Hampyeong Fire Station Supports 'Psychological Counseling' for Residents Weary from COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Hampyeong Fire Station (Chief Im Donghyun) announced on the 31st that it will operate the 119 Disaster Psychological Support Team through professional counselors to provide 'psychological counseling' for residents experiencing psychological difficulties due to COVID-19.

This psychological counseling was prepared to prevent psychological anxiety and trauma among local residents and those subject to quarantine due to COVID-19.

The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters has formed the 119 Disaster Psychological Support Team to help local residents overcome COVID-19, and it is deployed and operated by each fire station.

At Hampyeong Fire Station, a professional psychological counselor is assigned and conducting psychological counseling to systematically manage firefighters who have experienced trauma during field activities.

The counseling targets not only firefighters who have experienced trauma but also Hampyeong residents who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress caused by COVID-19, as well as confirmed patients and quarantined individuals who are having difficulties due to isolation from the outside world.

Those who wish to receive counseling can contact 119 without an area code or the Hampyeong Fire Station.

Im Donghyun, Chief of Hampyeong Fire Station, said, “Residents are going through a difficult time due to anxiety, trauma, and economic hardships caused by COVID-19,” and added, “Hampyeong Fire Station will be by the residents’ side whenever and wherever 119 assistance is needed.”

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