Poison Hotline Operation

Poison Hotline for the general public

Call 1-800-222-1222 | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Free poison treatment advice and info provided by highly trained health care professionals
  • Call 1-800-222-1222 anytime to obtain expert treatment advice and consultation for poison exposures.
  • Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year for callers anywhere in California
  • Interpreter services are available in over 200 languages—call 1-800-222-1222 and state your preferred language to receive uninterrupted poison treatment services
  • Services for the deaf and hearing impaired offered through the California Relay Service

Poison Hotline for health professionals

Medical consultation line

California health professionals can call a dedicated, toll-free number for access to CPCS health professionals to assist with patient care. Dispatchers of 911 obtain access through their dedicated phone line to assist with emergency calls to 911 in California as needed.