Harima Inochi no Denwa: phone number and hours

Harima Inochi no Denwa grew out of a call from people involved with Kobe Inochi no Denwa, because Hyogo Prefecture covers a wide area, and opened in May 1988. As a place to turn to for people in the Harima region who are struggling emotionally, trained volunteers answer calls every day from 10:00 to 1:00 the next day. Counseling is free, and you do not have to give your name.

• Counseling is free, your conversation is confidential, and you do not have to give your name.
• Calls with a withheld number are restricted, so you need to dial "186" before the number or change your phone's settings.
• Some calls are recorded for counselor training.
• Volunteer counselors who have completed the required training listen while respecting your thoughts, beliefs and religion.
• The center serves people in the Harima region who are struggling emotionally, and by 2018, its 30th anniversary, it had answered more than 170,000 calls.

Your municipality (city, ward, town or village) also has counters for welfare, health and child-rearing concerns. Call the main number, explain what you want to discuss, and ask for the counter in charge.

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