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Resources for Expats and English Speakers in France
In Case of Medical or Mental Health Emergency...
Emergency contacts for English speakers in France
For a serious emergency, including feeling suicidal and that you are a danger to yourself or to others, call 112 (all SOS services). For urgent medical help, call Le Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente (SAMU) on 15. These are French-speaking services but English-speaking staff may also be available.
The emergency numbers for embassies are as follows:
USA 01 43 12 22 22 [then dial 9]
UK 01 44 51 31 00
Australia 01 40 59 33 00
New Zealand 01 45 01 43 43
Help Lines for English-Speakers in France...
Emotional support contacts for English speakers in France
SOS Helpline : For urgent emotional support, you can call SOS help, an English-language emotional support line open every day from 3pm to 11pm. 01 46 21 46 46
Help and Support for English Speakers Facing Domestic Violence in France...
Resources for English Speakers Experiencing Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence in France
Women in France : A resource for women dealing with domestic or intimate partner violence, offering guidance on safety planning and legal protection.
Pathways to Safety : Provides information for those living abroad about domestic violence and sexual assault, including an international toll-free helpline.
S.O.S. Femmes : Assists women in France experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or harassment. While most of the site is in French, some sections are available in English, and accessibility for English speakers is improving.
Counseling in France : Domestic Violence Support – Offers legal guidance, confidential hotlines (including support for men), and other resources for those affected by domestic violence.
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