Ontario Poison Centre
Specialized poison and exposure information service available by phone any time.
When patients use this resource
- Possible poisoning or exposure concerns
- Questions about poison prevention
If symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 911 immediately.
Key information
- Category: Poison information
- Coverage: Ontario
- Resource type: public-service
- Phone: 1-800-268-9017
- Hours: 24/7
- Referral: No referral required.
- Appointment: No appointment required.
- Languages: Any language support stated on official page
Official services or links
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Additional access details
- Emergency availability: Available for poison emergencies and urgent poison questions.
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Sources and review information
Source organizations
- Ontario Poison Centre: Contact Us (external)Checked: July 12, 2026
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