Step-Up Challenge for Mental Health 2024
JOIN our signature event: Step-Up Challenge for Mental HealthFrom September 10, 2024 (World Suicide Prevention Day) through October 10, 2024 (World Mental Health Day). Suicide remains a critical issue that impacts individuals and communities in Japan. To inspire positive change and tackle this uncomfortable but important topic, TELL focuses on Step-Up Challenge 2024 – a […]
2024 TELL Legend Awards – Jason Chare
Last year, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, TELL launched the TELL Legends Award. This award recognises individuals present and past who have shown excellence in their work, inspired others, and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the organisation’s vision of zero suicides. This month we honour Jason Chare who was the Lifeline Director from […]
Grassroots fundraiser spotlight: Julia Zhu
Grassroots fundraiser spotlight: Julia Zhu By Yiyan Zhang Julia is a recent high school graduate and a former TELL intern. She has taken TELL’s mental health student gatekeeper training–twice–and is a certified QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper. Recently, she created a mental health magazine aimed at her Kobe community, and donated proceeds from the sale to […]
Self-Care for the LGBTQIA+ Community
June holds special meaning for the LGBTQIA+ community; known as the Pride Month, it is a time when LGBTQIA+ people come together and celebrate the richness and diversity of their identities. This year’s Tokyo Rainbow Pride parade alone attracted 15,000 participants, coloring the streets of Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward. Although a time of celebration, we must […]
Fundraising Email Template
Hi [ ], On [DATE] I will be organizing an [EVENT] to fundraise for TELL Japan. TELL Japan is a registered NPO providing Lifeline and Counseling services in English that are vital to support members of the international community in Japan. TELL Japan relies on our donations to keep these resources open. Find out more […]
Where will your fundraised money go?
The money you raise will be used to help a variety of mental health needs. TELL operates a telephone and chat Lifeline, a clinic with professional face-to-face counseling, and an outreach program that engages with the community through events and workshops. Last year, TELL handled over 26,000 cases of mental health support in the community. […]
Handy Fundraising Captions and Hashtags
Social media is a powerful tool that gives us the opportunity to connect with millions of people and organizations. As we continue to raise awareness, improve education, and inspire action for mental health and suicide prevention, social media helps carry our message. HASHTAGS #MoveforMentalHealth #ShatterStigma #StepUpChallenge #TokyoTowerClimb #TELLJapan CAPTIONS Suicide remains the leading cause of […]
2024 TELL Legend Awards: Charles Bentley
2024 TELL Legend Awards Last year, as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, TELL launched the TELL Legends Award. This award recognises present and past individuals who have shown excellence in their work, inspired others, and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the organisation’s vision of zero suicides. This month’s Legend is Charles Bentley who trained […]
Growing Old in Japan: the Shadows of Elder Abuse
Growing Old in Japan: the Shadows of Elder Abuse by the TELL Lifeline As we come up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, we would like to take a closer look at elder abuse and raise awareness of an issue that has, does and will affect our community. Since the implementation of […]
Military Families and Mental Health
Military Families and Mental Health The country of Japan hosts just under 54,000 U.S. military troops at bases and facilities throughout mainland Japan, Kyushu, and Okinawa and approximately 40,000 military dependents (spouses and families). TELL receives many referrals for the spouses and children of the active duty troops and, on occasion, for active duty members […]
May 9 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness
May 9 is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in the USA by Yiyan Zhang and Selena Hoy In Japan, the US, and beyond, we face a growing youth mental health crisis. This crisis came into sharp relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the well-being of children came under scrutiny amid questions about remote schooling, […]
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence
When someone tells you they are a victim-survivor of rape, sexual violence, or childhood sexual abuse, it can be hard to know what to say and do. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all way to support someone, no phrasebook or guide to navigate these conversations, no magical words you can say to change […]