France

Mental health resources in France

A short, curated list of mental health, crisis, and support resources in France. This is not an exhaustive directory, and Voie is not a crisis service.

Urgent help & listening lines

  • 3114 — en français

    National suicide prevention line. Free, confidential, 24/7. 3114

  • SOS Help — in English

    Emotional support line for English speakers in France. 3pm–11pm daily. 01 46 21 46 46 soshelpline.org

  • SOS Amitié — en français

    Listening line for anyone in distress. sos-amitie.com

  • Suicide Écoute — en français

    Suicide prevention listening line. 01 45 39 40 00

Violence & abuse

  • 3919 (Violences Femmes Info) — available in 185 languages via interpreters

    National line for women facing violence of any kind. Anonymous, free, 24/7. 3919

  • Women for Women France — multilingual

    Support and resources for foreign-born women facing domestic abuse in France. womenforwomenfrance.org

Free & state-funded care

  • CMP (Centres Médico-Psychologiques) — en français

    Public mental health centres covered by Assurance Maladie. Ask your GP for a referral; wait times can be long.

  • MonSoutienPsy — en français

    State scheme covering sessions with participating psychologists. monsoutienpsy.ameli.fr

Community support

  • Bereavement Support Network — in English

    Free one-to-one grief support for English-speaking residents across France. bsnvar.org

  • Cancer Support France — in English

    Support for English speakers affected by cancer. cancersupportfrance.org

  • Alcoholics Anonymous — in English

    English-speaking AA groups across France. alcoholics-anonymous.eu

If you are in immediate danger, call 112 (EU emergency number).