Ontario Poison Centre
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Record #:
ONT00051
Last Modified:
14 Aug 2024
Last Full Update:
09 Aug 2024
Contact Information
Office Phone | 416-813-5900 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-268-9017 |
Crisis Phone | 1-800-268-9017 |
Website | www.ontariopoisoncentre.com |
Site Information
Site Location | Toronto (Old Toronto) |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | University Ave and Elm St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Toll-free telephone information and advice about potential or real exposures to poisonous substances * services available daily 24 hours and in more than 170 languages * collects information on poisoning cases, generates and distributes poison prevention material and conducts best practice research |
Hours | Daily 24 hours |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | General public, families, caregivers and health care providers |
Application | No referral required - call |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | Free |
Agency and Service Names
Alternate Name | OPC |
Agency Information
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
Established | 1978 |
Funding | Provincial - MHLTC |
Taxonomy and Classification
Service Categories | Poison Control ; Poison Safety Education |