Support Groups in Luxembourg

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Support Groups in Luxembourg

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

Alcohol/Drug Abuse

There are regular English-speaking Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings in Luxembourg as well as meetings in French and Luxembourgish.

• For further information see AngloINFO INFOrmation page Alcoholics Anonymous in Luxembourg

Narcotics Anonymous (Narcotiques Anonymes) provides support for people with drug dependency problems. French and Luxembourgish meetings take place every week. English is possible at the Luxembourgish-speaking meeting.

• Tel: 621 24 20 64
• For information on NA meetings: Click here

The members of Cocaine Anonymous seek to help others to recover from their addiction using the twelve Step Recovery program and welcome any person who desires to stop using cocaine and any other mind-altering substances. There are several weekly meetings in English. 

• Cocaine Anonymous
  Tel: 691 65 56 92
  e-mail  

HIV/AIDS Support

The Red Cross of Luxembourg (Croix-Rouge Luxembourgeoise) offers assistance through it's HIV support team, l'Aidsberodung, to those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Counseling, legal advice, assistance with social security claims, temporary housing and other support is available.

• l'Aidsberodung Hotline
  Tel: 40 62 51
  e-mail

Cancer Support

The Luxembourg Foundation Against Cancer (Fondation Luxembourgeoise Contre le Cancer) works to prevent cancer, reduce the number of deaths from the disease and assist those living with cancer. The foundation offers free services to those living with cancer, including: support groups, psychological counseling, yoga, administrative advice, chemotherapy consultations for choosing wigs and personal-care products, and a network of volunteers who can provide companionship and support.

• Fondation Luxembourgeoise Contre le Cancer
  At:  209 route d'Arlon, L-1150 Luxembourg
  Tel: 45 30 33-1
  Fax: 45 30 33 33
  Open: Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
  Website (in French and German)

The A Heart for Children With Cancer (Een Haerz fir Kriibskrank Kanner) is a non-profit organisation that provides support services for children living with cancer as well as their families. Support groups led by a psychologist are available for the children and general support services are available at all times. The organisation also provides administrative advice, transportation, fun activities for children and their families.

• Een Haerz fir Kriibskrank Kanner
  At: 10, rue Helpert, L-8710 Boevange sur Attert
  Tel: 51 46 29-1
  Emergency Tel : 661 23 06 06
  e-mail
  Website (in French)

Children's Support

Helpline 12345 provides support to children (and adults) who may need advice, have a problem, question or just want to talk to someone. Counsellors are available via the phone (note: the 12345 number will appear on phone bills), or completely anonymously online using a code name and number.

• 12345
  Tel: 12345
  Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 17:00-22:00 and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 14:00-20:00
  Website (in French and German)

Eating Disorders

Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) is a support group for people suffering from eating disorders. It provides a 12-step program for recovery for adults and children. Meetings take place every Friday from 18-30-20:00.

• At: 100 rue de Hollerich, Luxembourg
  Tel: 621 27 61 64

Family Planning and Sexual Health

The Luxembourg Movement for Family Planning and Sex Education (Mouvement Luxembourgeois pour le Planning Familial et l'Education Sexuelle - MLPFES) provides information on contraception and works to educate the public about preventing sexual violence. They offer assistance with finding legal representation for victims of sexual assaults. They also offer self-defense courses and support groups for women who have been victims of sexual violence.

• Mouvement Luxembourgeois pour le Planning Familial et l'Education Sexuelle (MLPFES)
  At: 4 Rue G.C. Marshall, 2181 Luxembourg
  Tel: 48 59 76
  e-mail 
  Website (in French)

Family Support

The Association of Parents of People With Autism (Association des Parents de Personnes Atteintes d'Autisme de Luxembourg - APPAAL) works to promote early diagnosis, educational structure and support for children and adults with autism as well as their families.

• Association des Parents de Personnes Atteintes d'Autisme de Luxembourg
  At: 16 Grand-Rue, L-9905 Troisvierges
  Tel: 621 637 975
  Website (in French)

Dyspel is a support group for families of dyslexic children in Luxembourg. Run by volunteers, the aim of the group is to raise awareness and support families in finding educational solutions for their child. Monthly support meetings are held where people of all nationalities can ask questions, find practical information and exchange experiences with other parents or professionals.

• Dyspel
  Tel: 621 26 19 52
  e-mail
  Website  

Women's Support

The La Leche League is an international breast-feeding counselling organisation that provides support to pregnant women and to new mothers to encourage breastfeeding. The organisation offers brochures, a helpline and support groups for nursing and expectant mothers.

• La Leche League Luxembourg
  Tel: 39 76 58-1
  e-mail
  

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