This list is made up of independent service providers. Staff at these programs are dedicated to providing support in your area.
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Nationwide consultation hotline (DV consultation navi): #8008 (Harereba)
Nationwide consultation service (DV Consultation Plus): 0120-279-889 (Connect/Quick)
You can also contact us via SNS or email: https://soudanplus.jp/
Nationwide consultation service (One-stop support center for victims of sexual crimes and sexual violence):
#8891 (Quick One Stop)
You will be connected to the nearest one-stop support center.
Consultations are free of charge.
A first-of-its-kind, comprehensive international directory of domestic and sexual violence resources in almost every UN-recognized country and territory in the world. The NO MORE Foundation created the site in partnership with the United Nations and the World Bank, and it is intended to serve as a global hub of information and resources for victims and their loved ones. This directory is the latest step in our efforts to create a world with NO MORE domestic and sexual violence.
Bright Sky is a safe, easy to use app and website that provides practical support and information on how to respond to domestic violence. It is for anyone experiencing domestic violence, or for those worried about someone else. Bright Sky can help you locate the nearest support services across the United States.
DomesticShelters.org works to make more people aware of the services available for those experiencing domestic violence and make it faster and easier for victims of domestic violence and their friends/family, as well as program and shelter providers, to quickly find services and information best suited to their location, language and needs.
Nationwide consultation hotline (Child Abuse Response Hotline): 189 (Ichihayaku)
You will be connected to the nearest child consultation center where you can speak to a specialist.
List of child consultation centers nationwide
https://www.cfa.go.jp/policies/jidougyakutai/jisou-ichiran/
General Labor Consultation Corner You can consult with a specialist about any labor issues, such as bullying, harassment, etc. in the workplace.
List of general labor consultation corners nationwide ↓
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/general/seido/chihou/kaiketu/soudan.html
Introduction to the comprehensive consultation service (National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry mental health information site)
https://kokoro.ncnp.go.jp/support_consult.php
Nationwide consultation desk (Protect Your Heart):
Support Hotline: 0120-279-338 (Connect and Support)
0120-279-226
(If calling from Iwate, Miyazaki, or Fukushima prefectures: tsunagu (connect) and tsutsumu (end))
Unified Mental Health Consultation Hotline: 0580-064-556 (Let's take care of our hearts)
You can also contact us via SNS.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/mamorouyokokoro/soudan/sns/
Find comprehensive information and support for people seeking help and guidance regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, and related issues. This resource hub connects victims, families, and communities to hotlines, counseling centers, legal assistance, and other important services.
A brief overview of counseling centers in Japan that provide support to women who have experienced domestic violence or other abuse. It lists the contact details, addresses and services offered by these centers, and highlights the availability of counseling and protection. The document is intended to help women in trouble quickly find reliable resources and assistance.
We are here to support you. Please reach out to your support network as well as these resources. This includes your family, friends, and any healthcare professional you are currently seeing.
