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Helplines in France

3114 - Numéro National de Prévention du Suicide

Main helpline Open 24/7

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.

SOS Amitié

Main helpline Open 24/7

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.

Peer support

115 - SAMU Social

Open 24/7

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.

119 - Allô Enfance en Danger

Open 24/7

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.

3919 - Violence Femmes Info

Open 24/7

National domestic violence helpline for women victims of violence. Free, anonymous, 24/7 support with trained counselors. Provides listening, information on rights, and referrals to local support services. Multilingual support and accessible via video call/sign language.

SSPO - Service de Soutien Psychologique Opérationnel Service de Soutien Psychologique Opérationnel

Open 24/7

24/7 psychological support service for Police Nationale officers. Government-operated with ~122 psychologists. Internal service of the Ministry of Interior providing crisis intervention and ongoing mental health support.

Ligne Externe Police Ligne Externe Police

Open 24/7

24/7 toll-free external psychological support line for police officers and their families. Government-contracted service operated by PROS-CONSULTE. Provides confidential support independent from internal police services.

Defense Listening Line Ecoute Defense

Open 24/7

24/7 psychological support for military personnel, veterans, their families, and civilian Defense employees. Staffed by military psychologists. Covers PTSD, workplace issues, and crisis support

Agri'ecoute Agri'ecoute

Open 24/7

24/7 helpline for farmers and agricultural workers. Support for mental health, isolation, professional difficulties, and crisis situations. Run by MSA (agricultural social security). 4,408 calls handled in 2024 with 96.5% answer rate

If you're in immediate danger, please call your local emergency services.

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