Support for Americans in France
If you are an American in France facing a difficult situation, we are here to listen. Every case is different, and while our resources are limited, our volunteers do their best to provide guidance, referrals, and sometimes financial support. We respect your privacy and will respond with discretion.
Emergency note:
If you are in immediate danger, call 112. For urgent consular support, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Call 112 (European emergency number)
U.S. Embassy Paris — Consular Services
SOS Help — English-speaking helpline
SOS Médecins — Urgent medical house calls
Emergency & Safety
Prefecture websites (residency, visas, IDs)
Embassy services: passports, birth abroad reports
Referrals to English-speaking lawyers and accountants (contact us for details)
Legal & Administration
Support & Connections
The American Hospital of Paris — american-hospital.org
English-speaking doctors directory (via Embassy site)
SOS Help – English-speaking helpline available daily from 3 pm to 11 pm at 01 46 21 46 46.
Mental health support services (via Expatica)
Community & Faith
American Church in Paris — acparis.org
American Cathedral — amcathparis.com
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church — saintjosephs.fr
Kehilat Gesher Synagogue — kehilatgesher.org
Christ Church Clermont-Ferrand — christchurchclermont.org
Support & Connections
American Library in Paris — americanlibraryinparis.org
WICE Paris (learning & community) — wice-paris.org
American Expat Groups
American Club of Paris — americanclubparis.org
AARO (Association of Americans Resident Overseas) — aaro.org
AAWE (American Women in Europe) — aaweparis.org
AWG (American Women’s Group in Paris) — awgparis.org
ACWO (American Catholic Women’s Group) — acwoparis.weebly.com