Emergency Contacts for Parents

Important phone numbers every parent should have. Select your state to find local poison control, child protective services, children's hospitals, and more.

If your child is in immediate danger, call 911 right now.

This page provides reference numbers for emergencies and crisis situations. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

National Emergency Numbers

Emergency Services

Life-threatening emergencies — not breathing, unconscious, seizure, severe injury

Call 911

Poison Control

Free, confidential expert advice for any poison emergency

1-800-222-1222

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453

Professional crisis counselors for child abuse situations. Provides intervention, information, and referrals to emergency, social service, and support resources.

Available: 24/7

Postpartum Support International (PSI) Warmline

1-800-944-4773

Support for new and expecting parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. You can also text 'HELP' to 988.

Available: 24/7

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988

Free, confidential support for people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Call or text 988.

Available: 24/7

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Free support for any type of crisis.

Available: 24/7

Find Your State's Emergency Contacts

Select a state above to see local emergency contacts, children's hospitals, and state-specific resources.

When to Call for Help

Call 911 immediately if your child:

  • Is not breathing or is turning blue
  • Is unconscious or unresponsive
  • Is having a seizure
  • Has a severe allergic reaction (swelling, difficulty breathing)
  • Has a serious head injury or broken bone
  • Has been in a drowning incident

Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) if your child:

  • Swallowed medicine, vitamins, or supplements
  • Ingested a household chemical or cleaning product
  • Ate a plant, berry, or mushroom you cannot identify
  • Got chemicals in their eyes or on their skin
  • Inhaled fumes from a chemical product
  • Swallowed a battery or magnet