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Who We Are
- About
  We are healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates keeping our communities healthy and safe
- News & Press Kit
  Press releases, organization fact sheet, and media contact info
- Financial Statements
  Our annual report, tax forms, and financial statements
- Careers
  Join us in our life-saving work
- Contact Us
  Get in touch with our team
What We Do
- Poison Center Hotline
  Free, specific and compassionate guidance by phone, text or chat 24/7/365
- Research & Advocacy
  Our impact on public health and legislative affairs
- Professional Education
  Healthcare facility lectures, clinical rotations, and summer internships
- Antidote Availability
  An up-to-date list of which hospitals stock specific poison antidotes
- Public and Community Health Education
  Preventing poisonings with presentations and trainings on topics that matter
- Data
  Data from incoming calls on exposures, substances, medical outcomes, and more
Education
- What to do for…
  Expert guidance and fact sheets on common poison concerns
- Education Resources
- Glossary & General Poison Info
  Explore toxicology terms and frequently asked questions on exposures and toxins
- Alerts & Reports
- Current Education Programs
  Take a look at some of our trainings and webinars to support poison prevention, harm reduction, and treatment education.
Get Involved
- Donate
  Strengthen the health and safety of all Washingtonians.
- Volunteer
  Share your time and talents to make a difference.
- Become a Sponsor
  Support life-saving services in your community to show that you care.
- Partner With Us
  Invest in our services though the Partnership in Healthcare campaign.
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Education Resources

We create resources to help reduce harm from toxic exposures in our state–offering expert guidance, timely updates, and practical tools for educators.

Poison Safety Checklist

A checklist for the potentially harmful items in your home need to be used and stored safely. Keep them out of sight and out of reach of children. If possible, lock them up.

View and download in 12 languages

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Limited english proficiency health literacy handout

Our education team developed a half-page handout to inform people about where to get their health care needs met—by calling 911, 988, the Washington Poison Center, or visiting the doctor, urgent care, or the ER.

View and download in 20+ languages

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Fact sheets

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Other Concerns

Educator Resources

Lessons plans, worksheets, and downloadables

2025 Overdose Awareness Series

About the Series Through presentations from Washington Poison Center staff and from external experts, this series explores unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to overdose, how to respond to…

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Educator resources

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General Poison Info

Learn more about common poisons

Community Events

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Clinical Resources

Explore professional education opportunities

News & alerts

Timely advice from a reliable source

Sodium Nitrite: Why There’s a Law About It

Washington state passes Tyler’s Law to restrict sodium nitrite sales On April 7, 2025, Washington passed Substitute House Bill 1209, known as Tyler’s Law, that restricts the sale of highly…

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