Detroit Health Department phone, clinic locations, WIC, vaccines, lead help, food safety and birth records routing
The Detroit Health Department serves Detroit residents through clinical services, immunizations, WIC, reproductive health, HIV/STI services, lead prevention, environmental health, food safety, emergency preparedness and neighborhood wellness resources.
This guide helps you choose the correct official route before you call, visit, file a complaint, request a record, search for food safety help, or try to get a Detroit birth or death certificate.
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The main Detroit Health Department clinic is at 100 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Main phone: 313-876-4000. Official location pages list the main clinic Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., and administrative office contact Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Detroit Health Department quick answer
The main Detroit Health Department clinic is at 100 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Main phone: 313-876-4000. TTY users may use 711.
For WIC, call 313-876-4555. For the Detroit STI/HIV clinic, call 313-577-9100. For iDecide Detroit reproductive health appointments, call 313-876-4319. For Environmental Health and radon kit questions, call 313-876-4715. For Food Safety, call 313-876-0135.
For a public health emergency, including a communicable disease concern, the official DHD page lists 313-933-3437. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. For mental health, suicide or substance-use crisis support, call or text 988.
Official verification before using this Detroit guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This page was rebuilt from the old Detroit article and official sources from the City of Detroit, Detroit Health Department, DHD locations, immunizations, WIC, reproductive health, HIV/STI, LeadSafe Housing, Environmental Health and Safety, Food Safety, Wayne County Clerk records and Michigan Vital Records.
Clinic hours, appointment rules, WIC locations, food license documents, radon kit availability, lead program eligibility, STI walk-in rules, birth-record fees, office hours and emergency notices can change. Always verify the official page before visiting, paying, filing, mailing, or relying on a deadline.
What this Detroit Health Department guide covers
Detroit Health Department phone number directory by service
Detroit residents should use the most specific phone number available. A WIC appointment, birth certificate request, vaccine record question, STI exposure, restaurant complaint, lead concern, radon kit question and emergency situation should not all start from the same phone number.
| Service | Phone or route | Use it for | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Detroit Health Department | 313-876-4000 TTY: 711 | General health department routing, main clinic questions and program direction. | Service needed, address, appointment question, deadline and callback number. |
| Public health emergency | 313-933-3437 | Public health emergency or communicable disease concern. | Disease concern, people affected, date, location and urgent risk. |
| Samaritan Center | 313-876-4554 | East-side satellite services, immunizations, vision/hearing screening and wraparound referrals. | Service needed, appointment question, records and travel plan. |
| WIC appointments | 313-876-4555 | Detroit WIC appointment, nutrition and breastfeeding support routing. | Pregnancy/child details, address, ID, income/benefit proof and clinic preference. |
| STI/HIV clinic | 313-577-9100 | Exposure concern, HIV/STI testing, walk-in/appointment guidance and PrEP help. | Exposure date, symptoms, prior results, medication list, privacy questions and safe callback method. |
| iDecide Detroit | 313-876-4319 | Confidential reproductive health appointments, pregnancy testing, contraception and Title X care. | Age, service needed, insurance if any, privacy needs and same-day appointment question. |
| Environmental Health and Safety | 313-876-4715 | Environmental complaints, radon kits, pools, child care/adult foster inspections and inspection questions. | Address, facility name, complaint details, photos if useful and inspection type. |
| Food Safety | 313-876-0135 | Restaurant/food service licensing, food trucks, plan review, temporary events and food safety questions. | Business name, address, license type, event date, plan review status or complaint details. |
| Wayne County Detroit birth/death records | 313-224-0270 Wayne page also lists 313-967-6938 | Detroit birth and death certificate records through Wayne County Clerk. | Full name, date of event, Detroit/Wayne location, ID, relationship and appointment/mail route. |
| Michigan Vital Records | 517-335-8666 | State vital records support when a Michigan state office route is needed. | Record type, full name, event date, county/city, ID and payment question. |
Detroit Health Department locations, clinics and Neighborhood Wellness Centers
The main Detroit Health Department clinic is at 100 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Official location information lists the main clinic phone as 313-876-4000 and main clinic hours as Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m..
The administrative office is also listed at 100 Mack Avenue on the 1st and 3rd floors, with Monday-Friday contact hours around 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m..
What the Detroit Health Department handles
DHD works across clinical services, maternal and child health, immunizations, WIC, reproductive health, lead testing, communicable disease, food safety, environmental health, emergency preparedness, public health education, neighborhood wellness and outreach.
What may not be handled by the Detroit Health Department
Some Detroit health-related searches belong to Wayne County, Michigan state offices, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, BSEED, MDHHS, private providers or emergency services.
Detroit immunizations, school shots, child vaccines and vaccine records
The Detroit Health Department Immunizations Program provides immunizations at the 100 Mack Avenue location for children and adults. The program participates in Vaccines for Children and adult vaccine programs.
Use the official immunization page before visiting because vaccine availability, hours, holiday closures, eligibility rules and documents can change.
Detroit WIC program, clinic locations, nutrition help and appointment number
Detroit WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that supports eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and wellness resources.
For Detroit WIC appointment help, call 313-876-4555. Confirm which clinic you should use before visiting.
Detroit reproductive health, iDecide Detroit, Title X, pregnancy testing and birth control
DHD offers reproductive health services through the federal Title X program. The official page describes low or no-cost reproductive health care for adults and adolescents, with no insurance required.
iDecide Detroit offers confidential adolescent-friendly reproductive health services. For appointments, call 313-876-4319.
| Need | Official route | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Birth control options | Reproductive Health / iDecide Detroit | Same-day availability, method options, cost, privacy and insurance use. |
| Pregnancy testing | iDecide Detroit or reproductive health clinic route | Testing availability, counseling, follow-up and confidentiality. |
| Teen confidential care | iDecide Detroit | Privacy rules, appointment times, transportation support and documents. |
| STI/HIV testing through reproductive visit | Reproductive Health or STI/HIV clinic | Whether you should call 313-876-4319 or 313-577-9100. |
Detroit HIV, STI, PrEP and sexual health clinic help
The Detroit HIV/STI Program provides outreach, education, condom distribution and referral linkages to testing and care. If you think you may have been exposed, call the Detroit STI/HIV clinic at 313-577-9100.
The official HIV/STI page says walk-ins are welcome and no one will be turned away if they are unable to pay. Services are confidential for people 13 years and older. Call first if you need current hours or appointment instructions.
Detroit lead testing, LeadSafe Housing and child lead exposure help
Lead remains a serious Detroit public health issue because older homes, lead-based paint hazards, water service lines and child exposure risks can overlap.
Detroit LeadSafe Housing is a free program that helps reduce exposure to lead-based paint hazards in homes where children under age six live or visit, or where a pregnant person lives. The program focuses on homes built before 1978 and eligibility rules apply.
Detroit food safety, restaurant licenses, food trucks, temporary events and inspections
Detroit Food Safety handles food service licensing, inspections, plan review, temporary events, mobile food establishments and food safety education. For Food Safety customer service, call 313-876-0135.
Food Safety contact is listed at 100 Mack Avenue, 3rd Floor, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m..
| Food safety need | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Opening or buying a restaurant | Food Safety / licensing and plan review | Business address, owner info, menu, equipment, facility plan, timeline and license question. |
| Food truck or mobile food unit | Mobile Food Establishments and Special Transitory Food Units | Unit type, commissary, route, menu, equipment, application and inspection need. |
| Temporary event | Temporary Events | Event date, location, vendor list, food/beverage plan and license timing. Temporary applications may need early submission. |
| Complaint or illness concern | Food Safety complaint or inquiry route | Restaurant name, address, date/time, food eaten, symptoms, photos if useful and contact details. |
| Food handler card question | Food Safety FAQ / education | Ask whether your employer or role requires certification. A manager certification may be required even when a food handler card is not. |
Environmental health, radon kits, pools, child care and inspection complaints
The Detroit Health Department Environmental Health Division licenses and inspects a wide range of businesses and establishments under state laws and local ordinances. It also responds to concerns and complaints, inspects public swimming pools, child care facilities and adult foster care facilities, and verifies compliance where applicable.
For Environmental Health questions, call 313-876-4715. The official page says free radon test kits may be available at the Detroit Health Department, 100 Mack Avenue, 3rd floor, and recommends testing basements every 2-5 years.
Detroit birth certificate, death certificate and vital records help
Detroit birth and death certificates are a major source of confusion. The City of Detroit says the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion closed its Vital Records Division permanently in December 2013.
Individuals must now obtain Detroit birth and death certificates through the Wayne County Clerk’s Office or the State of Michigan Vital Records Office.
Detroit certificate checklist
- Know whether the birth or death occurred inside the City of Detroit.
- Prepare full legal name and date of birth or death.
- Prepare city of event and parent or requester details when required.
- Bring valid photo ID for in-person requests or include a copy for mail requests.
- Confirm current appointment, fee and payment rules before visiting.
- Use the Wayne County Clerk or Michigan Vital Records route, not a random third-party page.
What to bring before visiting or calling Detroit Health Department
Most delays happen because residents arrive without records, identification, appointment details or the correct office route.
Detroit Health Department map and official office reminder
This map points to the main Detroit Health Department clinic at 100 Mack Avenue. Before visiting, confirm whether your service is at 100 Mack, Samaritan Center, WIC at Woodward, WIC at Samaritan, Wayne County Clerk, Michigan Vital Records or another official route.
Official Detroit Health Department and records links
Use these official pages for final decisions, live hours, forms, appointments, certificate routing, food safety licensing, complaints and program updates.
Detroit Health Department official websiteMain official DHD page for public health services, public health emergency contact, programs, resources and department contact details. Detroit Health Department locationsMain clinic, Samaritan Center, WIC locations and Neighborhood Wellness Center details. Detroit immunizationsChild and adult vaccines, VFC, MI-AVP, shot records and vaccine education. Detroit WIC programWIC eligibility, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, wellness resources and WIC contact. Detroit reproductive healthTitle X reproductive health services, pregnancy testing, birth control, STI/HIV testing and preventive care. Detroit HIV/STI ProgramTesting, PrEP help, confidential services, condom access and HIV/STI hotline information. Detroit LeadSafe HousingLead-based paint hazard reduction, child lead risk information, eligibility and priority assistance route. Environmental Health and SafetyEnvironmental complaints, inspections, radon kits, fee schedules, forms, pools, child care and adult foster care inspections. Detroit Food SafetyRestaurant licensing, food trucks, temporary events, plan review, inspections and food safety customer service. Detroit birth and death certificate routingOfficial City page explaining that Detroit vital records now route through Wayne County Clerk or Michigan Vital Records.Detroit Health Department FAQ
What is the Detroit Health Department phone number?
The main Detroit Health Department phone number is 313-876-4000. TTY users may use 711.
Where is the Detroit Health Department located?
The main clinic and administrative office are listed at 100 Mack Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201. Always confirm the exact program before visiting.
What are Detroit Health Department main clinic hours?
The official locations page lists the main clinic Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. Administrative contact hours may differ, so verify your exact service page before visiting.
What is the Detroit WIC phone number?
Detroit WIC appointment help is listed at 313-876-4555. Call before visiting to confirm clinic location and document requirements.
Does Detroit Health Department provide immunizations?
Yes. DHD provides immunizations at the 100 Mack Avenue location for children and adults, and the Samaritan Center also lists immunization access. Bring shot records, ID and insurance information if available.
What is the Detroit STI/HIV clinic phone number?
The Detroit STI/HIV clinic appointment number is 313-577-9100. The official page says walk-ins are welcome and no one is turned away if unable to pay, but current clinic availability should be verified.
What is the iDecide Detroit phone number?
For iDecide Detroit reproductive health appointments, call 313-876-4319. Services may include pregnancy testing, birth control, STI/HIV testing and confidential adolescent-friendly care.
Does Detroit Health Department issue birth certificates?
No. Detroit’s Vital Records Division closed permanently in December 2013. Detroit birth and death certificates now route through the Wayne County Clerk’s Office or Michigan Vital Records.
Who handles Detroit food safety and restaurant licensing?
Detroit Food Safety handles restaurant licensing, food trucks, temporary events, plan review and food safety questions. The official Food Safety customer service number is 313-876-0135.
How do I contact Detroit Environmental Health?
Detroit Environmental Health and Safety can be reached at 313-876-4715. Use it for environmental complaints, radon kit questions, public pool, child care, adult foster care and inspection concerns.