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The Student Advice and Counseling Center will be closed during Winter Break

Dec 18, 2025
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Please kindly note that the Student Advice and Counseling Center will be closed during the following time period.

Offices Closed:
Student Counseling Office
Accessibility Services Office
International Student Counseling Office

Closed Period: Friday, December 26, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026

If you have urgent needs during this period, please contact the following off-campus consultation services that remain open.

【Lifeline for people experiencing emotional distress】
 ■TELL Lifeline (English only)
  Tel: 03-5774-0992 (Direct Line)
  URL: A chat line is available at https://telljp.com/lifeline/
  Hours:Saturday 09:00 – Monday 23:00 (continuous service),
  Tuesday – Thursday 09:00 – 23:00, and Friday 09:00 – 02:00.

【24-hour emergency medical consultation line】
 ■Emergency Medical Consultation Center Sapporo
  (Languages Available: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Malay, and Russian)
  Tel: #7119 or 011-272-7119 (Direct Line)
  Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  URL: https://www.city.sapporo.jp.e.ain.hp.transer.com/kenko/wellness/iryou/qq7119.html

【For Emergency Services: Ambulance (119) or Police (110)】
 ■Ambulance and Police
  If you need urgent medical attention, please dial 119 for an ambulance.
  If you are the victim of a crime or are worried about your safety,
  please dial 110 to reach the police.
  Note: Calls to 119 and 110 are free of charge.
  Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Become a peer supporter

Hokkaido University takes applications for peer supporters at designated times throughout the year. Peer supporters are paid part-time staff (administrative assistant) of the university. Check out the peer support unit web site or come to the Center for more information.

Thinking about visiting us?

If you would like to make a counseling appointment, please call us, email us, or even just drop by in person. Students with appointments are given priority, so we recommend making an appointment.