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The American Association of Poison Control Centers is a national nonprofit organization representing each of the 55 poison control centers in the United States, the more than 1,700 professionals these centers employ, as well as other poison-related organizations. AAPCC’s mission is to actively advance the health care role and public health mission of its members through information, advocacy, education, and research.

As overseen by a Board of Directors elected from the membership, AAPCC:

Provides accreditation for the nation's 55 poison control centers
Certifies poison control center staff and provides continuing education opportunities
Complements the efforts of poison control centers in preventing poisonings and promoting the use poison control center services

Works with Congress and federal agencies to drive statutory, regulatory, and voluntary standards changes to positively impact public health and safety
Conducts toxicosurveillance in collaboration with federal agencies
Works with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) on matters pertaining to the national Poison Help number: 1-800-222-1222

Owns and maintains the National Poison Data System (NPDS)
Produces annual reports on poison data and provides custom data reports from NPDS
Operates PoisonHelp.org, an online poison exposure triage tool designed to reach a segment of the public uncomfortable with calling for treatment advice

Provides the media access to an extensive network of toxicologists who specialize in a variety of subject matters
Oversees national partnerships related to poison prevention education
Co-hosts the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology, the leading national event on toxicology issues and topics
Partners with the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology and European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists to issue the associations’ official journal—Clinical Toxicology

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