Domestic Violence Consultations, Public Assistance, Etc.
Public Assistance
Public assistance is a system that helps households who have become unable to sustain their standard of living by providing them with temporary funds in order for them to become able to support themselves again as soon as possible.
A minimum standard of living in aspects of life including culture, health, etc. is guaranteed for all Japanese citizens by the Public Assistance Act.
Contact
Life Welfare Division 1 and 2 (Gifu City Hall, 3F／ Tel. 058-214-2156)
Public assistance for foreign nationals
According to Article 1 of the Public Assistance Act, the national government is required to support Japanese citizens that are unable to maintain a minimally acceptable state of living. However, this does not apply to foreign nationals.
However, the national government has notified municipalities across the country to provide public assistance through the same act to foreign nationals that are legally residing in the country (permanent residents, long-term residents, etc.) for humanitarian reasons.
*Measures for providing public assistance to foreign residents struggling to maintain a minimum standard of living
Gifu City has been giving public assistance to foreign nationals based on this notification.
Types of assistance available (through public assistance)
These can be given to the minimum extent necessary depending on the circumstances of the household.
8 types in total
- Livelihood assistance
- Housing assistance
- Education assistance
- Long-term care assistance
- Medical care assistance
- Occupational assistance
- Maternity assistance
- Funeral assistance
Support for Those Struggling to Maintain a Minimum Standard of Living to Remain Independent
The city provides consultations for those struggling to maintain a minimum standard of living in order for them to solve issues they are facing and begin to restructure their lives.
Please feel free to consult about any issues you are dealing with.
Contact
Gifu City Life and Work Support Center Tel. 058-265-3777 (appointments are prioritized)
Life and Welfare Fund Loans
Low income households, etc. can receive loans, such as for their welfare, education, etc.
Contact
Gifu City Social Welfare Council (2-2 Miyako-dori, Gifu City／ Tel. 058-253-0294)
Those eligible
- Low income households
- Households that have anyone with a physical disability or intellectual disability certificate
- Households with a senior citizen aged 65 or older
Welfare Fund Loans
These loans are given for those in financial need due to temporary circumstances.
There are required conditions for receiving these loans, so please contact the division listed to confirm them.
Contact
Support Team for Those in Need, Life Welfare Division 2 (Gifu City Hall, 3F ／ Tel. 058-214-2158)
Domestic Violence (DV) Consultations
The city provides consulations for those worried about violence, etc. from their spouse/significant other.
Contact
Gifu City DV Consultation Window Tel. 0120-783-305 <free dial for consultations only>
Days and times available
- Monday - Friday
(excluding public holidays and the New Year's period) - 9:00am - 4:45pm
Citizen Consultations
Location
Citizen Consultation Rooms
Address
Gifu City Hall, 2F
Tel.
058-214-6028
Fees
Free
*For consultations about everyday life, traffic accidents, and employment may be unavailable depending on the availability of staff.
Municipal administration consultations
Opinions or requests you have of the municipal administration
(and introducing you divisions that can address these)
Days・Times
Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm
Life consultations
Legal problems in your everyday life
(divorce, problems with parents/children, etc.)
Days・Times
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Traffic accident consultations
Settling traffic accidents out of court, consolation money, compensation for damages, etc.
Days・Times
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Labor consultations
Things related to labor, enrolling in the social insurances, etc.
Days・Times
Fridays 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Employment consultations
Topics related to getting employed
Days・Times
Tuesday - Friday 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Legal consultations
Legal issues such as civil cases, domestic relation cases, criminal cases, etc.
<20 min./person with an appointment required>
Days・Times
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Administrative consultations
Opinions or requests you have of institutions ran by the national government
Days・Times
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Human rights consultations
Bullying, discrimination, etc.
Days・Times
Tuesdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Real estate consultations
Buying/selling real estate, problems/concerns with managing real estate, etc.
Days・Times
1st - 4th Tuesdays every month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
(excluding 5th Tuesdays of the month)
Consulations about worries/concerns
Worries/concerns about your family, etc.
Days・Times
2nd, 4th Wednesday of every month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Building consultations
Problems with building new buildings/new additions to existing buildings, earthquake resistance tests, etc.
Days・Times
3rd Wednesday of every month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tax consultations
Income tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, etc.
<Reservation required. Up to 20 min./person>
Days・Times
Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration consultations
Registering inheritance, real estate, etc., deposits with official depositories
<Reservation required. Up to 20 min./person>
Days・Times
Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Land boundary consultations
Land property lines (as registered), land/building inspections, measurements, newly registering land/buildings, etc.
Days・Times
2nd and 4th Thursdays every month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Administrative process consultations
Inheritance, agreements on division of inheritance, wills, permit procedures, etc.
Days・Times
3rd Friday every month 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Marriage consultations*
Consultations for those wanting to get married, introducing potential partners, etc.
(direct line during consultation days) Tel. 058-262-2058
Days・Times
Mondays 9:30am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
4th Sundays of the month (reservations are only required on Sundays. These consultations are unavailable on Mondays following 4th Sundays).
*You can use the Gifu Koiki Marriage Consultation Support Network (Omisapo Gifu)
