If you have any problems in your daily life, there is a place where you can consult in Yokohama City. Consultations are free of charge. The person assigned to you in Yokohama City will stay in close communication with you and think together with you about solutions to your worries and problems in your life.
What the Needy Assistance Program can do for you:
・Help you find a job
・Help you find a place to live so that you can work
・Advise you on household finances
・Support your children’s studies
・Provide temporary food, clothing and shelter
Please consult with your local ward office, life support section for more details, as some support programs may have certain criteria such as income and savings.
This is a consultation desk not only for those affected by COVID-19, but also for those who are having trouble in their lives. Foreign residents are also eligible, regardless of their status of residence.
Contact information of each ward, life support section
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Support System for the Needy / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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