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The services for veterans support veterans’ active daily lives and living at home.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The services for veterans include services that support living at home and rehabilitation services for front-line veterans. Disabled veterans may be granted home care and related support services as outpatient services. The client manager will determine what services you need and prepare a plan based on your individual rehabilitation and service needs with you. The client manager will make sure you receive the services you need and monitor your situation in cooperation with other employees who help you. If your situation changes, the account manager will assess your changed needs with you and take care of the services you need. Front-line veteran services are available to front-line veterans living in Finland who participated in Finland’s wars from 1939 to 1945 and who have a front-line military badge, front-line service badge or front-line badge. Outpatient services for disabled war veterans are available to disabled war veterans whose degree of disability is at least 10%. Under the Military Injuries Act, the outpatient services of the wellbeing services country may also be compensated for those who were injured or fell ill during military service or peacekeeping missions before 1991 and whose degree disability is at least 20%. The state grants annual appropriations for organising veteran services. Rehabilitation and services supporting living at home are free of charge for front-line veterans and disabled war veterans.

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Sjukvårdskolan, päiväkeskus · Visit in person

Sjukvårdskolan, päiväkeskus supports families through family social work.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Raaseporintie 5 10600

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Karkkila Service Centre · Visit in person

Karkkila Service Centre provides services for municipal residents in matters concerning information and advice for elderly people.

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Services for veterans and disabled war veterans

The services for veterans support veterans’ active daily lives and living at home.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Where and how to get help

Sjukvårdskolan, päiväkeskus · Visit in person

Sjukvårdskolan, päiväkeskus supports families through family social work.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Raaseporintie 5 10600

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Karkkila Service Centre · Visit in person

Karkkila Service Centre provides services for municipal residents in matters concerning information and advice for elderly people.

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Short-term placement services

Child welfare short-term placement is a service that responds to a child’s urgent need for placement in either a family or institution.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Child welfare short-term placement is provided when a child or young person is urgently placed either in a family or institutionalised child welfare unit. Short-term placement in a reception service often takes place in an acute crisis situation and at short notice. The urgent nature of the service involves that placement can take place around the clock. During the short-term placement service, a social worker makes either a decision on emergency placement or a decision on emergency open care placement. Emergency placement lasts up to 30 days and can be extended by a separate decision for an additional 30 days, if the best interests of the child so require. The duration of the emergency open care placement is assessed separately in cooperation with the family. During placement, the situation of the child and their family is assessed. The assessment includes observation of the child’s and family’s well-being, needs, contact and interaction as well as clearing up various things involving the child’ situation. During placement, it is necessary to plan how the child can return home safely or, if this is not possible, move to long-term foster care either as a support measure of open care placement or through taking them into care. Emergency placement is a strong intervention in a family’s life and privacy, and such measure is not taken lightly. As per the Child Welfare Act, a child or young person must be placed in care with urgency if they are in immediate danger. The aim of foster care is to respond to the short-term need for substitute for young children in particular. As a rule, short-term placement is an on-time service, and it does not lead to permanent customer relationships. However, some children are relocated soon after the first short-term placement period. If the need arises again, the aim is to arrange short-term placement in a place that the child is already familiar with. When making a decision on placement, the social worker will consult the child according to their age as well as their parents and guardians.

Where and how to get help

Poijupuisto reception home · Visit in person

Poijupuisto reception home offers urgent placement for young people aged 13–17.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Kivenlahdenkatu 1 A-B, 3. krs 02320

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Ojamo Family Support Centre · Visit in person

The Ojamo Family Support Centre has two reception units: unit for children and unit for young people.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Ojamonharjuntie 64 B 08200

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Tuomarila Family Support Centre · Visit in person

Tuomarila Family Support Centre has three units: Polku, Puro, and Verso

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Talkoorinne 3 02760

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Short-term round-the-clock service housing for older people

Short-term stays support independence and living at home.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Short-term 24-hour sheltered housing refers to short-term care periods in housing units, often organised at regular intervals. You can apply for short-term sheltered housing if you need support for things such as living at home and maintaining your independence and functional capacity due to an illness or disability. Regular short-term housing can support the coping of informal carers and organise statutory holidays for them. Short-term care can also be arranged quickly, for example, in response to the sudden illness of an informal carer. The need for short-term care is determined individually based on service needs. Short-term care is not granted for purposes such as temporary housing needs. Client guidance services will make an agreement on the time and duration of the care period with you. Once a period has been booked, it is binding. In the housing unit, professional social welfare and health care personnel support your independence and encourage you to maintain your functional capacity. You will participate in the care home activities such as outdoor activities, physical activity and culture as far as your resources permit. During the short-term stay, you will have access to a furnished room with bedding and linen. Laundry service is included if necessary. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner and evening snack and, if necessary, a night-time snack will be served for you every day, taking special diets into account. You need to bring any medications and special aids you use with you. The nursing staff will take care of your medication. The nursing staff is present 24 hours a day. There is no doctor present in short-term care. Only sudden illnesses are treated during short-term care. You are responsible for arranging and covering the cost of your travel to and from short-term care. Short-term 24-hour sheltered housing is subject to a fee. If you feel that you or your loved one needs sheltered housing for a short period of time, contact Senior Info.

Where and how to get help

Attendo Ventelä · Visit in person

Attendo Ventelä provides 24-hour service housing services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Mäntynummenkuja 11 08500

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Lehmuskartano Nursing home · Visit in person

Long-term accommodation as well as short-term assessment and rehabilitation periods.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Piippolanrinne 1 02400

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Hangon palvelutalo Astrea 2 · Visit in person

Hangon palvelutalo Astrea 2 provides 24-hour service housing services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Tornikatu 4 10900

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Inkoon palvelutalo Kissankulma · Visit in person

Inkoon palvelutalo Kissankulma provides 24-hour service housing services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laiduntie 3 10210

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Taavi memory service centre · Visit in person

Long-term round-the-clock service housing. Short-term round-the-clock service housing. Adult day centre for people with memory impairments.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Nauhakuja 2 02180

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Sobering-up treatment for mental health and substance abuse clients

We offer protection when a person is unable to take care of themselves because of intoxication.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

We provide detoxification care for individuals who are unable to take care of themselves due to their state of intoxication or who, according to the assessment of the detoxification station staff, otherwise require short-term protection and/or medical monitoring. The need for detoxification care is assessed by a healthcare professional. Our goal is to ensure the health and safety of the individual when they are unable to take care of themselves due to their state of intoxication. During short-term detoxification care, we monitor the recovery process and assess whether other care is needed. After the monitoring period, the patient typically returns home. If we notice an immediate need for medical care, we direct the individual to other healthcare services. If the individual is caught in a cycle of substance abuse, we motivate them to break the cycle and seek other substance abuse services, such as rehabilitation. We also guide and support them in accessing other social and healthcare services. The detoxification station provides guidance and advice related to substance abuse care by phone around the clock. Detoxification care is voluntary.

Conditions

Detoxification care is necessary when an individual is unable to take care of themselves due to excessive substance use. Our services are intended for all adult residents of the welfare area.

Where and how to get help

Sobering-up station · Visit in person

Sobering-up station is a detoxification centre.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Kalaonnentie 8 02230

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social Services Guidance for Families with Children

Contact our family guidance and counselling services if you need support from a social welfare professional for parenting or everyday family life.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

We offer guidance and advice on matters related to family life. If we jointly conclude that your family needs longer-term help from services for families with children, we will guide you forward to the -home services for families with children -family counselling centre -family social work’s service needs assessment and services, such as social guidance, family work, social work and support relationship services. Please do not hesitate to contact us, you can also do so anonymously.

Where and how to get help

Social Services Guidance for Families with Children - Telephone service · TelephoneService

Do you need help to manage your everyday life with children? Would you like to talk to somebody or ask for advice on parenting, life as a family or...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Phone: 358 291512360 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social Services Guidance for Families with Children - Lunna · Online service

Do you need help to manage your everyday life with children? Would you like to talk to somebody or ask for advice on parenting, life as a family or...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

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Social Services Guidance for Families with Children - Callback service · TelephoneService

Do you need help to manage your everyday life with children? Would you like to talk to somebody or ask for advice on parenting, life as a family or...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Phone: 358 291512360 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social and crisis emergency services

Social and crisis emergency services provide you with help and protection in emergency and crisis situations.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Emergency Social Services provide urgent, essential assistance for people of all ages when immediate action by social service is required. Examples include: •concern about a minor’s living conditions or safety •domestic and intimate partner violence •concern about an older person’s ability to manage at home Anyone can seek help for themselves, a loved one, or a friend. Help can also be requested by a public authority. Crisis Emergency Services provide immediate crisis support in crisis situations, such as: •the sudden death of a loved one •violent incidents •serious injury or sudden serious illness •a fire Emergency crisis support is typically short-term, and the need for support is always assessed on an individual basis. Social and crisis emergency services maintain 24/7 major-incident preparedness and, in exceptional situations, are responsible for arranging psychosocial support.

Conditions

Social and crisis emergency services are available to anyone living in or staying in Western Uusimaa who needs urgent, essential social services or immediate crisis support.

Where and how to get help

Vihdin kunnantalo/ sosiaalitoimisto · Visit in person

Vihdin kunnantalo/ sosiaalitoimisto provides services in matters related to rehabilitative work activities.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Asemantie 30 03100

Phone: 358 291512000 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social and Crises Emergency Service, telephone - Social and crisis emergency services, telephone · TelephoneService

If you are in need help and safety in a crisis situation, call the Social and Crisis Emergency Service. We provide help in urgent social welfare...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Phone: 358 291512221 · Charged

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Adult social work 1. · Visit in person

Adult social work is goal-oriented social work with individuals over the age of 18. You can contact adult social work when you need support.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Jokiniityntie 2 02400

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

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Adult social services Lohja · Visit in person

Adult social services Lohja provides services in matters related to housing services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laurinkatu 48 A, 4. krs 08100

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

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Adult social work 2. · Visit in person

Adult social work is goal-oriented social work with individuals over the age of 18. You can contact adult social work when you need support.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Itäinen rantakatu 9 10600

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

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Social lending

At our discretion, you may be given credit that will prevent your over-indebtedness and support the management of your finances.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The purpose of social lending is to help people avoid economic problems and over-indebtedness and to support them in coping independently with spending. Social loans will not affect your ability to receive social assistance. Social lending ranges from EUR 500 to EUR 10,000. The maximum repayment period is 5 years. You can get credit for such things as - home purchases, such as furniture or household appliances - arrangement of other loans and debts - other expenses justified for independent coping. Before we grant a social loan, we will carry out a calculation of your available funds In this, we will examine how much money you have to repay the credit. We will take into account income and expenses, assets, debts and earning opportunities.

Conditions

You can be granted a social loan if: - you have no possibilities for accessing other reasonable credit. - your municipality of residence is in our wellbeing services county. - you have no more than EUR 10,000 in debts. A home loan, student loan and car loan may be excluded from social loans at the discretion of the granting authority. - your solvency is sufficient to repay the credit. - your financial situation must be well-established and your indebtedness must end. You cannot receive a social loan if: - the conditions for granting social loans are not met. - you have insufficient funds to repay the credit. For example, Kela’s basic social assistance or minimum benefits do not create sufficient funds. - your income or expenditure varies. - in addition to the social loan, you would be left with other outstanding debts. (We examine housing loans, student loans and car loans on a case-by-case basis). - you move out of our wellbeing services county. - you have non-basic assets that you can sell. - you have a valid debt arrangement for a private person, a guarantee from the Guarantee Foundation for the arrangement of loans or a previous social loan. - you have an active gambling or substance addiction.

Where and how to get help

Adult social services Lohja · Visit in person

Adult social services Lohja provides services in matters related to housing services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laurinkatu 48 A, 4. krs 08100

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Kunnanvirasto, Vihti · Visit in person

Kunnanvirasto, Vihti conducts apartment renovations as part of services for the disabled.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Asemantie 30 03100

Phone: 358 291512000 · Charged

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Adult social services Espoo · Visit in person

We offer support in everyday life situations. We arrange guidance, advice and help also in urgent matters.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Komentajankatu 5 C 02600

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social rehabilitation

We support your interpersonal skills and daily functioning, helping to strengthen your personal resources and promote greater social involvement.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The goal of social rehabilitation is to enhance your social capabilities and active participation in everyday life. This service is suitable if you're seeking support in finding employment, improving personal skills, or expanding your social network. Together, we will create an individualized rehabilitation plan aligned with your personal objectives. Social rehabilitation is integrated with other social and health services as needed and can be provided through individual counseling or group activities. You will work with a dedicated social counselor who will support you in reaching your goals. Social rehabilitation groups are activity-based while also offering peer support and a safe space to share your experiences.

Conditions

This service is for individuals aged 18 to 65 who are unemployed or currently outside the labor market—individuals who need support to find employment, strengthen their personal and functional abilities, and broaden their social connections. Commitment and active participation in the personalized rehabilitation plan are essential. Access to social rehabilitation is determined through a service needs assessment conducted together with a social services professional. This assessment will outline your goals, the support provided, the duration, and the specific content of the service.

Where and how to get help

Kaupungintalo, Hanko · Visit in person

Kaupungintalo, Hanko provides services in matters related to rehabilitation for employment and employment services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Bulevardi 6 10900

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Arbetscentral, Ekenäs · Visit in person

Arbetscentral, Ekenäs provides services in matters related to rehabilitation for employment and employment services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Ystadinkatu 3 10600

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Lönnbergs, työllisyyspalvelut · Visit in person

Lönnbergs, työllisyyspalvelut provides services in matters related to rehabilitation for employment and employment services as part of social...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Elina Kurjenkatu 11 10300

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Employment-promoting services Lohja, Siuntio and Inkoo · Visit in person

Employment-promoting services Lohja, Siuntio and Inkoo provides services in matters related to rehabilitation for employment and employment...

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Nummentie 12-14 C 08100

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Adult social services Espoo · Visit in person

We offer support in everyday life situations. We arrange guidance, advice and help also in urgent matters.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Komentajankatu 5 C 02600

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social work and social guidance that supports integration

We will support you in the early stages of integration.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Social work and guidance that support integration are systematic work with someone who has moved to Finland. Together, we will go over your life situation and look for ways to improve it. We will arrange support according to your needs. If necessary, we will appoint you a personal employee who will be responsible for the planning of your services. We can help you with matters such as housing, finances, family situation and everyday life. We cooperate with various parties, such as employment services, Kela, the Finnish Immigration Service, various social and health services, and municipal services.

Conditions

The service is intended for supporting clients who have moved to Finland and their families. The support focuses on the early phases of integration. The granting of the support is based on a service needs assessment or client plan drawn up by a social welfare professional together with each client.

Where and how to get help

Kaupungintalo, Hanko · Visit in person

Kaupungintalo, Hanko provides services in matters related to rehabilitation for employment and employment services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Bulevardi 6 10900

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Adult social services Lohja · Visit in person

Adult social services Lohja provides services in matters related to housing services as part of social services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laurinkatu 48 A, 4. krs 08100

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Adult social services Tammisaari · Visit in person

We offer support in everyday life situations. We arrange guidance, advice and help also in urgent matters.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Itäinen rantakatu 9, 1. krs 10600

Phone: 358 291513100 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Social services that support integration · Visit in person

We aid those who have recently arrived in Finland to start their new life here. To facilitate integration, we provide support, care, and services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Pyyntitie 3 02230

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Kunnanvirasto, Vihti · Visit in person

Kunnanvirasto, Vihti conducts apartment renovations as part of services for the disabled.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Asemantie 30 03100

Phone: 358 291512000 · Charged

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Speech therapy for adults

We help and support people with difficulties with speaking, speech comprehension, speech production or swallowing. You can come to speech therapy...

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Speech therapy for adults is intended for those who have difficulties with speaking, speech comprehension, speech production or swallowing.  These difficulties may be caused by an illness, disability or injury. The aim of speech therapy for adults is to improve everyday communication, functional capacity and autonomy. You can book an appointment for speech therapy yourself or through a referral from a social welfare and health care professional, primarily without a referral from a physician. You can book a speech therapy appointment by directly contacting us. After a speech therapeutic assessment, we offer you and your loved ones guidance and advice, assessment of communication aids and guidance in their use, and organise rehabilitation. If necessary, your rehabilitation will be supported through multiprofessional cooperation. Adult speech therapy is carried out as individual or group appointments. If speech therapy alone is not sufficient for your rehabilitation alone or you need a medical assessment, we can refer you to an appointment with a physician at your health centre. If necessary, we will require a referral from a health centre physician so that your need for rehabilitation can be assessed. When the rehabilitation responsibility lies with another party, such as the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (KELA), the rehabilitation provided by KELA may not be supplemented by primary health care rehabilitation. The service is mainly subject to a fee for people over the age of 18.

Where and how to get help

Outpatient rehabilitation services, speech therapy · Visit in person

Outpatient rehabilitation services, speech therapy provides services in matters related to speech therapy.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Ahertajantie 2, 2. krs 02100

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Kauniainen Health Centre · Visit in person

The Kauniainen health centre provides public healthcare services for adults and children.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Asematie 19 02700

Phone: 358 947636400 · Charged

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Student welfare services

Student welfare services include school and student health care services as well as the services of the school social officer and psychologist.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Student welfare services work with the rest of the educational institution staff to promote inclusion and wellbeing in the school community, striving to prevent problems. We also support the learning, health and wellbeing of individual pupils and students. Student welfare services are mainly provided in educational institutions at all levels of education. Guardians can also receive guidance and counselling related to matters such as school attendance, studies and parenthood. You can contact any professional in student welfare services. We will assess and agree who can best support you.

Where and how to get help

Student welfare, Källhagens skola · Visit in person

Student welfare services encompass school and student health services, along with the services of school social officers and psychologists.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Lukkarinkuja 2 08700

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Student welfare, Svenska Skolcentrum · Visit in person

Student welfare services encompass school and student health services, along with the services of school social officers and psychologists.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Läntinen koulupolku 3 02700

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Student welfare, Otaniemen lukio · Visit in person

Student welfare services encompass school and student health services, along with the services of school social officers and psychologists.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Tietotie 6 02150

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Student welfare, Kuitinmäen yläkoulu · Visit in person

Student welfare services encompass school and student health services, along with the services of school social officers and psychologists.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Kuitinkuja 4 02210

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Student welfare, Gymnasiet Grankulla samskola · Visit in person

Student welfare services encompass school and student health services, along with the services of school social officers and psychologists.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Läntinen koulupolku 1-3, Kauniainen 02700

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Student welfare services in pre-primary school

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Read more about student welfare services on our website.

Where and how to get help

Student welfare in pre-primary school, Lintulaakson koulu (pre-primary education) · Visit in person

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Linnuntie 13 02660

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Student welfare in pre-primary school, Ojaniitun päiväkoti · Visit in person

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Ojaniitunkatu 3 08150

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Student welfare in pre-primary school, Lehtikasken päiväkoti · Visit in person

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Lehtikaskentie 11 A 02340

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Student welfare in pre-primary school, Finno daghem och förskola · Visit in person

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Suomalaistentie 2 02270

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Student welfare in pre-primary school, Pilke Maria Montessori · Visit in person

For preschoolers, student welfare covers healthcare services as well as support from a school social officer or psychologist.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Kuunsäde 2 C 02210

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Supervision of meetings

We help ensure that meetings between a child and a parent are conducted in the child's best interests.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Supported meetings, supervised meetings, and supervised exchanges enable safe interactions between children and parents living separately. The service aims to strengthen the parent-child relationship, enabling it to continue despite challenging family circumstances. During meetings, we collaborate with parents to reinforce their parenting roles, aiming eventually to facilitate these meetings without external supervision. Supervised exchanges may be necessary when conflicts between parents hinder or prevent direct communication. This service ensures the safe transfer of the child between parents. Supported meetings provide a safe, child-friendly environment for interactions between child and parent. During these meetings, a supervisor is available to offer assistance and support as needed. Typically, the supervisor does not remain constantly in the same room but monitors the meeting, ensuring it begins and concludes appropriately. Supervised meetings are arranged when there are risks involved in parent-child interactions. During supervised meetings, the supervisor maintains continuous auditory and visual contact, monitoring conversations between parent and child. If necessary, an interpreter is provided to facilitate communication. Supervised meetings occur only when supported meetings or supervised exchanges do not sufficiently safeguard the child's best interests. Supervised and supported meetings typically last 1–3 hours. When necessary, these services can be arranged without parents encountering each other.

Conditions

Supported and supervised meetings, as well as supervised exchanges, can be arranged based on a court decision or an agreement confirmed by a child welfare officer. The provisions for supported and supervised meetings and supervised exchanges are laid down in section 9b of the Child Custody Act and section 27 of the Social Welfare Act.

Where and how to get help

Ojamo Family Support Centre · Visit in person

The Ojamo Family Support Centre has two reception units: unit for children and unit for young people.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Ojamonharjuntie 64 B 08200

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Family centre in Espoon keskus · Visit in person

We provide comprehensive support in matters related to child and adolescent development, family life, and relationships.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Kamreerintie 6 02770

Phone: 358 406366475 · Charged

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Support person for persons with disabilities

We provide persons with disabilities a support person, who acts as a friend and companion and offers support for social relationships, among other...

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The support person service is intended for you who need support for participating in society and creating and maintaining social relationships as well as support for a difficult life situation or due to another reason. We can also grant you a support person to support your development and your becoming independent. The support person acts as your friend and keeps your company at home or outside the home, for example at the cinema or theatre or when running errands. Your housing arrangement does not matter. You can live in your own home, in service housing or foster care. You can independently recruit and choose your support person. If necessary, a Disability Services employee can assist in the search for the support person. The support person is not supposed to replace a professional or provide personal assistance intended for persons with severe disabilities. Your family member or worker (e.g. an instructor at a service housing unit) cannot act as your support person. The support person must be at least 16 years old. Support persons are volunteers who are not required to have professional skills or experience in working with children. They are interviewed and their suitability for acting as a support person is assessed. Potential support persons are trained for the position.

Conditions

A disabled person who needs support, for example, in participating in society, leisure activities, forming and maintaining friendships, or in a difficult life situation, can receive the service. The client must be a client of disability services and over 12 years old. The service is temporary.

Where and how to get help

Disability services: customer service and social work in Lohja, Inkoo, Karkkila, Siuntio ja Vihti · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Tehtaankatu 26 08100

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

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Disability Service: customer service and social work in Espoo, Kauniainen and Kirkkonummi · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Kamreerintie 2 A, 4. krs 02770

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

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Disability Services: customer service and social work in Raasepori and Hanko · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Raaseporintie 11 3. krs 10600

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

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Supported housing for mental health and substance abuse clients

We organise assisted housing for adults, who are mental health and substance abuse clients and need support for living independently.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Assisted housing is intended for adults who, due to mental health or substance abuse problems, need regular support for living independently or for transitioning to independent living. The content of the service and the amount of support varies according to the client's needs. We can arrange assisted housing in your own apartment, so you do not need to move. If you move to a assisted housing unit, your service includes not only support but also housing. You will enter into a lease for the assisted housing apartment with the service provider. The service provides guidance and support through pre-agreed home visits and meetings. Your service may include group or day activities. In assisted housing, staff have special expertise in mental health and substance abuse problems. You are usually responsible for taking your medication. You will be provided support and guidance as needed, in the following: - managing everyday life - use of services outside the home - in the use of authorities’ services - acting in social situations. The aim of the service is to promote your functional capacity and independent everyday activities. Assisted housing is voluntary, but requires that you want to accept the service and to act in accordance with your service plan. We will regularly assess your service needs with you. Assisted housing is provided for a fixed period.

Conditions

The service is suitable for you if your functional capacity has decreased due to a mental illness or substance abuse problem and you have been granted a positive decision on the assisted housing service. Assisted housing is an option when outpatient services are not sufficient to support your housing.

Where and how to get help

Virkkalan palvelutalo Männikkö · Visit in person

Virkkalan palvelutalo Männikkö organises residential services as part of substance abuse services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Virkkalantie 4 A 08700

Phone: 358 445957268 · Charged

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Olarinluoma sheltered housing unit · Visit in person

Olarinluoma sheltered housing unit organises residential services as part of substance abuse services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Luomanportti 11 H 02200

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Inkoo healthcare station · Visit in person

Inkoo healthcare station. Doctor-, nurse- physiotherapy- and child- and maternity clinic reception.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Rantatie 6 10210

Phone: 358 947636410 · Charged

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Olarinluoma temporary accommodation · Visit in person

Temporary accommodation unit for mental health and substance abuse services for homeless persons of legal age.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Luomanportti 9 02200

Phone: 358 500515978 · Charged

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Residential services Majatupa · Visit in person

The service is intended for mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Majatuvankuja 4 03100

Phone: 358 447504642 · Charged

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Supported housing for persons with disabilities

In supported housing, the client is supported in independent living with social welfare services, such as support visits by the housing instructor.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Supported housing refers to living independently in a rented or owner-occupied dwelling, and it involves social welfare services, such as support provided by an instructor. Support visits are organised to the clients’ homes to make it easier for them to live independently, run errands outside their home and manage their daily lives. Supported housing can also be arranged close to the Disability Services’ housing unit, which can also provide support.  This support may involve home visits, and guidance may also be provided by telephone or video calls.

Conditions

The clients receiving the service are persons with disabilities who are able to live independently with the support of a housing instructor.

Where and how to get help

Disability services: customer service and social work in Lohja, Inkoo, Karkkila, Siuntio ja Vihti · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Tehtaankatu 26 08100

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.

Disability Service: customer service and social work in Espoo, Kauniainen and Kirkkonummi · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Kamreerintie 2 A, 4. krs 02770

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

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Disability Services: customer service and social work in Raasepori and Hanko · Visit in person

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Raaseporintie 11 3. krs 10600

Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged

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Temporary accommodation for mental health and substance abuse clients

Temporary accommodation is a housing service that is provided to homeless adults who need short-term and urgent housing due to mental health or...

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Temporary accommodation is a housing service that is provided to homeless adults who need short-term and urgent housing due to mental health and/or substance abuse problems A person will not be turned away from temporary accommodation due to intoxication. You can access the service at any time of the day or night. You do not need an appointment or referral. In temporary accommodation, we will support you in organising your services and housing. We will support you in taking care of your basic needs: you will be provided guidance in organising your food supply, doing your laundry and taking care of yourself, and an opportunity to bathe. You will also be provided support in health care matters, mapping the your social situation and in preparing a further plan. During temporary accommodation, we will assess with you what kind of support and possible other services you need. We will work with you in a systematic and goal-oriented manner, help you with rehabilitation and coach you on further housing. We are present at the temporary accommodation unit 24 hours a day. We have special expertise in mental health and substance abuse problems. Our service is intended as a temporary solution and the aim is to work together with you to find a suitable form of housing for you. Accessing temporary accommodation is voluntary for you, but will require that you comply with the rules of the temporary accommodation and that you wish to accept the service.

Conditions

The service is intended for homeless adults who are mental health or substance abuse clients. You can access the service 24 hours a day. You do not need a referral to access the service. A person will not be turned away from temporary accommodation due to intoxication.

Where and how to get help

Olarinluoma temporary accommodation · Visit in person

Temporary accommodation unit for mental health and substance abuse services for homeless persons of legal age.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

Visit address: Luomanportti 9 02200

Phone: 358 500515978 · Charged

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Temporary home care for the elderly

We support living at home for those clients whose functional capacity is temporarily deteriorated and who have short-term care needs.

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Temporary home care is intended for persons whose functional capacity is reduced temporarily and on a one-off basis for a maximum of two months, for example, due to illness or after surgery. You can receive assistance from temporary home care when you need care provided by healthcare and social welfare professionals but cannot seek outpatient healthcare services with assistance by using public transport or taxi services. You may also need temporary home care when your informal carer is temporarily prevented from caring for you. Temporary home care can help clients with eating, washing up, getting dressed, getting up from bed and chairs, mobility, personal hygiene, medication or daily chores related to the tidiness of the home environment. Temporary home care involves one-off or short-term home care and home nursing. Where possible, the care service makes use of well-being technology, such as an automatic medicine dispenser. Temporary home care may also utilise a remote connection. The service can be supplemented with support services, such as meal and safety assistance services. Temporary home care can be produced as the wellbeing services county’s own service, as an outsourced service or through contract service providers with a service voucher. If the client's need for assistance only relates to housekeeping tasks and a need for transporting and accompanying the client to services, we will refer you to private services. Temporary home care is subject to a fee. The amount of the fee depends on the number of home care visits. If you feel that you or your loved one needs temporary home care, contact Senior Info.

Where and how to get help

Fyrens · Visit in person

Fyrens provides 24-hour service housing services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish

Visit address: Linjakatu 28 10900

Phone: 358 503154920 · Charged

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The Voimaperheet Operational Model

Voimaperheet is an operational model designed to empower parents with the right resources to support their child’s development and enhance positive...

Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Participation is free, voluntary, and confidential for families with children. The program is available in Finnish and Swedish. Voimaperheet is a comprehensive research project conducted by the University of Turku’s Research Centre for Child Psychiatry. Its goal is to study and develop accessible online treatment programs for early intervention and mental health enhancement, targeting various demographics. These programs are designed for families with children.

Conditions

Our offerings are aimed at families in Western Uusimaa with children aged 3 to 4, as well as for pregnant individuals.

Where and how to get help

Yhdessä vahvaksi -tutkimus raskaana oleville - Yhdessä vahvaksi · Online service

Yhdessä vahvaksi -tutkimuksessa selvitetään raskausajan masennuksen yleisyyttä sekä internetin ja puhelimen välityksellä tarjottavan ohjelman tehoa...

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

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Huomaa hyvä lapsessasi | 4-vuotiaiden lasten vanhemmille - Huomaa hyvä lapsessasi -toimintamalli · Online service

Huomaa hyvä -lapsessasi on tarkoitettu 4-vuotiaiden lasten vanhemmille. Vanhempainohjaukseen perustuvaa Voimaperheet-ohjelmaa tarjotaan perheelle,...

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish

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Ole läsnä lapsellesi | 3-vuotiaiden lasten vanhemmille - Vahvista vanhemmuuden taitoja · Online service

Voimaperheet-kokonaisuus pitää sisällään 3-vuotiaiden lasten vanhemmille kohdennetun universaalin vanhemmuusohjelman Ole läsnä lapsellesi (kesto 8...

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

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