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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.
Adult Children of Alcoholics This is a 12-step support group for people who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. Meetings are every Wednesday from 19:00-20:00 at the Sacre Coeur Church, 22 rue de France in Nice (06). For information, telephone Dana.
AFS Accueil Femmes Solidarite Non-profit association freely open to victims of violence: women (with or without children) in physical or mental distress. Call for further information, help or membership/donations.
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"
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.
American Citizens Abroad ACA aims to help US citizens abroad who have administrative problems, especially with the federal government.
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.
Association Alzheimer Cote d'Azur Advice and support for alzheimer sufferes at 5 avenue Beatrix, 06100 Nice. Assistance in English not guaranteed.
Association MaterNaitre Association of doulas to provide various forms of non-medical support (physical, emotional and informed choice) in the childbirth process. Supporting women and couples before, during and/or after birth including baby massage and breastfeeding support.
Association Var Alzheimer Advice and assistance for alzheimer sufferes at L’Empire, 39 Bld G. Clemenceau, 83000 Toulon. English not guaranteed.
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.
AVF Accueil Grasse French organisation to assist newcommers to the area of Grasse. Some English is spoken. Place Martelly, opposite the Monoprix.
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.
Bereavement Group Bereavement support group held on the second Friday of each month in Monaco.
Bereavement Support Network of the Var This organisation exists to support English speaking residents and their families who are going through a bereavement.
British Association - Nice Branch Benevolent association which provides general help and advice to visitors and newcomers to France. Regular social and fund raising events. For further information contact John Fordyce.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer Association UFC-06 Que Choisir - the French consumer association.
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.
Debtors Anonymous An English speaking support group to help those with debts and spending problems. Meetings held regularly on the Cote d'Azur. Confidential enquiries Tel: Nice 06 11 54 12 57 or Cannes: 06 77 56 08 93
Ecoute-Deuil English speaking group of the Monegasque bereavement support group. Meetings take place on the first Friday of the month in the Anglican Library, avenue de Grande-Bretagne in Monaco, from 09:30-11:00.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SOS Help English speaking equivalent to the Samaritans for those living in France. Listeners available daily from 15:00-23:00.
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.
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.
Tiny Toes A support group for English speaking mums and mums-to-be run by an English midwife working in Gassin.
Tots and Toddlers Meets every Tuesday except school holidays between 9:30 and 11:00 at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Sophia Antipolis.
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.
