Essential emergency services have individual three digit numbers. You can dial these numbers for free from any telephone in Santiago. It is best to get to know these numbers.
For medical emergencies, private services may deliver more modern equipment and a quicker response. HELP is an ambulance service that services some of Santiago's private hospitals. You can also call the private hospitals (clínicas) in the case of a medical emergency.
The Unidad Coronaria Movil is an ambulance service that specializes in coronary emergencies. It is expensive unless you become a member. Members pay a moderate monthly fee to receive ambulance calls free of charge.
Addresses and Numbers
Police
(2) 133
Fire
(2) 132
Ambulance
(2) 131
Police Investigations
134
Drug Hot-Line
135
Poison Control
(2) 635-3800
Crisis hotline
(2) 335-2100
Rape and Incest
(2) 689-3070
Search and Rescue
(2) 697-1670
(2) 777-1448
Air Search and Rescue
138
HELP
Private ambulance service
(2) 631-0310
Unidad Coronaría Movil
(Ambulance service for cardiovascular problems)
Avenida Luis Thayer Ojeda 085
Providencia
(2) 787-3535, (2) 391-4444
Metro Station Tobalaba
Banmedica Emergencia Movil
(Private ambulance service)
(2) 787-3535
Ambulancia Santa Lucia
(Private ambulance service)
Los Jesuitas 786
Providencia
(2) 225-2435