Poison Help Line

If you think you or someone near you swallowed, breathed in or touched something harmful, you can call and talk with a poison expert about what to do next. Your call goes to the poison center that serves your area.

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Calling is free and confidential, and you can also get help online at poison.org. They say help is available in over 100 languages. If the person has collapsed, is having a seizure, has trouble breathing or can't be woken, call 911 first.

Hours
24/7
Coverage
Nationwide (U.S.)
Languages
English, Spanish
Last checked
October 3, 2026

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We list this organization because people told us it helped. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 3, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call or text 988 — or we’re here.

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