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).