Central Ohio Poison Center Hotline – Resource Guide
The Central Ohio Poison Center provides free, expert help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for potential poison exposures, poison prevention, and toxicology questions. All services are confidential and available at no cost to Ohio residents.
📞 Emergency Hotline – Save This Number!
Poison Control Hotline (24/7): 1-800-222-1222
➡️ Calling this number connects you directly with trained poison specialists who can help you decide what to do in case of a poisoning or exposure.
If the situation involves severe symptoms (like difficulty breathing, seizures, or unconsciousness), call 911 immediately first.
🏥 What the Central Ohio Poison Center Does
The Poison Center is staffed by nurses, pharmacists, and toxicology experts who:
- Provide immediate guidance in suspected poison exposures
- Offer poison prevention education and safety tips
- Help families decide whether treatment is needed at home or in a hospital
- Answer general questions about substances that may be harmful
- Serve both the public and health professionals across Central Ohio
- Handle thousands of poison exposure cases every year 🚑
📍 Location (Not for Emergencies)
Central Ohio Poison Center
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Website (general info): https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/poison-center
📱 Alternative Ways to Get Help
If you can’t call immediately, you can also use webPOISONCONTROL® — a free online tool that provides personalized recommendations for poison exposures.
👉 Online resource: https://www.poison.org/get-help-online
Both the hotline and the online tool are available 24/7 and can help with:
- Medication errors
- Cleaning product exposures
- Insect bites/stings
- Carbon monoxide exposure
- Plant or mushroom exposures
- Accidental ingestion by children
- And more
🛟 Poison Safety Tips
Keeping your household safe can reduce the risk of poisoning:
✔ Store medicines, cleaning supplies, and chemicals out of reach of children
✔ Keep products in their original containers with labels
✔ Never call medicine “candy”
✔ Know the Poison Hotline number and keep it in your phone
🧠 In Summary
Central Ohio Poison Center Hotline:
📞 1-800-222-1222 — Free, Confidential, 24/7
📍 Serves Central Ohio residents for poison emergencies and questions
🌐 Online help via webPOISONCONTROL
Always call or use the online tool — even if you’re unsure whether it’s an emergency.
