English-speaking Counseling, Support and Healthcare Resources in Paris

Information compiled by Ann-Marie Subota
a subota @ hotmail.com

Counseling/Therapy

Paris Therapy and Women's Center
Catering to the English-speaking community of Paris and focusing on therapy for the individual or group regarding relationships, stress, career, children, depression, sexuality, and compulsive eating.  Assertiveness training is also offered. 01 47 07 74 14

The Counseling Center at the American Cathedral
23, av George V, 75008 Paris
Offers various support groups and individual, family and couples' counseling.  01 47 23 61 13

International Counseling Service
c/o the American Church in Paris
65, quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris
Provides individual, family, couple and group therapy for children and adults. 01 45 50 26 49

SPRINT
Sharing Professional Resources, Ideas and New Techniques English-speaking therapists specializing in the treatment of children with special needs. 02 33 21 48 16 or 01 34 86 93 41

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous c/o the American Church in Paris
65, quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris. 01 46 34 59 65
English-language meetings daily.

AIDS Support Group
01 45 43 83 78 (hotline staffed 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
This group meets regularly at the American Church in Paris.

L'Avenir Ensemble:Cancer Support Group of the American Hospital of Paris. 01 46 41 25 25

MESSAGE Mother Support Group
A support group and network for both expectant and current English-speaking mothers in and around Paris that conducts meetings and organizes activities for mothers and children and provides information on pregnancy and early parenting.
Tel. 01 58 60 00 53
Email info@messageparis.org
Web www.messageparis.org

Narcotics Anonymous c/o the American Church in Paris
65, quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris English-language meetings Saturdays at 7pm. 01 40 62 05 00

SPAN–SPRINT Parents Action Network
A support and information exchange group for English-speaking parents of children with special needs; runs an informal help-line and holds regular meetings primarily focused on therapy, medical attention and educational concerns.  01 39 59 10 64

Crisis/Information Lines in English
Crisis line for English speakers who are feeling depressed, lonely, suicidal or worried, anxious, and/or confused – friendly, anonymous and confidential listeners available daily between 3pm and 11pm. 01 47 23 80 80

FACTS-LINE
Anonymous HIV/AIDS Information and Support Line in English – supportive staff available Monday and Wednesday between 6pm and 10pm. 01 44 93 16 69

Medical Care

• American Hospital in Paris, 63, bd Victor Hugo, 92200
  Neuilly-sur-Seine, 01 46 41 25 25
• Hertford British Hospital, 3, rue Barbès, 92300
  Levallois-Perret, 01 46 39 22 22
• Children's Hospital, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015
  01 44 49 40 00
• Anglo-American Pharmacy, 6, rue de Castiglione, 75001
  01 42 60 72 96
• Anglo-American Pharmacy, 37, av Maceau, 75016 Paris
  01 47 20 57 37
• British and American Pharmacy, 1, rue Auber, 75009 Paris
  01 47 42 49 40
• Pharmacie Champs-Elysées, 84, av des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris.
  01 45 62 02 41 (24 hours)
• www.paris-anglo.com, provides an up-to-date list of English-speaking doctors and dentists in Paris.