Ontario Poison Centre
Record #:
ONT00051
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 | 555 University Ave Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 |
| Intersection | University Ave and Elm St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1978 |
| Funding | Provincial - MHLTC |
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 |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Poison Control ; Poison Safety Education |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Health Info Lines |
