Nikkei Helpline
The Nikkei Helpline is the first crisis hotline for the Japanese American community. Since it was created in 1984, over 40,000 people have called the Nikkei Helpline for assistance with everything from immigration, education, and traffic accidents to illness, drug abuse, relationship crises and other emergencies. NHL serves both English and Japanese-speaking community members.
Call the helpline at 1-800-645-5341.
Ryugakusei Hotline
The Ryugakusei Hotline provides information and referral services to Japanese students living in the U.S. on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trained volunteers help these students, who may be experiencing isolation, with an array of issues including: mental health, relationships, landlord-tenant matters, alcohol and drugs, auto accidents and immigration.
Call the Hotline at 213-473-1630.