Worcester County Health Department phone, clinics, records and local services
On Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, one “health department” search can lead to several different offices. Worcester Health operates services in Snow Hill, Berlin, Pocomoke, Ocean City and Bishopville, and the right location depends on whether you need vaccines, behavioral health, a certificate, dental care, environmental health or another program.
This guide puts the useful details up front: call the correct program, check the service location, confirm whether an appointment is needed, and bring the records or paperwork that match your visit.
What does the Worcester County Health Department do?
The Worcester County Health Department is Maryland’s local public-health agency for Worcester County. It provides or coordinates clinical, preventive, behavioral, environmental and community-health services for residents and visitors across the county.
Immunizations, communicable-disease services, reproductive and sexual health, maternal-child programs, early-care support and related nursing services.
Mental-health and substance-use assessments, counseling, psychiatry, recovery support, referrals and community-based programs.
Food-service licensing and inspections, pools and spas, animal-bite and rabies work, body-piercing oversight and other environmental-health duties.
Worcester County Health Department phone numbers by service
For a general question, the main Snow Hill number is the safest starting point. For Environmental Health, dental care or a location-specific service, calling the direct program number usually saves time.
| Service | Phone | Best use | Local note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Health Department | 410-632-1100 | General questions, Nursing, immunizations, communicable disease, records routing | Snow Hill Health Center |
| Pocomoke Health Center | 410-957-2005 | Pocomoke-area health and behavioral services | 400-A Walnut Street |
| Berlin Health Center | 410-629-0164 | Berlin-area programs and behavioral-health services | 9730 Healthway Drive |
| W.A.C.S. Center | 410-213-0202 | Ocean City-area behavioral and substance-use services | 11827 Ocean Gateway |
| Environmental Health | 410-352-3234 | Food facilities, pools, rabies/animal bites and environmental programs | Isle of Wight Center, Bishopville |
| Worcester Dental Center | 410-641-0240 | Eligible children, young adults and pregnant patients | 107 William Street, Berlin |
| WIC – Lower Shore | 410-749-2488 | WIC eligibility, appointments and nutrition support | Maryland lists this number for Worcester County WIC |
| Maryland Access Point | 410-632-9915 | Aging, disability and long-term support navigation | Snow Hill area |
Which Worcester Health location should you use?
Worcester County stretches from rural inland communities to Ocean City, so the department operates several service locations. Do not assume the main Snow Hill building is where every appointment happens.
| Location | Address | Phone | Published schedule / use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Hill Main Office | 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863 | 410-632-1100 | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday appointments may be available for behavioral-health clients. |
| Pocomoke Health Center | 400-A Walnut Street, Pocomoke, MD 21851 | 410-957-2005 | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Berlin Health Center | 9730 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 | 410-629-0164 | Call for the specific clinic or behavioral-health schedule. |
| Ocean City Health Center | 4 Caroline Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 | 410-289-4044 | Appointment-based; official location information lists limited Tuesday service dates. |
| Isle of Wight Center | 13070 St. Martin’s Neck Road, Bishopville, MD 21813 | 410-352-3234 | Environmental Health; published hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Worcester Dental Center | 107 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811 | 410-641-0240 | Call for appointment and eligibility before visiting. |
Health services Worcester County residents commonly need
Testing, follow-up, education and treatment/referral work can include sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, HIV and other reportable diseases.
Confidential reproductive and sexual-health services are available through county programs. Call first because clinic location and appointment requirements vary.
The Early Care program provides free nurse home-visiting support for pregnant and postpartum families and caregivers of infants up to six months old.
Prevention programs periodically offer tobacco and vaping cessation classes and community support.
Planning and Quality Services publishes reports about local health needs and community-health priorities.
Maryland Medicaid Transportation may help eligible residents reach covered medical services after a telephone eligibility review.
Birth and death certificates: use Vital Records, not a hospital records desk
The Worcester County Health Department can issue certified Maryland birth and death certificates through its Snow Hill location when the request meets Maryland Vital Records rules. A birth or death certificate is a legal vital record; it is not the same thing as a hospital chart, laboratory report or physician record.
Snow Hill Health Center, 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, MD 21863.
Call 410-632-1100. Worcester’s service guide also lists 410-632-4008 for Vital Records Services.
The Maryland Vital Statistics Administration currently lists a $22 certificate fee for Worcester County local certificate service.
Use Vital Records for a certified birth or death certificate. Contact the medical provider directly for treatment records, visit notes or laboratory results.
County service guidance lists certificate service by appointment. Ask about current appointment times before driving to Snow Hill.
The county service guide says a valid photo ID is required. Death-certificate eligibility also depends on your relationship or authorized role.
Fees and acceptable payment methods can change, so verify them when you schedule the appointment.
Vaccines and immunization records in Worcester County
Worcester Health’s Nursing Program provides immunization services and keeps vaccine-related records. The current county page specifically describes childhood vaccination services for residents age 18 or younger who do not have a primary medical provider or are uninsured.
The published list includes routine vaccines such as hepatitis A/B, MMR, varicella, DTaP/Tdap, polio, HPV, Hib, meningococcal and other recommended childhood vaccines.
Clients may request copies of immunization records through the Snow Hill Health Center. Call 410-632-1100 before visiting.
If available, bring the child’s shot record, school form, insurance information and any provider documentation so staff can identify missing doses accurately.
Worcester County WIC uses the Lower Shore WIC route
Maryland’s official WIC directory lists Worcester County under Lower Shore WIC rather than a Worcester Health main-office WIC phone. The current Worcester County WIC number is 410-749-2488.
WIC supports eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age five who meet program requirements.
Nutrition benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health referrals and related family assistance.
Call Lower Shore WIC and ask which proof of identity, Maryland address, household income or program participation records are needed for your case.
Mental-health and substance-use services
Worcester County Health Department provides both mental-health and substance-use services at multiple county locations. Programs include assessments, outpatient counseling, group and individual therapy, medication evaluation and management, psychiatric rehabilitation, case management, recovery support and referrals.
Behavioral Health Intake at 6040 Public Landing Road provides a combined evaluation route for mental-health and substance-use needs. Call 410-632-1100.
Behavioral-health services are available through Snow Hill, Pocomoke, Berlin and the W.A.C.S. Center in the Ocean City area.
Programs can include assessments, outpatient treatment, DWI education, individual and group counseling, family consultation, peer support and medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate.
Food inspections, pools, rabies and environmental-health complaints
Worcester Health’s Office of Environmental Health is based at the Isle of Wight Center in Bishopville, across from the Ocean City area off Route 90. The program handles public-health regulation and investigations rather than every county land-use permit.
The office licenses and inspects permanent and temporary food-service facilities and provides plan-review and licensing forms for businesses.
Environmental Health conducts permitting and inspection work for regulated aquatic facilities.
The program investigates animal bites and rabies exposures in coordination with Nursing when human exposure may be involved.
Licensing and inspection responsibilities include regulated body-piercing establishments and piercers.
Environmental Health investigates suspected food-related outbreaks and works with regulated establishments.
The department lists environmental-health surveys for foster-care and adoption settings among its services.
Worcester County Dental Center in Berlin
The Worcester County Dental Center is at 107 William Street, Berlin, MD 21811. The phone number is 410-641-0240. The county says costs vary by service and financial assistance is available.
The official page describes service for patients who are uninsured, underinsured or enrolled in Maryland Healthy Smiles and who are under 21 or pregnant.
Charges vary with treatment. Worcester Health says a sliding-fee arrangement may be available based on income.
Dental eligibility, new-patient availability and appointment times can change, so confirm the current intake process before traveling to Berlin.
What to prepare before calling or visiting
Worcester County residents often save a trip by having a few details ready before the first call. What you need depends on the program, but these are practical starting points.
How to reach the right Worcester County health service
Decide whether you need records, vaccines, WIC, behavioral health, dental care, food inspection, reproductive health or another program.
Start with 410-632-1100 for general routing or use the direct numbers in the phone table for Environmental Health, dental and WIC.
Snow Hill, Berlin, Pocomoke, Ocean City and Bishopville do not provide identical services or hours.
Some programs use insurance or sliding fees, some are free, and certificates or permits can have fixed fees.
Photo ID, health records, eligibility documents, property details or business paperwork may be required depending on the service.
Snow Hill Health Center location
The map points to the main Worcester County Health Department office at 6040 Public Landing Road in Snow Hill. Check the service location before traveling because Environmental Health, dental care and several behavioral-health programs use other sites.
Official Worcester County and Maryland health resources
Use the official pages below for the latest forms, hours, appointment requirements and program notices. Health-service schedules can change faster than general directory information.
Worcester County Health Department FAQs
What is the Worcester County Health Department phone number?
The main Worcester County Health Department phone number is 410-632-1100. This reaches the Snow Hill Health Center and is the best general routing number when you are not sure which program you need.
Where is the main Worcester County Health Department office?
The main office is the Snow Hill Health Center at 6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863.
What are the Snow Hill Health Center hours?
The current Worcester Health locations page lists the Snow Hill main office as open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Individual programs may have shorter hours or appointment requirements.
Can I get a Maryland birth certificate in Worcester County?
Yes. Worcester County Vital Records provides certified Maryland birth-certificate service through the Snow Hill Health Center for eligible applicants. Call first for an appointment and bring valid photo identification.
How much does a Worcester County birth or death certificate cost?
The Maryland Vital Statistics Administration currently lists a $22 local certificate fee for Worcester County. Confirm the fee and payment method when scheduling because fees can change.
Does Worcester County Health Department provide vaccines?
Yes. The Nursing Program provides immunization services, including childhood vaccinations for eligible residents age 18 or younger who lack a primary medical provider or are uninsured. Call 410-632-1100 for current availability.
How do I get my immunization record?
The Health Department says clients can request copies of their immunization records through the Snow Hill Health Center. Call 410-632-1100 for the current request process.
What is the Worcester County WIC phone number?
Maryland’s WIC directory lists Worcester County through Lower Shore WIC at 410-749-2488. Call that number for appointment, eligibility and clinic-location information.
Who handles food inspections in Worcester County?
The Worcester County Health Department Environmental Health Program handles licensing and inspections of permanent and temporary food-service facilities. The main Environmental Health phone is 410-352-3234.
Does the Health Department issue septic and building permits?
Not most of them. Worcester Health’s FAQ directs users seeking most well, septic and building permits to Worcester County Government at 410-632-1200. Environmental Health separately handles public-health functions such as food facilities, pools and rabies work.
Does Worcester County provide mental-health and substance-use services?
Yes. Worcester Health provides behavioral-health assessment, outpatient mental-health services, substance-use treatment, counseling, psychiatry, recovery support and referrals at several locations. Call 410-632-1100 for general intake routing.
Where is the Worcester County Dental Center?
The Worcester County Dental Center is at 107 William Street in Berlin, Maryland. The phone number is 410-641-0240. Call first to verify current eligibility and appointment availability.