Suicide Hotlines and Crisis Lines in France
❝Crisis lines and suicide hotlines in France offer you the lifeline you need when you need it most. Reach for the phone, make the call, you have nothing to lose.❞
Helplines, crisis lines, and suicide hotlines let you reach out whenever you need and offer a chance to discuss things you might not be ready to share face-to-face.
They are a great way to be heard and get sound advice. Many are open 24/7 and free to call, though some charge the price of a normal call. Each entry below notes what we could confirm from the service's own information.
CRISIS LINES, SUICIDE HOTLINES, AND HELPLINES IN FRANCE
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3114 – Numéro national de prévention du suicide
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The 3114 is France's national suicide prevention line, run under the health ministry. Health professionals trained in suicide prevention answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free of charge, across mainland France and the overseas territories. You can also call if you are worried about someone else.
Tel: 3114
In an emergency
If someone's life is in immediate danger, call 15 for the SAMU medical emergency service, or 112, which works in any European Union country.
Tel: 15
S.O.S. Amitié
SOS Amitié offers 24/7 service in France for anyone who needs to speak to someone anonymously and confidentially. They have 1,700 trained listening volunteers that can listen to your malaise and provide you with support.
Tel: 09 72 39 40 50
Suicide écoute
Suicide écoute offers anonymous listening 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to anyone in France in psychological or physical distress. Calls are not premium-rate; they cost the price of a local call.
Tel: 09 72 39 40 50
SOS Help
SOS Help is France's English-language emotional support line, for anyone in distress or having thoughts of suicide. It is open every day from 15:00 to 23:00. Calls cost the price of a local call.
Tel: 01 46 21 46 46
E.P.E. idF. Fil Sante Jeunes
Fil Santé Jeunes offers free, anonymous emotional support to 12- to 25-year-olds in France who are in distress or having thoughts of suicide. The line is open every day from 09:00 to 23:00.
Tel: 0800 235 236
Important: TherapyRoute does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes and cannot replace consulting a healthcare professional. If you face an emergency, please contact a local emergency service. For immediate emotional support, consider contacting a local helpline.
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