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Useful numbers

This page lists the main national helplines for violence.

In case of immediate danger, contact the emergency services.

IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY

Police/Gendarmerie

Firefighters

European emergency number

SAMU (Emergency Medical Service)

Emergency via SMS / video

for deaf or hard-of-hearing people

These numbers are free and accessible 24/7.

DOMESTIC & INTRAFAMILY VIOLENCE

Women's Violence Information

Free, anonymous listening. 7 days a week

(hours vary depending on the day).

Online chat via arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr

France Victimes.

Assistance for victims of criminal offences. 7 days a week.

CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE

Hello Childhood in Danger.

To report a situation concerning a child in danger.

Free, 24/7.

Harassment & cyberbullying.

National hotline for young victims of harassment.

7 days a week.

Discrimination & Disability

Defender of Rights

(discrimination, disability, racism, public services)

⚠️ Important:

The Defender of Rights deals with:

• discrimination related to disability

• racial discrimination

• access to rights

Racism / Antisemitism / Discrimination

SOS Racism

LGBTQIA+

SOS Homophobia

Suicidal thoughts / psychological distress

National suicide prevention hotline 24/7 – free

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