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Mental-health support in France

Free crisis, suicide-prevention and emergency support options for people in France.

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If there is immediate danger

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.

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Quick answer for France

If you are looking for mental-health support in France, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as 3114 national suicide prevention number and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.

Emergency number: 112
First support route: Call 3114
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This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.

Translation aid

French phrases

Urgent help

J'ai besoin d'aide urgente.

Self-harm risk

Je risque de me faire du mal.

Call emergency services

Pouvez-vous m'aider à appeler les secours ?

Mental-health support

J'ai besoin d'un soutien en santé mentale.

These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.

Support options

3114 national suicide prevention number

National suicide-prevention support in France.

Call 3114

Common questions

Mental-health support in France

What emergency number should I use in France? +

If there is immediate danger, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Where can I find mental-health support in France? +

For non-emergency support in France, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is 3114 national suicide prevention number: Call 3114.

Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in France? +

No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for France first.

What if I do not understand English? +

Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.

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