TELL

TELL TELL is dedicated to providing effective support and counseling services to Japan's international community and its increasing mental health needs.

TELL offers three core services: free, anonymous, and confidential English lifeline, professional face-to-face psychotherapy and testing, and community-wide outreach programs. The organization is run by a volunteer Board, some salaried professionals, and many passionate volunteers. As a not-for-profit organization, TELL relies on donations for the majority of its funding. We'd love to talk to you

more about how you could donate to TELL (money, time, expertise) and how you can get involved. Just send us a message, or call our business office: 03-4550-1191.

Your support makes a huge difference in helping TELL be there for the community through the Lifeline, counselling serv...
17/04/2026

Your support makes a huge difference in helping TELL be there for the community through the Lifeline, counselling services, and community outreach. Set up a fundraising appeal on Donorbox at donorbox. org/tell-move-for-mental-health-2026.

See you at the TELL on April 19th!

plays an important role in our health and well-being. Getting enough sleep can improve overall mood, increase focus an...
12/04/2026

plays an important role in our health and well-being. Getting enough sleep can improve overall mood, increase focus and concentration, help with memory, and reduce anxiety and stress. It can also help our immune systems, benefit cardiac health, help us maintain a healthy weight, and reduce our risk of developing some health conditions.

In general, adults need somewhere between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night for optimal functioning, though there can be variation between individuals. It can be incredibly hard to consistently achieve this amount of sleep, though, with many factors having the potential to disrupt our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Environmental factors, such as light, temperature, and noise, can make a difference, as can physical factors, like age and hormonal fluctuations. We also have different responsibilities throughout our lives that may mean the amount of sleep we can get is out of our control. Caring responsibilities, shift patterns, work and study requirements, and stress can all impact how much sleep we can get and when.

Making changes in our daily routines can benefit our sleep, as can making our sleep environment as comfortable and conducive to rest as possible. Read more tips for improving sleep hygiene on the TELL website (telljp.com/sleep-and-health/).

If it remains difficult to get enough sleep regardless of any changes you can make to your environment, it may be advisable to consult a medical porfessional to check if there are any other potential causes.

Join our training team on Tuesday evening (April 14th) to learn about becoming a volunteer on our lifeline.Read more and...
11/04/2026

Join our training team on Tuesday evening (April 14th) to learn about becoming a volunteer on our lifeline.
Read more and sign up at telljp. com/pctraining

While registration for is closed, we still really need your help! We were able to make the toll-free last year, succ...
10/04/2026

While registration for is closed, we still really need your help! We were able to make the toll-free last year, successfully removing financial barriers for folks getting this support. We had 11,366 lifeline calls last year, which is 1,937 more than the previous year. 7,268 people attended our Outreach events, while we had 12,373 counseling sessions.

Your donations help us make this community support possible! Set up a fundraising appeal on here donorbox.org/tell-move-for-mental-health-2026.

Free interactive workshopIn today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of everyday life. It can arise in ...
08/04/2026

Free interactive workshop

In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common part of everyday life. It can arise in many forms, such as financial pressures, family responsibilities, workplace demands, and the general challenges of modern living. Since COVID-19, people around the globe have reported higher levels of stress and lower overall wellbeing and happiness than ever before. Prolonged stress, in particular, can have a significant negative impact on both our physical and mental health.

Join us for a free interactive workshop thanks to our sponsor where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of stress and its effects on the body and mind. You’ll also explore a range of practical tools and strategies designed to help you build resilience, restore balance, and enhance your overall wellbeing.

Date: Wednesday May 12 – 11am – 12 noon

Venue: YC & AC – 11-1 Yaguchidai, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0831

Presented by: Vickie Skorji BBSc (h) Masters Counseling. Vickie is a TELL senior advisor with a background in clinical neuropsychology. Since 2004, she has served TELL in a range of roles, including Lifeline Director (2013–2025). She has developed and led workshops focused on resilience, stress and burnout, su***de prevention, psychological safety, and reducing stigma, translating neuroscience and counselling expertise into accessible, real-world skills.

To register click here. Contact vskorji@telljp.com for more information.

Sponsored by the Public Benefit Activities of the Bluff Clinic Yokohama.

Join us for The Immortal Battle of the Bands Tournament, a community-driven charity music tournament designed to bring m...
08/04/2026

Join us for The Immortal Battle of the Bands Tournament, a community-driven charity music tournament designed to bring musicians and audiences together for meaningful causes. In addition to promoting live music and positive community engagement, we will be accepting donations for TELL each night. The goal is to combine friendly competition, creativity, and fundraising in support of organizations making a tangible difference.

There will be cash prizes, and entry is free.

The event dates are as follows:
4/10/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Shinsaibashi in Osaka
4/11/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Umeda in Osaka
4/17/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Shinsaibashi in Osaka
5/8/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Umeda in Osaka
5/15/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Shinsaibashi in Osaka
6/13/2026, 21:00, at The Blarney Stone, Umeda in Osaka

TELL Kansai volunteers!

If you want to be a volunteer for this event, please reach out to us here https://telljp.com/volunteer/

We are very proud to announce we are officially sold out for the 2026 ! A big thank you to our community and sponsors f...
08/04/2026

We are very proud to announce we are officially sold out for the 2026 ! A big thank you to our community and sponsors for your amazing support and eagerness to climb the 600 steps and move for mental health.

See you on April 19th at the Tokyo Tower! All registered participants will receive further information via their registered email address.

techniques are another way to ground ourselves and bring our focus to the present moment. Different breathing practice...
05/04/2026

techniques are another way to ground ourselves and bring our focus to the present moment. Different breathing practices may help reduce anxiety and stress, or even give us an energy boost when we hit that mid-afternoon slump.

Some potential benefits include reducing anxiety and stress, improving sleep and focus, boosting immune function, and benefiting cardiovascular health.

Get some deep breathing and cardio in with the on April 19th! Join the fun on our website tellevents, and grab your tickets today.

Thanks to your , sponsorships, and fundraising, in 2025, we were able to provide support to the community in a variety...
03/04/2026

Thanks to your , sponsorships, and fundraising, in 2025, we were able to provide support to the community in a variety of ways. We were able to make the toll-free, removing financial barriers to getting this support. We had 11,366 lifeline calls, which is 1,937 more than last year. 7,268 people attended our Outreach events, while we had 12,373 counseling sessions.

We held more than 12,000 counselling sessions in Tokyo, Okinawa, and online. Just under 34% of these sessions were provided at a subsidised rate. Just under 7,200 people attended our outreach events and workshops in 2025.

Move for mental health with TELL's on April 19th! Grab your tickets on our website at tellevents. Donations and ticket sales go towards mental health services in Japan.

Volunteers NeededLast year our Lifeline received more calls and chats than in any previous year. We want to be there for...
02/04/2026

Volunteers Needed

Last year our Lifeline received more calls and chats than in any previous year. We want to be there for everyone who reaches out to us, and to do that we need more volunteer Support Workers. Being there to listen and support people is rewarding in its own right, and by training to volunteer with us you’ll also gain:

🗨️ Communication and active listening skills
💛 Connection and community with other volunteers
🆘QPR Gatekeeper su***de prevention certification
🗾 Knowledge of resources and systems in Japan

Training is held entirely online three times a year, with our next course beginning on May 16th, and is open to people anywhere in Japan.

Visit our website - telljp .com/pctraining - to read more about what's involved or sign up to join our online information session on April 14th.

Grounding techniques are exercises we can use to distract ourselves from anxious or stressful feelings, as they bring ou...
29/03/2026

Grounding techniques are exercises we can use to distract ourselves from anxious or stressful feelings, as they bring our focus to our immediate sensations and experiences. This way, we become "grounded" in the present, and our thoughts are not consumed with either the past or the future.

Grounding techniques can be done pretty much anywhere, any time, and don't cost anything.

Taking 5 minutes to bring our attention to our senses using the 54321 technique can be beneficial in the moment, when we are feeling overwhelmed or unfocused, or can also become a regular practice.

Disclaimer: not every technique works well for every person. If you find this doesn't work for you, or there are any reasons why it could be dangerous or unhelpful for you to do this, or you try and if you find it uncomfortable, then stop. It can take time to find the techniques that are helpful for you.

Join TELL's on April 19th at tellevents. org to move for mental health.

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Wesley Center, 6-10-11 Minami Aoyama
Minato-ku, Tokyo
107-0062

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月曜日 09:00 - 18:00
火曜日 09:00 - 18:00
水曜日 09:00 - 18:00
木曜日 09:00 - 18:00
金曜日 09:00 - 18:00

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