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English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Step programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information...
Below find information on support groups in the Burgundy region for the following:
Alcoholics Anonymous Cancer Support Child Support Drug Abuse Family Planning & Sexual Health Financial Support |
HIV/Aids Mental Health Newcomer's Groups Victim Support Women's Support Groups |
Alcoholics Anonymous
There are no specifically English-language Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the Burgundy region of France. However, there are English-speaking meetings in Lyon.
- Meeting: Mondays 19:00
At: Salle Saint Polycarpe, Rue René Leynaud, Lyon
Tel: 08 20 20 02 57 - Meeting: Wednesdays 20:00
At: 27 Rue Condé, Perrache, 69002 Lyon
Tel: 04 37 28 54 17
There are many French-language Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the départements Côte d'Or, Nièvre, Saône-et-Loire et Yonne.
- See the Burgundy AA website (in French)
Tel: 03 80 30 40 05
Al-Anon
At the moment there are no English-speaking Al-Anon meetings in Burgundy. Al-Anon meetings in French are held in Auxerre, Chalon, Dijon, La Clayette, Macon, Villeneuve sur Yonne.
- Al-Anon website (in French)
Cancer Support
Cancer Support France is an English-speaking association providing advice, support and information to those with cancer and their families. The nearest English support group is in the Rhône-Alpes region.
- Tel: 04 76 56 77 09
email
Child Support
Free and confidential support for children and parents.
- Tel: 119
SOS Missing Children is a helpline providing support and information for parents of missing children. The helpline operates in ten countries in Europe and is available 24/7.
Drug Abuse
Narcotics Anonymous (Narcotiques Anonymes) is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
- English-speaking helpline Tel: 01 48 58 38 46
National helpline for drug, alcohol and tobacco addictions.
- Drogues Alcool Tabac Info Tel: 113
Family Planning and Sexual Health
There are a number of Family Planning centres in the Burgundy region offering support and practical help. They are open to everyone.
SOS Femmes has a hotline for women who need advice on contraception, sexuality and abortion.
- Tel: 0800 803 803
Financial Support
Elizabeth Finn Care
UK charity with a French branch office helps professionals in financial difficulty, providing one-off and ongoing financial help tailored to circumstances. Also emotional support from experienced caseworkers and volunteer network.
- Tel: 04 68 23 43 79
email
HIV/AIDS
SIDA Info Service is an organisation offering support and information on AIDS. It provides a free and confidential service in English answering questions on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STDs. Questions can be sent through their website.
- Tel: 08 00 84 08 00
Mental Health
SOS Help is a telephone service for English-speakers living in France. This anonymous service is open to those feeling depressed, lonely, sad or suicidal.
Newcomer's Groups
The AVF is a French organisation established to help newcomers to an area (French and foreign) find the information and social integration they may need.
- Official AVF website: select the appropriate "Région" for detailed local contact information
For information in the Burgundy region:
- AVF Bourgogne Franche-Comté
At: Centre Municipal des Associations, boîte C5
2 rue des Corroyeurs, 21000 DIJON
Tel: 03 80 36 43 35
email
Victim Support
The French Red Cross provides an emergency and psychological support service, Croix Rouge Ecoute for those suffering from domestic violence, addictions, loneliness and social isolation.
Women's Support Groups
SOS Femmes has information in English for women who are or have been victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse and moral or sexual harassment.
The following associations can provide help and support in French to women in need.
- Solidarité Femmes
At: 4 rue du Chancelier Hospital, 21000 Dijon
Tel: 03 80 67 17 89 - Association Femmes
Tel: 03 85 56 27 47 - SOS Viols: Rape Support
Tel: 08 00 05 95 95 - Centre Maternel Yonne: Houses mother with children and pregnant women. Emergency shelter can be provided
At: 82 Avenue Jean Jaures, 89400 Migennes
Tel: 03 86 92 37 90