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English-speaking Counseling, Support and Healthcare Resources in Paris

Information compiled by Ann-Marie Subota
 

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. +33 (0) 1 4707-7414

The Counseling Center at the American Cathedral
23, av George V, 75008 Paris
Offers various support groups and individual, family and couples' counseling.  +33 (0) 1 4723-6113

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. +33 (0) 1 45 50 26 49

SPRINT
Sharing Professional Resources, Ideas and New Techniques English-speaking therapists specializing in the treatment of children with special needs. +33 (0) 2 33 21 48 16 or +33 (0) 1 34 86 93 41

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous c/o the American Church in Paris
65, quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris. +33 (0) 1 46 34 59 65
English-language meetings daily.

AIDS Support Group
+33 (0) 1 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. +33 (0) 1 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. +33 (0) 1 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. +33 (0) 1 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.  +33 (0) 1 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.
+33 (0)1 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.
+33 (0)1 44 93 16 69

Medical Care

  • American Hospital in Paris, 63, bd Victor Hugo, 92200
    Neuilly-sur-Seine,
    +33 (0) 1 46 41 25 25
  • Hertford British Hospital, 3, rue Barbès, 92300
    Levallois-Perret,
    +33 (0) 1 46 39 22 22
  • Children's Hospital, 149, rue de Sèvres, 75015
    +33 (0) 1 44 49 40 00
  • Anglo-American Pharmacy, 6, rue de Castiglione, 75001
    +33 (0) 1 42 60 72 96
  • Anglo-American Pharmacy, 37, av Maceau, 75016 Paris
    +33 (0) 1 47 20 57 37
  • British and American Pharmacy, 1, rue Auber, 75009 Paris
    +33 (0) 1 47 42 49 40
  • Pharmacie Champs-Elysées, 84, av des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris.
    +33 (0) 1 45 62 02 41 (24 hours)
  • www.paris-anglo.com, provides an up-to-date list of English-speaking doctors and dentists in Paris.