Mental Health

## Key Info

JETs are not Mental Health professionals and it is important to seek help if you need it.

**Disclaimer:** TJET is not certified to give medical advice and anyone who needs help should talk to a certified medical professional. None of the resources should be considered official government recommendations or endorsements in any way.

* For more information please visit http://jetprogramme.org/en/mental-health-support/

## **AJET Peer Support Group (PSG)**

AJET offers an anonymous and confidential listening
and referral helpline service to support JET Programme participants. The helpline
is available every night from 8pm to 7am.

Phone number: 050-5534-5566

Voice call via Skype: AJETPSG

http://ajet.net/resources/counselling/

## **JET Participant Mental Health Counseling Assistance Program**

CLAIR offers a JET Mental Health Counselling Assistance Program. This program provides a partial subsidy (50%, up to 30,000 yen) for counselling costs incurred by medical institutions or professional counselling providers. This subsidy applies only when the costs are not covered by the Japanese National Health Insurance.

* This year, the coverage period is from April 4th of this year to March 31st , 2022. The application period is April 1st of this year to April 8th, 2022. For further information, please ask your contacting organisation or contact your PA.

To submit a request for a mental health counseling assistance subsidy:

1.   Pay for the counseling out of
pocket. Save all original receipts. Request a receipt if one is not provided. Th receipt must include: the counselling institution's name(or provider), date of payment, amount paid, and the applicant's name.

2.   Submit an application through your contracting organization and include the original receipts and a copy of
the inside front cover of the JET’s bank book (if applicable). You can also contact your PA directly for the application if you do not want your school to know.

3.   The CO/BOE will submit the application
to CLAIR for review.

4.   The subsidy will be deposited
directly into the JET’s bank account once reviewed.

## JET Counselling Service

CLAIR established the JET Online Counselling Service for JET Programme Participants in June 2015

* There are three types of FREE counselling services available:

CLAIR recommends trying the Web Mail Counselling system first. There is no limit to the number of threads you can start in the Web Mail Counselling system.

### Web Mail Counselling

* 1. Login and member registration https://www.kokoro-soudan.net/en

Password required from your contracting organisation
i.e Tokyo BOE, Musashimuriyama BOE (public JET)or Shigaku-jet@shigaku-tokyo.or.jp (Private JET)

* 2. Enter online counselling room and submit any information you wish to discuss
* 3. Receive and view response and continue consultation if required \*max 3 messages per consultation\* (Response time up to 3 working days)
* If you wish to continue the consultation after 3 messages, please write your questions as a new consultation session.

### Skype Counselling

You can receive up to seven free Skype Counselling sessions from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022

* 1. Login and member registration https://www.fismec.co.jp/hiroba/en/secure

Password required from your contracting organisation
i.e Tokyo BOE, Musashimuriyama BOE (public JET)or Shigaku-jet@shigaku-tokyo.or.jp (Private JET) ..you may have already received password via email.

* 2. Fill in requested information and up to 3 sessions requests you would like on the counselling sign upform. A counsellor will contact you via email with the time/date/access information for the appointment

(Choose between 20/40min sessions,business hours 9:30am-9:30pm Mon-Fri except national holidays)

* 3. Connect to Skype at scheduled time and receive consultation from a Skype counsellor

(Contact Fismec via email to reschedule by 5pm a minimum of 2 working days before consultation)

### Telephone Counselling (toll-free)

Over the phone counselling, JETs get one phone call allowed per day (no annual limit). Calls are free of charge on days of operation

* TEL: 0120-810-803 (Mon-Fri from 5:30pm to 9pm and Saturdays 1pm to 4:30pm)
* Days of operation: the 10th and 20th of every month (if falls on a Sunday or national holiday, it will take place on the nearest prior Saturday instead)
* remaining days of operation for the April 2021- March 2022 term: 10 Dec, 20 Dec, 8 Jan, 20 Jan, 10 Feb, 19 Feb, 10 Mar, 19 March

## **Helpful Links & Other Counseling Services**

Other counselors and counseling services are available in Tokyo. We have listed a few below and we highly recommend researching care providers prior to making an appointment to ensure that they are a good match for your personally.

*International Mental Health Professionals of Japan*: http://www.imhpj.org/

IMHPJ is an interdisciplinary network of individuals and organizations providing mental health care, therapy and related services to the people of the various nationalities living in Japan. This site features a database of mental health professionals who speak English.
*TELL Tokyo English Life Line*: http://telljp.com/

TELL works to provide effective support and counseling services to Japan's international community and its increasing mental health needs. There is an English language helpline with optional in-person counseling in Tokyo.
TELL Lifeline (03-5774-0992) is a free, anonymous telephone counseling and support across Japan. 9am - 11pm daily.
TELL Chat is a free anonymous online support through instant messaging, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30pm - 2am.
*Tokyo Counseling Services*: http://tokyocounseling.com/english/

Tokyo Counseling services provides individual, couples, marriage, and family counseling as well as group therapy and psychotherapy services. Counseling and therapy services are available in several languages: English, French, German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese. These services are available for all residents living in the Tokyo Metropolis and Kanto regions.
*Himawari:* https://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp/qq13/qqport/tomintop/

Medical institution directory by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. There is a useful search option that lets you choose language(s) offered by the institution/clinic if you are looking for a medical professional that speaks your native language.
*Japan Healthcare*: https://japanhealthinfo.com/mental-health/

A non-profit that matches foreigners to healthcare providers that match their needs and language, including psychiatrists and psychologists. You can contact them via phone or email, Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm.
*Tokyo Mental Health*: https://www.tokyomentalhealth.com/

English-speaking and UK-licensed Psychiatry and Counseling clinic in Akasaka and Shintomi. Provides medical psychiatric treatment, counseling and psychotherapy, and psychological testing for both adults and children.
*North Tokyo Counseling*: https://northtokyocounseling.com

> North Tokyo Counseling specializes in assisting clients in dealing with a wide range of challenges living in another country. We have a highly trained mental health professional on staff. Our team has extensive experience assisting clients with both educational and special educational needs.
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*Japan HIV Center*: http://www.npo-jhc.com/english.htm

The Japan HIV Center (JHC) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in order to provide support for those affected by HIV/AIDS in Japan, regardless of means of infection, nationality, sexuality. They provide a safe, non-judgmental place to discuss any concerns you might have. They have trained telephone counselors who provide emotional support as well as counseling, info, and referrals for sexual and sexual-mental health.
*Alcoholics Anonymous in Tokyo* : https://www.aatokyo.org/

> If you repeatedly drink more than you intend or want to, if you get into trouble, or if you have memory lapses when you drink, you may be an alcoholic. Tel: 03-3971-1471 email: [[1]].
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*Foreign Residents’ Advisory Center:* https://www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/guide/guide01.html

> TEL: 03-5320-7744 English services available weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. They provide general counseling services on marital, family and other personal issues. Consultations are completely free, and confidentiality is strictly observed.
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*Counseling Center for Women:* http://www.ccwjp.org/

> TEL: 050-1501-2803, Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 17:00. Couseling availible in multiple languages including English.
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*H.E.L.P.*(House in Emergency of Love and Peace) – Tokyo: https://en.kyofukai.jp/about-us/facilities/help/

> TEL: 03-3368-8855. Japanese, and English languages spoken. Christian-based organization offering refuge, counseling, and legal services to women in need, 10 p.m. – 5 p.m., weekdays only.
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#### Regional information pages (featuring information applicable to JETs across Japan:

*Akita JET*: http://akitajet.com/wiki/Main\_Page
*Counseling Services for Foreign Residents*: http://www.earthplaza.jp/english/voiceservice.html
*Kagoshima JET Support*: http://kagoshimajet.com/support/counseling/
*Kumamoto JET Mental Health*: http://kumamotojet.com/Mental-Health.php
*Sendai JET Mental Health*: http://www.jetsendai.com/mental-health/
*Samaritans Charity*: http://www.samaritans.org/
#### Country specific resources

Australia: If you call up the Australian embassy they have resources available. You can also call the Australian lifeline through the Australian embassy. It's free.
America: The American embassy citizen services page lists a number of resources (psychiatric, legal, municipal, etc) that you don't have to be a citizen to use. They can be found here.
*Pathways to Safety International:*https://pathwaystosafety.org/get-help-now/

> Pathways to Safety International is a nongovernmental organization that specializes in serving Americans experiencing interpersonal and gender based violence abroad.
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#### Available English speaking clinics:

*Kayaba-cho Mental Health Clinic-* English Speaking Psychiatrist and counseling. The Kayaba-cho Mental health clinic is located 2 minutes away from Kayaba-cho station, exit 6. The staff speak English, website here.
*BetterHelp:* https://www.betterhelp.com/ Online couselling availible around the world.

*Mejiro SOLA Clinic:* http://www.mejiro-sola.com/eng/index.html

The Mejiro SOLA Clinic aim to bring peace of mind by offering medical and counseling services to those living in the community as well as those from various cultural backgrounds.TEL : 03-5906-5092
*Yotsuya Yui Clinic:* https://www.yotsuya-yui.jp/medicalE.html

TEL: 03-5225-1291 The clinic supports a wide range of people, regardless of their age or nationality. Languages avalible- English, Japanese, Español, Português,한글
*Oki Counseling:* https://okicounseling.com/

> Online counseling in Okinawa and Greater Japan, from U.S. licensed therapists.
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#### Resources in Japan (in Japanese)

*Women’s Human Rights Hotline:* https://www.moj.go.jp/JINKEN/jinken108.html

> TEL: 0570-070-810. Services available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. weekdays. This service offers support and advice to women who are victims of bullying, sexual harassment at work, domestic violence or psychological abuse.
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*Domestic Violence Counseling and Support Center*: https://pathwaystosafety.org/get-help-now/

> Each prefectural police department has a Domestic Violence Counseling and Support Center (DV Center). Japanese speaking staff only.
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## See Also

* Legal Resources
* Culture Shock and Fatigue