AA Riviera: Alcoholics Anonymous of the Riviera: the worldwide support structure for alcoholics and recovering alcoholics has meetings in various venues around the Riviera in Monaco and the Var. Full details of meeting times and venues on the website in English.
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Tel: 0820 200 257 / 0 4 93 01 90 20 

Adapt in France: A non-profit association that aims at making expatriates feel at home on the French Riviera. Documentation centre provides information in English on a range of topics. Weekly information meetings. Batiment Centre de Vie, place Mejane, Garbejaire (06).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 65 33 79 

AFS Accueil Femmes Solidarite: Non-profit association freely open to victims of violence: women (with or without children) in physical or mental distress. Emergency numbers on website. Call for further information, help or membership/donations. See website for information in English.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 52 17 81 Fax: 04 93 82 10 75

Al-Anon Family Groups: Al-Anon of the Cote d'Azur provides support in English to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Regular meetings held in Nice, Valbonne and Antibes. For times and locations see the website under "Meeting List"
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Tel: 06 23 07 35 00 

ALDA & Surdi13: Association for hard of hearing and deaf adults to socialise and share information. Meetings organised in the Nice area. Send e-mail for further information.
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American Citizens Abroad: ACA aims to help US citizens abroad who have administrative problems, especially with the federal government.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 83 32 86 

American Domestic Violence Crisis Line: International toll free telephone number 866-USWOMEN (866-879-6636). Crisis line for abused American women and children living overseas. Lines open continuously from Monday 09:00-Friday 19:00, PST. Contact the AT&T operator and ask for 866-USWOMEN.
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Association Alzheimer Cote d'Azur: Advice and support for alzheimer sufferes at 5 avenue Béatrix, 06100 Nice. Assistance in English not guaranteed.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 52 62 00 Fax: 04 93 52 33 00

Association Var Alzheimer: Advice and assistance for alzheimer sufferes at L’Empire, 39 Bld G. Clemenceau, 83000 Toulon. English not guaranteed.
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Tel: 04 94 09 30 30 

AVF Accueil des Villes Francaises: French organisation (where English is spoken) to assist with the practicalities of adjusting to a new area. Information, activities and French classes are available through the Sophia Antipolis branch.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 65 43 00 Fax: 04 92 38 92 47

AVF Accueil Grasse: French organisation to assist newcommers to the area of Grasse. Some English is spoken. Place Martelly, opposite the Monoprix.
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Tel: 04 93 36 98 30 

AVF Vence: Newcomers' welcome centre open Tuesday and Wednesday 15:30-17:00 and Friday and Saturday, 9:30-12:00, with French for foreigners on Wednesday. At 28 Place du Grand Jardin, Vence.
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Tel: 04 93 58 36 71 Fax: 04 93 58 36 71

Bereavement Group: Bereavement support group held on the second Friday of each month in Monaco.
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Tel: 06 80 86 95 37 

Bereavement Support Network of the Var: Support group for those with any sort of bereavement problem, including the loss of a pet. Can help those who have lost someone to adjust to life changes. Based in the Var.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 43 09 39 / 04 94 73 93 37 

British Association - Nice Branch: Benevolent association which provides general help and advice to visitors and newcomers to France. Regular social and fund raising events are held monthly. For further information contact the Chairman, Hugh Mitford-Raymond.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 75 93 90 93 

British Association of Monaco (BAM): Organisation for British and Commonwealth citizens (and friends) in Monaco and the surrounds, to meet socially, share views and a provide welfare service. Regular social, cultural and fund raising events.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +377 93 50 19 52 Fax: +377 93 50 19 52

British Association of the Alpes-Maritimes & Var: Benevolent association which provides welfare, social and general help and advice to visitors and newcomers to France. Branches in Nice, Cannes, Menton and the Var. Contact the Group Chairman for further information.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 97 33 02 Fax: 04 93 97 33 02

British Association: Var Branch: The Var branch of the British Association, a benevolent association that provides help and advice for those arriving and living in France.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 72 37 42 

Calibre Audio Books: UK charity, Calibre, supplies audio books in English on cassette or disk to visually impaired and disabled people. The free service is available to members (registration can be made via the website). Free postal service to anywhere in Europe.
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Send an e-mail Tel: +44 1296 432339 Fax: + 44 1296 392599

Cocaine Anonymous: Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others. Meetings on Sundays at 19:30 at St Paul's church, 22 ave Grande Bretagne in Monaco. Contact Simon.
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Tel: 06 20 00 66 36 

Consumer Association: UFC-06 Que Choisir - the French consumer association.
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Tel: 04 93 88 41 47 

Crossbow International Care Mission: Local support group - meets twice a month and assists in self help and helping others in the community and beyond. Call to find out more.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 59 95 83 Fax: 04 93 59 97 83

Debtors Anonymous: An English speaking support group to help those with debts and spending problems. Meetings held at the Holy Trinity Church in Cannes on Saturdays, 11:00 and at the Holy Trinity Church in Nice on Thursdays, 18:30.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 25 59 50 01 

Helping Hands: Initiative by some Amadeus staff to raise funds for people in need locally on the Riviera and across the world. Regular social events for donation drives and monthly meetings. Based in Sophia Antipolis.
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Hepatitis C Support Group: For information and support if you have been diagnosed with Hepatitis C, are undergoing or have failed treatment, or have a friend or family member who is affected. English-speaking support group.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 22 82 16 18 

Lisa Gail: Support group for those wishing to lose weight. Offering a personal programme and free coaching. At La Chataigneraie, B 93, Val des Castagnins, Menton (06).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 62 76 46 92 Fax: 04 93 41 44 83

Living with Cancer: For over five years, Living with Cancer has been helping Anglophones who have been faced with the distress of cancer in themselves, their partners or family members. Call Juliet Young, general co-ordinator for a contact in your area.
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Tel: 04 94 78 88 26 

Narcotics Anonymous: An English speaking support group to help those overcoming addictions. Meetings in English held on Wednesdays at 19 Rue Macarani, Nice from 17:30 to 18:30.
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Tel: 06 12 63 83 17 

Overeaters Anonymous: Overeaters Anonymous is a Fellowship of individuals who are recovering from Compulsive Overeating, Anorexia and Bulimia. Meetings are held in the meeting hall of the English Church, 11 rue de la Buffa in Nice.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 87 18 97 

Red Cross Antibes: Part of the French national Red Cross organisation: collect and distribute clothes, blankets, baby equipment and crockery. Open Wednesdays 09:00-11:30 to those in need. Volunteers always welcome to offer donations or practical help. At 6 rue de l'Isle.
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Tel: 04 93 34 15 43 Fax: 04 93 34 66 98

SOS Help: English speaking equivalent to the Samaritans for those living in France. Listeners available daily from 15:00-23:00.
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Tel: 01 46 21 46 46 

Southern Cross Group: International non-profit advocacy organisation which speaks on behalf of Australians overseas. The Group tries to work for changes to existing law and policy where these adversely impact the Australian expatriate community.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 78 63 04 65 

Sunny Bank: Provides, in partnership with a commercial operator, an anglophone-friendly medicalised retirement home, with close volunteer support for the residents and for other elderly dependent expats still living in their own homes.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 47 94 20 Fax: 04 93 47 94 20

Tiny Toes: A support group for English speaking mums and mums-to-be run by an English midwife working in Gassin.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 67 41 25 

Tots and Toddlers: Meets every Tuesday except school holidays between 9:30 and 11:00 at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Sophia Antipolis.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 93 12 92 75 

Volunteer and Charity Work Meetup Group: Volunteer and charity work group. Activities include providing food for the homeless, social interaction with elderly persons in care and building a women's refuge.
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Women's Blog: Blog site for women suffering domestic violence, those with sexual problems, gender issues, suffering racial prejudice or have marital problems. They can share experiences and offer support and advice. Also for any other issues affecting their lives.
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