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Blue Ridge Poison Center

The Blue Ridge Poison Center is a 24-hour, 7-days a week hotline for help with suspected poisonings. We also answer non-emergency calls about poisons and poison safety.

Call 1-800-222-1222 right away if you think someone:

  • Swallowed something harmful.
  • Got something harmful on the skin or in the eyes.
  • Breathed a dangerous fume or gas.
  • Overdosed on any substance.
  • Was bitten or stung by a snake, spider, etc.

Don’t wait for the person to look or feel sick. Much of the time, our experts can help you resolve your problem quickly and on site, without having to go to a healthcare facility. Our help is confidential and FREE.

Healthcare providers may also call our dedicated HCP line: 1-800-451-1428.

National Poisoning Prevention Week is March 15-21, 2026 Use the Partners Toolkit to help spread messages of safety. »

National Poison Prevention Week Partners Toolkit

This is the front page of the Partners Toolkit featuring shareable images and messages for National Poison Prevention Week.

https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/wp-content/uploads/sites/274/2026/02/NPPW_Partner-Toolkit-2026_FINAL.pdf