Paris & Ile de France Support Groups

ABC Autism: Dedicated to raising awareness about autism and to bring help and hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. 15 rue d'Arsonval (Arr 15)
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 06 89 02 07 74 

Accueil d'Irlande: Accueil d'Irlande offers support and advice to Irish people in France.
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 43 48 08 60 

Al Anon: Support group for families and friends of alcoholics. In English organised by the American Church in Paris.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 40 62 05 03 

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings held at various locations in Paris and in the Western suburbs throughout the week.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 46 34 59 65 

American Aid Society Of Paris: The American Aid Society of Paris is a private, non-profit, volunteer organization founded in 1922 for Americans in temporary difficulty in France. Based at 2 rue St-Florentin (Arr 1) Metro: Place de la Concorde
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 43 12 22 22 

American Domestic Violence Crisis Line: International toll free crisis line and child abuse hotline for abused Americans living overseas. Domestic Violence Advocates are available on the crisis line from Mondays 9:00 continuously through Friday 23:00 Pacific Standard Time.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: +1 866 879 6636 

AVF: AVF is an association that welcome newcomers and provides information regarding all aspects of everyday life in France. Will introduce you to useful contacts and will connect you with people who will help you to discover your new town.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 44 76 00 25 Fax: 01 44 76 00 25

Canadian Women's Association: Since 1978, the Canadian Women’s Group in Paris has been providing members with a range of activities. Our main objective is to foster ties among Canadian women residing in France, to promote Canada’s dual culture and to assist newcomers to F
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 44 43 21 03 

Cancer Support Group: A free support group programme for cancer patients and their families led by qualified volunteers. Bi-monthly meetings are held, in English, in Paris. Service provided by the Junior Service League in conjunction with the AAWE.
View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 45 51 26 93 

Debtors Anonymous: See their website for venues and times of meetings held in English.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 42 54 19 15 

Divorce group: Experienced psychotherapists run a support group for separating and divorced people. Mutual support and professional help. Monday evenings, bi-weekly. 5th arrondissement. Sliding fee scale. For information contact Susan Sacks.
View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 43 31 78 81 

E. N. Vol (Equipes Nouvelles de Volontaires): British and French volunteers that assist at the Hertford British Hospital.
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 42 67 38 65 

Espace Benevolat: Helps you find the right volunteer opportunity in Paris. Visit website for more information, or visit offices at the Mairie of the sixth arrondissement. Mairie du 6ieme, 78 rue Bonaparte (Arr 6)
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 56 24 48 62 

FAVA: Franco-American organisation for children with mental disablilities. Support and activites.
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 42 45 17 91 

International Counselling Service: Professional Mental Health Service since 1979. Psychologists, Psychoanalysts, Counselors, Family and Group Therapists. Free assessment consultation and referrals for child, adolescent, couple, family and group therapy.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 45 50 26 49 

La Leche League Paris English Group: Association to promote and support breast feeding. La Leche can lend breast pumps and other nursing accessories. Monthly meetings, a lending library and telephonic consultations are available.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 39 68 10 81 

Make-A-Wish France: Association that grants the wishes of children and young people aged between 3 to 17 that are living with a life-threatening disease. Visit their website to volunteer, make a donation or to subscribe to their newsletter.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 48 13 21 48 

MESSAGE: MESSAGE is a parenting resource made up of more than 1500 English-speaking families living in and around Paris. All nationalities are welcome to join, the only requirements are that you speak English and are parents or parents-to-be.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 58 60 00 53 

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings held at the American Church in Paris (Arr 7) and at St George's Anglican Church (Arr 16) Contact the American Church for more information.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 40 62 05 00 

No Panic France: Helpline with trained helpliners offering support for sufferers of anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder.
View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 02 51 28 80 25 

Overeaters Anonymous: Meetings are held regularly at the American Church in Paris at 65 Quai d'Orsay (Arr 7) Metro: Alma Marceau
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 06 14 32 11 33 

Positive Parents: Autonomy and positive self-esteem. Parenting training and workshops. Help your children be more autonomous, confident and capable of authentic communication by learning Transactional Analysis concepts as applied to parenting. 13 impasse des Nympheas (78)
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 34 62 91 28 

SOS Help: Emotional support line in English for Anglophones in France. SOS Help, the confidential anonymous listening service. Anyone can call from 15:00 to 23:00 daily to speak to a professionally trained volunteer listener.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 46 21 46 46 

SOS Help - English Crisis line: SOS Help is a listening service for English speakers in France. Lines are open from 15:00-23:00 daily. They provide practical information on dealing with problems you encounter as a foreigner in France. You can join as a listener or supporter.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 01 46 21 46 46 

SPAN: Support group for parents and families of children with special needs. Support, information, referrals for therapy, medical attention and educational needs.
View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 39 59 10 64 

Studies Without Borders: A non-profit organization helping young people from war-torn countries to come and study in safe countries in order for them to rebuild their societies afterwards. 4 Cite Joly (Arr 11)
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 75 00 99 00 

The British Charitable Fund: Helps British residents in Paris and the Ile de France who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Assists people of all ages and from all walks of life. Contact for information and advice. Office open 10:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday.
View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 47 59 07 69 

The Junior Service League of Paris: Working for the Franco-Anglo community in Paris, the JSLP is a non-profit organisation of international women participating in community service projects in the Paris area. 34 Ave de New York (Arr. 16) Metro: Alma Marceau.
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 58 45 27 64 

The Salvation Army: Has well-established evangelical and social centres in various parts of France, where they express their Christian faith in practical ways, in much the same way as in centres in the UK.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Send an e-mail Tel: 01 43 62 25 56 Fax: 01 43 62 25 56

Weight Watchers Food: Internationally renowned weightloss and health programme. Group help and support organised in French and English. Centres across the Ile de France region.
Website · (new window) View/Print full details
Tel: 0825 305 305 

YMCA/UCJG: The Paris YMCA serves as emergency or last minute housing option as well as a youth hostel. Located at 5 place de Venetie (Arr 13) Metro: Pte de Choisy
View/Print full details
Tel: 01 45 83 62 63