Emergency & Support Resources (France)

This page does not replace medical or emergency care.
In case of an emergency, please contact the appropriate services immediately.

Immediate Emergency

  • 17 → Police / Gendarmerie
  • 15 → Emergency Medical Services (SAMU)
  • 18 → Fire Brigade
  • 112 → European Emergency Number

Suicide Crisis

  • 3114 → National Suicide Prevention Hotline
    Free, confidential service available 24/7
  • 17 ou 112 → In case of immediate danger

Children & Adolescents

  • 119 → Child Protection Hotline (Allô Enfance en Danger)
    For reporting situations involving child abuse or danger. Free and confidential call.
  • 3018 → National helpline against bullying and cyberbullying
    Free, anonymous service available 7 days a week
  • 3020 → “Non au harcèlement” (school bullying support)
    Anonymous and free support for young people aged 12–25
  • 17 ou 112 → In case of immediate danger

Domestic or Family Violence

  • 3919 → Violence Against Women Information Line
    Anonymous and free support.
  • 116 006 → France Victimes
    Support and assistance for all victims (women and men).
  • 17 ou 112 → In case of immediate danger

🌈 LGBT+ Support Resources

  • 01 48 06 42 41 → SOS Homophobie
  • 0 810 20 30 40 → Ligne Azur

If You Are Unsure

If you hesitate to call,
if you wonder whether the situation is “serious enough,”
it is better to contact a professional.

These services exist precisely for these situations.