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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.

22/03/2026

Exercise can have a lot of really positive effects on our health and well-being. However, it can be really hard to make time for exercise in our busy schedules, or especially if we are already feeling down. While starting a whole new fitness routine may not be realistic, taking steps to increase movement can improve our self-esteem and even cause chemical changes in the brain that positively improve our mood.

A lot of messaging can make exercising seem like a one-size-fits-all endeavour, but we are all individuals with different likes and dislikes, and coming from different starting points. Trying different things to find ways of exercising that we enjoy, or that we can tolerate, are more likely to create patterns we can stick to.

Additionally, trying not to view exercise as a "should" can help us not use it as another way to beat ourselves up if we miss a day or find it hard to stick to the routine we planned. It's always okay to restart and try again. Read more about exercise and mental health here telljp .com/exercise-and-mental-health/.

Join TELL's on April 19th at tellevents. org to get some steps in or set a fitness goal.

20/03/2026

Make it easy for your friends, family, coworkers, and rivals to support your fundraising efforts and help you power up the by creating a donorbox appeal! Use our handy walkthrough guide to set up your account on our website tellevents .org!

Share the link with the people in your life and support TELL's mission.

Join the on April 19th to help TELL continue providing mental health services in Japan.

15/03/2026

There is a lot of talk about making time for self-care and how important it is to wellbeing, but what does this phrase really mean? Often it conjures ideas of making time for long baths, going for a massage, or getting a manicure. While these ideas can be part of caring for ourselves, this one vision can feel quite limiting, and when we don't have the time, funds, or energy to do these things, potentially another way to fail.

In reality, what constitutes true self-care will be unique to each one of us. Exercise can be great for well-being, but so can taking a nap or tackling a household task so it's no longer part of the mental load we need to carry all day everyday. What works for one person is not universal, which makes self-care hard to define in a nice easy presecriptive fashion.

Try different things and see what works for you, and be as kind to yourself as you can if you can't fit something in or meet a schedule or routine you are trying to impose.

Let us know in the comments what you have tried and what works for you - not as a prescription for others, but to generate some ideas we can all think about!
Read more about this topic on the TELL website at https://telljp.com/what-is-self-care/.

Join the on April 19th https://www.tellevents.org/ to help TELL continue providing mental health services in Japan.

13/03/2026

The TELL is available every day by phone (0800-300-8355) and chat (https://telljp.com/lifeline/). Our comprehensively trained Lifeline Support Workers are there, ready to talk to you, whatever you may be going through. You don't have to be alone.

TELL Counselling offers psychotherapy with professionally licensed counsellors for adults, children, and couples. Multiple languages are available so you can express yourself freely. Costs are on a sliding scale. Testing services are also available for children and young people.

TELL Outreach provides a range of activities, including workshops, mental health training, activisim and allyism to the community, schools, and the corporate world.

We are so grateful for your support, and we hope you can join us on April 19th at the ! Buy tickets at https://www.tellevents.org/ today!

10/03/2026

In 1971, after the founding of Inochi no Denwa (the Japanese Lifeline Service), Miriam Olsen and her husband, George, began discussions about creating a similar service for the English-speaking community in Japan.

With the support of five English-language churches in Tokyo—Franciscan Chapel Center, St. Alban’s Anglican Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Tokyo Baptist Church, and Tokyo Union Church—a three-month trial of Tokyo English Language Life Line was launched. The first volunteer training program began in October 1972.

Fifty support workers and 13 supervisors were trained, and opened its Lifeline phone support on April 1, 1973, with Miriam Olsen serving as the organization’s first Director. Miriam supported the Lifeline from 1971 to 1989, helping establish a service that has been there every day since for those in need. Her vision and dedication continue to inspire others and remain an important part of TELL’s history and community on . Miriam is pictured in the image on the right.

Ruth McCreey began her journey with TELL alongside her husband John in 1986 and has supported the organization’s mission in many ways over the years. Both served as Lifeline volunteers, contributing more than 3,000 hours supporting callers. They also trained new volunteers, served as supervisors, and remained dedicated donors. Ruth later served as a board member from 1993 to 1996 and worked as one of TELL’s options counselors from the 1990s until 2011. For more than three decades, the McCreeys helped ensure that vulnerable people—particularly those struggling with thoughts of su***de—felt valued, supported, and reminded that they did not have to face their struggles alone.

Chikako Iishi joined TELL as a therapist in 1995, specializing in grief and loss, including ambiguous loss in multicultural contexts. Following the March 11, 2011 Tohoku Triple Disaster, she worked with other TELL clinicians to adapt and translate Psychological First Aid materials from International Medical Corps and AmeriCares, and helped train volunteers in Tohoku supporting people coping with trauma and loss.

09/03/2026

We honour Nancy Kobayashi, who joined TELL in 1991 and has been connected with TELL for 31 years - holding numerous positions, from Director, trainer, supervisor, and, of course, Lifeline Support Worker. In addition to all the roles and positions Nancy has held over the years, she also took her commitment to supporting callers to the Lifeline seriously, contributing 3,000 service hours on the Lifeline, the second highest as an individual in TELL’s history. Nancy has made a difference in so many lives and is a testament to what it means to be a Legendary Lifeline Support Worker on .

We also honour Kathy Burton Lewis's 28 years of service from 1991 to 2019 as a TELL Lifeline Support Legend. Kathy was a supervisor, trainer, and support worker, providing 2236 hours of direct support to users on the Lifeline. Kathy is someone who consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does. She helped train and support hundreds of volunteers to become TELL support workers, helping create a better, more compassionate community for everyone.

For 26 years, from 1996 to 2021, Ethne Ashizawa provided an unwavering commitment to mental health crisis support and su***de prevention in Japan. Ethne joined TELL in the Fall of 1996 and contributed nearly 4,000 hours of direct support (1,000 shifts) to users in need and currently holds the most direct service hours of any TELL Lifeline Support Worker. She was also a Lifeline trainer, helping many new volunteers to become Lifeline Support Workers and educating many on how to support and be there for anyone feeling suicidal. In addition, she helped set up and develop a TELL Pregnancy Option Support Service, helping many women of all ages in Japan. She was also a dedicated Lifeline Group Supervisor for over 15 years, caringly supporting her many group members while ensuring that best practices for the users were maintained.

We are proud to recognise her many years of service and honour her as a TELL Legend on .

08/03/2026

( ) is more than a date on the calendar; it is a global movement that celebrates the achievements of women while highlighting the ongoing pursuit of gender equality. It is also a moment for employers to reflect on the progress made and to address the systemic barriers that continue to hold women back in the workplace.

This year, is shining a spotlight on our past female legends and also menopause, a natural life stage that remains widely misunderstood and stigmatised, and one that has long affected women’s career progression, financial security, and long-term wellbeing.

Menopause in the Workplace: An Overlooked Transition

Women aged 50 and over are the fastest-growing segment of the workforce in many countries. Here in Japan, about one-quarter of the 30.6 million working women are aged 45–55 years, and their labour force participation rate exceeds 70%. By age 54, more than 80% of women are menopausal, and up to 90% experience symptoms. While many navigate this transition with minimal disruption, around one in four report severe or debilitating effects.

Mental Health and Menopause

Mood changes are common during perimenopause and menopause. Around 68% of women report mood instability, and 60% experience sleep disruption, both of which significantly affect emotional well-being. Research also highlights that women with a history of depression, PMS, or postpartum depression are at increased risk of depressive symptoms during this stage.

Many menopausal symptoms overlap with mental health conditions, including sleep disturbance, cognitive changes, weight gain, sexual difficulties, and vasomotor symptoms such as hot flushes. These challenges are often compounded by midlife stressors, including caregiving responsibilities, health concerns, and work pressures.

Read the full article on our website https://telljp.com/iwd-2026-shining-a-light-on-menopause-at-work/nternational Bloomberg ブルームバーグ L.P.

03/03/2026

Your March Mental Health Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/telljp/march-2026-newsletter-4747185

12/02/2026

We're here to listen, whatever you're going through

TOLL-FREE phone: 0800-300-8355 / Chat
Sat 09:00 - Mon 23:00 (continuous service)
Tue - Thu 09:00 - 23:00
Fri 09:00 - 02:00
Hours are split across phone and chat, see our website for the schedule.
We're here, if you need to talk.

10/02/2026

🎶 Live Music for Mental Health in Tokyo 🎶

This Friday, February 13, TELL is inviting the Tokyo community to come together for a live music night supporting mental health.

📍 Location: What the Dickens, Ebisu
🕗 Time: 20:00 – around 22:00 (feel free to arrive late or leave anytime)
🎟 Entry: Free — donations welcome

Three bands will be performing, each bringing a distinct sound and energy to the stage:

RCNR

Carrying the heart of Ireland onto Tokyo stages, RCNR blends driving rhythms, rich harmonies, and timeless folk tunes. As a duo, they create an intimate yet powerful sound that pulls you straight into the music.

The Complaints Department (TCD)

A Tokyo-based alternative band mixing pop rock and melodic punk into a sharp, distinctive sound. Combining original music with popular covers, TCD has been part of the Tokyo indie scene since 2009 and is gearing up to release their third mini-album in 2026.
🔗 https://www.complaintsmusic.com/

theCOMMON

Raw, no-frills rock with a punk heartbeat. Inspired by the urgency and swagger of The Clash, their original songs deliver punchy riffs, restless grooves, and music that refuses to sit still.
🔗 https://www.reverbnation.com/thecommonband

If you’re in Tokyo and want to support mental health while enjoying great live music, come by and bring friends. 🎸💙

02/02/2026

Your February Mental Health Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/telljp/february-2026-newsletter

28/01/2026

TELL is around to bring a new event to the community this year.

Connecting Within, Connecting Together

Join us for Yoga + Gathering — a gentle, mental health–focused yoga practice followed by a relaxed space to connect. All levels welcome.

📅 Last Saturday of every month
🕢 19:45–21:15
📍 Lila Yoga, Meguro

✨ January session is now full
🔗 Registration for future sessions via link
Donation-Based Participation: This yoga session is offered on a donation basis, with a suggested minimum contribution of ¥1,000/person.

All proceeds support TELL’s mental health programs and community services. Register at https://forms.gle/qXzn9nLgqsnorqkK6. Email outreach.assist@telljp.com if you have any questions.

住所

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

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

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