The Hellcare program

Prevention

HELLCARE: A program for a safer, more inclusive festival

Because partying should never mean putting yourself at risk

At Hellfest, music and celebration bring together thousands of passionate people in a spirit of freedom, sharing, and respect. That’s why we’ve set up Hellcare, a comprehensive system for risk prevention in festive environments and the fight against discrimination, harassment, gender-based and sexual violence (GBSV).

Our goal is simple: to ensure a safe, caring, and inclusive space for everyone.

What is Hellcare?

Hellcare is a set of human resources, dedicated spaces, and intervention protocols deployed throughout the festival to:

  • Raise awareness among festivalgoers about risky behavior and the importance of consent.
  • Support people who are victims or witnesses of violence, harassment, or inappropriate behavior.
  • Prevent risks related to alcohol and drug use, heat, noise, and crowds.
  • Train our teams and partners in welcoming practices, active listening, and crisis management.

Locations on the Festival Site

4 Hellcare spaces are set up on the festival grounds, easily identifiable and accessible:

  • Hellcity (next to the right-hand tent of the Extreme Market)
  • Festival Camping (at the entrance of the area and next to the first aid station)
  • Festival site (to the left of the Altar stage)
  • Village / Volunteer Camping

These spaces are staffed by trained professionals specializing in active listening, crisis management, and victim support.

You will find:

- A prevention welcome desk and awareness-raising activities.
- A psychological support and reporting unit away from the crowd (mental health and GBSV).
- Prevention kits (condoms, earplugs, sunscreen, etc.).
- Information resources and links to specialized organizations.

THE TEAM

A multidisciplinary team ready to listen: healthcare professionals, volunteers trained in harm reduction, and GBSV (Gender-Based and Sexual Violence) officers. In total, the Hellcare team is made up of 150 people, including:

- 28 prevention welcome officers
- 14 psychologists in the psychological support unit
- 16 psychologists on patrol
- 34 addiction specialists
- 4 hearing aid specialists
- 7 dermatology specialists

Zero Tolerance

Hellfest enforces a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of violence, whether sexist, sexual, racist, homophobic, transphobic, or ableist.
 

If you are a victim or witness of inappropriate behavior, report it:

  • To our on-site teams (security, volunteers, prevention booths)
  • Directly at the Hellcare space
  • Via the emergency numbers listed on the Hellfest website and app
    • 07 43 15 31 92 (during the festival): from Wednesday 18/06 at 2:00 p.m. to Monday 23/06 at 9:00 a.m.
    • 02 51 88 79 50: at the Hellfest Productions reception (outside the festival period), from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • By email: [email protected]

Your voice will be heard, respected, and taken into account.

A Collective Commitment

Hellcare is part of an initiative built in partnership with organizations specializing in festive risk prevention and the fight against violence. Because a safer festival is everyone’s responsibility.

Thank you for doing your part to help make Hellfest a free, inclusive, and respectful event.

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