Free counseling program renewed, open to foreign nationalsBy Sam Garcia / Staff writer, with CNAThe Ministry of Health and Welfare yesterday said it would invest NT$350 million (US$11.06 million) this year to continue its mental health support program, which offers three free psychological counseling sessions to people aged 15 to 45. The program is also available to foreign nationals with a National Health Insurance card. First launched on Aug. 1, 2023, the program aims to support mental health among young people. Photo: Tsai Shu-yuan, Taipei TimesIn its first year, the program helped more than 30,000 people aged 15 to 30, and sponsored more than 80,000 counseling sessions. Foreigners aged 15 to 45 with National Health Insurance are also eligible to participate and receive three free counseling sessions, he added.

Source: Taipei Times January 09, 2026 03:20 UTC