Provence Support Groups

Accoucher Librement: Association supporting home birthing options. English, Dutch and French spoken.
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Tel: 04 94 59 59 17 

Association Var Alzheimer: Advice and assistance for alzheimer sufferes at L'Empire, 39 Boulevard George Clemenceau in Toulon (83). English not guaranteed.
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Tel: 04 94 09 30 30 

AVF Marseille: For newcomers to Marseille, this local and active branch of the national network of Accueil de Villes Francaises organises visits, social events and weekly meetings. See website for further details. Based in Marseille (13).
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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

Mums and Meres: Blog for English mums in France and French mothers who wish their children to have English language contact. Both a mother support network in France and a cultural exchange. Run by Provence based mother.
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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 

The Bereavement Support Network of the Var: This organisation exists to support English speaking residents and their families who are going through a bereavement.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 06 99 02 53 01 / 06 30 64 27 92 

Tiny Toes: English midwife in the Var providing help and support for expectant mothers and young mums in the area. Accompaniment through pregnancy and help with the French health system. Based in Draguignan (83).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 04 94 67 41 25