France's official national suicide prevention hotline. Free 24/7 support with care professionals specifically trained in suicide prevention. Available for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, those concerned about someone at risk, individuals bereaved by suicide, and healthcare professionals.
National 24/7 emotional support helpline and chat service for anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Free, anonymous, confidential, non-directive listening service. Federation of 44 regional associations across France with over 1,700 trained volunteers.
Free 24/7 suicide prevention helpline providing anonymous, confidential listening support by trained volunteers. Available for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, depression, or emotional distress, as well as friends and family of someone at risk. Approximately 23,000 calls answered annually.
National 24/7 free emergency number for homeless people and those in extreme social distress. Helps find emergency shelter, orientation, and immediate support. Anyone can call to report someone in need or request help. Operated throughout France.
National victim support helpline managed by France Victimes network of 130+ professional associations. Free, anonymous, confidential support for victims of crime, violence, traffic accidents, terrorist attacks, natural disasters. Provides psychological support, information on rights, and referrals to specialized services. EU-wide helpline.
Free crisis helpline staffed by trained healthcare professional volunteers (retired and practicing). Created during COVID as SOS Confinement, now permanent. Run by Les Transmetteurs association. About 100 volunteer listeners
National 24/7 free helpline for children in danger and child abuse situations. Staffed by 45 professionals (psychologists, lawyers, social workers). For children/teens experiencing danger or adults concerned about a child at risk. Calls don't appear on phone bills.
National helpline and chat service for alcohol-related issues and addiction. Free, anonymous support providing information, guidance, and referrals for individuals with alcohol concerns and their loved ones. Run by Santé publique France.
National 24/7 free, anonymous, confidential HIV/AIDS information and support helpline. Available in multiple languages (Arabic, English, French, Russian, Spanish). Provides information, orientation, and counseling on HIV/AIDS and sexual health.
National helpline for gambling addiction. Anonymous, confidential support for those affected by problem gambling and their families. Government-run information and orientation service
If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.
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