Hygiene and health for exiled individuals

Here is some information to help with hygiene and access to healthcare

The student health center

Located on the Saint-Martin-d'Hères campus and in downtown Grenoble, the health center welcomes students with no upfront costs.
An appointment is required. You can visit the Health Center's Facebook page
 

Wash yourself, do your laundry...

Individual showers are available during all Point d'eau opening hours (soap and towels provided free of charge). Access to washing machines and tumble dryers is also available.

Medical care for people in precarious situations or without health insurance

If you are in severe financial difficulty and do not have health insurance, care centers in Grenoble and Valence can receive you.

Mental health

For students, it is possible to receive support from psychologists or access helplines:
- UGA Health Centre  
- SantéPsy 
- Cnaé
- Nightline 

For exiled or disadvantaged individuals:
- Pass Psy for individuals without health coverage
- Psys du cœur : these therapists provide support to individuals who are distant from traditional healthcare systems for social, economic, and/or cultural reasons.
- Eclat : for individuals suffering from complex post-traumatic stress disorder
- Caméléon : individual and collective support structure providing psychological, body-mind, and psychosocial assistance
 
Published on February 23, 2026
Updated on July 17, 2026