Gyeonggi Province to Operate 'Youth Helpline 1388' 24/7 During Chuseok Holiday

Gyeonggi Province will operate the 'Youth Helpline 1388' 24 hours a day during the holiday period from October 3 to October 9.

Youth Helpline 1388 is a service that provides counseling on all issues faced by young people, including everyday concerns, emotional difficulties, dropping out of school, internet and smartphone overdependence, and running away from home. Counseling is available 24/7, 365 days a year, provided by professional counselors who either hold a national youth counselor certification or have practical experience in youth counseling and welfare work.

Youth Helpline 1388 Information Poster

In particular, if a young person with nowhere to go due to running away from home requests counseling, or if there is an emergency report or rescue needed, immediate intervention and necessary measures will be taken. The service also connects individuals to relevant agencies for additional support. Not only youth, but also guardians with adolescent children, can request counseling at any time.

Any resident of the province who needs youth counseling can access the service through various channels: by phone (landline 1388, mobile 031-1388), text message (1388), KakaoTalk channel 'Youth Counseling 1388', Instagram 'Youth Counseling 1388', LINE '@cyber1388', or the 'Youth Cyber Counseling Center' (www.1388.go.kr).

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