Youth Counseling 1388
24-hour free counseling for youth aged 9-24 and their guardians dealing with issues such as running away, school violence, or emotional difficulties
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A nationwide counseling service for youth aged 9 to 24 and their guardians dealing with difficulties such as running away from home, school violence, or feelings of depression. You can get counseling by phone (1388, no area code), as well as through text message, KakaoTalk, and web chat — channels that are easy for young people to use. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with dedicated professional counselors. If a situation is judged to be a crisis, you'll be connected to a local youth counseling and welfare center or protective agency.
- Hours
- 24 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Operated by
- 여성가족부
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