Introducing TELL in Kobe and Kyoto this Autumn
We’ve been working since then to introduce ourselves to Kansai residents (and others in more far-flung parts of Japan), and this autumn we’re planning a couple of events, to help…
Summer Intern Maggie Jennings, In Her Own Words
This is my first time to leave the United States, so everything about Japan (and traveling abroad) has been new and very exciting! So far in Japan my favorite things…
TELL Grief and Loss Workshop in March 2016
Grief affects us emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially and bleeds into how we function in our jobs, relationships, and all aspects of our lives. There is no standard timeline for grieving as…
TELL Expands Distance Counseling for Japan Residents Outside the Tokyo Area
For adults who cannot come to the TELL Counseling offices in Tokyo or Yokohama because of distance or physical disability or who cannot find face-to-face services in their area, TELL…
Interested in Donating to the 2016 TELL Connoisseurs’ Auction?
The Connoisseurs’ Auction, TELL’s major annual charity fundraiser, is recognised as Tokyo’s premier event for wine connoisseurs, and attracts some 150 distinguished guests who bid on over 25 lots of…
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 TELL Connoisseurs’ Auction Set for Friday, November 11
The Connoisseurs’ Auction, TELL’s major annual charity fundraiser, is recognized as Tokyo’s premier event for wine connoisseurs, and attracts some 150 distinguished guests who bid on over 25 lots of premium…
Autumn Phone Counselor Training in Tokyo and Kobe
To extend our Lifeline services around the clock and via text/chat, we are seeking additional volunteer counselors. Volunteers have been at the core of TELL’s service for over 40 years,…
TELL Board Member Arrivals and Departures
Before stepping down as Chairman this spring, Craig led TELL’s board of directors for three and a half years, pushing hard to professionalize TELL, and to ensure that our processes…
Thanks to Outgoing Board Members Craig Saphin and Jill Butler
Last night, TELL’s board of directors thanked former Chairman Craig Saphin and Treasurer Jill Butler in their final board meeting for their hard work and commitment to building a stronger organization…
TELL Is Now Accepting Applications for Fall Phone Counselor Training in Tokyo & Kansai
Our phone counselor training will teach you how to actively listen, be non-judgmental and empathetic to callers without being overwhelmed yourself. You’ll be surrounded by people with the same motivation as…
Mega-Band Night and Rainbow Pride
TELL’s popular Band Night series raises awareness about issues such bullying, suicide, and women’s mental health, while also generating donor support for the Lifeline. On Saturday, May 7 there was…
Runners/Walkers Aimed to ‘Shatter Stigma’ in 17th TELL Runathon
Yuki Fukushima won the men’s 10K in 36:32, and Kim Dumont won the women’s 10K in 44:45. The women’s 5K winner was Akiko Oda, in 22:18, and the men’s winner…