In an Emergency
1. Call the Poison Center Hotline (1-800-222-1222) if you or another person have been poisoned, or think you have been exposed to something that might cause an unwanted and/or unexpected reaction.
2. Remain calm - the majority of poison emergencies can be resolved quickly; over the phone
3. Call 9-1-1 if the person is unconscious or has difficulty breathing.
Poison Prevention Educators: Don't forget to order free education materials for your Illinois Poison Prevention Month events in March! Deadline for priority mailing is Feb. 10! Order now!
Giving Opportunities
The Illinois Poison Center is thankful for the ongoing support of those who support our mission. Over 35% of our funding comes from private donations, grants, and gifts. Such support will help ensure that the IPC continues to remain available to all residents and healthcare workers in Illinois to deliver immediate expert telephone treatment advice and innovative public and professional healthcare education on poison prevention and safety.
While the costs for the general public to use the services of the poison center remain free, staffing the call center hotline with highly qualified and experienced healthcare professionals 24/7 and offering ongoing community education and online resources are costly but necessary components that sustain our success in reducing the number of poisonings in Illinois.
Studies show that 70 percent of those individuals who call the poison center would seek emergency care from hospitals or doctors if our services were not available. By providing timely and accurate information that allows for treatment at home, the IPC saves residents of Illinois nearly $50 million in emergency medical charges each year. You might say the IPC is the antidote to unnecessary healthcare costs.
We welcome the opportunity to apply for financial support through any community organization or private foundation.
The IPC is proud to play a vital role in Illinois’ health care network and welcomes your interest and willingness to support our need. We thank you for helping us save lives....one call at a time!
Requests for information can be directed to the Poison Center:
IPC Giving c/o Gail Moran
222 S Riverside Plaza
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60606
Support Our Annual Giving Campaigns
Become a Friend of the IPC
Your annual or one time gift will be used to sustain our efforts to provide information and materials to residents around the state as well as support the costs to maintain our call center hotline. Keeping residents aware of poisonous substances and how to create a safer, healthier environment reduces the occurrence of poisonings.
Your membership will keep you informed and up to date on poisoning hazards, advocacy issues, or legislative actions.
You can give online to give or download the Donation Form (PDF) and mail your check as indicated on the form.
Giving While Shopping Online!
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to shop for family and friends and still contribute to the Illinois Poison Center. Searching or Shopping means a donation. It's just that free and easy. Learn more
Giving in the Community and at Work
Corporate and Foundation Giving
For businesses and corporations wanting to help via direct giving or grants
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Giving While At Work
For individuals giving through the work-place
Planned Giving
There are a number of easy giving options from which you can choose—from naming us as a beneficiary in your will to a more complex trust arrangement.
