Suicide Prevention

If you are struggling and need help: reach out. Contact mental health counselors at the resources listed below. Help is available in Chinese, English, Japanese and other languages (where available).

Updated June 30, 2021

Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL)

Tokyo English Lifeline (TELL)

TELL is a free, confidential and English-speaking service thatprovides connection and support during times of emotional crisis.
03-5774-0992
Please check @TellJapan on Twitter for daily updated hours.
telljp.com
Wesley Center 2F, 6-10-11 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
English
Osaka Suicide Prevention Center

Osaka Suicide Prevention Center

Face-to-face service by appointment only. Thursdays 11:00 to 12:00 or 13:00 to 14:00. Service fee: JPY2,000/hr.
06-6260-4343
Friday – Sunday 13:00 – 22:00
spc-osaka.org
Japanese
Tokyo Suicide Prevention Center

Tokyo Suicide Prevention Center

03-5286-9090
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 20:00 – 05:30 | Tue 17:00 – 02:30 | Thu 17:00 – 02:30
www.befrienders-jpn.org
3-10-1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0072, Japan
Japanese

Online Resources

If you are struggling and need help: reach out. Contact mental health counselors at the resources listed below.
Help is available in Chinese, English, Japanese and other languages (where available).

If you are looking for a therapist in Japan, please contact the International Mental Health Professionals Japan. Or, if you would prefer an online service, try BetterHelp.