunch 1:00-1:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Closed for lunch noon-12:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Current state directory also lists an extended-hours pattern on the fourth Thursday; call before relying on it. |
| Friday | Closed | Use the WIC phone to confirm holiday and appointment schedules. |
Septic permits must be handled before construction
Daviess County Environmental Health requires septic-system permit applications before construction. The county also requires installation by a certified installer and applies Indiana onsite sewage rules together with Daviess County Septic Ordinance 2023-3.
The county provides a residential septic-system application and an online application/payment process.
A separate commercial septic-system application is available, with its own online application/payment route.
The county publishes soil report/testing requirements, including additional information for fragic and mine soils.
Staff are listed Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., but frequently leave the office for fieldwork.
Use the residential or commercial application that matches the property and proposed use.
Follow the county packet and current soil-testing requirements rather than assuming an old septic layout can automatically be reused.
Daviess County states that onsite sewage systems must be installed by certified installers under applicable county and state requirements.
Confirm inspection timing with Environmental Health so required system components remain visible when staff need to inspect them.
Food permits, new restaurants and inspections in Daviess County
Daviess County Food Safety Services regulates county food establishments under Indiana food rules and local requirements. Environmental Health staff conduct periodic inspections and handle permits, plan reviews, mobile food units, temporary food events and sanitation concerns.
Contact the Health Department, submit a complete plan-review package and applicable fees, then complete the required pre-operational inspection before opening.
Routine inspections continue after opening. The county publishes monthly food-inspection summary reports.
Use the specific mobile food unit or temporary-event requirements instead of assuming the standard restaurant application covers every operation.
The county’s new-establishment instructions list 812-254-8666 extension 2274 as the first contact.
Include the establishment information, plans, fees and applicable supporting materials. Incomplete applications are not processed until missing information is received.
The county’s current process says staff review completed plans and respond within 15 days.
Equipment must be installed and operating. Required corrections can trigger an additional inspection before the permit is issued.
The county states that a routine inspection is performed within the first 90 days after a new establishment opens.
Screenings, referrals and The Rooted Project
Daviess County’s community-health work includes screening, referral and care-navigation services in addition to programs delivered at the Government Center. Current county materials also promote The Rooted Project, a mobile health unit intended to bring services closer to local communities.
The county advertises one-on-one case management and assistance through a Community Health resource specialist.
Health First Indiana reporting shows local screening and referral activity related to blood pressure, diabetes risk, cholesterol, insurance navigation and preventive care.
The county reports off-site immunization clinics and rural outreach, including vaccination work serving local Amish communities.
What to prepare before contacting the Health Department
Health Department, WIC, hospital records or emergency care?
| If you need | Use | Do not confuse it with |
|---|---|---|
| Birth or death certificate | Daviess County Vital Records when the record qualifies locally | Hospital medical records |
| Immunization record | MyVaxIndiana / local health department assistance | Birth certificate office |
| WIC benefits | Daviess County WIC, 2005 State Street | Assuming Hefron Street is the WIC clinic |
| Hospital chart or lab result | The hospital or healthcare provider that treated you | County Vital Records |
| Septic permit | Daviess County Environmental Health | City utility or hospital office |
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 911 | Routine Health Department phone or email |
Official Daviess County and Indiana health links
Use the links below when you are ready to book, apply, pay, order a record or verify a local rule. Health, identity and payment information should be submitted only through official government or authorized service channels.
Daviess County Health Department FAQs
Which Daviess County Health Department is this guide for?
This guide is for Daviess County Health Department in Washington, Indiana. Daviess County, Missouri has a separate health department in Gallatin with different contact information and programs.
What is the Daviess County Health Department phone number?
The main Daviess County Health Department number in Washington, Indiana is 812-254-8666. The department fax is 812-254-8643.
Where is the Daviess County Health Department located?
The current official address is 300 East Hefron Street, Washington, IN 47501. The mailing address is 300 East Hefron Street, Suite 150, Washington, IN 47501.
How do I make a vaccine appointment?
Call 812-254-8666 and select option 1, or use the online appointment route on the official county page. Walk-ins may be accepted when a nurse is available, but an appointment is the safer option.
How much does Daviess County charge for immunizations?
The Health Department says it can bill some insurance plans directly. A $15 administration fee per injection may apply when the charge is not covered by insurance. Certain uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid-eligible children may qualify for free or reduced vaccine charges.
How much is a Daviess County birth certificate?
Daviess County currently lists certified birth and death certificates at $15 per copy. Contact the registrar at 812-254-8666 extension 2265 if you need to verify the current local fee or ordering method.
Can Daviess County issue a birth certificate from another Indiana county?
No. The local Vital Records page says the Health Department can only process birth certificates for births that occurred in Daviess County. For another county, use that county’s health department or Indiana Vital Records.
Where is Daviess County WIC?
The current Indiana WIC directory lists Daviess County WIC at 2005 State Street, Suite B, Washington, IN 47501. The WIC phone number is 812-610-4979. This is separate from the Health Department’s Hefron Street location.
Who handles septic permits in Daviess County?
Daviess County Health Department Environmental Health Services handles local septic permits and inspections. Permit applications are required before construction, and the county requires installation by a certified installer.
Who handles restaurant and food permits?
Daviess County Food Safety Services handles retail food establishment permits, plan reviews, mobile food unit applications, temporary-event requirements and inspections. New-establishment instructions list the Health Department at 812-254-8666 extension 2274 as the first contact.