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Are you worried, anxious or confused? Are you feeling lonely or sad? Are you feeling suicidal? Or do you simply need someone to talk to?

SOS Help is an English-language telephone listening service for the international community in France.

Your call is confidential and anonymous.

Our non-profit organisation is non-denominational, non-political, and non-interventionist.

Our volunteer listeners are trained by professional therapists/psychologists to provide empathetic, supportive, and non-judgmental listening to anyone going through a difficult or painful life experience..

We listen to callers speaking about issues as wide-ranging as loneliness, depression, health concerns, bereavement, money problems, unemployment, difficulties with friends or family, or substance abuse.

No problem is too small, no pain is too slight. You do not have to cope alone. If you feel our service can be of help to you, call us on 01 46 21 46 46.

The SOS Help line is open from 3pm to 11pm every day of the year.

If you wish to call at other times you could try SOS Amitié, 01 40 09 15 22, a French-speaking line, or the Samaritans, (44) (0)8457 90 90 90, a line based in the UK. Both are 24-hour services.