Happy Holidays from TELL this 2016!

The holiday season is a time of joy for many, but for some it is the most difficult time of year. As a friend of TELL, you know TELL provides vital services to the international community in Japan.
Happy Holidays from TELL

The holiday season is a time of joy for many, but for some it is the most difficult time of year. As a friend of TELL, you know TELL provides vital services to the international community in Japan.
TELL is Accepting Applications for Spring Phone Counselor Training

Training dates: KANSAI & TOKYO February 25th – May 20th
Accepting Applications for Spring Phone Counselor Training

Training dates: KANSAI & TOKYO February 25th – May 20th
TELL Survey: Lack of Mental Health Care in Japan

A survey conducted by TELL has found that few English-speaking Japan-based workers believe their employers provide them with adequate mental health care support; over 50 percent of respondents said their employers do not offer mental health care services at all. The majority of respondents to the survey, conducted online in English, also said they feel uncomfortable discussing mental health concerns in the workplace, and noted that even when mental health care services are offered, confidentiality is a concern.
TELL Survey: Employers Fail to Provide Adequate Mental Health Care in Japan

A survey conducted by TELL has found that few English-speaking Japan-based workers believe their employers provide them with adequate mental health care support; over 50 percent of respondents said their employers do not offer mental health care services at all. The majority of respondents to the survey, conducted online in English, also said they feel uncomfortable discussing mental health concerns in the workplace, and noted that even when mental health care services are offered, confidentiality is a concern.
Meet Our New Administration Manager, Rieko Kieffer

TELL’s new Administration Manager, Rieko Kieffer, is a Kyushu native and grew up in Nagasaki and Saga.
TELL’s Survey: Mental Health in Corporations 2016
Asked what mental health issues concerned them most, respondents to TELL’s survey reported being interested in support for depression, stress management, anxiety, suicide awareness and prevention, helping kids cope with stress, and school bullying.
Survey: Employers Fail to Provide Adequate Mental Health Care in Japan
Asked what mental health issues concerned them most, respondents to TELL’s survey reported being interested in support for depression, stress management, anxiety, suicide awareness and prevention, helping kids cope with stress, and school bullying.
World Mental Health Day: Focus on Psychological First Aid

About 90 percent of the world’s earthquakes and 80 percent of the world’s largest earthquakes occur along the “Ring of Fire” that surrounds the Pacific Ocean, and Japan has a front row seat.
Toward a 24/7 Lifeline in 2016 | Join Us

For several years, one of TELL’s most important goals has been taking our Lifeline service 24/7. As you may have observed, we’re not there yet. So what’s the hold-up? Simply, we don’t have enough volunteer telephone counselors yet to bridge the nighttime hours consistently (we won’t move to 24-hour operation until we can consistently cover the overnight shifts).
Toward a 24/7 Lifeline

For several years, one of TELL’s most important goals has been taking our Lifeline service 24/7. As you may have observed, we’re not there yet. So what’s the hold-up? Simply, we don’t have enough volunteer telephone counselors yet to bridge the nighttime hours consistently (we won’t move to 24-hour operation until we can consistently cover the overnight shifts).