The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the unemployment of millions of people around the world and here in CJMH’s hometown of Los Angeles. People are suffering financially and psychologically as they struggle to adjust to their new realities. Especially hard-hit are Japanese workers in restaurant, tourism and retail businesses. Please donate to our Pandemic Counseling Fund to provide subsidized counseling to these displaced workers who are in need of help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health problems but are unable to pay for services as they’ve lost their jobs and health insurance.

Clients typically undergo treatment for adjustment issues for 2-3 months of weekly sessions. A $50 donation pays for one subsidized psychotherapy session, $200 pays for 4 weeks, and $400 to $600 pays for a complete 8-12 week treatment plan. Unsubsidized treatment by a private practitioner will typically start around $150 per session in the Greater Los Angeles area.

You can also view or contribute to this cause on our GoFundMe campaign Los Angeles Japanese Unemployed from COVID-19 Need Help to Get Psychological Counseling. Any donations made here on our own website will also be added to the total on the GoFundMe campaign. Donations here cost us 2.2% in PayPal fees. Donations made to the GoFundMe incur a 5.5% fee, optionally paid by the donor or subtracted from the net payment to CJMH.