Safety In Paris
Staying safe in Paris is important, although it is generally a safe city. By following common sense practices and being aware of emergency contacts like MICEFA Emergency Phone, SOS Médecins, and RATP SOS Line, you can ensure your safety. Additionally, knowing what to do if you are sick, where to find pharmacies, and how to seek medical help including options like Doctolib and free counseling at Institut Catholique de Paris can be beneficial during your time in Paris.
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SAFETY IN PARIS Staying safe during your time in Paris
For such a large city, Paris is very safe. But, as in any city, it s best to be aware and follow common sense to keep yourself safe. SAFETY FIRST Here are some simple tips for staying safe in the city!
PARIS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Micefa Emergency Phone: 06 51 56 26 60 SOS M decins: 01 47 07 77 77 RATP SOS Line: 3117 (call) 31177 (via texts) SOS Burns (H pital Cochin): 01 58 41 41 41 SOS Dentaire (dentists): 01 43 37 51 00 Poison Treatment Center: 01 40 05 48 48 Credit card lost or stolen : 08 36 69 08 80
EMERGENCY PROTOCOL 1. Text or Whats App MICEFA! 2. Check your phone MICEFA will contact you! 3. Contact your parents 4. Follow the news 5. Check your email 6. Make sure we have your phone number!
Pharmacie? M decin ? Urgences ? WHAT TO DO IF YOU RE SICK YO U R O P T I O N S
PHARMACIES What should I do if I don t feel well? What if my local pharmacy is closed? PHARMACIE DE GARDE NORMAL PHARMACIES o English sometimes spoken o List of "Pharmacies de Garde" posted on door o Prescription needed for antibiotics o Pharmacie de Garde = closest pharmacy on duty o General hours: 8am 8pm o Open late, 24hrs, &/or on holidays
NEED A DOCTOR DOCTOLIB SOS MEDECINS Appointments online Doctor comes to you Normal working hours After hours, holidays, weekends General visit: 25 - 50 50 - 100 cash only www.doctolib.fr 01 47 07 77 77
List in online Welcome Packet Ask MICEFA staff COUNSELING Institut Catholique de Paris - free counseling for Catho students
HEALTH & WELLNESS o Visit the health & wellness page of the MICEFA website for ressources o Take charge early if you need help o MICEFA staff are here to help you!
PICKPOCKETING H OW TO AVO I D P I C K P O C K E T I N G
STAYING SAFE IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Keep phones out of sight Know where you are going Bags closed and off your back Night Bus (Noctilien) not recommended
BEWARE OF CON ARTISTS CARDS, RINGS, PETITIONS
CONS Fake petitions Card tricks String bracelets
BE LIKE A LOCAL D R E S S C O D E S , G O I N G O U T, A L C O H O L
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES Be conscious of how you dress Blend in with your environment Limit eye contact Lower your voice
GOING OUT Stay in groups Beers: 4 -11% alcohol Keep an eye on your glass Don t go home with people you ve just met
ENCOUNTERS Meet in a public place: caf s, parks, museums, etc. Think twice before giving out your phone number.
Numerous dpistage centers in Paris: MST, VIH, SIDA, Hepatite Paris family planning: www.paris.planning-familiale.org USEFUL INFO Pregnancy termination (IVG) Paris LGBTQ: https://centrelgbtparis.org
GETTING HOME AT NIGHT o Taxi: sign and running meter o Uber: verify driver and address
PROTESTS Manifestations, D monstrations, Rassemblements, Gr ves Don t get involved!
ASSAULT OR THEFT: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
IN CASE OF THEFT OR ASSAULT: Step 1: Don t fight Step 2: Take shelter & Call the police Step 3: Go to nearest police station or file pr plainte online Step 4: Don t hesitate to contact MICEFA
LOST & FOUND Service des Objets Trouv s 36, rue des Morillons 75015 Paris
REMEMBER The MICEFA is here for you, so don t be shy. Please feel free to come in and talk to us. If you do not feel comfortable talking to us, we can direct you to other professionals. We are here to listen & help!
