Poitou-Charentes Support Groups

AngelWings: Web based service non profitable organisation offering help and advice for grieving - free on line memorial for deceased loved ones.
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Association La Porte Ouverte (Open Door): Support and counselling within Poitou-Charentes for people suffering from the effects of long term illness, family crises, bereavement, addiction and loneliness. Drop-in centre at 18, rue Pierre Pestureau, Civray (86), on Wednesdays 10:00- 12:00.
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Calibre Audio Books: UK based charity organisation supplying 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: + 44 129 643 2339 Fax: + 44 129 639 2599

Cancer Support France: Support for English speakers by English speakers. 24 hour helpline. A growing network of trained listeners available in many departments. Drop-in centre and office on the first floor of the Mairie at Benest (16).
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Send an e-mail Tel: 05 45 89 30 05 

L'association Centre Bienvenue a Cresse: Association at 15 rue du Chemin Vert, Cresse (17) offering a drop in centre every Monday morning between 10:00 and 12:00. Advice for those suffering from long term illness and their carers. Also there is an English library. Contact: Maureen Harrison
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SOS Help Crisis line in English: Non-judgmental listener for the Anglophone community in France, since 1974. Call from 15:00-23:00 daily. Professionally trained listeners. Non-profit. Confidential service.
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Send an e-mail Tel: O1 46 21 46 46 

Transvestite / Transgender Support Group: Mutual support group for partners and family. Friendships, socialising and exchanging ideas. Contact Joe.
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