California Poison Control System
Toll-free Poison Hotline, 1-800-222-1222, available to serve you 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.

California’s fast, free, and confidential telehealth provider for poison information, advice, and treatment rec­ommendations.

Toll-free Poison Hotline (click-to-dial): 1-800-222-1222

Call the Poison Hotline for poison-related questions or help to receive:

  • Treatment advice from expert pharmacists, nurses, poison information providers and physician specialists in poisoning care.
  • Free, non-judgmental, and confidential service.
  • Translation services available in over 200 languages.
  • Treatment advice for medical personnel through a designated phone number.

National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW)

NPPW is a week dedicated to poison prevention. Celebrate from March 16–22, 2025 by learning more about poison safety and participating in local events.

Participants throughout California are encouraged to...