Monroe County, Indiana

Mission

The mission of the Monroe County Health Department is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Monroe County.

Vision

Leading and partnering to create a healthier and safer Monroe County Community.

Values

• Accountability
• Empowerment
• Excellence
• Professionalism
• Respect

The Monroe County Health Department has launched a Customer Service Survey!

Let us know what you think and give us feedback regarding services you've received from the Monroe County Health Department.

* This survey is NOT to be used for feedback on food establishments, installers, or other organizations associated with or inspected by the Monroe County Health Department. This should only be used to rate services provided to you by Monroe County Health Department staff.

Helping Bloomington Monroe

Helping Bloomington Monroe is a free community resource to help individuals find the services they need. Enter a zip code to find information about health care, food assistance, emergency shelter, and more.

To learn more, click here or visit helpingbloomingtonmonroe.org

Health Rankings

Monroe County ranks 16th in Health Factors and 19th in Health Outcomes (out of 92 counties in Indiana) according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's County Health Rankings.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOTICES

The Monroe County Health Department is currently closed to the public until further notice.

Birth and death certificate requests will still be processed through the mail only, no walk-ins will be accepted. For all other services, please call or email the division directly and someone will get in touch with you. While you might not receive an answer the same day, staff are checking messages periodically and will get back with you as soon as possible Thank you for your patience and understanding!

If you have a concern or complaint regarding businesses and industries that are not following the Governor's Stay-At-Home Order, or if you are a business or industry that needs some more guidance regarding the executive order, contact the Critical Industries Hotline at (877) 820-0890 or emailingcovidresponse@iedc.in.gov .

Prevention for coronavirus (COVID-19) is the same for the flu! Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds!

Handwashing Video

Health Department Fees

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If a public health emergency (such as a restaurant fire, sewage discharge, or spill) occurs after business hours, please call central dispatch at (812) 349-2781.*

* This does NOT include syringe pick-up. For syringe pick-up please call (812) 349-2543, leave a message and staff will respond during normal business hours.

• Birth or Death Certificates - please call (812) 349-2542 or send an email to vitalrecords@co.monroe.in.us. 
  
  
• Food Establishment Permits, Inspections and Complaints,
  please call (812) 349-2739, (812) 349-2837 or (812) 349-2896.
  
  
• Septic or Campground Permits, Inspections and Complaints,
  please call (812) 349-2834 or (812) 349-2073.
  
  
• Swimming Pools, Lead, Radon, Mosquito Monitoring and Other Environmental Issues, please call (812) 349-2882 or (812) 349-2072.

• FAQ Resources / Services
• Related Health Links
• Health Department Strategic Plan

Safe Needle Disposal

Click here for more information about sharps disposal or medication disposal in Monroe County. 

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