Help turn panic into relief
Your gift helps families, individuals, and healthcare providers navigate moments of concern and crisis caused by poisonings, accidental ingestions, medication mistakes, and other toxic exposures. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of people like you who care. Your gift enables us to remain a trusted resource for every Washingtonian—preventing harm, reducing healthcare costs and saving lives.
For questions about giving, please contact us at development@wapc.org.
Never Alone
After her 3-year-old daughter accidentally ingested a prescription medication, Grace called our free 24/7 Poison Helpline. David, a pharmacist and poison specialist, quickly assessed the situation and determined that a trip to the children’s hospital was the safest next step.
David gave Grace clear instructions and called ahead to the hospital to coordinate care. When Grace and her daughter arrived, hospital staff immediately guided them through the crowded ER to an exam room and followed the poison center’s treatment guidance.
“It was without a doubt the scariest 35 minutes of my life,” Grace said, “but his voice on the other end of the phone never wavered.”
That single call to Washington Poison Center helped save her daughter’s life.
Always here, always ready
Washington Poison Center has been a vital lifeline for our communities since 1956. In a time when healthcare access becomes more difficult and costs are rising, our free telehealth services and resources are more important than ever. We also connect with families and communities with education and outreach to prevent poisonings and accidents before they happen.
As an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on the generous support of those who believe in our mission to prevent harm from poisoning through expertise, collaboration and education. Join us in keeping all Washingtonians safe and healthy, today and into the future.
Our impact
We help nearly 63,000 patients a year.
“Thank you for existing. In times where many programs and resources for parents are at risk, I appreciate having a quick and efficient resource such as the poison center.”
We handle more than 125,000 calls a year.
“I am a Vietnam vet with several issues and often call to check on possible conflicts with medications and you have ALWAYS been there for me.”
We keep 93% of people who call us safely at home.
“I have called three times in the last year. You’ve saved me at least one trip to the hospital!”
Ways to give
There are many ways to support Washington Poison Center and help us save thousands of lives each year! Give in the way that works for you.
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Support our next generation of public health leaders
Our Mary Selecky Public Health Memorial Scholarship honors Mary Selecky (1947-2025), a transformative public health leader whose four-decade career and dedicated service on our Board of Directors touched countless lives.
Mary devoted 20 years to leading the Northeast Tri County Health District in Colville, Washington and served 14 years as our state’s Secretary of Health, where she pioneered efforts in tobacco prevention, childhood immunization, emergency preparedness, and community-based public health. Mary also taught future public health professionals as a professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
Scholarship funds support Master of Public Health students who work with our Public Health Education team conducting research, designing programs, and developing health communications. Honor Mary’s impact by donating to the scholarship fund and helping cultivate the next generation of public health leaders.
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