Newton health services, WIC, vaccines, behavioral care and environmental health help
Jasper County Health Department in Newton provides nursing, immunizations, WIC, maternal-child programs, TB services, laboratory testing, communicable-disease control, environmental health and a separate Behavioral Health division.
Most public-health and environmental services start at 106 East Edwards Street, while Behavioral Health operates from 910 South Van Buren Street. The department also operates a Richland County clinic in Olney.
What Jasper County Health Department in Illinois handles
Jasper County Health Department is the local public-health agency serving Newton and surrounding Jasper County communities. Its current service network includes Nursing, Environmental Health and Behavioral Health, plus maternal-child, WIC, laboratory and disease-control programs.
Vaccines, WIC, TB testing, communicable-disease work, lead screening and family/maternal-child programs are handled through public-health nursing.
The department maintains a separate Newton Behavioral Health office with counseling and substance-use/mental-health staff.
Property, food, sanitation and other environmental-health questions use a separate direct phone at 618-783-5206.
Jasper County Health Department Newton phone numbers and hours
| Department | Current official detail | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing / main office | 106 E. Edwards St. · 618-783-4436 | WIC, vaccines, TB, labs, maternal-child programs and general public-health routing. |
| Environmental Health | 106 E. Edwards St. · 618-783-5206 | Environmental and property-health questions, food/sanitation program routing and inspections. |
| Behavioral Health | 910 S. Van Buren St. · 618-783-4154 | Mental-health and substance-use service routing in Newton. |
| Main-office hours | Monday-Friday · 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Standard public hours; early/late appointments may be arranged. |
| Jasper County emergency | 911 or 618-783-8477 | Sheriff’s Department/emergency routing when immediate local help is required. |
| Richland County clinic | 117 N. Boone St., Olney · 618-392-3226 | Department-operated satellite clinic serving the Richland County area. |
Public-health services available through Jasper County
Adult and childhood vaccines, including Vaccines for Children participation.
Nutrition benefits, nutrition education and maternal-child support for qualifying families.
Pregnancy, infant and child support plus healthcare and community-resource navigation.
Surveillance, investigation, reporting and follow-up to reduce disease spread.
TB skin testing and public-health TB prevention/support services.
Screening, follow-up and referral for children, pregnant women and others at risk.
Selected lab testing by appointment, including some screening options without a physician order.
DOT and non-DOT drug screening and breath-alcohol testing are listed departmental services.
Separate counseling, behavioral-health and substance-use programming operates in Newton and Olney.
Jasper County WIC schedule and 2026–27 eligibility
Jasper County Health Department operates WIC from the Newton office for qualifying pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.
| WIC day | Current posted Newton schedule |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
WIC is designed for qualifying pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children younger than five.
WIC combines food benefits with nutrition education and health assessment rather than functioning only as a grocery-benefit program.
The department currently publishes WIC income guidelines effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Child and adult vaccines at Jasper County Health Department
Jasper County Health Department is a provider of adult and childhood vaccines and participates in the Vaccines for Children program. Current public-health listings indicate appointments are required.
Use 618-783-4436 and tell staff the patient’s age and which vaccine or school requirement you need.
If shots were given elsewhere, take the existing record so staff can determine what is actually due.
Public vaccine funding, VFC eligibility, insurance and age can change the cost and vaccine route.
Save the updated record for school, childcare, college, employment and future medical visits.
TB testing, wellness labs, lead screening and occupational testing
Tuberculosis skin testing is available through Nursing. Appointment and return-reading requirements apply.
The department offers selected laboratory testing by appointment, including physician-ordered testing and certain screening labs.
Children, pregnant women and others with identified risk can receive screening, follow-up, referrals and case management.
DOT and non-DOT drug-screening services are part of the department’s occupational-health offerings.
Breath-alcohol testing is available for consortium and non-consortium participants by appointment.
The department periodically offers no-cost blood-pressure screening; call to confirm current nurse availability.
Family Case Management, Better Birth Outcomes and child dental access
Eligible pregnant women, infants and children can receive service coordination, home visits and links to medical/community resources.
This program helps clients connect with medical care, childcare, transportation, housing, food, mental-health and substance-use resources.
The department lists a dental-access program for qualifying WIC/Medicaid mothers and eligible children on Medicaid or KidCare.
Illinois All Kids information is available for children and pregnant women needing low-cost or no-cost insurance coverage.
Jasper County participates in Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program referral/support for qualifying women.
WIC and maternal-child programming includes nutrition and breastfeeding education/support.
Mental-health and substance-use services use a separate Newton office
Jasper County Health Department currently maintains a Behavioral Health division at 910 South Van Buren Street, Newton, IL 62448. The direct phone is 618-783-4154.
The department’s current staff page lists licensed counselors and other mental-health professionals providing behavioral services.
Current department recruiting material confirms ongoing substance-use-disorder counseling and case-management functions.
Jasper County Health Department also operates Behavioral Health services through its Olney clinic at 117 North Boone Street.
Environmental Health phone and property/business routing
Jasper County Health Department lists Environmental Health as a separate division at the main Newton office. The direct Environmental Health phone is 618-783-5206.
Contact Environmental Health for current food-establishment, inspection and sanitation program requirements.
Rural property questions involving private sewage or private water should start with Environmental Health so staff can explain the current Illinois/local process.
Give the exact location, date and specific environmental-health concern so staff can determine jurisdiction and next steps.
What to do before septic or private-well work
Rural Jasper County properties may rely on private sewage disposal and private wells. These systems are governed by Illinois public-health rules, so property owners should confirm the current local review and inspection process before construction or repair.
Start with 618-783-5206 and provide the exact property location.
Tell staff whether this involves new construction, repair, replacement, property purchase or an existing-system record.
System design, setbacks, well location, soil/site conditions and property use can affect the required review.
Do not cover new or repaired work until the responsible authority says required inspection steps are complete.
Restaurant and food-establishment questions
Local food establishments and certain sanitation issues fall within public-health regulation. If you are opening, remodeling or taking over a food business, start with Jasper County Environmental Health before construction or opening day.
Ask Environmental Health whether plan review, equipment information, plumbing information or a pre-opening inspection applies.
Existing businesses should verify current licensing/inspection requirements directly rather than relying on an old fee schedule.
Provide the business name, address, date/time and exact sanitation or food-safety concern when reporting an issue.
Jasper County emergency and after-hours routing
Jasper County Health Department tells residents to use the Sheriff’s Department for emergencies: call 911 for an emergency or 618-783-8477 for the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department.
What to bring for common Jasper County Health Department visits
Official Jasper County and Illinois public-health links
Jasper County Health Department Illinois FAQs
What is the Jasper County Health Department phone number?
The main Nursing/Public Health number for Jasper County Health Department in Newton, Illinois is 618-783-4436.
Where is Jasper County Health Department?
The main Jasper County Health Department office is at 106 East Edwards Street, Newton, Illinois 62448.
What are Jasper County Health Department hours?
The current official website lists Monday through Friday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It also says early or late appointments can be scheduled as needed.
Does Jasper County Health Department offer WIC?
Yes. WIC operates from the Newton office. Current hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with extended hours until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Does Jasper County Health Department give vaccines?
Yes. Jasper County Health Department provides adult and childhood vaccines and participates in the Vaccines for Children program. Appointments are required for current clinic services.
Does Jasper County Health Department do TB tests?
Yes. TB skin testing is listed among the department’s public-health Nursing services. Call 618-783-4436 for the current appointment and return-reading schedule.
What is the Jasper County Environmental Health phone number?
Jasper County Health Department lists Environmental Health at 618-783-5206. The Environmental division uses the main 106 East Edwards Street location.
Does Jasper County Health Department have Behavioral Health?
Yes. The current department website lists a separate Behavioral Health office at 910 South Van Buren Street in Newton, phone 618-783-4154.
Who should I call about septic or a private well in Jasper County Illinois?
Start with Jasper County Health Department Environmental Health at 618-783-5206. Ask staff to confirm the current permit, inspection and Illinois code requirements for the specific property and project.
What number do I call after hours in Jasper County?
For emergencies call 911. The department also lists the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department at 618-783-8477 for local emergency routing.