Skip to content
A - Z Ind e x

Poison Center Helpline 1-800-222-1222

Request a Safety Packet 

Each complimentary safety packet includes a sticker, magnet and first aid tips for poisonings. 

Note: Please include name and address as packets can only be mailed to Illinois addresses.

If you reside outside of Illinois, contact your local poison center for available resources at 1-800-222-1222 or U.S. Poison Centers.

Poison Center HelplineCalls are free and confidential.

  1. In Case of Emergency

    Call 911 if someone is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing.

  2. Remain Calm

    Most poison emergencies can be resolved quickly over the phone.

  3. Call the Helpline

    Call 1-800-222-1222 if you are concerned that you or someone else has been exposed to a potentially harmful substance.