Procedures for mental health welfare in Kanagawa Ward

　In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, please consider applying for the "Health and Welfare Handbook for the Mentally Handicapped" and "Independence Support Medical Care (Mental Outpatient Medical Care)" by mail. For more information, please refer to the following page.

・About mail application of mental patient health welfare notebook
・About mail application of independence support medical care (psychiatric outpatient medical care)

Medical social workers are available to help you with mental illness, family concerns, and how to use the welfare system. (Reservation required for consultation.)
In addition, we receive consultation in life support center (outside site).

A specialist will consult with you from a psychiatric standpoint.
Please contact us in advance as it is necessary to apply.

We issue disability certificate for person who is having trouble with everyday life and social life by mental illness.
About application, other than ward office window, we accept by mail.
For more information, please refer to the following page.

A portion of medical expenses will be borne by public funds for continuous treatment of mental illness at a designated medical institution.
About application, other than ward office window, we accept by mail.
For more information, please refer to the following page.

10,000 yen per month is subsidized for mentally ill persons who are hospitalized at a psychiatric hospital or a psychiatric hospital in a general ward. (However, there are conditions such as income restrictions.)
For more information, please refer to the following page.