Making the Call

Phone Numbers Every Triangle Parent Should Know

911

In the event of a life-threatening emergency, always call 911 first. If you're not sure if the situation is life threatening, err on the side of caution and call 911. They will help you understand if there's a better course of action.

Duke Hospital Emergency Foreign Language

919-416-8700

Poison Control

1-800-222-1222 - toll free statewide number for North Carolina · www.ncpoisoncenter.org

When you call poison control make sure to have the following information - your child's age, weight, medical history, type of exposure, (ingested, inhaled, on skin or in eyes) time of exposure, symptoms, information on product, and your telephone number.

OB or Pediatricians After Hours Number

OBs and pediatricians have someone on call around the clock. Call with any urgent illness that is not life threatening.

North Carolina Family Health and Child Care Hotline

1-800-FOR-BABY (1-800-367-2229) · Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Use this hotline for information and advice, not emergencies. NC Family Health and Child Care offers information on pre-pregnancy health, pregnancy and pre-natal care, family planning, breastfeeding, nutrition, health care and child development. Also visit their Web site at, www.nchealthystart.com.

Vehicle Safety Hotline

1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) · www.nhtsa.com

The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation offers information on car safety for your child, including how to properly install safety seats and safety seat ratings. Call if you have questions about your car seat.

Red Cross

(919) 231-1602 - Triangle · (919) 489-6541 - Central North Carolina Chapter Call your local Red Cross to find out how to become CPR certified.

Animal Control

Help with domestic animals, like dogs and cats.

Wake County: 919-212-7387, Durham County: 919-560-0630, Orange County: 919-967-7517, Chatham County: 919-542-7203

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-4673