I want to know about support for sexual minorities (LGBTs).

There are three types of support for sexual minorities (LGBTs), an individual specialized consultation "Yokohama LGBT Consultation", an exchange space "Friend SHIP Yokohama", and a partnership oath system.

You can consult face-to-face with a clinical psychologist who is involved in supporting sexual minorities in a private room. (Advance reservation required)
(1) Targets
Mainly young people (~ 39 years old), sexual minorities, those who do not know whether they are sexual minorities, or those who are in doubt. Family members, teachers, etc.

(2) Counselors
Clinical psychologist (specialized consultant of NPO corporation)

(3) Venue and time
Nishi Ward Health and Welfare Center “Fukusia” (in principle, twice a month on Monday night and Thursday afternoon)

(4) Reservations and Inquiries
Non-profit organization SHIP
Reservation number Phone: 045-594-6160 FAX： 045-594-6150
(Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 16: 00-20: 00, Sunday 14: 00-18: 00)
Click here for reservations via LINE (external site)　※It is necessary to add friends to a reservation-only account (operated by the contractor of this project).
※This project will be outsourced to a non-profit organization (NPO) SHIP.

It is a space where you can spend time with peace of mind without hiding that you like the same sex and that the gender of the mind and body do not match. Staff who have related books and understand sexual minorities are also stationed. (Reservation not required)

(1) Venue and time
Oh, gender equality center Yokohama (forum)
(In principle, 1st Saturday from 13:00 to 17:00) ※From 13:00 to 14:00, for teenagers.
B. Gender Equality Center Yokohama North (Art Forum Azamino)
(In principle, 3rd Sunday from 13:00 to 16:30) ※From 13:00 to 14:00, for teenagers.

(2) Inquiries
Non-profit organization SHIP
Phone: 045-577-2150 FAX： 045-594-6150
(Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 16: 00-20: 00, Sunday 14: 00-18: 00, and exchange space opening hours)
※This project will be outsourced to a non-profit organization (NPO) SHIP.

Yokohama City will provide a “Partnership Oath Receipt” and a “Partnership Oath Receipt” and “Partnership Oath Receipt Certificate” for sexual minorities and actual marriages who have sworn that they are cooperating with each other as partners in their lives. It is a system to issue a card. (Advance reservation required)

Reservations and Inquiries
City of Yokohama, Civic Affairs Bureau Human Rights Division
Phone: 045-671-2718 MAIL： [email protected]
※For details, please refer to the following website.

•Specialized consultation: "Yokohama LGBT Consultation"
•Exchange space: Friend SHIP Yokohama
•Yokohama City Partnership Oath System