The Poison Help hotline, 1-800-222-1222, is shown with a half skull and cross bones next to the Oregon Poison Center logo showing a skull in the "O" of Poison.

The Oregon Poison Center is a 24-hour health care information and treatment resource for poison emergencies serving Oregon and Guam. Our Mission is to prevent poisonings and to minimize adverse effects of exposures to drugs, poisons, chemicals and natural toxins. To guide effective utilization of health care resources by serving the public, health care providers and public health agencies, through telephone advice and consultation, educational outreach, research and emergency response planning.

A person calls the poison help hotline, 1-800-222-1222.

Your Donation Supports our Work

Make a gift
A man kisses a toddler on the check while a smiling woman looks on
Two adults and a small child play together on a couch. People of all ages can benefit from the services of the Oregon Poison Center. We treat poisonings in infants, children, teens and adults. Your donation to our nonprofit helps support our lifesaving mission to prevent and treat toxic exposures.

Poison Help Online

A hand holds a prescription bottle with white pills inside. The bottle is being poured into the other hand.
Not in a rush? Visit PoisonHelp.org our interactive online tool.

Social Media Links

AAPCC Accredited

A blue circle surrounds the AAPCC accreditation seal

Quick Links

Poison Center News & Alerts

Nitrous Oxide and Inhalant Misuse

Front and back photos of a "Galaxy Gas" canister, a nitrous oxide product.
Misuse of nitrous oxide products sold as a food processing propellant for whipped cream and culinary food use can lead to serious adverse health events, including death. The Oregon Poison Center has seen a spike in cases in 2024 (56) compared to the previous year (15) mirroring this growing trend in other states and nationally. More information is available on our Drugs of Abuse webpage.

Re-Accredited by America's Poison Centers

We are pleased to announce that the Oregon Poison Center has been re-accredited by AAPCC, the accrediting division of America's Poison Centers for another 7 years, effective 2025-2032! 🎉 This designation reflects continued compliance with national standards for quality and safety in providing poison information and treatment advice. We are proud of the hard work and dedication by our staff, colleagues and partners who support this important work. 

The Oregon Poison Center logo is featured next to America's Poison Centers Accreditation Seal

Service Announcement

Beginning July 1, 2024, the Oregon Poison Center will no longer provide poison center services to the Alaska Department of Health. It has been our pleasure to serve the people of Alaska over the last 23 years. We appreciate the collaborative relationships with Alaska’s health care providers, public health department and community partners. Please direct questions regarding this service change to the Alaska Department of Health at 907-334-2596.