Helplines in Japan

24/7 suicide prevention and crisis support line for the Kansai region (Osaka area). Part of the national Inochi no Denwa network but operates independently with round-the-clock coverage.

Japan's only 24/7 chat-based crisis support. Web chat staffed by ~1,000 volunteer counselors across 32 countries enabling round-the-clock coverage. For anyone experiencing crisis, loneliness, or emotional distress.

24/7 toll-free suicide prevention lifeline. Trained counselors listen to people experiencing thoughts like 'life is too hard to continue' or feeling hopeless. Free, anonymous support available around the clock.

24/7 psychiatric emergency service for Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya region, 7.5M population). Provides crisis support and hospital referrals for mental health emergencies.

24/7 multilingual emergency support hotline operated by JNTO. Assists with accidents, illness, disasters, and emergencies. Available to all foreign residents and visitors.

Daily mental health consultation line for Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya region). Year-round coverage including weekends and holidays. Complements the 24/7 psychiatric emergency line.

Japan's primary national suicide prevention telephone network with 62 centers across the country. Provides anonymous, confidential emotional support for people in crisis. Operated by trained volunteers. Part of the Federation of Inochi No Denwa (FIND).

Free 24/7 support for domestic violence victims. Phone support in Japanese, multilingual chat support (10 languages) 12:00-22:00. Government-funded service providing consultations and referrals.

Sexual Assault Response Center providing 24/7 free emergency support for sexual assault victims. Services include hotline counseling, medical accompaniment, physical care, emotional support, police reporting assistance, and legal referrals. Limited English support via translation devices.

Government-funded 24/7 crisis hotline. Main Japanese line is 24/7. Press 4 for LGBTQ+ specialist counselors (24/7). Press 2 for foreign language support (10 languages, limited hours). Covers DV, trafficking, LGBTQ+ issues, discrimination, housing, legal aid.