Los Angeles County Public Health: phone numbers, clinics and which service goes where
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is a countywide system, not one neighborhood health clinic. It runs disease-control programs, Public Health Centers, vaccine services, HIV/STI and TB programs, Environmental Health, Vital Records, substance-use prevention and treatment access, maternal-child programs and community health services.
In a county this large, the fastest route is usually to start with the service you need and your part of the county. The right location for a vaccine in the San Fernando Valley may be completely different from the right office for a birth certificate, restaurant complaint or STI test.
What does Los Angeles County Department of Public Health do?
LACDPH protects public health across most of Los Angeles County through communicable-disease control, immunizations, sexual-health services, tuberculosis control, public-health clinics, Environmental Health, Vital Records, maternal-child health, substance-use prevention/treatment access, emergency preparedness and population-health programs.
County Public Health Centers focus on population-health services such as immunizations, STI testing/treatment and TB evaluation rather than replacing a primary-care doctor.
Environmental Health inspects restaurants, markets, pools, housing and other regulated facilities and manages permits, complaints and inspection records.
The Public Health InfoLine helps residents find the correct nearby clinic or program across Los Angeles County’s eight Service Planning Areas.
Los Angeles County Public Health phone numbers
| Need | Phone | Best route |
|---|---|---|
| General public-health help | 1-833-540-0473 | Public Health InfoLine; daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; clinic and vaccine referrals. |
| Clinic Services | 213-288-8040 | County Public Health Center clinical-service questions. |
| Immunization Program | 213-351-7800 | Vaccine Preventable Disease Control and provider/program questions. |
| HIV information | 800-367-AIDS | HIV information, screening and service referrals. |
| STD information | 800-758-0880 | STI testing/treatment referral information. |
| TB Control | 213-745-0800 | Tuberculosis Control Program questions. |
| Environmental Health | 888-700-9995 | Food, housing, pools, body art, wastewater, water and complaints. |
| Substance-use treatment referral | 844-804-7500 | Substance Abuse Service Helpline screening and treatment referral. |
| Older vital records | 800-201-8999 | Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for records outside DPH’s current/prior-year window. |
Seven LA County Public Health clinic locations ended services in February 2026
This is the biggest practical change for 2026. On February 27, LACDPH ended clinical services at seven locations after major funding reductions. Patients may still find non-clinical programs at some buildings, but vaccination, STI and TB clinic routing changed.
| Clinics remaining in service | Address |
|---|---|
| Central | 241 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Glendale | 501 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale, CA 91206 — scheduled to close when North Hollywood reopens in 2027 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. | 11833 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059 |
| Monrovia | 330 W. Maple Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 |
| Pacoima | 13300 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331 |
| Whittier | 7643 Painter Ave., Whittier, CA 90602 |
Free and low-cost vaccine clinics across Los Angeles County
LA County organizes free and low-cost immunization sites by eight Service Planning Areas: Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, Metro, West, South, East and South Bay. The official clinic lists were updated September 16, 2026.
Free or low-cost vaccine sites are available for qualifying children. Families should bring the child’s immunization record when available.
Some listed clinics provide vaccines for adults age 19+ who meet program requirements.
LACDPH recommends starting with your regular healthcare provider or pharmacy when you have insurance and an established provider.
LA County birth and death certificates: DPH vs Registrar-Recorder
Los Angeles County has a two-office system that trips people up. DPH Vital Records handles recently registered records; older records move to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Handles births and deaths occurring in Los Angeles County, except Pasadena and Long Beach, during the current year or previous year. Certificates become available about 10 days after registration.
Handles older LA County birth/death records and other records outside the DPH current/prior-year window. Main record phone: 800-201-8999.
| Certificate | Current DPH fee | DPH address |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | $34 per certified copy | 313 N. Figueroa St., Room Lobby-1, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Death certificate | $26 per certified copy | 313 N. Figueroa St., Room Lobby-1, Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
| Fetal death | $23 per certified copy | DPH Vital Records |
| Stillbirth | $20 per certified copy | DPH Vital Records |
If the event is from the current or immediately previous year, DPH may have the certificate. Older records generally go to the Registrar-Recorder.
Pasadena and Long Beach are excluded from the LA County DPH Vital Records system because those cities operate their own vital-record systems.
DPH accepts in-person and mail requests. Online ordering is handled through the department’s authorized VitalChek route and includes an additional processing charge.
Authorized certified copies require the appropriate application, identity verification and, for mailed requests when required, notarized documentation.
HIV, STI testing, PrEP and PEP routes in Los Angeles County
The Division of HIV and STD Programs runs countywide prevention, testing, linkage-to-care and provider programs. Sexual-health services are available through Public Health Centers and contracted community providers.
Call 800-367-AIDS (2437) for HIV information and testing/service referrals.
Call 800-758-0880 for STI testing and treatment referral information.
LA County provides dedicated PrEP/PEP navigation resources, including pharmacy access and prevention-program referrals.
TB screening, evaluation and treatment in LA County
The Tuberculosis Control Program coordinates TB prevention and disease-control work countywide. Public Health Centers provide TB-related services, but some evaluation clinics are referral-only.
123 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301. Program phone: 213-745-0800.
Public Health lists TB evaluation clinics as referral-only. Call before showing up for a TB disease evaluation.
Availability depends on the clinic and service type. The InfoLine can help identify a current county or community location.
WIC in Los Angeles County is a network, not one DPH office
Women, Infants and Children services are delivered through multiple WIC agencies and clinics across LA County. WIC provides eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants and young children with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals.
Call 1-800-852-5770 for WIC information and help locating a participating agency.
Eligibility depends on applicant category, California residency, income/program rules and nutritional risk determined through WIC.
LA County has several WIC providers. Use the official WIC locator rather than assuming the nearest Public Health Center is a WIC clinic.
Restaurant inspections, complaints, housing, pools and permits
Environmental Health is one of the largest regulatory arms of LACDPH. Its main office is in Baldwin Park, and residents/businesses should use the Environmental Health system rather than calling a Public Health Center for restaurant, housing or permit problems.
| Environmental Health detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Customer Call Center | 888-700-9995 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Administrative office | 5050 Commerce Drive, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 |
| Common services | Food businesses, inspection results, housing, body art, pools, recreational water, wastewater, drinking water, permits and complaints. |
Use the county inspection-results system to check current food-facility inspection information rather than relying on review websites.
Environmental Health accepts reports about regulated facilities and conditions. Have the exact address, business name and factual description ready.
Food facilities, body art, pools, wastewater and other regulated operations have service-specific permit and plan-review requirements.
Drug and alcohol treatment referral through SASH
Substance Abuse Prevention and Control is part of LACDPH, but treatment access uses a separate referral system. Residents looking for drug or alcohol treatment can start with the Substance Abuse Service Helpline rather than a Public Health Center front desk.
Call 844-804-7500 for screening and referral to treatment services in the LA County network.
SAPC administration is based in Alhambra, but residents should use the treatment helpline for service screening rather than traveling to the administrative office.
LA County uses eight Service Planning Areas
For vaccines and many community-health resources, Los Angeles County divides the county into eight SPAs. Knowing your area makes clinic searching much easier.
Antelope Valley.
San Fernando Valley.
San Gabriel Valley.
Metro Los Angeles.
West.
South.
East.
South Bay, including Catalina Island.
What to prepare before using an LA County Public Health service
Official Los Angeles County Public Health resources
Los Angeles County Public Health Department FAQs
What is the Los Angeles County Public Health phone number?
The most useful public information number is the LA County Public Health InfoLine at 1-833-540-0473. It is currently available every day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where is the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health located?
Many administrative and Vital Records functions use 313 N. Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The Central Public Health Center is nearby at 241 N. Figueroa Street. Clinical and regulatory programs also operate at many other locations.
Does LA County Public Health provide vaccines?
Yes. LACDPH maintains county Public Health Centers and publishes free or low-cost immunization providers across eight Service Planning Areas. Call 1-833-540-0473 to find a current site.
Did LA County close Public Health clinics in 2026?
Yes. Clinical services ended at seven locations on February 27, 2026 because of funding reductions. Six Public Health Clinics remained open, with North Hollywood scheduled to reopen in 2027 and Glendale scheduled to close after that reopening.
Can I get a birth certificate from LA County Public Health?
Yes, for births occurring in Los Angeles County other than Pasadena or Long Beach during the current or previous year. Older records generally go to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
How much is an LA County birth certificate?
The current Los Angeles County DPH Vital Records fee is $34 per certified birth certificate. Online orders through the authorized vendor have an additional processing charge.
How much is an LA County death certificate?
The current DPH fee is $26 per certified death certificate. DPH handles current-year and prior-year LA County deaths except those occurring in Pasadena or Long Beach.
Where can I get an STI or HIV test in Los Angeles County?
LA County provides sexual-health services through Public Health Centers and community providers. Call the HIV Hotline at 800-367-AIDS or STD Hotline at 800-758-0880, or use the county’s sexual-health clinic finder.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Los Angeles County?
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Environmental Health handles restaurant and food-facility inspections in its jurisdiction. The customer call center is 888-700-9995.
How do I find WIC in Los Angeles County?
WIC is delivered through multiple agencies and clinics across LA County rather than one Department of Public Health counter. Call the California WIC information line at 1-800-852-5770 or use the official WIC locator to find the appropriate agency.