Musashino-shi Public support

Educational Support Center (educational counseling support)

Psychological counselors primarily conduct interviews with parents to gain a deeper understanding of the child's condition and feelings, and offer suggestions and advice while listening to their concerns and needs. They also provide support by providing play therapy and counseling to the child as needed, and by coordinating with the school and other supporters and organizations.

How to consult: Face-to-face, phone
Main target audience: Children from preschool age to high school age who live in the city

Consultation hours: (Monday to Friday) 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding holidays)
Location: 4-11-37 Kichijoji Kitamachi Musashino City Onoda Elementary School, 1st basement floor
contact information: [In-person consultation] 0422-60-1899 (Educational Support Center) [Phone consultation] 0422-60-1922 (Consultation line)

Child and Family Support Center (general consultation regarding children and their families)

We accept phone, in-person, and home visit consultations regarding concerns about raising children from pregnancy through to those under the age of 18, as well as consultations from children themselves.

How to consult: Face-to-face, telephone, and other visit consultations
Main target audience: Pregnant women living in the city, and children and guardians of families with children under the age of 18 living in the city

Consultation hours: [Phone consultation] (Monday to Saturday) 8:30-22:00 [In-person consultation/Visit consultation] (Monday to Friday) 8:30-17:00 *Excluding public holidays
Location: 2-2-28 Midoricho
contact information: 0422-60-1850 (Child and Family Support Center, Child and Childcare Support Division) 0422-55-9002, 0120-839-002 (Consultation line)

School Social Worker

We are qualified social workers and other professionals who connect welfare and education. We work with children and their parents to consider various issues in school life, such as learning, friendships, and mental and physical worries, and adjust the environment to improve the situation. We work closely with children to help them make the best choices for their future independence.

How to consult: Face-to-face, phone
Main target audience: Elementary and junior high school students living in the city

Consultation hours: (Monday to Friday) 9:00 to 17:00 (excluding holidays)
Location: Educational Support Division, 5th floor, Musashino City Hall, 2-2-28 Midori-cho
contact information: 0422-60-1971 (Direct line to the Educational Support Division School Social Worker)

Challenge Room

We provide a place for children who can no longer attend school, and help them develop social skills through consultation support, learning support, group activities, and experiential activities.We work in cooperation with schools and related organizations to support them in their quest to become socially independent.

Classification: Education Support Center
Main target audience: Elementary and junior high school students living in the city (in principle, from 4th grade of elementary school to junior high school students)

Opening hours: (Monday to Friday) 9:15 to 14:45 (excluding holidays)
Location: 4-11-37 Kichijoji Kitamachi
contact information: [Inquiries regarding visits and use] 0422-60-1971 (School Social Worker, Educational Support Division) [Inquiries regarding the project] 0422-56-2052 (Challenge Room)

Musashino Crescore

This is "another place" for junior high school students who don't or can't go to school. They offer hands-on activities, individual consultations, visiting support, career counseling, etc. The operation of this center is entrusted to the NPO Cultural Learning Cooperative Network by Musashino City.

Classification: Education Support Center
Main target audience: Junior high school students in the first to third grade who live in the city

Opening hours: (Monday to Friday) 9:00 to 14:00 (excluding holidays)
Location: 1-6-8 Gotenyama Musashiya Building 1F
contact information: 0422-60-1971 (School Social Worker, Educational Support Division)

A gathering of parents to consider the feelings of children who find it difficult to go to school

To support parents who are concerned about their children's school refusal or reluctance to attend, we hold lectures and parent opinion exchange meetings on the topic of school refusal.

Main target audience:Parents who live in the city and are concerned about their children not attending school or not wanting to go to school
contact information:0422-60-1899 (Educational Support Center)

Children's learning and play space Children's and community cafeteria

In Musashino City, there are organizations that provide places where children can learn, spend time freely, and eat meals. There is a wide variety of activities, including those funded by the city or the Musashino Civic Social Welfare Council, as well as those run independently by volunteer groups.

Main target audience:Varies depending on learning environment and location
contact information:Varies depending on learning environment and location

Tokyo Consultation and support