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Tokyo 06:25, 17 May 2012
   
Last updated at 6:18 (UK time) 15 Jun 2011

Sources of help - western Japan

  • 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
  • INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS JAPAN
    A multiprofessional association of therapists who provide mental health services to the international community.
    URL: www.imhpj.org
  • 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.

  • 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
              
  • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Kansai Central Office
    TEL: 06-6536-0828
    Meeting information is available by telephone.
  • JAPAN HIV CENTRE English AIDS Hotline
    TEL: 03-5259-0256
    Saturday 12:00-15:00

  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • HYOGO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
    TEL: 078-382-2052
    09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday 
    Website: http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/
  • KOBE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
    TEL: 078-291-8441
    Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00/13:00-17:00
    Website: http://www.kicc.jp/

  • KYOTO INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
    TEL: 075-752-1166/3511
    09:30-20:30 Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday.
    Website: http://www.kcif.or.jp/
  • 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/
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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
  • 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.