Operation of a psychological support counseling center for bereaved families of NC Park accidents, witnesses, and response personnel

Apr 14, 2025

Operation of a psychological support counseling center for bereaved families of NC Park accidents, witnesses, and response personnel



A joint task force jointly participated by NC Dinos, Changwon City, and Changwon Facilities Corporation will operate a psychological support counseling center related to the accident of Changwon NC Park at the Changwon NC Park alumni ticket office (63, Samho-ro, Masanho-gu, Changwon-si) from the 14th in connection with the mental health welfare center of three health centers in Changwon City.

The measure is aimed at minimizing trauma and protecting mental health of those who suffer psychological difficulties in the aftermath of the accident, including bereaved families of victims, accident witnesses, and accident response personnel.

The Changwon NC Park Psychological Support Counseling Center is co-organized by the Joint Task Force and provides counseling to visitors from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday). For smooth counseling, two professional psychological counselors reside at the consultation center during the operation period.




Visitors to the counseling center will receive psychological counseling based on the results of the evaluation paper for depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), and post-traumatic stress (PC-PTSD). If it is classified as a high-risk group as a result of the diagnosis, it will go through a free registration process at the mental health center, and if necessary, it will be handed over to the hospital.

Free consultation is possible just by visiting the site without a separate reservation, and the time required is around 20 minutes. Visitors to the counseling center will be provided with self-examination applications and QR codes to periodically check their mental health status.

If it is difficult to visit the counseling center, telephone consultation is also possible. From mental health crisis counseling (1577-0199) operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to trauma center in Yeongnam area (055-520-277), mental health welfare center Changwon (055-225-6441)?Masan (055-225-6031)?You can receive non-face-to-face counseling through Jinhae (055-225-6391). Mental health crisis counseling is open 24 hours a day, and other telephone counseling is available from 09:00 to 18:00. Anonymous consultations are also available.




Changwon NC Park Psychological Support Counseling Center plans to seek various measures, including expansion, by referring to the operation status for a month in April.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.