Vision & Mission

VISION:

To end disease and death from poisons and overdoses in our community.

CORE VALUES:

Collaboration – We work with hospitals, public health officials, and community partners to share information and education about poisonings and poison prevention.

Community – Our poison center serves and advocates for all members of our community with respect, dignity, and privacy.

Innovation – We use education, research, technology, and state-of-the-art resources to respond to poisoning and drug overdose emergencies in our communities.

Prevention – We help keep our community safe by providing tools and resources to empower everyone to prevent poisonings.

Quality – Through the 24/7 poison helpline, 1-800-222-1222, our experts help callers to avoid unnecessary health care visits and to get life-saving treatments when needed. Our fast, free, confidential information helps reduce poison harms and decrease health care costs in our communities.

MISSION:

Our team of experts cares for our community by providing real-time information through our 24/7 poison helpline and by sharing life-saving poison prevention education in all our 54 counties.