Wed May 16 14:25:17 PDT 2012
Last updated at 6:18 (UK time) 15 Jun 2011
Sources of help - western Japan
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JAPAN HELP LINE
TEL: (0570) 000-911
TEL: 0120-46-1997 English direct line
This is a 24-hour hot-line with a nationwide network of volunteers who give free counselling advice and practical aid in English to callers from any part of the country.
Website: http://jhelp.com/jpn/agape/cd_japan.html
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INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS JAPAN
A multiprofessional association of therapists who provide mental health services to the international community.
URL: www.imhpj.org
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IKUNO GAKUEN (shelter for women)
TEL: 090-9629-4847
Weekdays 12-5pm Hotline and emergency refuge/transition house for survivors of domestic violence and other abuses. Counselling and legal services in English and Japanese. All ages, nationalities, genders and sexualities welcome.
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OSAKA PREFECTURAL WOMEN'S CENTRE (Dawn Centre)
TEL: 06-6910-8588
Counselling and information on network of support groups
Details are available at 06-6910-8588
13.30-18.00 and 18.45-21.00 (Tuesday - Friday)
- 9.30-13.00 and 13.45-18.00 (Saturday and Sunday)
URL: http://www.dawncenter.or.jp/english/counseling.html
E-mail: dawn@dawncenter.or.jp
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Kansai Central Office
TEL: 06-6536-0828
Meeting information is available by telephone.
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JAPAN HIV CENTRE English AIDS Hotline
TEL: 03-5259-0256
Saturday 12:00-15:00
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RAINBOW PLAZA - Fukuoka
TEL: 092-733-2220
Website: http://www.rainbowfia.or.jp
Counseling service:
A free counseling service by a professional clinical psychologist every Wednesday, Thursday and first and third Saturday for foreigners experiencing problems with everyday life in Japan. Consultations must be booked in advance.
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COMMUNITY HOUSE & INFORMATION CENTRE - KOBE
TEL: (078) 857-4789 Fax: 078-857-4789
10.00-15.00 Monday-Friday. Closed on holidays and 14 July - Mid August.
Organised by foreigners living in the Kansai area.
Website: http://www.chickobe.com/
E-mail: kobechick@gol.com
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INFORMATION PLAZA OSAKA at International House - Osaka
TEL: 06-6773-6533
9.00-21.00 Mon.-Sat. 9:00-17:30 Sunday and national holidays.
Website: http://www.ih-osaka.or.jp
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HYOGO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
TEL: 078-382-2052
09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday
Website: http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/
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KOBE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
TEL: 078-291-8441
Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00/13:00-17:00
Website: http://www.kicc.jp/
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KYOTO INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
TEL: 075-752-1166/3511
09:30-20:30 Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday.
Website: http://www.kcif.or.jp/
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THE NARA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
TEL: 0742-27-2436
09:00-17:00 Tuesday-Saturday. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and National holidays
Website: http://www.nifs.or.jp/
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NAGOYA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
TEL: 052-581-5678
10:00-12:00/ 13:00-17:00 Tuesday-Saturday
Closed on Mondays, 29 Dec- 3 Jan, Mondays on 2nd week in Feb & Aug
Website: http://www.nic-nagoya.or.jp
E-mail: info@nic-nagoya.or.jp
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AICHI INTERNATIONAL PLAZA
TEL: 052-961-7902
10.00-18.00 Monday - Saturday
Website: http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp/
E-mail: sodan@aia.pref.aichi.jp
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HIROSHIMA INTERNATIONAL CENTRE
TEL: 0120-783-806/082-541-3888
09.00-20.30 Tuesday-Saturday, 09.30-18.00 Sunday.
Closed on Mondays &National holidays, 28 Dec - 4 Jan
Website: http://www.hiroshima-ic.or.jp/hic/
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CENTER FOR MULTICUTURAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTNACE
Osaka
13:00-17:00 Mon.-Fri.
TEL: 06-6390-8201
Hyogo
13:00-18:00 Mon. and Wed.-Sat.
TEL: 078-453-7440
Kyoto
10:00-18:00 Mon.-Fri.
TEL: 075-353-7205
Website: http://www.tabunka.jp/
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KAGAWA-KEN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE ASSOCIATION- IPAL KAGAWA
TEL: (087) 837-5908
09:00-18:00 Mon. and Wed.-Sun. / Closed on Mon. (Tue. If Mon is National Holiday)
Website: http://www.i-pal.or.jp/
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TAKAMATSU CITY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
TEL: (087)837-6003
09.00-18.00 Closed on Mondays
Website: http://ww2.enjoy.ne.jp/~tia/
E-mail: tia@kgw.enjoy.ne.jp
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RAINBOW PLAZA, FUKUOKA
TEL: 092-733-2220
10.00-20.00 everyday except for the third Tuesday each month.
Website: http://www.rainbowfia.or.jp
Disclaimer
The information in this page is provided by the BritishConsulate-General in Osaka for the benefit of enquirers, but neither HMGovernment nor HM Representatives abroad can accept any responsibilityfor errors or omissions in information given in good faith. Interestedindividuals are encouraged to seek additional sources of assistance orreferences from friends and colleagues rather than relying exclusivelyon this list.