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Support Groups in Geneva, Vaud

Support groups and meetings for AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) following the 12 Steps programme, drug aid, cancer support meetings, AIDS and more. See this page for contact information.

Below is information on the various support organisations and helplines in the Geneva region. While some have English-speaking staff and volunteers, there is no guarantee that English will be spoken.

Geneva Red Cross

The Geneva Red Cross (Croix-Rouge Genevoise) welcomes and helps foreigners, refugees, and anyone in need in the Geneva area.

  • At: 9 Route des Acacias, case postale 288, 1211 Genève 4
    Tel: +41 (0)22 304 04 04
    Fax: +41 (0)22 300 31 83
    e-mail 
    Website (in French)
Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held in English in the Geneva area. There are also daily meetings held in a number of other languages: French, German and Spanish.

Drug Abuse

Infodrog can provide support and advice to drug addicts and their families. It can also provide information on the different therapies available

  • Tel: +41 (0)31 376 04 01
    Website (in French)
HIV/Aids

Groupe SIDA Genève is an association providing support and advice to those whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS.

  • At: 17 rue Pierre-Fatio, 1204 Geneva
    Tel: +41 (0)22 700 15 00
    Fax: +41 (0)22 700 15 47
    e-mail 
    Website (in French)
Cancer Support

The English Cancer Association is a group offering emotional support, practical help and information to cancer patients, their families and carers in the Geneva and Vaud area. Also information and discussion evenings. 

  • Helpline (in Switzerland) Tel: +41 (0)79 531 55 11
    Tel: +41 (0)22 300 29 67 / +41 (0)22 791 63 05
    e-mail  
    Website 
Family Planning and Sexual Health

The Geneva University Hospitals have a family planning centre that offers consultations and advice free of charge.

  • At: 47 Bd de la Cluse, 1205 Geneva
    Tel: +41 (0)22 372 55 00
    Website (in French)
Mental Health

La Main Tendue is the Swiss equivalent of the Samaritans, providing help and support to those in need. Listeners are available 24/7.

Parents' & Children's Support Groups

SOS Enfants is a helpline available 24/7 for children and adolescents in need.

ASK – All Special Kids: ASK is a Geneva-based network for families with special needs children. It can provide information relating to special needs issues in the region and assistance to newcomers. Monthly support meetings are organised and thematic workshops for parenting a special needs child. The group focussing on helping anglophone families but can also help families of other nationalities.

ASPEDAH (Association Suisse Romande de Parents d'Enfants Avec Déficit d'Attention et/ou Hyperactivité) is an association which provides information and support to parents of children with hyperactivity or attention deficit disorder. It can help to find appropriate therapies and treatments.

  • At: 18 rue du Nugnon, 1005 Lausanne
    Tel: +41 (0)21 703 24 20
    Website (in French)

Autism Suisse is a Swiss association for parents of autistic children.

  • At: 91 rue de Lausanne, 1700 Fribourg
    Tel: +41 (0)26 321 36 11
    Website (in French, German and Italian)

Fondation le Cube de Verre: Support and activity group for parents of autistic children. The association can provide advice on resources that are available for children with autism.

  • At: 1 rue de la Gare, 1197 Prangins
    Tel: +41 (0)22 367 26 24
    Website (in French)


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