Spartanburg County Health Department phone, WIC, vaccines, records and current DPH services
Folks around Spartanburg still commonly say “DHEC” when they mean the county health department. That name made sense for decades, but South Carolina changed the system in 2024. In 2026, the Spartanburg County public-health clinic is part of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, usually shortened to DPH.
The clinic at Dillon Drive handles services such as family planning, immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C care, WIC and opioid overdose kits. Vital Records has its own nearby counter, while septic permits and restaurant inspections now belong to different state agencies.
What is the Spartanburg County Health Department in 2026?
The Spartanburg County Health Department is a South Carolina Department of Public Health clinic at 120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The direct local number is 864-596-2227, and DPH lists regular clinic hours as 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
For appointments, DPH directs residents to its statewide Care Line at 855-472-3432 or to online Web Chat scheduling. The Care Line operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Family planning, immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C services, WIC and opioid overdose safety kits.
Certified South Carolina birth, death, marriage and divorce records where the record type and eligibility rules allow.
Septic systems now belong to SCDES, and restaurant/retail food permits and inspections now belong to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Why people still search “Spartanburg DHEC” even though DHEC is gone
South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control, commonly called DHEC, was split into separate agencies on July 1, 2024. The public-health side became the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Environmental programs became the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
Retail food safety also moved out of the old DHEC structure. South Carolina Department of Agriculture now administers retail food establishment permits and inspections.
County health departments, immunizations, WIC, family planning, STD/HIV/Hep C services, Vital Records and other public-health programs.
Environmental permitting, onsite wastewater/septic systems and other environmental programs that moved from the former DHEC.
Restaurant, grocery, food truck, school cafeteria and other retail-food permitting and inspection questions.
Spartanburg County Health Department contact information
| Contact | Current detail | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic name | Spartanburg County Health Department | Local South Carolina DPH public-health services. |
| Address | 120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 | Family planning, immunizations, WIC and other listed clinic services. |
| Local phone | 864-596-2227 | Local office questions and service confirmation. |
| Appointment line | 855-472-3432 | Schedule or route DPH clinic appointments statewide. |
| Clinic hours | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM | Published general clinic hours; ask about extended/weekend availability. |
| WIC fax | 864-596-3620 | WIC only when clinic staff specifically directs you to fax documents. |
| Vital Records address | 118 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 | In-person Vital Records requests when eligible. |
Which Spartanburg health service should you use?
Start with DPH Family Planning at the Spartanburg clinic and make an appointment through the Care Line.
Use the local health department immunization service. Bring vaccine records and insurance information when applicable.
Call 855-472-3432 or use the WIC pre-application. Spartanburg’s clinic is listed as a WIC location.
The Spartanburg clinic is specifically listed for STD/HIV/Hep C services. Call ahead for testing/treatment availability.
Use Spartanburg Vital Records at 118 Dillon Drive rather than assuming the regular clinic counter handles the request.
Use SCDES Onsite Wastewater, not the DPH health clinic.
Use the South Carolina Department of Agriculture Retail Food Safety program.
Ask about the HealtheLife Portal. Existing DPH clients can use it for records such as immunizations and test results after portal access is established.
Call 911. A public-health clinic is not an emergency department or urgent-care substitute.
Family Planning services at South Carolina public-health clinics
South Carolina DPH describes Family Planning as voluntary, confidential reproductive health care for women, men and teens. Spartanburg County Health Department is listed as a Family Planning clinic.
Statewide Family Planning services can include birth control, pregnancy testing and counseling, Pap testing when indicated, STI services, preconception health services, education and counseling.
DPH describes Family Planning services as confidential and provided in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
Family Planning uses a sliding fee scale. The amount a patient pays depends on income, family size and insurance circumstances.
Call 855-472-3432 and ask for the Spartanburg Family Planning clinic or schedule through DPH’s available online scheduling route.
Vaccines and South Carolina immunization records
Spartanburg County Health Department is listed as an immunization clinic. DPH advises residents to call the Care Line at 855-472-3432 to schedule local health-department vaccinations.
If you are mainly trying to find a vaccination record rather than get a shot, South Carolina DPH directs residents to the SIMON public portal, a local health department or their immunization provider.
A vaccine appointment and a vaccine-record lookup are different tasks. Tell staff which one you need.
Use 855-472-3432 to schedule an appointment or confirm that the vaccine you need is available locally.
If you have an immunization card, school notice, prior clinic record or insurance information, bring it so staff can review what is already documented.
For an existing South Carolina vaccination record, use the official DPH immunization-record route rather than uploading health information to an unofficial records site.
Spartanburg clinic STD, HIV and hepatitis C services
South Carolina DPH specifically lists the Spartanburg County Health Department for STD/HIV/Hep C services. Availability, testing type, treatment, appointment needs and cost can depend on the service, so call before arriving.
Tell the scheduling staff what kind of testing you are seeking so they can confirm the appropriate clinic and appointment.
If you have symptoms, a recent exposure or a partner notification, mention that when scheduling so staff can route you correctly.
Public-health reproductive and STI services follow confidentiality rules. Ask the clinic directly if you have concerns about billing, insurance notices or records.
Spartanburg WIC eligibility, appointments and documents
The Spartanburg County Health Department is an official South Carolina WIC clinic. WIC provides qualifying families with nutrition support, healthy-food benefits, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and referrals.
South Carolina WIC serves pregnant women, new and breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under five who meet the program requirements. Fathers, grandparents, foster parents and other legal guardians can apply for eligible children.
If you or the relevant family member receives Medicaid, TANF or SNAP, DPH says the WIC income requirement is already met. Other WIC eligibility requirements still apply.
Applicants must live in South Carolina and provide qualifying residency documentation.
WIC eligibility also includes a nutritional assessment. Program staff complete the final eligibility determination.
What to prepare for a WIC application
Spartanburg birth, death, marriage and divorce records
South Carolina DPH lists a Spartanburg County Vital Records office at 118 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The phone number listed for the office is 864-596-2227.
Vital Records handles certified state records. A birth certificate is not the same thing as a hospital medical chart, and a death certificate is not the same thing as a coroner’s full investigative file.
Eligible requesters can order South Carolina birth certificates through DPH-approved methods. Photo-identification requirements apply.
Access rules differ from birth records. Online vendor orders have specific relationship and identity requirements.
DPH Vital Records provides certifications or reports for eligible South Carolina records according to state rules.
Current DPH fee structure
DPH’s current Vital Records fee page lists a base record search fee of $12, which includes one certification if the record is located. An additional similar copy ordered at the same time is $3. Services expected to be completed within 10 business days or less generally carry an additional $5 expedite fee, making many onsite requests $17 for the initial search/copy.
Mail requests do not currently have the expedite option. Authorized online/phone vendors charge their own additional processing and shipping fees.
HealtheLife access for existing DPH health-department clients
South Carolina DPH’s HealtheLife Portal allows registered health-department clients to access certain records online. DPH says available information can include immunizations, test results, some appointment scheduling and upcoming-appointment management.
DPH tells clients to request access during a health-department visit.
An email invitation is used to set up the portal username and password.
After enrollment, clients may be able to view immunizations, test results and appointment information.
DPH lists the 24-hour HealtheLife consumer support line as 877-621-8014 for registered users with login or navigation problems.
Septic systems and restaurant inspections are no longer “DHEC health department” tasks
This is one of the most useful changes to know in South Carolina. A lot of Spartanburg residents still use “DHEC” as shorthand for anything involving health, septic tanks, water or restaurants. That can send you to the wrong agency now.
Septic permits: use SCDES
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services handles onsite wastewater systems. For a new home or manufactured home that is not served by a public/community sewer system, SCDES requires approval and a permit before installation.
The current residential onsite wastewater application fee is $150. Applications are submitted through the SCDES ePermitting portal with property documentation such as the plat or deed. A traditional permit process includes site review before a Permit to Construct can be issued.
Restaurant permits and inspections: use SCDA
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture now manages the Retail Food Safety program. That includes many restaurants, grocery stores, food trucks, school cafeterias, delis and similar food operations.
SCDA issues permits before qualifying retail food establishments open and performs risk-based inspections. Its Retail Food Safety contact number is 803-896-0640, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Opioid overdose kits are listed at the Spartanburg clinic
The current DPH public-health clinic directory lists Opioid OD Kits among the services at Spartanburg County Health Department. If you are seeking naloxone or overdose-prevention support, call the clinic or Care Line to confirm current availability before visiting.
Spartanburg clinic checklist so you do not make two trips
Official Spartanburg and South Carolina health links
Use these official resources to verify service availability, forms, fees, appointments and current agency responsibility before you visit or pay.
Spartanburg County Health Department FAQs
What is the Spartanburg County Health Department phone number?
The direct Spartanburg County Health Department phone number is 864-596-2227. For DPH clinic appointments, South Carolina also uses the statewide Care Line at 855-472-3432.
Where is the Spartanburg County Health Department?
The public-health clinic is at 120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Spartanburg Vital Records is separately listed at 118 Dillon Drive.
What are the Spartanburg County Health Department hours?
South Carolina DPH currently lists the Spartanburg public-health clinic hours as 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Call ahead for appointment availability and ask whether extended or weekend hours are offered for your service.
Is Spartanburg County Health Department still DHEC?
No. The former South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control was split on July 1, 2024. County public-health clinics are now under the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Environmental programs moved to SCDES, and retail food safety moved to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
What services does the Spartanburg health department provide?
The current DPH clinic listing specifically shows Family Planning, Immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C services, WIC and opioid overdose kits at the Spartanburg County Health Department.
How do I make a Spartanburg health department appointment?
Call the South Carolina DPH Care Line at 855-472-3432 or use the official online scheduling/Web Chat route. The Care Line is listed as available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Can I get WIC at the Spartanburg County Health Department?
Yes. The Spartanburg clinic is listed as a WIC location. Call 855-472-3432 or start the official South Carolina WIC pre-application before your appointment.
Where do I get a birth certificate in Spartanburg?
South Carolina DPH lists the Spartanburg County Vital Records office at 118 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307, with phone 864-596-2227. Bring acceptable identification and verify current fees and payment methods before visiting.
Does the Spartanburg health department handle septic permits?
No. Septic and onsite wastewater permitting moved to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. The statewide SCDES Onsite Wastewater Customer Support number is 855-731-2504.
Does Spartanburg DPH inspect restaurants?
Retail food safety was transferred from the former DHEC to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture. SCDA now handles qualifying restaurant, grocery, food truck, cafeteria and other retail-food permits and inspections.