Below is the list of emergency numbers and suicide helplines, along with additional resources. Below is a summary of the information for anyone seeking assistance in Japan or globally.
Crisis Information
Japan Emergency Numbers
119: Ambulance, Fire, Emergency Rescue
110: Police
Japan Emergency Interpretation Service (English/Spanish/Chinese/Korean/Thai)
Phone: 03-5285-8185
Hours: Monday to Friday 17:00-22:00 JST
Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 9:00-22:00 JST
Tokyo English-Speaking Police
Phone: 03-3509-0110
Available 24 hours every day
Suicide Helplines and Support Services (Tokyo English Lifeline)
Phone: 03-5774-0992
Phone Hours: 09:00-23:00 JST
Website: TELL Chat
Chat Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 22:30-02:00 JST (13 years and older)
Befrienders Worldwide
Phone: 03-5286-9090
IM Alive Chat (US Based)
Website: IM Alive
Available 24/7
Lifeline Chat (Australian Based)
Website: Lifeline Crisis Chat
Hours: 19:00 to midnight AEST (18:00-24:00 JST)
Honolulu Poison Control Center
Phone: 1-808-941-4411
Osaka Toxicity
Phone: 0990-50-2499, 06-871-9999
Additional Resources
Stay Alive App
Safety plan accessible by phone: Stay Alive App
Calm Harm App
Mindfulness
LGBTQIA+ Support Chat (UK Based)
Website: Switchboard
Hours: 10:00-22:00 GMT (20:00-08:00 JST)
