Vanderburgh County health services, Evansville phone numbers, records and local help routes
The Vanderburgh County Health Department is more than one front desk at 420 Mulberry Street. Evansville-area residents use the same department for immunizations, WIC, birth and death certificates, sexual-health services, TB, lead testing, food safety, septic systems, pools, body art, environmental complaints and several prevention programs.
The quickest local approach is to know which division you need before you call. Main Health Department business starts at 812-435-2400, while WIC, homebound vaccination and some testing programs use separate numbers.
What can the Vanderburgh County Health Department help with?
VCHD is Vanderburgh County’s local public-health agency. Its services cover personal preventive health, disease control, certificates and records, nutrition, maternal-child programs, environmental health and community prevention.
Immunizations, confidential sexual-health services, tuberculosis services, communicable-disease investigation, laboratory testing and lead prevention/testing.
Birth and death certificates, WIC nutrition support, Pre to 3 maternal-infant support, safe-sleep education and other family-health resources.
Food permits, restaurant safety, onsite sewage systems, public/semi-public pools, body art, vector concerns and environmental hazard investigations.
Vanderburgh County Health Department phone numbers by service
The main number handles many services, but knowing the correct option or dedicated number saves transfers. These are the most useful public routes for common Evansville-area requests.
| Need | Phone or route | Best use | Before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 812-435-2400 | General public-health services and division routing. | Know the program name if possible. |
| Immunizations | 812-435-2400, option 1 | Child/adult vaccine appointments and current clinic availability. | Have your shot record and insurance information available. |
| Sexual Health / STI | 812-435-2400, option 1 | Confidential STI testing and treatment appointments. | Appointments are scheduled through the clinic. |
| WIC | 812-435-5701 | WIC eligibility, appointments, eWIC and nutrition services. | Have household, income or benefit information ready. |
| Homebound adult vaccines | 812-774-2353 | Vaccination for adults unable to leave home because of a medical condition. | Explain the homebound situation and vaccine need. |
| Lead testing | 812-568-8654 | Free lead testing for eligible young children and pregnant/breastfeeding adults. | Ask for the current testing appointment schedule. |
| TB services | 812-435-2400 | TB skin testing, LTBI/active TB management and appointments. | Tell staff whether this is routine testing, exposure or treatment follow-up. |
| Environmental Health | 812-435-2400, option 3 | Septic, food safety and environmental-health questions. | Have the exact property or business address. |
| Vital Records | 812-435-2400 | Birth/death certificate questions, eligibility and records appointments. | Know the record holder’s name, date and your relationship. |
Birth and death certificates at the Evansville office
Unlike some county health departments that only refer people to the state, Vanderburgh County Vital Records offers local walk-in certificate service at 420 Mulberry Street. Same-day service is currently advertised for standard walk-in certificate requests.
The current VCHD fee is $16 per certified birth certificate. A purchaser must have an eligible direct interest and provide acceptable identification.
VCHD currently lists $20 when the deceased was a Vanderburgh County resident and $25 when the deceased was an out-of-county resident.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. County holidays are excluded.
| Record issue | Correct route | Micro-level detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | VCHD Vital Records | Bring qualifying ID and relationship/direct-interest documents when needed. |
| Death certificate | VCHD Vital Records | Eligibility is restricted to people with qualifying family or legal interest. |
| Paternity affidavit / home birth / court-order change | VCHD by appointment | The department says these nonstandard record requests require an appointment. |
| Delayed home-birth registration | Indiana Department of Health | If the home birth was not registered locally by one year of age, VCHD directs users to IDOH. |
| Apostille / long-form certificate | Indiana Vital Records by mail | VCHD says this version is handled through the state Vital Records office. |
| Marriage / divorce records | Vanderburgh County Clerk | These records are not issued by VCHD Vital Records. |
Child, adult, mobile and homebound vaccines
VCHD’s onsite Immunization Clinic provides vaccines for children and adults. Its current page still instructs residents to call 812-435-2400, option 1 to schedule, so calling before driving to Mulberry Street is the safest 2026 route.
Bring the child’s complete shot record if available. The child must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older, and non-parent adults may need written parental/legal-guardian authorization.
If the patient has health insurance, VCHD asks families to bring the insurance card. Ask staff about vaccine eligibility, program coverage and any charge before the appointment.
If translation is needed, tell the scheduler which language you speak. The clinic says staff can arrange a callback with a translator.
VCHD takes its mobile clinic to locations around Vanderburgh County. The department says current dates and locations are posted through its official social-media updates.
Adults who cannot leave home because of a medical condition may request vaccination through the Mobile Clinic Team. Call 812-774-2353 to ask about eligibility and scheduling.
Vanderburgh County WIC phone, hours and what to bring
Indiana WIC lists the Vanderburgh County WIC Program at 420 Mulberry Street, Evansville, phone 812-435-5701. WIC has its own appointment schedule even though it shares the Health Department address.
| Day | Current Indiana WIC listing | Local planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Lunch closure is listed from 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Lunch closure is listed from 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. | Lunch closure is listed from 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Lunch closure is listed from 12:30-1:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Confirm holiday and appointment changes before travel. |
WIC serves qualifying pregnant participants, breastfeeding parents, postpartum parents, infants and children under five who meet Indiana WIC requirements.
VCHD says participants receiving Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise, SNAP or TANF are income-eligible for WIC, although other WIC eligibility requirements still apply.
Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, an eWIC card for approved foods, health/social-service referrals and immunization screening/referrals.
Confidential sexual-health care and tuberculosis services
VCHD provides confidential testing and treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis, plus HIV testing and referral services. The department currently says testing and treatment are free and insurance is not billed.
Call 812-435-2400, option 1. VCHD says appointments are made each morning for the next business day in the order calls are received. Bring a photo ID.
VCHD lists tuberculin skin testing at $30 per test. The department says it does not bill insurance for TB services.
VCHD investigates and manages latent TB infection and active TB disease for Vanderburgh County residents. Additional imaging or laboratory testing may be needed when disease is suspected.
The TB program lists tuberculin skin-test classes for healthcare providers at $50 per participant.
Lead testing, water testing and VCHD laboratory services
The Health Department operates a laboratory that supports several VCHD programs. This is useful locally because residents often search “health department testing” without knowing whether they need a clinic visit, laboratory service or environmental inspection.
VCHD currently offers free blood lead testing for children under age seven and pregnant or breastfeeding adults. Call 812-568-8654 to schedule.
The laboratory provides water-testing services, including bacteriological testing routes for drinking water and recreational water. Use the official laboratory instructions before collecting a sample.
VCHD’s current homepage specifically says it cannot test residential water for lead. Follow the Indiana guidance linked by VCHD if your concern is lead in a service line or drinking water.
Food permits, complaints, pools, body art and environmental hazards
Vanderburgh County’s Environmental Health division is a major part of VCHD. It handles regulated public-health environments rather than ordinary doctor visits.
| Issue | VCHD route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant / retail food permit | Food Safety Program | Business address, menu, equipment/layout and proposed opening information. |
| Mobile food unit | Environmental Health | VCHD instructs operators to review its mobile-food packet and submit required appendices before applying. |
| Onsite sewage / septic | Environmental Health | Property address, site/soil information, installer details and project type. |
| Public or semi-public pool | Environmental Health permit application | Facility information and requested permit/inspection details. |
| Tattoo / body piercing | Body Art Modification permit | Operator/business information and required permit paperwork. |
| Mosquitoes, rodents or pests | Vector Control | Exact location and type of public-health pest concern. |
| Environmental complaint | Environmental Health Services | Exact address, dates, observations, photos when appropriate and a clear description. |
Vanderburgh County septic permits: fee, validity and inspections
VCHD Environmental Health works with homeowners, installers and soil scientists on onsite sewage disposal systems. The department performs site evaluation, reviews soil information, issues permits and inspects new and repair systems.
VCHD’s current onsite sewage FAQ lists the permit at $200. Credit-card transactions are listed with an additional $3.95 fee.
The county FAQ states an onsite sewage permit is valid for one year. Do not assume an older permit is still usable for a new project.
VCHD’s current septic FAQ says Vanderburgh County does not presently have a well ordinance requiring well permits. Other water-testing or construction requirements may still apply.
Have the property address, proposed home size, project type and any existing septic information available.
Environmental Health reviews site characteristics and soil-profile information for new construction and many repair projects.
Use the official VCHD onsite sewage application after the required evaluation and soil information are available.
Ask VCHD when inspection is required and do not alter an approved plan or installer without notifying Environmental Health.
Retain the permit, diagram and inspection information for future repairs, additions, property sales or questions about system location.
What the Vanderburgh County Health Department does not handle
| If you need | Do not use VCHD as the final office | Correct next route |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Routine Health Department phone | Call 911. |
| Hospital chart / medical records | Vital Records | Contact the hospital or healthcare provider that treated you. |
| Marriage or divorce record | Birth/death certificate counter | Vanderburgh County Clerk; VCHD FAQ lists 812-435-5160. |
| Social Security card | Vital Records | Social Security Administration. |
| Personal diagnosis or emergency treatment | Communicable Disease investigation staff | Your healthcare provider, urgent care or emergency service based on severity. |
Before you drive to 420 Mulberry Street
Most avoidable problems come from arriving without the right identification, record, payment method or appointment. Use this service-specific checklist.
How to reach the right Vanderburgh County public-health service
Decide whether you need a certificate, WIC, a vaccine, STI testing, TB testing, lead testing, a food permit, septic help or an environmental complaint.
WIC and homebound vaccination have dedicated numbers. Immunization and Sexual Health appointments use the main number with option 1.
Clinic instructions can change. Call before traveling when you need a vaccine, STI testing, TB service, specialty record request or laboratory appointment.
Bring service-specific ID, insurance, relationship proof, vaccine records, property information, forms or an accepted payment method.
Complete certificate, food, septic, pool and body-art applications only through VCHD or Indiana government routes.
Official Vanderburgh County and Indiana health resources
Use official pages before sending an application, paying a certificate or permit fee, relying on a clinic schedule or sharing protected health information.
Vanderburgh County Health Department FAQs
What is the Vanderburgh County Health Department phone number?
The current main phone number is 812-435-2400. Immunization and Sexual Health appointments use option 1. Environmental Health questions can be routed through option 3.
Where is the Vanderburgh County Health Department located?
The department is located at 420 Mulberry Street, Oak Park Professional Building, Evansville, Indiana 47713.
What are the Vanderburgh County Health Department hours?
General office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Vital Records and WIC have service-specific schedules, so use their hours rather than the general office schedule.
How much is a Vanderburgh County birth certificate?
VCHD currently lists a certified birth certificate at $16. Additional services such as genealogy, paternity affidavits, home-birth registration and court-ordered changes have separate charges.
Can I get a birth certificate the same day in Evansville?
VCHD currently advertises same-day walk-in service for standard Vital Records requests at 420 Mulberry Street. Bring acceptable identification and proof of direct interest or relationship when required.
What is the Vanderburgh County WIC phone number?
The Indiana WIC directory lists the Vanderburgh County WIC Program at 812-435-5701, located at 420 Mulberry Street in Evansville.
How do I schedule vaccines at Vanderburgh County Health Department?
Call 812-435-2400 and select option 1. Bring available vaccination records, and bring an insurance card if the patient has insurance coverage.
Does Vanderburgh County Health Department offer free STI testing?
VCHD’s current Sexual Health page says testing and treatment for its STI clinic services are free and insurance is not billed. Call 812-435-2400, option 1, for an appointment.
How much is a septic permit in Vanderburgh County?
VCHD’s current onsite sewage FAQ lists the permit fee at $200 and a $3.95 fee for credit-card transactions. The permit is listed as valid for one year.
Who handles food permits in Vanderburgh County?
VCHD Environmental Health handles local food permits and plan-review questions. The department publishes food and mobile-food application information through its Food Safety and Permit Applications pages.
Does the Health Department provide lead testing?
Yes. VCHD currently offers free blood lead testing for children under seven and pregnant or breastfeeding adults. Call 812-568-8654 for scheduling.
Can I get marriage or divorce records at VCHD?
No. VCHD’s Vital Records FAQ directs marriage and divorce record requests to the Vanderburgh County Clerk rather than the Health Department.