Multnomah County Health Department Portland OR phone numbers, clinics and service routes
Multnomah County Health Department serves Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview, Wood Village and surrounding communities through public-health programs, primary-care clinics, dental services, WIC, STI/HIV services, tuberculosis care, Vital Records, behavioral health and Environmental Health.
The department is large enough that one phone number does not fit every task. Administration, primary-care clinics, STI services, TB, WIC, birth/death certificates and restaurant licensing each use separate contact lines.
What does Multnomah County Health Department handle?
Multnomah County Health Department combines traditional public-health programs with a large Community Health Center system. Residents can use county programs for primary and dental care, pharmacy services, HIV care, STI testing, TB services, WIC, recent birth/death certificates, behavioral health and environmental-health regulation.
Medical, prenatal, pediatric, dental, mental-health, pharmacy, HIV and refugee care are provided through county Community Health Center locations.
STI prevention, tuberculosis control, communicable disease, WIC, school immunization oversight and community-health programs operate separately from routine primary care.
Environmental Health handles food and facility licensing, while Vital Records provides recent Multnomah County birth and death certificates.
Multnomah County Health Department phone numbers by service
Use a service-specific number whenever possible. Calling Health Department administration for a dental appointment or birth certificate usually creates an unnecessary transfer.
| Service | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Health Department administration | 503-988-3674 | Department administration and general agency contact. |
| Community Health Center | 503-988-5558 | New patients, primary care, appointment changes, dental routing and after-hours nursing advice. |
| WIC | 503-988-3503 | WIC application appointments, documents, nutrition and breastfeeding support. |
| STI Clinic | 503-988-3700 | STI/HIV testing, treatment, PrEP, Doxy PEP and sexual-health appointments. |
| STI test results | 503-988-5727 | Clinic test results during the designated weekday result window. |
| Tuberculosis Clinic | 503-988-3406 | Qualified TB evaluation, active TB treatment and referral questions. |
| HIV Health Services | 503-988-5020 | HIV medical care, pharmacy, case management and support services. |
| Vital Records | 503-988-3745 | Birth/death certificates for Multnomah County events less than six months old. |
| Medical Records | 503-988-3997 | Copies or release of Health Department patient medical records. |
| Environmental Health | 503-988-3400 | Restaurants, food carts, pools, lodging, licensing and regulated-facility questions. |
| Behavioral Health | 503-988-4888 | County behavioral-health and alcohol/drug treatment routing. |
| Septic / onsite sewage | 503-823-7300 | Portland Permitting & Development countywide septic permit and evaluation questions. |
Primary care, pharmacy and clinic locations across Multnomah County
The Multnomah County Community Health Center provides whole-person healthcare at more than 15 clinic and school-based locations. Everyone in Multnomah County can seek care, including people without insurance or enough money to pay the full charge.
Adult care, children’s care, immunizations, prenatal care, mental-health services, LGBTQ+ healthcare and refugee health services are available through the network.
Fees are based on ability to pay. The Health Center accepts Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid, Medicare and some private insurance plans.
Interpreters are available by phone and during visits, and staff can help patients complete forms.
| Clinic | Address | Service note |
|---|---|---|
| East County Health Center | 600 NE 8th St, Gresham, OR 97030 | Medical and other Health Center services for east Multnomah County. |
| Fernhill Health Center | 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218 | Community medical services; WIC is also available at this location on selected days. |
| Mid County Health Center | 12710 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97236 | Primary and integrated care for east Portland-area residents. |
| North Portland Health Center | 9000 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203 | Medical services with WIC available at the same site on selected weekdays. |
| Northeast Health Center | 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97211 | Health Center services and Northeast WIC. |
| Rockwood Health Center | 2020 SE 182nd Ave, Portland, OR 97233 | Community Health Center services in the Rockwood area. |
| Southeast Health Center | 3653 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202 | Medical, dental and pharmacy services. |
Becoming a new patient
Tell staff you want to become a new Multnomah County Community Health Center patient.
A photo ID is useful, but the Health Center also says mail showing your address can be used in some situations.
Also bring any prescription insurance card if you will need pharmacy services.
Bring your medications or an accurate current medication list.
Where to get vaccines in Multnomah County in 2026
An important change from older information is that Multnomah County no longer operates a separate public immunization clinic. Residents should use their healthcare provider, pharmacies, school/student clinics or a Community Health Center.
County primary-care clinics provide immunizations as part of medical care. Call 503-988-5558 to become a patient or schedule care.
Student Health Centers and other listed clinics provide free or low-cost vaccine options for eligible young people.
The county directs residents to call 211 for help finding an immunization appointment.
Multnomah County WIC appointments, locations and eligibility
WIC supports qualifying pregnant and postpartum participants, infants and children under 5 with healthy-food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to medical and community resources.
Call 503-988-3503. The county says same-day or next-day appointments are often available.
You must live in Oregon, be in an eligible participant category, meet income guidelines and have a nutritional need or risk.
You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to receive WIC services.
| WIC location | Address | Current hours |
|---|---|---|
| North Portland WIC | 9000 N Lombard St, Portland | Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Northeast WIC | 5329 NE MLK Jr Blvd, Portland | Tuesday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| East County WIC | 600 NE 8th St, Room 230, Gresham | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| WIC at Fernhill | 5530 NE 42nd Ave, Portland | Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
| WIC AVIVA | 427 SE 187th Ave, Portland | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| WIC at NAYA | 5135 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland | 2nd and 4th Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m. |
What to bring to your first WIC appointment
County dental care for children and adults
Multnomah County Community Health Center provides dental treatment for both adults and children at several clinic locations and through mobile services.
Services include comprehensive exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, gum treatment, sealants and other preventive/restorative dental care.
Call for severe tooth pain, cracked or knocked-out teeth, jaw swelling, broken crowns/bridges or other urgent dental problems.
Dental charges are based on ability to pay. CareOregon Dental is accepted, and uninsured patients can receive application assistance.
STI testing, HIV testing, PrEP and Doxy PEP
The Multnomah County STI Clinic provides confidential, nonjudgmental sexual-health care at 619 NW 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor. You do not have to live in Multnomah County to use the STI Clinic.
The clinic tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia and HIV based on symptoms, exposure and clinical assessment.
Services include PrEP for HIV prevention and Doxy PEP for eligible patients at risk of certain bacterial STIs.
The county states that no identification or insurance is required to receive STI Clinic care.
| STI Clinic detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Phone | 503-988-3700. |
| Location | 619 NW 6th Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97209. |
| Monday-Thursday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m., appointment only, with lunch closure 12:10-1:10 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; testing services only. |
| Self-pay visit | $50 if you choose not to bill insurance; inability to pay does not prevent care. |
| Results phone | 503-988-5727, Monday-Friday 1:30-2:30 p.m. |
HIV Health Services Center in downtown Portland
The HIV Health Services Center provides ongoing medical treatment and support for people living with HIV, including primary healthcare, medical case management, mental-health care, substance-use treatment, pharmacy services, dental care and connections to food and housing assistance.
619 NW 6th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Portland, OR 97209. Call 503-988-5020 for appointments.
Many HIV services are available at low or no cost, and charges are based on ability to pay. The program also helps patients access insurance.
Multnomah County TB evaluation and treatment
Multnomah County’s Tuberculosis Clinic evaluates and treats active tuberculosis and selected people at high risk. This is not a routine walk-in employment TB-test service.
Patients may qualify because of TB symptoms, recent infection/exposure, referral from a provider or certain recent immigration/refugee classifications.
Care can include chest X-rays, sputum testing, laboratory testing, medication, nursing case management and directly observed therapy.
The county states eligible TB Clinic services are free of charge.
| TB Clinic detail | Current information |
|---|---|
| Phone | 503-988-3406. |
| Address | 619 NW 6th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR 97209. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Lunch closure | Current clinic listing shows closure from 12:10-1:10 p.m. |
Birth and death certificates in Multnomah County
Multnomah County Vital Records registers births and deaths occurring in the county and provides certified copies during the first six months after the event. Older records move to Oregon Health Authority Vital Records.
The current fee is $25 for each birth or death certificate copy.
The county currently adds a $7 online processing fee per order.
The county says it generally processes local certificate requests within 1-3 business days.
| Vital Records item | Current guidance |
|---|---|
| County office | 847 NE 19th Ave, Suite 350, Portland, OR. |
| Phone | 503-988-3745. |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; arrive by 3:30 p.m. for in-person completion. |
| County eligibility window | Birth or death occurred in Multnomah County less than six months ago. |
| After six months | Order from Oregon Health Authority Vital Records. |
| Order methods | Online, mail or in person. |
How to request Multnomah County patient medical records
Medical records are different from birth and death certificates. Health Information Services handles patient records generated by county healthcare programs.
County Health Center primary care, HIV Health Services, Student Health Centers and the STI Clinic use county medical-record systems.
Patients may be able to view medical information directly through Multnomah County MyChart.
For a formal copy, complete the county’s patient-access request form.
If records need to go to another provider or person, use the county Release of Information form.
Restaurant inspections, food carts, pools and health licenses
Multnomah County Environmental Health licenses and inspects many food and public-facility businesses. Its Portland office is separate from the downtown Health Department headquarters.
Licensed restaurants generally receive two routine unannounced inspections per year, with scores posted for public review.
The county regulates food carts, food-cart pods, temporary food events and associated food-safety operations.
Health licensing also covers lodging, pools/spas, childcare facilities and certain small drinking-water systems.
| Environmental Health contact | Current information |
|---|---|
| Address | 847 NE 19th Ave, Suite 350B, Portland, OR 97232. |
| Phone | 503-988-3400. |
| eh.front.office@multco.us. | |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
City of Portland handles septic permits across Multnomah County
Septic systems are an unusual jurisdictional exception. Through agreements with Multnomah County and Oregon DEQ, Portland Permitting & Development administers onsite sewage/septic evaluations, permits and inspections for properties throughout Multnomah County—not just properties inside Portland city limits.
Portland Permitting & Development, Site Development / Onsite Septic Program.
Call 503-823-7300 or email septic@portlandoregon.gov.
The automated inspection line is 503-823-7000 and requires a permit/IVR number and inspection code.
When a septic permit or evaluation may be needed
What to bring for Multnomah County health services
Your documents and destination depend on the service. The downtown Health Department, Community Health Center clinics, Environmental Health and Vital Records are not all at the same address.
Multnomah County Health Department in downtown Portland
Health Department administration is at 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. The same building also contains specialized STI, TB and HIV services, but routine primary-care patients may be scheduled at other Community Health Center locations.
Official Multnomah County health resources
Use live county and City of Portland pages before relying on clinic schedules, WIC locations, testing availability, certificate fees, licensing costs or septic-processing times.
Multnomah County Health Department Portland OR FAQs
What is the Multnomah County Health Department phone number?
Health Department administration uses 503-988-3674. For medical or dental Community Health Center appointments, call 503-988-5558.
Where is Multnomah County Health Department in Portland?
The main Health Department administration office is at 619 NW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Some specialized STI, TB and HIV services are also in that building, while routine primary care is available at clinics throughout the county.
Does Multnomah County still have a public immunization clinic?
No. The county states that it no longer operates a standalone immunization clinic. Residents can use primary-care clinics, pharmacies, student health centers or call 211 for help finding vaccination.
How do I contact Multnomah County WIC?
Call Multnomah County WIC at 503-988-3503. WIC currently has locations in North Portland, Northeast Portland, Gresham, Fernhill, Rockwood/AVIVA and NAYA.
Does Multnomah County provide STI and HIV testing?
Yes. The STI Clinic provides gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis and HIV testing as well as treatment and prevention services. Call 503-988-3700 for an appointment.
Does Multnomah County provide tuberculosis treatment?
Yes. The TB Clinic evaluates and treats eligible residents with active TB, recent infection, exposure or qualifying referrals. The clinic requires referral and uses 503-988-3406.
How much is a Multnomah County birth certificate?
The current county fee is $25 per birth or death certificate. Online county orders also have a $7 processing fee.
How long can Multnomah County issue a birth or death certificate?
The county can issue certified copies for births or deaths that occurred in Multnomah County within the previous six months. After six months, request the record through Oregon Health Authority Vital Records.
Who inspects restaurants and food carts in Portland and Multnomah County?
Multnomah County Environmental Health licenses and inspects restaurants, food carts, food-cart pods, temporary food events and other regulated facilities. Call 503-988-3400 for county food-safety and licensing questions.
Does Multnomah County Health Department issue septic permits?
No. Portland Permitting & Development administers onsite sewage and septic permitting and inspection for all of Multnomah County under agreements with Multnomah County and Oregon DEQ. Call 503-823-7300 or use septic@portlandoregon.gov.