Lucas County Health Department phone, Toledo office, WIC, shots, records, food safety and clinic help
The Lucas County Health Department most residents are searching for is the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department in Ohio. It serves Toledo and Lucas County through public health programs, clinic services, WIC, immunizations, vital records, environmental health, food safety and disease reporting.
This guide helps you choose the right official phone number, service page, appointment route, certificate option, WIC office, complaint path or environmental health contact before you call, visit or pay.
Choose the Lucas County health service you need
Select your need below. This tool does not book appointments, but it points you to the correct official starting route.
Call 419.213.4100 or use the official contact page. The downtown location is 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604.
Lucas County Health Department quick answer for phone, office and services
The official Toledo-Lucas County Health Department main number is 419.213.4100. The downtown office is at 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604.
Regular public hours are listed as Monday-Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-4 PM, and Friday 8 AM-4 PM. Birth and death certificate hours are shorter: 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM.
Use 419.213.2013 for adult/travel immunization scheduling and STD appointment scheduling. Use 419.213.4422 for downtown WIC. Use the food safety and environmental health pages for restaurant, permit, inspection, private water, septic, pool, nuisance and related concerns.
Official verification before using this Lucas County guide
Updated for publication on June 28, 2026.
This page was rebuilt from official Toledo-Lucas County Health Department pages for contact information, WIC, Shots 4 Tots n Teens, adult/travel immunizations, STD testing, food safety, birth certificates, death certificates, environmental health fees, private water systems, other inspections, animal bites and lead prevention.
Always verify live hours, appointment rules, fees, forms, online payment instructions, clinic schedules, vaccine availability, WIC eligibility documents and certificate requirements on the official TLCHD website before visiting or paying.
What this Toledo-Lucas County Health Department guide covers
Lucas County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use the direct route when you know your need. It is faster than calling the main number for a specific clinic, WIC office, certificate, complaint or inspection issue.
| Need | Best phone or route | What to say first | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| General TLCHD help | 419.213.4100 | “I live in Lucas County, Ohio, and need help with…” | Service needed, city, callback number and deadline. |
| 24/7 emergency public health contact | 419.936.2020 | Explain the urgent public health issue and location. | Location, immediate risk, disease/exposure details and callback number. |
| Child immunization scheduling | 419.213.2013 | “I need to schedule Shots 4 Tots n Teens.” | Child age, vaccine record, school form, insurance card and parent ID. |
| Child shot nurse questions | 419.213.4121 | “I have a nurse question about my child’s vaccine record or schedule.” | Child name, date of birth, vaccine history and school deadline. |
| Adult or travel immunizations | 419.213.2013 | “I need an adult or travel immunization appointment.” | Travel destination, departure date, vaccine record and insurance/payment info. |
| Travel nurse questions | 419.213.4163 | “I have travel vaccine or vaccine price questions.” | Destination, travel date, medical conditions and vaccine history. |
| Downtown WIC | 419.213.4422 | “I need WIC appointment or eligibility help.” | Pregnancy/child status, address, income or benefit proof and phone number. |
| Western Lucas County WIC | 419.213.6250 | “I need WIC help near Holland or western Lucas County.” | Preferred location, participant details and appointment need. |
| STD testing appointment | 419.213.2013 | “I need STD testing or a clinic appointment.” | Symptoms/exposure date, privacy needs and appointment availability. |
| Animal bite or rabies guidance | 419.213.4100, option 3 or 4 depending on animal/program route | “I need to report an animal bite.” | Animal type, owner if known, location, bite date and medical care status. |
| Environmental Health payment or permit | 419.213.4100, option 4 for further assistance | “I need help with an environmental permit, fee or application.” | Application, property address, fee type, permit/license type and proof of submission. |
| ADA accommodation | 419.213.2236 | “I need reasonable accommodation for a TLCHD program or event.” | Program/event, accommodation needed and contact details. |
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department address, hours and map
The downtown Toledo-Lucas County Health Department office is at 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604. The main phone number is 419.213.4100.
TLCHD says the department continues to operate at this current location while renovations are underway at its future Spielbusch Ave. facility. All services, appointments and programs remain at the current location until official updates say otherwise.
Before you call or visit the Lucas County Health Department
A few minutes of preparation can prevent a wrong trip, rejected form, delayed certificate, missed vaccine appointment or misrouted complaint.
Lucas County birth certificates, death certificates and Ohio vital records
TLCHD can provide certified copies of Ohio birth certificates for anyone born in the State of Ohio after 1908. Statewide issuance means you do not need to travel to the birth county if the record is available through the statewide system.
Death certificates for people who passed away in Ohio are available for purchase at the downtown TLCHD location. Certified copies of birth or death certificates are listed as $25 per copy.
| Record need | Official route | Fee and timing | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio birth certificate | TLCHD Vital Records at downtown Toledo; phone, mail, in person or online ordering may be available. | $25 per certified copy. In-person processing may be about 15 minutes in most cases. | Name on record, date of birth, county of birth, mother’s maiden name, father’s name and payment. |
| Ohio death certificate | TLCHD Vital Records downtown, online, mail or phone route. | $25 per certified copy. Online VitalChek may add service/shipping fees. | Full name, death date, county, request form, payment and mailing details if needed. |
| Mail request | Mail completed Birth/Death Record Request Form to Vital Statistics at 635 N. Erie Street, Toledo, OH 43604. | TLCHD says mailed certificates are returned after processing; allow mail time. | Completed form, payment, self-addressed stamped envelope and accurate record details. |
| Phone order | Call 419.213.4100 to place an order using a major credit card. | Additional fee applies if a credit card is used. | Record details, card, mailing address and phone number. |
Estimate Lucas County certified copy cost
This estimates the listed $25 per-copy fee only. Online service, shipping, credit-card, mail, amendment or certified-mail replacement fees may be extra.
One certified copy using the listed TLCHD fee.
Lucas County child shots, adult vaccines, travel immunizations and shot records
Shots 4 Tots n Teens provides immunizations for children from birth through 18 years of age. TLCHD says vaccination clinics are by appointment only unless otherwise stated.
Adult and travel immunizations are also by appointment only, Monday through Friday. Call 419.213.2013 to schedule. Travel vaccine users should plan early because TLCHD advises vaccinating at least two weeks before departure when possible.
Shot record rules users often miss
- TLCHD can provide shot records only if TLCHD or Shots 4 Tots provided the immunizations.
- If vaccines were given by a doctor, pharmacy, school clinic, previous county or retired physician, start with that provider or records custodian.
- Many physicians use the Ohio Immunization Registry, but the official page notes use is not mandatory.
- For school, daycare, sports or camp, request records before the deadline.
Lucas County WIC locations, eligibility and breastfeeding support
WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for eligible pregnant people, breastfeeding or recently postpartum parents, infants and children under age five who meet medical/nutrition risk and income guidelines.
Call the closest WIC office directly. This is usually faster than starting with Vital Records or the general main line.
| WIC location | Address | Phone | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo-Lucas County Health Department WIC | 635 N. Erie Street, Toledo | 419.213.4422 | Downtown WIC questions, eligibility, nutrition and appointment help. |
| Western Lucas County WIC | 330 Oak Terrace Blvd., Holland | 419.213.6250 | Western Lucas County WIC access. |
| East Toledo Family Center WIC | 1020 Varland Ave., Toledo | 419.693.1116 | East Toledo area WIC route. |
| Cordelia-Martin Health Center WIC | 615 Division St., Toledo | 419.214.5724 | Listed as open on the 3rd Saturday each month. |
| River East Community Health Center WIC | 113 Main St., Toledo | 419.214.5723 | Listed as open Wednesdays until 7:00 PM. |
| South Side Community Health Center WIC | 732 South Ave., Toledo | 419.214.5722 | Listed as open Mondays until 7:00 PM. |
| The Toledo Hospital Center for Health Services WIC | 2150 W. Central Ave. Ste B | 419.291.2216 | Hospital-linked WIC route. |
| Mercy Health Franklin Ave Medical Center WIC | 2213 Franklin Ave., Toledo | 419.251.2433 | Medical-center WIC route. |
What to prepare before a WIC call
- Parent or guardian name and phone number.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant or child status.
- Child age and household details.
- Address and preferred WIC location.
- Income, Medicaid, SNAP or other qualifying information if available.
- Questions about breastfeeding support, formula, WIC card issues or food lists.
Lucas County STD testing, HIV testing and reproductive health routing
TLCHD’s STD testing page says users can schedule by calling 419.213.2013 or using the official appointment request route.
Testing may involve more than urine testing. TLCHD explains that “three-site testing” can matter because some infections may occur in the throat, rectum or genitals and may not always cause symptoms.
Lucas County environmental health, food safety, septic, wells, pools and inspections
TLCHD Environmental Health covers many local public-health inspection and safety areas, including food safety, body art, campgrounds, septic systems, housing, lead prevention, mosquitoes, private water systems, public swimming pools, rodent control, solid/infectious waste and water quality.
For Environmental Health fees or online payment, TLCHD says online payments are limited to permits, licenses and services administered by the Environmental Health Division, and a signed application must be submitted by fax or email at the time of payment.
| Need | Official route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Food facility inspection or complaint | Food Safety page and food facility complaint route. | Business name, exact address, date, time, symptoms if illness, and specific safety concern. |
| Food license or ownership change | Food Safety applications and change-of-ownership form. | Owner/license holder details, LLC changes, facility address, application and deadline. |
| Septic or household sewage | Household Sewage Treatment System forms and permits. | Property address, parcel details, permit type, contractor information and plans. |
| Private well or water system | Private Water Systems page. | Well location, property address, permit need, contractor information or water sample request. |
| Pools, beaches, campgrounds, body art, schools | Environmental Health program pages and other inspections. | Facility type, location, license/permit details, inspection question and contact information. |
| Rodent, nuisance, mosquito or lead concern | Rodent Control, Mosquito Nuisance, Lead Prevention or Environmental Health routing. | Address, observed condition, dates, photos if useful and whether children or vulnerable people are involved. |
Food inspection reports and classes
TLCHD says it is changing to new inspection software and some reports may not be available during the transition. Other-date reports may be found through the linked HealthSpace route. TLCHD also states it no longer provides food safety classes and points users to Ohio Department of Health provider guidance.
Animal bites, rabies risk, lead prevention and urgent public-health concerns
Animal bites should not be treated as simple paperwork. If the injury is serious, get medical care first. If a person is bitten by an animal other than a dog, cat or ferret, the old TLCHD guidance points users to notify the health department immediately through the listed animal-bite route.
Lead prevention matters because lead exposure may affect many body systems and may not have obvious symptoms. TLCHD says free lead screening is available by appointment through the clinic line.
Lucas County Health Department fees, payment and cost warnings
Fees depend on the program. A birth certificate fee is not the same as a child immunization administration fee, adult vaccine price, food permit fee, private rodent demolition inspection fee, environmental assessment request or online-payment processing charge.
| Service | Known listed fee or rule | Before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Certified birth or death certificate | $25 per certified copy. | Confirm order route, credit-card processing fee, mail/online fees and certificate type. |
| Shots 4 Tots n Teens | $21.25 administration fee per shot for uninsured or when insurance does not cover vaccines. | Ask about VFC eligibility, insurance billing, co-pays, deductibles and inability-to-pay policy. |
| Adult and travel vaccines | Prices vary by vaccine; travel vaccines may not be covered by insurance. | Call about vaccine price, insurance, travel schedule and payment method. |
| Environmental Health online payment | Online payments limited to Environmental Health permits, licenses and services. | Submit signed application by fax/email as required and use the correct fee schedule. |
| Private rodent demolition inspection | $150 per property address is listed. | Complete the required request and confirm the property address and inspection need. |
| Environmental assessment records | $50 per property is listed for review/compilation of environmental assessment data or reports. | Submit the proper request and ask if additional copy fees apply. |
What the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department may not handle
Several searches sound public-health related but belong to another agency, provider, court, insurer or county.
Official Toledo-Lucas County Health Department links
Use these official pages before relying on old directories, third-party listings, social media snippets or copied phone numbers.
Toledo-Lucas County Health Department official websiteMain TLCHD website for public health programs, notices, clinic services, environmental health and records. Official contact pageDowntown address, main phone, WIC sites, 24/7 emergency contact, hours and accommodation notice. Birth certificatesOfficial Ohio birth certificate copy rules, fees, ordering methods and required information. Death certificatesOfficial death certificate ordering methods, fees, mail, online and phone instructions. Shots 4 Tots n TeensChild immunizations, scheduling, fees, VFC eligibility, consent forms and shot record request instructions. Adult and travel immunizationsAppointment-only adult and travel vaccines, travel timing, payment and travel nurse contact details. WICWIC eligibility, Lucas County WIC offices, phone numbers, breastfeeding support and food list resources. STD testingOfficial STD testing appointment request, testing guidance and related sexual health resources. Food safetyOfficial food inspection, application, handout, ownership change and complaint routing information. Environmental Health fees and online paymentOfficial online payment, fee schedule, application submission and environmental health form links.Lucas County Health Department FAQ
What is the Lucas County Health Department phone number?
The main Toledo-Lucas County Health Department phone number is 419.213.4100. For child shots, adult/travel vaccines or STD appointment scheduling, 419.213.2013 is often the better route.
Where is the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department located?
The current downtown location is 635 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604. TLCHD states services remain at this location while renovations continue at a future Spielbusch Ave. facility.
What are the Lucas County Health Department hours?
Regular hours are listed as Monday-Wednesday 8 AM-4 PM, Thursday 9 AM-4 PM and Friday 8 AM-4 PM. Birth and death certificate window hours are listed as 8:00 AM-3:45 PM.
How much is a birth certificate at Lucas County Health Department?
TLCHD lists certified birth or death certificates as $25 per copy. Online, phone, credit-card, mailing or shipping fees may add extra costs depending on the order route.
Can I get an Ohio birth certificate in Lucas County if I was born in another Ohio county?
Yes. TLCHD says it can provide certified copies of birth certificates for anyone born in the State of Ohio after 1908 through statewide issuance, at the downtown Toledo location.
How do I schedule child immunizations in Lucas County?
Call 419.213.2013 to schedule Shots 4 Tots n Teens. Bring the child’s insurance card, a hard copy of the immunization record and the parent’s ID.
How do I request a shot record from TLCHD?
Complete the official shot record request form and fax it to 419.213.4196. TLCHD can provide shot records only if TLCHD or Shots 4 Tots provided the immunizations.
What is the Lucas County WIC phone number?
The downtown Toledo-Lucas County Health Department WIC number is 419.213.4422. Western Lucas County WIC uses 419.213.6250, and several partner WIC sites have their own numbers.
How do I report a food safety complaint in Lucas County?
Use TLCHD’s official Food Safety or food facility complaint route. Prepare the business name, address, date, time, specific food-safety concern and illness details if applicable.
Does TLCHD handle Lucas County, Iowa?
No. This guide is for Lucas County, Ohio and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department. If you need Lucas County, Iowa, use the correct Iowa public-health office.