About Us
The Blue Ridge Poison Center (BRPC) is staffed by nurses and doctors specially trained to handle exposures to all sorts of poisons, including: medicines, plants, household products, industrial chemicals, snake bites, carbon monoxide, and more. Our experts are available by phone for immediate, confidential, and free treatment advice 24 hours a day, every single day. We also answer non-emergency questions about poisons and poison safety.
Our medical toxicologists provide clinical consultation for health care providers, perform research, and teach health professionals about managing poisoned patients. We also have a public education department.
The BRPC is affiliated with University of Virginia Health, which supports most of our operational expenses. We also receive funding from the Virginia Department of Health and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). 
The Blue Ridge Poison Center is accredited by America’s Poison Centers (APC).