Boston: Emergencies

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Emergencies

In the event of an emergency, dial 911 for police, fire, and ambulance. Boston has many hospitals, and they all have emergency rooms; those listed below are centrally located. The local branch of Travelers Aid International can offer assistance with transportation and housing in the event of a crisis.

Doctors & Dentists

Dental Referral (800/917-6453). MGH Physician Referral Service (617/726-5800).

Emergency Services

911 for police, fire, and ambulance. Poison Control (617/232-2120). Travelers Aid Family Services (617/542-7286. www.taboston.org).

Hospitals

Brigham and Women's Hospital (75 Francis St., Brookline. 617/732-5500. www.brighamandwomens.org). Children's Hospital (300 Longwood Ave., Brookline. 617/355-6000. www.childrenshospital.org). Massachusetts General Hospital (55 Fruit St., Beacon Hill. 617/726-2000. www.mgh.harvard.edu).

24-Hour Pharmacies

Brooks (14 McGrath Hwy., Somerville. 617/776-3000). CVS (587 Boylston St., Boston. 617/437-8414). Walgreens (757 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester. 617/282-5246).