Japanese phrases
Urgent help
緊急の助けが必要です。
Self-harm risk
自分を傷つけてしまうかもしれません。
Call emergency services
救急に電話するのを手伝ってもらえますか？
Mental-health support
メンタルヘルスの支援が必要です。
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Mental-health support in Japan
Emergency, emotional-support and mental-health support options for people in Japan.
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If there is immediate danger
If someone needs urgent medical help or an ambulance, call 119. If police help is needed, call 110.
Thrive & Rise is not an emergency service. This page is here to help you find trusted support quickly.
Country support summary
Quick answer for Japan
If you are looking for mental-health support in Japan, start with the emergency guidance if anyone may be in immediate danger. For non-emergency emotional or crisis support, this page lists support options such as Yorisoi Hotline and keeps source links visible so details can be checked.
Emergency number: 119 or 110
First support route: Call 0120-279-338
Use the source links before sharing, because support details can change.
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If English is hard to read
This page is currently written in English. If English is hard to read, use your browser translate option, show the phrases below to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support.
English phrases
Urgent help
I need urgent help.
Self-harm risk
I may hurt myself.
Call emergency services
Can you help me call emergency services?
Mental-health support
I need mental-health support.
These phrases are a simple translation aid, not a professional medical translation. If there is immediate danger, use the emergency number on this page.
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Support options
Yorisoi Hotline
Free helpline support listed for people across Japan. Availability and language options can vary.
Call 0120-279-338TELL Lifeline
English-language emotional support and crisis connection for people in Japan.
Call 0800-300-8355 or use chatCommon questions
Mental-health support in Japan
What emergency number should I use in Japan? +
If someone needs urgent medical help or an ambulance, call 119. If police help is needed, call 110.
Where can I find mental-health support in Japan? +
For non-emergency support in Japan, start with the support options listed on this page. A first route to try is Yorisoi Hotline: Call 0120-279-338.
Is Thrive & Rise an emergency service in Japan? +
No. Thrive & Rise is a signposting platform, not an emergency service, crisis line, medical provider or replacement for professional care. If someone may be in immediate danger, use the emergency number for Japan first.
What if I do not understand English? +
Use your browser translate option, show the language-support phrases on this page to someone nearby, or ask a trusted person to help you contact local support. The translated phrases are a simple aid, not professional medical translation.