AJET Peer Support Group
A free, confidential listening and referral service for
Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme participants
Available every night from 8 pm - 1 am!
Call via Microsoft Teams: 'AJET Peer Support Group'
(Search 'ajetpsg@gmail.com')
We are now taking calls on Microsoft Teams
To place a call, please follow the instructions below:​
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1. Download Microsoft Teams.
2. Send a message to 'AJET Peer Support Group' (search 'ajetpsg@gmail.com') via Teams.
3. After we've accepted your request, please place your call via Teams.
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​After the call, we will delete all contacts and conversation history to maintain confidentiality. If you have any questions, please contact the Digital Coordinator at ajetpsg.dc@gmail.com.
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Counselling Resources
JET Online Counselling Service
The JET Online Counselling Service offers two types of counseling services: WebMail Counselling and Skype Counselling. Both services can be used in either English or Japanese. Web Mail Counselling can be used by accessing the site and registering; an email account and computer/ tablet are required. It can be used at any time or location. If you have a Skype ID, you can receive counseling by appointment using video or audio.
Tokyo English Life Line
TELL is dedicated to providing effective support and counseling services to Japan’s international community and its increasing mental health needs. Service hours are split across phone and chat platforms. They are available from Saturday 09:00 – Monday 23:00 (continuous service), Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 23:00, and Friday 09:00 – 02:00. The CHAT SERVICE is now available every day from 16:00.
The Purple Dial: Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling
Hotline hosted by the Cabinet Office’s Gender Equality Bureau, counseling in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog and Thai is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. English Hours: Phone calls from women are accepted around the clock, and men can use the service from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays and from noon to 11 p.m. on weekends.