Vital Statistics
Birth and Death Certificates, Burial Permits, and other Vital Records
Health Education
Improving personal and population health status, while emphasizing prevention.
Community Services
Providing exceptional public health services that meets the needs of our residents.
Environmental Health
Investigating health problems and environmental public health hazards
The Licking County Health Department
The Mission of the Licking County Health Department is to Prevent Disease, Protect the Environment, and Promote Healthy Lifestyles for those who work, live, or play in Licking County. Our Vision is that our work will lead to Healthy People, Living in Healthy Communities, in Licking County.
We strive to provide outstanding customer service to all of our customers, and we take an "Every Customer, Every Day" approach to public health. Take a look at our Customer Service Philosophy for more about our dedication to customer service
Featured Program - Drug Overdose Prevention (DOP)
Reducing Overdose Deaths
Project DAWN is a community-wide naloxone (also known as NARCAN®) distribution program. Naloxone is a medication that can be used to reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug. The project educates individuals who use opioids, their family, and their friends on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a drug overdose and how to administer Naloxone (NARCAN®).