Living and working in a different country comes with its own set of unique challenges.
But you don't have to do it alone! Don't forget about the many resources available to you.
But you don't have to do it alone! Don't forget about the many resources available to you.
Free Consultation and Interpretation Services
Mental health, children’s education, childbirth, welfare, medicine and healthcare, employment, residence status, travel, etc.
Mental health, children’s education, childbirth, welfare, medicine and healthcare, employment, residence status, travel, etc.
- Kyoto Prefectural International Center Multilingual Living Consultation Service
Offers free consultations in-person, over the phone, and online. (Multiple languages available)
Contents: Feel free to consult us regarding any troubles related to your daily life: children’s education, childbirth, welfare, medicine and healthcare, employment, residence status, etc. - Kyoto City International Foundation
Offers free interpretation and counseling services, consultation provided by specialists (legal, visa, tax, labor, mental health) and lifestyle guidance services.
Free counseling and listening services
- Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Free and anonymous phone counselling and information
03-5774-0992 (9am-11pm) - AJET Peer Support Group
The AJET Peer Support Group (PSG) is a confidential listening and resource line for JET participants.
050-5534-5566 (8pm-7am; 365 days a year) Skype: AJETPSG (8pm-7am; 365 days a year) - JET Online Counseling Service
Provided by CLAIR for JET Programme participants - the aim is to provide professional mental health counseling, in English, for free, via e-mail and/or Skype. There is a password required to use this service. Please see the CLAIR monthly news email or contact your PA for access. - JET Mental Health Counselling Assistance Programme
With the aim of enhancing mental health support for JET participants, CLAIR offers the JET Mental Health Counselling Assistance Programme. This programme provides a partial subsidy (50%, up to ¥30,000 per year) for counselling costs incurred through consultation with mental health professionals in Japan or abroad not covered by health insurance. For further information, please read the guidelines and consult your contacting organization. - Japan Helpline 0120-46-1997 (24/7)
Support Groups
- Stonewall Japan - community for LGBTQIA+ in Japan
- AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Japan
- Overeaters Anonymous Japan - self-support group for people with eating disorders- Japanese/English
- Women's Hotline (counselling - legal and psychological support) Yokohama: English and Chinese: (04) 4271-0091
- International Friend (Gay Support) Tokyo: (03) 5693-4569
- International Lesbian Community Tokyo: Mon-Fri (9am-10pm): (03) 3410-7184
- Rape Crisis Centre Tokyo: 0334-91-6284