Lyon Local Reference INFOrmation
English-speaking support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.
Below find information on support groups in Lyon and the Rhône Valley for the following:
Alcoholics AnonymousThere are two English-speaking Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Lyon.
There are many French-language Alcoholics Anonymous (Alcooliques Anonymes) meetings in the départements of Rhône, Ardèche, Drôme and Loire.
Al-AnonAl-Anon meetings provide support to the family, friends and those affected by an alcoholic in their lives. There are no English-speaking meeting in Lyon or the Rhône Valley, however, there are French-speaking meetings in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Caluire, Valence and St-Etienne.
Cancer SupportCancer Support France is an English-speaking association providing advice, support and information to those with cancer and their families. There is an English support group in Lyon providing support to people in the Rhône-Alpes region. Child SupportFree and confidential support for children and parents.
SOS Missing Children is a helpline providing support and information for parents of missing children. The helpline operates in ten countries in Europe and is available 24/7.
Drug AbuseNarcotics Anonymous (Narcotiques Anonymes) is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
National helpline for drug, alcohol and tobacco addictions.
Family Planning & Sexual HealthThere are a number of Family Planning centres in Lyon and the Rhône Valley offering support and practical help. They are open to everyone. SOS Femmes has a hotline for women who need advice on contraception, sexuality and abortion.
Financial SupportElizabeth Finn Care
HIV/AIDSSIDA Info Service is an organisation offering support and information on AIDS. It provides a free and confidential service in English answering questions on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STDs. Questions can be sent through their website.
Mental HealthSOS Help is a telephone service for English-speakers living in France. This anonymous service is open to those feeling depressed, lonely, sad or suicidal.
Newcomer's GroupsThe AVF is a French organisation established to help newcomers to an area (French and foreign) find the information and social integration they may need.
For information in Lyon and the Rhône Valley:
There are a number of international business and social organisations in Lyon:
Victim SupportThe French Red Cross provides an emergency and psychological support service, Croix Rouge Ecoute for those suffering from domestic violence, addictions, loneliness and social isolation.
Women's Support GroupsSOS Femmes has information in English for women who are or have been victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse and moral or sexual harassment.
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