Useful links and resources
In case of emergency:
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European-wide emergency number: 112
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Firemen: 18
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Ambulance: 15
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Police: 17
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Go to the Psychiatric Emergency ward of Hôpital Purpan:
Place du Docteur Baylac - TSA 40031 - 31059 Toulouse cedex 9 - 1st floor
https://www.chu-toulouse.fr/-urgences-psychiatriques-
SOS Helpline: English-speaking confidential helpline (3pm-11pm daily).
01.46.21.46.46
National Institute of Mental Health: provides in-depth information on mental health.
Black Dog Institute: provides in-depth information on depression and bipolar disorder.
www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/factsheets/
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc
Students abroad: provides information about culture shock and cultural adjustment.
http://www.studentsabroad.com/handbook/adjustments-and-culture-shock.php?country=france
Message: parenting resource for English-speaking parents and parents-to-be living in and around Paris.
Domestic Violence Help Paris: provides resources and an English-speaking support group for victims of domestic violence.
http://domesticviolencehelpparis.com
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): English-speaking meetings for alcoholism in Paris.
http://www.alcooliques-anonymes.fr/paris-intra-muros
Outremangeurs Anonymes (OA): English-speaking meetings for eating disorders in Paris.
AADHD: English-speaking support group in Paris for adults with ADHD.
Counselling In France: directory of English-speaking therapists in France, by area.
http://www.counsellinginfrance.com
Psychology Tools: provides CBT tools and psychoeducation for a wide-variety of issues and disorders.
http://psychology.tools/what-is-cbt-self-help.html
CBT for insomnia: online Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy program for insomnia.
Authentic Happiness: provides resources and information on positive psychology:
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu
Websites that provide free guided relaxation and/or meditation exercises:
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https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
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http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/mindfulness/programs/mbsr/Pages/audio.aspx