DAN Medical Information
For questions that are not emergencies, DAN’s medical team offers information about diving and fitness to dive.
+1 919 684 2948, Option 4
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Help, Information & Support
Diver Resources
Know where to turn before a dive, after an incident, or when something does not feel right.
Urgent Help
🆘 Diving Emergency?
Contact local emergency services first. Then contact DAN for diving medical assistance. Do not wait for a reply or a report on this website.
DAN lists this hotline as available 24 hours a day. For the correct regional contact, use DAN’s International Office Directory ↗. Local emergency numbers vary by country.
🩺 Dive Health & Medical QuestionsFitness to dive, medical information, and specialist referrals
Find Diving Medical Expertise
DAN’s physician referral network can help you locate a doctor familiar with diving. A resource page cannot determine whether you are medically fit to dive.
Explore Physician Referrals ↗🤝 Support After Harassment Or AssaultSupport options in your country, at your own pace
NO MORE Global Directory
Find domestic and sexual violence support services by country or region. You can explore support without sharing your experience publicly here.
Find Support By Country ↗RAINN · United States
Explore sexual assault support, information, and ways to connect with trained support specialists. This is a U.S. resource; use the global directory for other countries.
Visit RAINN ↗📋 Official Reporting & Professional StandardsContact the relevant organization directly
PADI Consumer Protection
Find PADI’s quality management process and ways to raise concerns about PADI training or professionals.
PADI Quality Management ↗SSI Consumer Protection
Check SSI professional status and find consumer protection information. SSI’s contact page also lists its service centers.
SSI Consumer Protection ↗Contact SSI ↗
Other Agencies & Local Authorities
For another training agency, use its official website to locate its quality assurance or complaints team. For an official police or regulatory report, contact the appropriate authority where the incident occurred.
Keep your own record of dates, locations, names, booking details, and relevant messages. Keep private information out of public posts.
Sharing Here Is Separate
The Verified Diver is an awareness platform. Posting here does not submit a complaint to police, a training agency, or an insurer, and does not guarantee an investigation or outcome.
View Or Share An Incident →🤿 Before Your Next DivePlanning, safety information, credentials, and coverage
DAN Safety Guides
Explore dive planning, air management, equalization, and other safety topics from DAN.
Browse DAN Smart Guides ↗Flying After Diving Guidance ↗
Membership & Dive Insurance
DAN offers membership and insurance information. Check the plan available in your country and its terms directly. Access to advice does not mean treatment or evacuation costs are automatically covered.
Explore DAN Membership & Insurance ↗Check Who You Dive With
Ask who will lead your dive, how to check their current agency status, what conditions to expect, and what emergency arrangements are in place.
Understand Verification →Explore Dive Shops →
Keep Important Contacts Handy
Before departure, save the local emergency number, the appropriate DAN regional contact, your insurer’s assistance number, and your operator’s contact details.
Find Your DAN Regional Office ↗Official sources checked October 15, 2026. Contact details and availability can change; confirm them with the organization. These links are resources, not endorsements or guarantees. The Verified Diver does not provide medical care or emergency response.
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