Last reviewed 2026. This guide is for Hall County Health Department in Gainesville, Georgia, operated through District 2 Public Health. It separates clinical services, dental care, WIC, immunizations, vital records, travel vaccines and Hall County Environmental Health so residents do not call the wrong office.
Hall County Health Department phone numbers, Gainesville offices and service shortcuts
If you searched for the Hall County Health Department, you probably need one correct next step: call for a clinic appointment, get immunizations, request a Georgia birth or death certificate, schedule dental care for a child, contact WIC, ask about STI/HIV or TB services, or reach Environmental Health for septic, food service, pool, body art or well permit questions.
Hall County Health Department is a public health office, not an emergency room, private doctor, hospital records department or general Hall County government switchboard. For life-threatening symptoms, severe injury, trouble breathing, chest pain, stroke symptoms, overdose, severe allergic reaction or any emergency, call 911. For ordinary clinic services, vital records, WIC, dental care or Environmental Health, use the program numbers below.
- Official agency
- Hall County Health Department, District 2 Public Health, Georgia Department of Public Health
- Official website
- https://phdistrict2.org/hall-county-health-department/
- Clinical services
- 1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507; Phone 770-531-5600; Fax 770-531-6035
- Dental services
- 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501; Phone 770-531-5650; Fax 770-535-5989
- WIC
- District WIC Clinic: 1-888-371-9288
- Vital records
- Birth and death certificates are available at Hall County Health Department. Georgia birth and death records started in 1919; older records may require Georgia Archives.
- Environmental Health
- Phone 770-531-3973; Fax 770-531-6767. Temporary in-person relocation notice for 2026 lists the Government Center Annex, 2829 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504.
- Leadership
- County Nurse Manager: Andrea Gaines RN, BSN
Quick answer: what Hall County Health Department can help with
Hall County Health Department provides public health services for Hall County residents through District 2 Public Health. The Gainesville clinical office handles many resident-facing services, including immunizations, child and adolescent health, communicable diseases, HIV testing, STD testing, TB screening, family planning, prenatal case management, breast and cervical cancer screenings, women’s health, vital records and other public health programs.
Dental services are not at the Athens Street clinic address. Dental services are listed at 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501, with phone 770-531-5650. WIC uses the District WIC Clinic number 1-888-371-9288. Environmental Health uses a separate route, phone 770-531-3973, and covers septic, food service, body art, pools, tourist accommodations, wells, complaints and related environmental health permits.
Call Athens Street
For clinical services, immunizations, women’s health, STI/HIV testing, TB screening and general public health appointments, start with 770-531-5600.
Use Prior Street
Dental services are listed at 450 Prior Street. Dental care is listed for children up to age 19 and is by appointment at 770-531-5650.
Call Environmental Health
For septic permits, food service, wells, pools, tourist accommodations, body art or complaints, call 770-531-3973 before visiting.
Hall County Health Department phone numbers by service
The most useful phone number depends on the service. Calling the wrong office can waste time, especially because clinical services, dental care, WIC, vital records and Environmental Health do not all share one desk.
| Need | Correct phone or office | Best first sentence when you call |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical services and general health department questions | 770-531-5600; 1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507 | Say whether you need immunizations, family planning, women’s health, STI/HIV testing, TB screening, vital records or another clinic service. |
| Clinical fax | 770-531-6035 | Confirm the receiving program before faxing records or forms. |
| Dental services | 770-531-5650; 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501 | Say the child’s age, dental need and whether this is a routine appointment or urgent dental pain. |
| Dental fax | 770-535-5989 | Ask the dental office before faxing forms or records. |
| WIC | 1-888-371-9288 | Say whether you are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, calling for an infant or calling for a child under age five. |
| Vital records | Hall County Health Department, 770-531-5600 | Say whether you need a Georgia birth certificate, death certificate, mail order, in-person order or eligibility question. |
| Immunizations | 770-531-5600 | Say whether vaccines are for school, child care, adult routine needs, travel or records. |
| Travel Clinic and yellow fever vaccine | 770-531-5600 | Say your travel destination, departure date and whether you need yellow fever vaccine documentation. |
| STI, HIV testing and TB screening | 770-531-5600 | Ask about testing, appointment requirements, confidentiality, treatment and what to bring. |
| Environmental Health | 770-531-3973; temporary 2026 in-person service notice lists 2829 Browns Bridge Road | Say whether the issue is septic, food service, body art, pool, tourist accommodation, well permit, records or complaint. |
| Environmental Health fax | 770-531-6767 | Confirm whether documents should be faxed, emailed or submitted another way. |
| Hall County building permit with septic | Environmental Health 770-531-3973; Building Inspections 770-531-6809 | Say the property is in unincorporated Hall County and served by septic, then ask whether Environmental Health review is required before the building permit. |
Best calling strategy
Start with the service name and the practical detail. For example: “I need a Georgia birth certificate at Hall County,” “I need school immunizations for a child,” “I need a septic record for a Gainesville property,” or “I need dental care for a 12-year-old.” That first sentence helps staff route you faster than a long explanation.
Have the right details ready before calling: patient name and date of birth for clinical or vital records questions, immunization history for vaccine visits, property address for septic or well records, travel destination and departure date for travel vaccines, and business name or address for Environmental Health complaints.
Main office address, hours and map
The Hall County Health Department clinical office is at 1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, Georgia 30507. This is the main public health office for clinical services and vital records. It is not the same as the dental services address or the temporary Environmental Health in-person service address.
Hall County Health Department hours
| Day | Clinical office hours | Lunch closure |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Closed 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | No afternoon hours listed. |
The official Hall County page says times for walk-in services vary due to clinic volume, and immunization cut-off times may vary according to patient volume. Even when a service is listed as walk-in, call ahead if you have a school deadline, work deadline, travel deadline or long drive.
Clinical services offered at Hall County Health Department
Hall County Health Department lists several clinical and public health services at the Gainesville office. Some are by appointment, some may be walk-in, and some have cut-off times depending on volume. If you are trying to complete a school form, job requirement, travel requirement or legal certificate request, do not rely only on the door hours. Call 770-531-5600 first.
| Service | Schedule type listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Breast and cervical cancer screenings | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5600 |
| Child and adolescent health | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5600 |
| Communicable diseases, HIV testing, STD testing and TB screening | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5600 |
| Family planning | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5600 |
| Prenatal case management | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5600 |
| Immunizations | Monday-Friday, walk-in service; cut-off times may vary due to patient volume | 770-531-5600 |
| Dental care up to age 19 | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 770-531-5650 |
| Women, Infants and Children | Monday-Friday, by appointment | 1-888-371-9288 |
Immunizations, school vaccines and travel clinic
District 2 Public Health provides vaccine and immunization information for every stage of life. Hall County immunizations are listed as a Monday-Friday walk-in service, but the official page warns that cut-off times may vary according to patient volume. That means families should avoid waiting until the last day before school, child care, camp, college, sports, employment or travel deadlines.
For school and child care
- Call 770-531-5600 if you are not sure which vaccines or records are needed.
- Bring all previous immunization records.
- Bring school or child care forms if available.
- Arrive early because walk-in cut-off times can change with patient volume.
- Ask how to request a State of Georgia official immunization record if proof is needed.
For travel vaccines
- Call before travel, preferably weeks before departure.
- Bring your itinerary, destination country and travel dates.
- Bring previous vaccine records.
- Ask whether the vaccine you need is available in Hall County.
- Ask about fees, documentation and timing between doses.
The official Hall County page notes that the CDC has designated Hall County Health Department as one of six Georgia sites with the yellow fever vaccine Stamaril. This is important for travelers because yellow fever vaccine access is limited, and some destinations may require documentation. Call before assuming same-day availability.
Open District 2 immunizations and District 2 Travel Clinic.
Birth and death certificates in Hall County
Hall County Health Department can issue birth and death certificates through Georgia’s Vital Records System. District 2 Public Health states that both Dawson and Hall County Health Departments have access to Georgia’s Vital Records System, which enables them to print birth and death records from all counties in Georgia. Georgia birth and death records started in 1919. For records before 1919, the District 2 vital records page directs users to the Georgia Archives.
Vital Records public hours
| Day | Vital Records hours listed | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Bring ID and relationship proof if needed. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Tuesday has the latest listed certificate service window. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Call first if you need multiple certified copies. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Do not arrive close to closing with incomplete documents. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Friday certificate service is a short morning window. |
Birth and death certificate fees
| Item | Fee listed | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First certified birth or death certificate copy | $25.00 non-refundable search fee | The fee includes one certified certificate if found. |
| Additional certified copies of the same record ordered at the same time | $5.00 each | Order all copies you need together to avoid paying a new first-copy search fee later. |
| In-person payment | Cash, Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted | Cardholder must be present with ID. No personal checks are accepted. |
| Mail payment | Money order payable to Hall County Vital Records | Include a completed application and self-addressed stamped envelope. |
| Online ordering | $25 first copy, $5 each additional same record, plus provider processing fee | District 2 lists GoCertificates and VitalChek as online ordering partners. |
Do not confuse Hall County Health Department vital records with a courthouse records search or genealogy request. Georgia birth and death records started in 1919, and older records may require the Georgia Archives. For current certified copies, bring a government-issued ID and proof of relationship when required.
Dental services at 450 Prior Street
Hall County dental services are listed separately from the main Athens Street clinic. The dental office is at 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. The phone number is 770-531-5650, and the fax number is 770-535-5989. The Hall County page lists dental care up to age 19, Monday-Friday, by appointment.
Call dental services if
- Your child needs public health dental care.
- You need to ask about eligibility up to age 19.
- You need an appointment time.
- You need to ask what records, ID, insurance or payment information to bring.
- You need to confirm whether the Prior Street office is the correct location.
Do not assume
- That dental services are at 1290 Athens Street.
- That adult routine dental care is available without eligibility rules.
- That walk-in dental care is available.
- That same-day dental appointments are open.
- That every dental need can be handled by the public health dental clinic.
WIC in Hall County
The Women, Infants and Children program, usually called WIC, supports eligible pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and children under five. District 2 Public Health lists the District WIC Clinic number as 1-888-371-9288. WIC services are listed as Monday-Friday by appointment.
WIC can help with nutrition education, wholesome foods and health referrals. If you are applying, ask what proof of identity, residency, income or benefit status is needed. If you are already on WIC, ask whether the issue is an appointment, benefit, card, food package, breastfeeding support or location question.
WIC may help if
- You are pregnant.
- You recently had a baby.
- You are breastfeeding.
- You have an infant.
- You have a child under five.
Before a WIC appointment
- Call 1-888-371-9288 first.
- Ask what documents are required.
- Confirm the appointment location and time.
- Ask about remote options if available.
- Bring child, pregnancy or benefit information requested by WIC staff.
STI, HIV, TB screening and communicable disease services
The Hall County Health Department page lists communicable diseases, HIV testing, STD testing and TB screening among services available Monday-Friday by appointment through 770-531-5600. These services are sensitive, so call the health department directly and ask about appointment requirements, confidentiality, cost, treatment, testing windows and what to bring.
| Need | Best Hall County route | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| STI testing or treatment | Call 770-531-5600 | Ask about appointments, testing, treatment, confidentiality and payment. |
| HIV testing | Call 770-531-5600 or use District 2 STI/HIV resources | Ask about testing availability and whether PrEP navigation or referral is available. |
| TB screening | Call 770-531-5600 | Explain whether the screening is for work, school, exposure, immigration, shelter, healthcare or provider referral. |
| Communicable disease question | Call 770-531-5600 | If symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 911 or seek emergency care. |
Public health testing and screening do not replace emergency medical care. If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, severe allergic reaction, overdose symptoms, severe infection signs, uncontrolled bleeding, confusion, stroke symptoms or any life-threatening concern, call 911.
Hall County Environmental Health: temporary 2026 service note
Hall County Environmental Health is a section of the Georgia Department of Public Health. It is responsible for several permit programs, including body art establishments, food service, on-site sewage management systems, recreational pool permits, tourist accommodations and well permits. The official Hall County government Environmental Health page states that beginning January 20, 2026, the Environmental Health Department temporarily relocated to the Hall County Government Center Annex at 2829 Browns Bridge Road due to renovations. It also says in-person services will be extremely limited during this time and customers should contact the office before making an in-person visit.
| Environmental Health item | Official detail | User action |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary 2026 in-person location | Government Center Annex, 2829 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 | Call 770-531-3973 before visiting because in-person services are extremely limited during the renovation period. |
| Mailing address | P.O. Box 5901, Gainesville, GA 30504 | Use the official mailing address for mailed Environmental Health documents when instructed. |
| Phone and fax | Phone 770-531-3973; Fax 770-531-6767 | Ask whether the task can be handled by phone, email or mail before visiting. |
| Environmental Health hours | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; applications and record searches from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Do not wait until late afternoon for applications or records searches. |
| Complaint investigations | Call 770-531-3973 to file a complaint. | Have the address, business name, date, time and complaint details ready. |
Open Hall County Environmental Health.
Septic, wells, food service, pools and building-permit review
Environmental Health matters can affect real estate, home projects, restaurant openings, food service operations, pool permits, tourist accommodation inspections and property development. For properties in unincorporated Hall County served by septic systems, the Hall County Environmental Health page says applicants seeking a building permit must first contact Environmental Health for review.
The page also notes that certain building permit types may bypass Environmental Health and apply directly with Building Inspection, including demolition permits, re-roofs, temporary power poles, home occupancy for business licenses, replacement windows, doors and siding, and trade permits such as plumbing, electrical or mechanical only. Because a wrong assumption can delay a permit, call Environmental Health at 770-531-3973 if you are unsure.
| Issue | Best route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Individual septic record request | Send a request with the subject property address to the Environmental Health email listed on Hall County’s official page. | The official page says these requests may take up to 3 business days. |
| Septic system installation inspection | Certified septic contractors must call 770-531-3973 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. for same-day inspection. | Calls after 9 a.m. are scheduled for the next working day. |
| Building permit on septic in unincorporated Hall County | Call Environmental Health first at 770-531-3973; building process questions go to Building Inspections at 770-531-6809. | Environmental Health review may be required before the building permit route can proceed. |
| Food service permit or complaint | Call Environmental Health at 770-531-3973. | Restaurants and food service operations are regulated through Environmental Health permitting and inspections. |
| Pools, tourist accommodations, body art or well permits | Call Environmental Health at 770-531-3973. | These are Environmental Health permit programs, not routine clinic appointments. |
Septic, well and Environmental Health issues should be checked early. A missing septic record, incomplete application, late inspection call or wrong permit sequence can delay closings, construction and business openings. Do not wait until closing week or the day before inspection to contact Environmental Health.
Hall County service area
Hall County Health Department serves Hall County, Georgia. That includes Gainesville, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Lula, Clermont, Gillsville, Braselton areas within Hall County, Murrayville, Chestnut Mountain, South Hall, North Hall and unincorporated Hall County communities. Some services are county-based, while Georgia vital records access may allow Hall County to print birth and death records from all Georgia counties through the state system.
What Hall County Health Department does not handle
Many residents search for the health department when they actually need a different office. Use this quick separation before you drive or call.
| If you need | Do not use | Correct route |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical care | Routine clinic phone, WIC, vital records or Environmental Health | Call 911 or go to emergency care. |
| Private doctor or hospital records | Hall County Health Department unless the record was created there | Contact the provider, hospital, clinic or pharmacy that created the record. |
| Birth or death records before 1919 | Ordinary Georgia vital records counter process | District 2 directs users to the Georgia Archives for records before Georgia birth and death records began in 1919. |
| Building permit process details | Clinical services phone only | Use Hall County Building Inspections for building permit process questions, and Environmental Health when septic review is required. |
| Restaurant inspections statewide lookup | Vital records or clinic appointment line | Use Georgia DPH restaurant inspection resources or call Hall Environmental Health for local food service questions. |
Official Hall County Health Department links
Use official pages for final verification before visiting, paying, ordering certificates, requesting records, submitting permits or relying on a schedule.
Main District 2 Public Health links
Clinical services
Family and child services
Vital records
Environmental Health
State and local context
Hall County Health Department FAQ
What is the Hall County Health Department phone number?
The clinical services phone number is 770-531-5600. Dental services are 770-531-5650. District WIC is 1-888-371-9288. Environmental Health is 770-531-3973.
Where is Hall County Health Department located?
The clinical services office is at 1290 Athens Street, Gainesville, GA 30507. Dental services are at 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. Environmental Health has a 2026 temporary in-person service notice listing the Government Center Annex at 2829 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504, so call 770-531-3973 before visiting.
What are the Hall County Health Department hours?
The clinical office is listed Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The office is closed 12:30-1 p.m. for lunch Monday through Thursday.
Are immunizations walk-in or appointment only?
The Hall County page lists immunizations as a Monday-Friday walk-in service, but it also says cut-off times may vary according to patient volume. Call 770-531-5600 first if you have a school, work, travel or child care deadline.
Can Hall County Health Department print birth and death certificates?
Yes. District 2 Public Health states that Hall County Health Department has access to Georgia’s Vital Records System, which enables the office to print birth and death records from all Georgia counties. Georgia birth and death records started in 1919.
How much is a birth or death certificate in Hall County?
The Hall County Vital Records page lists a $25.00 non-refundable search fee that includes one certified certificate if found. Additional certified certificates for the same person ordered at the same time are $5.00 each.
What are Hall County Vital Records hours?
Vital Records hours are listed as Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; and Friday 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring ID and required proof of relationship or legal interest.
What is the Hall County WIC phone number?
The District WIC Clinic number listed for Hall County is 1-888-371-9288. WIC services are listed Monday-Friday by appointment.
What is the Hall County dental services phone number?
Dental services are listed at 450 Prior Street, Gainesville, GA 30501. The phone number is 770-531-5650, and the fax number is 770-535-5989. Dental care is listed for children up to age 19 and is by appointment.
Does Hall County Health Department offer travel vaccines?
Yes. District 2 Public Health lists a Travel Clinic, and the Hall County page notes that the CDC has designated Hall County Health Department as one of six Georgia sites with the yellow fever vaccine Stamaril. Call 770-531-5600 before visiting.
Who do I call for Hall County Environmental Health?
Call 770-531-3973. Environmental Health handles permit programs such as body art establishments, food service, septic systems, recreational pools, tourist accommodations and well permits. The fax number is 770-531-6767.
Where is Hall County Environmental Health located in 2026?
Hall County’s official Environmental Health page says that beginning January 20, 2026, Environmental Health temporarily relocated to the Hall County Government Center Annex at 2829 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 due to renovations. In-person services are extremely limited, so call 770-531-3973 before visiting.
How do I request a septic record in Hall County?
Use the septic record request instructions on the official Hall County Environmental Health page and include the subject property address. The official page says these requests may take up to 3 business days to complete.
What if I need a building permit for property on septic?
For properties in unincorporated Hall County served by septic systems, the official Environmental Health page says applicants seeking a building permit must first contact Hall County Environmental Health for review. Call 770-531-3973. Building permit process questions go to Building Inspections at 770-531-6809.
Is this the official Hall County Health Department website?
No. This is an independent directory guide. For official services, hours, fees, forms, permit rules, vital records, clinic availability and public health updates, use phdistrict2.org, dph.georgia.gov or the official Hall County government Environmental Health page.