Community Care Corner
Paris Picnic Club was founded on the belief that everyone deserves to feel connected, welcomed, and supported while building a life in Paris. Community is more than attending club meetings together. It is knowing that someone notices when you're missing, celebrates your successes, checks in when life feels difficult, and helps you find support when you need it.
As our community grows, so does our responsibility to care for one another. The Community Care Initiative exists to strengthen that commitment by making practical wellbeing resources, trusted partnerships, and meaningful support more accessible to every member of our community.
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Our Vision
Care for Yourself
Your mental health and wellbeing matter. Everyone experiences challenges differently, and there is no "right" time or reason to ask for support. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, isolated, uncertain, or simply looking to better understand your wellbeing, taking the first step towards support is a sign of strength. You deserve kindness, compassion, and access to the resources that can help you thrive.
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Care for Each Other
No one is expected to navigate life's challenges alone. Looking out for the people around you—whether that's checking in with a friend, listening without judgement, or helping someone find the right support—can make a meaningful difference. Community is built through small acts of care, and sometimes simply letting someone know they're seen can be incredibly powerful.
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Care Through Community
No one is expected to navigate life's challenges alone. Looking out for the people around you—whether that's checking in with a friend, listening without judgement, or helping someone find the right support—can make a meaningful difference. Community is built through small acts of care, and sometimes simply letting someone know they're seen can be incredibly powerful.
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resources
Mental Health & Wellbeing
3114 — Numéro national de prévention du suicide
What it is: France’s national suicide prevention hotline.
For: Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, severe distress, or anyone worried about someone else.
Language: French (availability of other languages may vary).
Access: Free, 24/7, anywhere in France.
SOS Amitié
What it is: Anonymous listening service for people experiencing loneliness, distress, or needing someone to talk to.
For: Anyone needing emotional support.
Language: French.
Access: Free listening support.
Finding a Therapist / Psychologist Doctolib
What it is: A platform to find healthcare professionals in France, including psychologists and psychiatrists.
For: Finding ongoing mental health support.
Helpful filters: Language, location, availability.
Language: French + some English-speaking practitioners available.
Psychologue.net
What it is: Directory of psychologists and therapists in France.
For: Finding a therapist by specialty, location, and approach.
International Counseling Service Paris
What it is: Mental health support for international residents in Paris.
For: Expats, international students, English-speaking residents.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Support
Psygay.e.s / psy•lgbtqia+
What it is: A network of mental health professionals offering LGBTQI+ affirming support and orientation toward LGBTQ-friendly professionals.
For: LGBTQI+ people seeking mental health support.
Access: Includes psychological support and orientation resources.
Centre LGBTQI+ de Paris et d’Île-de-France
What it is: A community center offering information, support, and connection to LGBTQI+ resources.
For: LGBTQI+ people looking for support, community, and guidance.