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Guide to Victim Support

Psychological Counselling

Ongoing Support (No Time Limit)

Eligibility

Persons in Need of Psychological Counselling or Related Services

Support Provided

  • · Psychological counseling and guidance on everyday life to help victims regain emotional stability and adjust to daily life Examinations and treatment for mental illnesses.: Support for victims to receive medical examinations or treatment for psychological symptoms and mental illnesses aggravated by the disaster (Article 59 of the Act and Article 25 of the Enforcement Decree)

Legal Basis

  • · Article 58 of the Special Act on Protection of Rights of Sufferers, Truth-Finding, and Prevention of Recurrence of October 29 Itaewon Disaster

Application Procedure

  • · Apply through the nearest Mental Health and Welfare Center, the National Center for Disaster and Trauma or a Regional Center for Disaster and Trauma

Main Contact Number: 1577-0199 (24 hours); 02-2204-0001 (daytime)