Prefectural Mental Health & Welfare Centers, The Route Into Medical Care

精神保健福祉センター（全国・各都道府県／政令市）

Nationwide / OnlineMedical & specialty clinics

Pattern card: the public institution sitting BETWEEN consultation desks and clinics. Every prefecture and designated city has one, staffed with physicians and psychiatric social workers; they take family consultations about hikikomori and route to the appropriate medical institution. The official answer to 'which hospital do we even go to?' Find yours via the national list kept by the centers' directors' association.

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Varies by municipality (start with a phone consultation)

Details can change. Before you go, please check the official site for current hours and prices.