Poison Prevention: Community Education Programs
Community-based organizations, as well as individuals, can request copies of free multilingual poison prevention and medicine safety materials. To submit an order, download and complete the Material Order Form (PDF). Email the completed form to nycpcc@health.nyc.gov.
For a list of all available resources, review our online database of NYC Poison Control Educational Resources and Publications.
You can also request free workshops about poison prevention and medicine safety for providers, parents and older adults through the NYC Poison Control Center’s Community Education Programs. The workshops are available in English, Spanish and Chinese. For more information, email nycpcc@health.nyc.gov.
Upcoming Events
See registration information for upcoming community presentations and trainings below.
In-Person Events
There are no scheduled in-person events.
Virtual
Tuesday, April 7
- Mold and Moisture
- Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
- Link to register
- Older Adult Scam Prevention
- Time: 11 a.m. to noon
- Link to register
Thursday, April 9
- Older Adult Scam Prevention (Spanish)
- Time: 11 a.m. to noon
- Link to register
Friday, April 17
- Healthy Homes Overview
- Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
- Link to register
Tuesday, April 21
- Mold and Moisture (Bengali)
- Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Link to register
Wednesday, April 29
- ABC Staff Training for Childcare Providers
- Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Link to register
Wednesday, May 6
- World Asthma Month: Asthma Basics and Triggers; Cleaning Your Home Safely; and How to Create a Smoke-Free Environment
- Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Link to register
Friday, May 8
- Older Americans Month: NYC Health’s BOLD Program: Improving Brain Health for New Yorkers
- Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Link to join
Friday, May 15
- Older Americans Month: Tobacco Resources and Treatment Options for Older Adults
- Time: 11 a.m. to noon
- Link to join
Wednesday, May 20
- Poison Prevention for Older Adults (Spanish)
- Time: noon to 1 p.m.
- Link to register
- Poison Prevention for Older Adults
- Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Link to register
Thursday, May 21
- Older Americans Month: Healthy Homes Overview for Older Adults; Medicine Safety; and Hypertension 101
- Time: 10 a.m. to noon
- Link to join
Wednesday, May 27
- ABC Staff Training for Childcare Providers (Spanish)
- Time: 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Link to register
NYC Poison Control Center Videos
- For Parents and Caregivers: Unintentional Poisoning — Prevent, React
Other Languages: Español | Cantonese | Mandarin | 한국어 - For Kids: Stop! Ask First
Online Training
The Poison Prevention in the Home online training offers an overview of our services and tips to avoid poisonings. Topics include household products, medicine safety, plants and carbon monoxide. Throughout the training, you can download educational materials for each topic area.
After completing the training and a short quiz, you will receive a certificate by email.