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Helplines in French Polynesia

SOS Suicide Polynésie française

Main helpline Open 24/7

Main suicide prevention association in French Polynesia. Provides 24/7 confidential crisis support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or distress. Receives over 1,500 calls per year.

Pu o te Hau

Open 24/7

Emergency shelter and support center for women and children escaping domestic violence. Provides temporary housing, safety planning, job training, and reintegration assistance.

119 – Allô Enfance en Danger

Open 24/7

National child protection hotline available 24/7 in French Polynesia. Provides free, confidential support for children in danger or at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Offers psychological support and connects callers to local child protection services.

JRCC Tahiti (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre) Centre de Coordination de Sauvetage

Open 24/7

The French Polynesian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre provides 24/7 maritime and aviation search and rescue coordination services. Primary emergency contact for distress calls and rescue assistance at sea and in remote areas.

French, English

Police Nationale (French Polynesia) Police

Open 24/7

French Polynesian Police Services provide emergency response for crimes, violence, missing persons, and public safety threats. Primary law enforcement contact for emergencies.

Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours (SDIS) Pompiers

Open 24/7

French Polynesia Fire and Rescue Service. Provides emergency response for fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, and rescue operations. Available 24/7 across all island groups.

Centre Hospitalier de Polynésie française (CHPF)

Open 24/7

The main public hospital in French Polynesia, offering comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, mental health support, and medical treatment. Primary healthcare facility for serious medical and psychiatric emergencies.

APAJ – Te Rama Ora Association d'Aide aux Victimes

Contact for office hours

Victim support association providing assistance to victims of violence, crime, and abuse. Offers psychological support, legal guidance, and accompaniment through recovery process.

Alcooliques Anonymes Tahiti

Contact for meeting times

Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship meetings in Tahiti. Provides peer support for people recovering from alcoholism through group meetings and the 12-step program. Free, anonymous support.

Peer support

CIDFF - Centre d'Information sur les Droits des Femmes et des Familles

Contact for office hours

Provides free information and support on women's rights, employment assistance, domestic violence victim support, and parenting assistance. Network of 27+ municipal branches across French Polynesia.

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