TELL Lifeline
An English-language lifeline for anyone living in Japan, run by TELL.
TELL Lifeline is an English-language support line for people living in Japan, staffed by trained Lifeline Support Workers. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
TELL Lifeline
English-language phone support for anyone living in Japan.
- Japan
- 0800-300-8355
Call TELL Lifeline
Their own page labels this number "TOLL FREE".
Mon 00:00–23:00; Tue–Thu 09:00–23:00; Fri 09:00–00:00; Sat 00:00–02:00; Sat 09:00–00:00; Sun 00:00–23:59 (We are available from Saturday 09:00 – Monday 23:00 (continuous service), Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 23:00, and Friday 09:00 – 02:00.)
- Free to call
- Freephone number
Checked 27 August 2026 against their own page
People contact them about: thinking about suicide, nothing feels worth it, completely alone, anxiety and panic, worried about someone else.
Other organisations
- Yorisoi Hotline / よりそいホットラインJapan's free national support line, answering any kind of difficulty.
- SamaritansFree, 24-hour listening for anyone who is struggling — you do not have to be suicidal to call, and you do not have to give your name.
- Lifeline AotearoaA 24/7 telephone and text counselling service staffed by trained volunteers and counsellors.
- Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)Singapore's 24-hour hotline on 1767, with a WhatsApp text service alongside it.
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We are not affiliated with TELL Lifeline and we do not speak for them. This page describes their service as they publish it; their own site is always the authority.