For those who live on the streets or in internet cafes, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has opened a dedicated window for housing consultation.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare opened a consultation desk for housing problems, commonly known as "Sumakoma."
Two NPO staff members who have been entrusted will respond to consultations on housing free of charge by telephone or email, and will introduce the support system.
The telephone number is "0120 (050) 593", and consultations are accepted from 9 am to 6 pm on weekdays, as well as on Saturdays and some public holidays.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare surveyed people living in major government-designated cities and the 23 wards of Tokyo on the Internet in March, and found that 5% of the approximately 40,000 respondents answered on the streets, Internet cafes, capsule hotels, and acquaintances. He answered that he had lived in an unstable environment such as at home.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "Some people lose their jobs due to corona sickness and are forced to leave the company dormitory, or lose their homes due to illness or accidents. I want you to consult without me. "