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.

Watch the CPCS video on poison prevention in the home (above).

Top 10 ways to poison proof your home

Most calls to the Poison Hotline come from home, highlighting the importance of poison safety in your house. Here are 10 ways to protect you and your loved ones from poisoning dangers in and around the home.