Emergency Services and Support Systems

Emergency Numbers

Universal European Emergency: 112 Works in all EU countries, multilingual

Specific Services: - 15: SAMU (medical emergencies) - 17: Police - 18: Fire department - 115: Social emergency (homeless) - 196: Sea rescue - 114: SMS emergency (deaf/speech impaired)

Medical Emergencies

SOS Médecins - House calls 24/7 - Non-life-threatening urgent care - Costs €35-70 - Partially reimbursed - 3624 to call

Pharmacie de Garde - Rotating night/Sunday duty - Emergency medications - Find on pharmacy doors - Or call 3237 - Bring prescription if possible

Hospital Emergency (Urgences) - Go directly for serious issues - Triage system (wait times vary) - Bring ID and health documents - Payment sorted later - Translation sometimes available

Non-Medical Emergencies

Lost/Stolen Documents - Police report (déclaration de vol) - Contact embassy/consulate - Block bank cards immediately - Identity theft rare but possible

Domestic Issues - 3919: Domestic violence helpline - 119: Child protection - Various language options - Confidential support - Safe housing available

Mental Health Support - 3114: Suicide prevention - SOS Amitié: Emotional support - Expat-specific counselors exist - Some English-language options - Psychology partially covered