Do you know about the help mark?

People who do not know from their appearance, such as those using prostheses or artificial joints, those with internal disorders or incurable disease, or those who are in the early stages of pregnancy, but need assistance or attention, are encouraged to those around them. This mark was created to make it easier to obtain "help" by letting them know that they need attention. Marks have become widespread nationwide, and various types of marks such as paper and wood are used.

We distribute by proposal from target person such as the following living in Yokohama-shi.

• Those who use prostheses or artificial joints
• People with internal disabilities and incurable disease
• Those in the early stages of pregnancy
• Those who need assistance or consideration

• Each ward office Elderly and Disabled Support Division

[Note] Distribution is from 8:45 to 17:00 on weekdays (excluding the year-end and New Year holidays). We do not distribute on Saturday open agency days.

※Please refer to the Health and Welfare Center (Elderly and Disabled Support Division) for the location of each ward office.

• Health and Social Welfare Bureau Obstacle Policy Promotion Section (15F, 6-50-10 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0005)
• Yokohama City Rehabilitation Center (1770, Toriyama-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama 222-0035)

[Note] Distribution is from 8:45 to 17:15 on weekdays (excluding the year-end and New Year holidays).

• Each community care plaza

[Note] Distribution is from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and Saturday. Sunday and public holidays are from 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding the year-end and New Year holidays and facility inspection days).

※Please refer to the Community Care Plaza Introduction for the location of each community care plaza.

　　Help mark distribution location (outside site)

• It will be distributed to each person upon request from the person or his proxy/agent (family, supporter, etc.).
• It is not necessary to present a certificate of disability, identification documents, etc., or submit an application.
• Do not misappropriate such as reselling the help mark.
• Please use it according to the purpose of the help mark.

Even though they may look healthy, it may be difficult to maintain the same posture, such as being tired easily or holding on to the hanging skin. Also, since you can't tell from your appearance, sitting in a priority seat can be seen suspiciously and be stressed. Please give consideration such as giving up seats other than priority seats.

Some people have difficulty responding to sudden events such as traffic accidents, and others have difficulties in standing up, walking, and going up and down stairs. If you see a person in need, please give consideration such as speaking gently.

Some people need to consider, such as those who have visual or hearing impairments and have difficulty in grasping the situation, those who have physical disabilities and have difficulty evacuating quickly on their own. . It is important to protect yourself, but if you see a person in need, ask for help or help.

　In Yokohama City, we are working to raise awareness about help marks. (Example)

We distribute handbills at city halls and ward offices, and post posters on Yokohama municipal subways and buses.

Help mark enlightenment flyer (A4 vertical, both sides) (PDF: 580KB)