Self-help associations for seniors Pays De La Loire

Opened in 1995 at the initiative of the City of Nantes and professionals in the home support of the public, voluntary and liberal sectors, Nantes Around'age is a place of reception, listening, information, advice, guidance on home services and home care facilities. This free service, managed by the Municipal Centre for Social Action (CCAS) of the City of Nantes, consists in finding solutions of comfort and quality of life for older people, directing them to the appropriate structures.

Regional branch of this Christian group L.G.B.T.

On the last Friday of the month, Aid organizes with other LGBT associations a "Homo coffee" from 21 h to 23 h. Call to get the point of appointment.

David & Jonathan is a Christian LGBTI+ association based in Nantes. Founded in 1972, it offers a space for sharing, commitment and self-building for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people, whether Christian or on a spiritual quest. The association is characterized by its ecumenical and militant dimension, in dialogue with churches and faith communities. It has several local groups in over 20 major French cities, and regularly organizes projects on cross-cutting themes. To support their work, you can join the association or make a donation via the HelloAsso platform.

The centre hosts the Homogeneous LGBT Association and several other associations, welcomes, listens, fights against discrimination, exposes and makes prevention against stds.

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AIDES is a voluntary association working in Laval and throughout France to support HIV-positive people and those most vulnerable to HIV and hepatitis. Their actions take place both on and off their premises. Founded in 1984, AIDES is the leading association in the fight against AIDS and hepatitis in France and Europe. It is recognized as a charitable organization and has been awarded the "donation en confiance" label by the Comité de la Charte. For the past 30 years, AIDES has been working to reduce the number of new infections, help those affected find care and defend their rights. The association also plays a major role in improving the way patients are taken into account in France's healthcare system, developing the rights of vulnerable people and fighting discrimination. AIDES' principles are respect, independence, confidentiality and non-judgment.

The Association des Parents Gays et Lesbiens (APGL) is a self-help association based in Erdre-en-Anjou. It offers information and experience-sharing activities for homoparental families. APGL also has a legal space reserved for members, where they can obtain information on their rights and legal procedures. The association also focuses on the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. It takes part in events such as the Paris Pride March, and is committed to obtaining more rights for homoparental families. APGL is a member of the European network of LGBT family associations (NELFA) and is supported by the Délégation Interministérielle à la Lutte Contre le Racisme, l'Antisémitisme et la Haine anti-LGBT (DILCRAH).

The Most Beautiful Girls troupe organizes a burlesque and transformiste journal each year for the benefit of associations fighting AIDS. The girls they parodient are known to the general public and have for name Sylvie Vartan, Dalida but also for younger Björk, Lorie and even Beyoncé! An association with great heart and humor. Check the dates on the website.

This association fights for homoparentalité and advocates equal rights. It places special emphasis on children of homoparentales families by offering them a place of reception and listening, to support them and better defend them against discrimination. Through his calls for donations, she also financially assists some couples who are involved in legal proceedings.

Nantes antenna of this LGBT association which organizes mountain biking trips to Tours and beyond, the time of one day or a weekend. A travelling week is also planned between La Rochelle and Royan along the Atlantic coast.

Since 1997, the CLGBT has been a user friendly place to meet the needs of dialogue, information, medical prevention and cultural life. Listening is possible by telephone or at the premises during the opening hours. An appointment is also possible. The centre hosts several local associations, fights all forms of LGBT-phobia, and aims to give more visibility to Homo, queer and transgendered minorities. Finally, the Centre organises the Gay Pride of Nantes.

AIDES is a voluntary association located in Nantes, at 20 Rue Baron.