InternationalFinding the right support in South Korea
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available across South Korea. The options below are a good place to start.
Prefer English? The Danuri Call Center (1577-1366) is open day and night, with counsellors who speak English and 14 other languages. It can also interpret for you on calls with hospitals, the police or schools. The Immigration Contact Center (1345) answers in English from 9am to 10pm. The crisis lines below work in Korean.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call 112 (police) or 119 (fire and ambulance), or go to the emergency room (응급실) of your nearest hospital.
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| Suicide Prevention Counselling Line (in Korean) | Call 109 | 24/7 |
| Mental Health Crisis Counselling Line (in Korean) | Call 1577-0199 | 24/7 |
| Danuri Call Center (English and 14 other languages) | Call 1577-1366 | 24/7 |
Getting mental health care
Start with a doctor
A doctor at a local clinic, or a psychiatry clinic (정신건강의학과), is usually the best first step. Say you'd like to talk about your mental health. They can listen, look at what's going on and, if it's right for you, connect you with further care.
Your local Mental Health Welfare Centre
Most areas have a Mental Health Welfare Centre (정신건강복지센터), run with the local government. It can offer counselling and help you find services near you.
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking | Women's Emergency Line | 1366 · 24/7 |
| Life in Korea as a migrant, including family violence | Danuri Call Center | 1577-1366 · 24/7 · English and 14 other languages |
| Young people aged 9–24, and their parents | Youth Counselling 1388 | 1388 (call or text) · 24/7 |
| Visas and life in Korea as a foreign resident | Immigration Contact Center | 1345 · 9am–10pm |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 112. Young people aged 9 to 24, and their parents, can talk to Youth Counselling 1388 by phone or text, day and night.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change, so please check each service's own website. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.
Quick questions
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
Call 112 (police) or 119 (fire and ambulance).
Is there a free mental health or crisis helpline in South Korea?
Yes. Suicide Prevention Counselling Line (Ministry of Health and Welfare; in Korean): call 109 (24/7); Mental Health Crisis Counselling Line (in Korean): call 1577-0199 (24/7); Danuri Call Center (for migrants and multicultural families; English and 14 other languages): call 1577-1366 (24/7).
Where can I get free mental health support in South Korea?
Suicide Prevention Counselling Line (Ministry of Health and Welfare; in Korean): call 109 (24/7). In an emergency, call 112 (police) or 119 (fire and ambulance). For ongoing care, you can speak to a doctor at a local clinic or a psychiatry clinic (정신건강의학과), or the Mental Health Welfare Centre (정신건강복지센터) in your area. This page lists more free services.
Well-being counselling in Hindi and English
For everyday challenges such as stress, relationships, parenting and life changes, Mantraminds offers online, non-clinical well-being counselling for adults in South Korea, from ₩55,000 a session. See Mantraminds in South Korea.
Page last reviewed: 4 October 2026