Okinawa

Community

GRADi
@gradi_nh

GRADiは、講座／講演や展示を通じて、人と知と活動を結びつけていきます。

GRADi is a community space in Naha, Okinawa where we give lectures and exhibitions to empower people.

mabui（まぶい)
nankr.jp/advice
@mabui_okinawa

mabui（まぶい）は、沖縄にあるゲイのためのコミュニティセンターです。

mabui is a gay community center located in Naha, Okinawa.

“nankr” Okinawa Gay Community Paper
nankr.jp

「nankr(なんくる)」は、沖縄県のHIVの感染の状況を改善するために、沖縄で生まれた団体です。県内外の、行政、専門家、活動グループとを情報でつなぎながら、恊働で沖縄の性的健康（Sexual Health）の改善に取り組んでいます。

In order to raise awareness of HIV, the “(なんくる) nankr” organization was born in Okinawa. By staying connected to information outside the prefecture, as well as administrative, professional, and activity-based groups, we are working to improve sexual health of people within Okinawa.

レインボーアライアンス沖縄/Rainbow Alliance Okinawa
allianceokinawa.seesaa.net

レインボーアライアンス沖縄は、LGBT（レズビアン・ゲイ・バイセクシュアル・トランスジェンダー）などの性的少数者が生きやすい社会を広げて行くために、「当事者」だけでなく、そのまわりのひとたちや、支援者（アライズ）も共に活動する非営利の団体です。

Rainbow Alliance Okinawa and its supporters are a non-profit organization of allies who work together in order to create a society where sexual minorities (such as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) are likely to thrive, as well as “party.”

沖縄県男女共同参画センター【てぃるる】
098-866-9090
tiruru.or.jp

Okinawa Prefectural Center for Gender Equality

“Tiruru” regularly has rainbow community-related workshops, lectures, and events.

桜坂劇場 (さくらざかげきじょう)
098-860-9555
sakura-zaka.com
@sakurazaka2005

“Sakurazaka-gekijou” is an art-house movie theater/culture school/cafe in Naha that regularly shows rainbow community-related films as part of their programming, and occasionally features/hosts related speakers and events.

Stonewall Okinawa
Facebook

Stonewall Okinawa is a facebook page for events and making connections regarding all things LGBTQ on the island.

Support

LGBT専用ダイヤル
070-5275-3656

Special phone number for LGBT only.

AGAPE AIDS/HIV Hotline
012-046-1995

If you have any questions or concerns about AIDS or HIV, you may also contact them for 24-hour English-language assistance.

Health

Yamamoto Clinic
098-879-3303
yamamotoclinic.org
2-30-7 ISO Urasoe (浦添市伊祖２－３０－７)

Language: English and Japanese

Specialties: Stress, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Gender Identity Disorder, Neuropsychiatry and Transcultural Psychiatry as specialties.

Dr. Adrian Arce
090-6427-1520
Location: Uruma

Language: English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese

Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Parenting Support, Grief Counseling, Work and Career issues, Stress Management, Addiction & Recovery, Conflict Resolution

Notes: Location, it would seem, is given upon making an appointment. Can make inquiry through email or phone.

Health Counseling Center (Hoken Soudan Center 保健相談センター)
098-875-2100
1360-1 Nakama, Urasoe

Language: English and Japanese

Specialties: Not listed

Transcultural Counseling Service
098-895-3199
hosp.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
Ryukyu University Hospital

Language: English and Japanese?

Specialties: Not listed.

Notes: Counselor’s name is Maxine Randall

12 Step Okinawa
12stepokinawa.com

An umbrella group for 12-step programs on Okinawa such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Requires base access mostly, but seems to have some meetings off-base.

The following locations have HIV/AIDS testing facilities, among other services:

Nanbu Fukushi Hokenjo (南部福祉保健所)
098-889-6591
212 Miyahira, Haebaru

Same-day testing:

Tues/Weds 9:00-10:30, 13:00-14:00 (by appointment)

Thursday morning 9:00-10:30 (by appointment)

Normal testing:

Mon/Fri 9:00-10:30, 13:00-15:00

Thursday afternoon: 13:00-15:00

Night testing (results available same-day):

Second Wednesday of the month, by appointment (taken until 17:15 the day before): 17:30-19:30