Opening of "Itsuki Kumagaya Kami-no," a Psychiatric Home-Visit Nursing Service Specializing in Child and Adolescent Care, in Northern Saitama Prefecture

Heart Village Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Naoki Hasegawa), which operates psychiatric specialized visiting nurse stations "Itsuki" in Saitama Prefecture, opened a new facility specializing in child and adolescent care, "Visiting Nurse Station Itsuki Kumagaya Kami-no," in Kumagaya City on May 1, 2026.

We have established a system where nurses and specialized counselors visit the homes of children and their families who suffer from mental and physical ailments such as school refusal, hikikomori, developmental characteristics, and orthostatic dysregulation, providing continuous support from both medical and daily life perspectives. With the opening of this facility, our company now operates 19 facilities within Saitama Prefecture.

*According to our company's research (as of May 1, 2026). This is the only officially recognized independent visiting nurse station primarily targeting child and adolescent mental health in the northern Saitama region (Kumagaya City, Gyoda City, Hanyu City, Fukaya City, Honjo City, Yorii Town, Kamikawa Town, Kamisato Town, Misato Town, Higashichichibu Village).

Itsuki Visiting Nurse Station Staff Group Photo

**Background of Establishment: Intensifying Mental Health Challenges in Children and Gaps in Regional Support**

According to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's "Results of the Survey on Problematic Behavior and School Non-Attendance of Students in Reiwa 5 (2023) Fiscal Year," the number of non-attending students nationwide reached a record high of approximately 354,000. The number of children suffering from developmental characteristics, orthostatic dysregulation, and mental health issues unique to adolescence is increasing year by year, and in many cases, simply commuting to a medical institution places a significant burden on them.

On the other hand, in the northern Saitama region, options for visiting nurse services specializing in child and adolescent mental health are currently limited. Our company has received numerous inquiries from families saying, "We want to consult about our child, but we can't find anywhere to connect."

"Visiting Nurse Station Itsuki Kumagaya Kami-no" was established as a facility specializing in visiting nurse services for children and adolescents, aiming to fill these gaps in regional support.

Visiting homes and communities to support children's "time spent with peace of mind"

**Service Features**

Target children and families:

* Children who find it difficult to go to school
* Children who have difficulty with daily routines due to developmental characteristics or orthostatic dysregulation
* Children who suffer from mental health issues and find it difficult to commute to medical institutions
* Cases where families are seeking consultation regarding their child's condition

**Three Types of Support**

1. **Nurse Home Visit Support:** Assessment of mental and physical condition, medication support, adjustment of daily routines, and advice to families.
2. **Counselor Accompaniment:** Coordination with schools, educational institutions, and welfare services; consultation on career paths and life planning.
3. **Family Support:** Consideration for the psychological burden on parents, and support that takes into account the entire family.

**Three Strengths**

1. **Specialization in Child and Adolescent Care:** A support system positioned with child and adolescent mental health as its specialized area.
2. **Community-Based Collaboration:** Emphasis on collaboration with medical institutions, educational institutions, government, and welfare facilities in northern Saitama.
3. **Together with Families:** Support aimed at ensuring the peace of mind of not only the child but the entire family.

**Consideration for Financial Burden**

Our services are covered by health insurance, and municipal subsidy programs are also available. Details will be provided upon inquiry.

**Representative's Message**

Since our establishment in 2019, we have continuously provided psychiatric specialized visiting nursing services in Saitama Prefecture. During this time, we have received numerous comments from families saying, "We want to consult about our child, but we can't find anywhere to connect."

For children who cannot go to school, cannot leave their room, or whose mental and physical balance is disturbed—and for their families—commuting to a medical institution often places a significant burden on them.

What we aim for is not "a place to treat," but "a time spent with peace of mind" delivered to their homes. We will cherish each child's individual pace and, together with their families, support their small steps towards the future.

All our staff will work diligently and sincerely so that "Itsuki Kumagaya Kami-no" can become a reassuring presence for children and their families in the community.

Representative Director, Naoki Hasegawa

**Future Outlook**

Heart Village Co., Ltd. has been developing psychiatric visiting nurse services primarily in Saitama Prefecture since its establishment in 2019, upholding its corporate philosophy of "supporting hearts and cheering for the future." With the opening of this facility, our company will have 19 locations.

We plan to open two more new locations within the current fiscal year. Moving forward, we will continue to deepen our collaboration with local medical institutions, educational institutions, government, and welfare facilities, steadily advancing towards the realization of a society where individuals with mental health issues and their families can continue to live with peace of mind in their familiar communities.

All staff, rooted in the community, supporting the future of children and families.

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