Military Spouse Appreciation
“Thank you for your service,” is a phrase that most are familiar with. Some are accustomed to saying it with sincerity. Service members are familiar with receiving it and giving a kind acknowledgment. While military spouses are used to watching with pride as they witness their beloved service member be shown gratitude, but what about […]
Summer 2022 Lifeline Support Worker Training Starting Soon!
Our first ever Summer Lifeline Support Worker Training is starting this month so if you are interested in participating, this is your last chance to apply for this cohort! Volunteering as a Lifeline Support Worker is a great way to give back while also developing your own personal and professional abilities. Can you help us build […]
Psychological First Aid Training and Support for Ukrainian Refugees
After the devastating events of March 11, 2011, TELL worked with the International Mecial Corp., to provide and develop Psychological First Aid (PFA) training for Japan. TELL trained numerous NGOs and support organizations working with affected people following the Tohoku disaster and continues to offer this training to communities and businesses across Japan. Psychological First […]
Summer 2022 Lifeline Support Worker Training
For the first time ever, TELL is offering you the chance to go through the Lifeline Support Worker training program over the summer! Spring and autumn can be hectic but maybe there is a little more space to breathe in summer and you would like to be part of our first summer cohort! Volunteering as […]
Building Resilience
TELL is excited about our upcoming mental health conference on April 8th & 9th: Moving Past Reactivity to Foster Strength and Wellness for All. We are thrilled to announce that our 2nd mental health conference will be held in partnership with the ACCJ and sponsored by Discovery Japan. At TELL, we believe strengthening resilience provides […]
A Call to All Heroes
A big thank you to all heroes who played a key role in helping TELL retain our vital NPO status last year. Their contribution helped ensure people made it through to tomorrow and had an opportunity for a brighter future. This year we renew our call to heroes who will support us in continuing our […]
Black History Month
Black history month is an annual celebration that takes place during the month of February. It is a time to celebrate all of the great contributions Black people have made and continue to make, to our rich history and recognize significant events directly associated with Black people and the community. Black History Month was founded […]
Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking
It started when she was young, maybe 5 or 6 years old, and went on for years. Some just looked the other way, some blamed her for it. As a freshman in high school, she met some new friends and one of them introduced her to her soon-to-be boyfriend. Her friend said that he was […]
Sexual Abuse and Awareness
The pandemic has seen a rise in abuse and sexual violence in many countries, with lockdowns creating a pressure cooker environment where people have been exposed to more ongoing stressors with reduced access to support services in the community. Official police statistics in Japan, however, suggest that the incidence of sexual violence has been falling, […]
Happy New Year 2022
Firstly, I would like to start this message by conveying our heartfelt thanks to all the very many people that support TELL – the devoted volunteers of the Lifeline, the therapists of our clinical services, our board directors, and support staff, and mostly, all our friends and partners. You all have lovingly devoted time, effort, […]
Donate this Holiday Season
For the second year in a row returning home for end-of-year holidays is not an option for many foreigners, as new strains emerge creating further uncertainty and unease about travel. Many will again miss an important opportunity to be with their loved ones, offer support and feel those much-needed connections. For others, strained family relationships […]
Will You Join in Giving a Gift of Hope and Connection This Holiday Season?
Every day, we respond to calls and chats from people all over Japan asking for help. As we near the second full year of the pandemic, many of us have gotten used to the ongoing changes and challenges COVID-19 has wrought. We’ve adjusted our work lives, changed travel plans, and reworked daily routines. But we […]