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Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

You will get information about the social and health care services at all social and health care units.

Conditions

The information service is intended for residents of Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Terveysneuvonta, asiointipalvelut - Chattibotti · Online service

Saat terveysneuvontaa vuorokauden ympäri sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen chattibotista sekä Omaolo- ja Terveyskylä-verkkopalveluista.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

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

Terveysneuvonta, asiointipalvelut - Omaolo-palvelu · Online service

Saat terveysneuvontaa vuorokauden ympäri sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen chattibotista sekä Omaolo- ja Terveyskylä-verkkopalveluista.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

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

The Kontula Health Counselling Point · Visit in person

The Kontula Health Counselling Point offers clients health counselling and referrals to other substance abuse services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Naapurintie 14 00940

Phone: 358 401495302 · Charged

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

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Information about social and health services

You will get information about the social and health care services at all social and health care units.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

You will get information about the social and health care services at all social and health care units.

Conditions

The information service is intended for residents of Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Terveysneuvonta, asiointipalvelut - Chattibotti · Online service

Saat terveysneuvontaa vuorokauden ympäri sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen chattibotista sekä Omaolo- ja Terveyskylä-verkkopalveluista.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Finnish

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

Terveysneuvonta, asiointipalvelut - Omaolo-palvelu · Online service

Saat terveysneuvontaa vuorokauden ympäri sosiaali- ja terveyspalvelujen chattibotista sekä Omaolo- ja Terveyskylä-verkkopalveluista.

Description: Finnish · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

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

The Kontula Health Counselling Point · Visit in person

The Kontula Health Counselling Point offers clients health counselling and referrals to other substance abuse services.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Naapurintie 14 00940

Phone: 358 401495302 · Charged

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

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Initial health examination for migrants

In the initial health examination for migrants, we aim to assess the client’s health, identify potential issues early, and prevent the spread of...

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

This examination is recommended for individuals who have recently moved to Finland and are advised to undergo tuberculosis screening based on their country of birth or residence. It is also encouraged for those arriving from high-risk environments, such as refugee camps or conflict zones. The examination adheres to country-specific recommendations from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). You can use the THL link below to check if tuberculosis screening is recommended for you based on your country of birth or residence.

Where and how to get help

Malmi Health Station · Visit in person

Malmi Health Station serves residents of the districts of Pukinmäki, Sepänmäki, Tapanila, Tapaninvainio, Ala-Malmi and Ylä-Malmi, among others.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 4 00700

Phone: 358 931057702 · Charged

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

Pitäjänmäki Health Station · Visit in person

Pitäjänmäki Health Station serves residents of the districts of Konala, Lehtovuori, Pajamäki, Pitäjänmäki and Reimarla, among other districts.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Konalantie 6-8 C 00370

Phone: 358 931048300 · Charged

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

Haaga Health Station · Visit in person

Haaga Health Station serves residents of the districts of Etelä-Haaga, Pohjois-Haaga, Kivihaka and Lassila.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Huovitie 5 00400

Phone: 358 931049270 · Charged

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

Ruoholahti Health Station · Visit in person

Ruoholahti Health Station serves the residents of the districts Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari and a part of the residents of the Hietalahti area.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Tallberginkatu 2 A 00180

Phone: 358 931047366 · Charged

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

Kivikko Health Station · Visit in person

Kivikko Health Station serves residents of the districts of Kivikko, Kurkimäki and the west side of Kontulankaari.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kivikonkaari 21 00940

Phone: 358 931061520 · Charged

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

Intensive service housing

Intensive service housing works for you if you need our services around the clock.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Intensive service housing is intended for you if you need constant and 24-hour assistance in your daily activities due to a disability or illness. In 24-hour service housing, we offer care and activities that help maintain and promote your functional capacity. We can, for example, enjoy outdoor activities and exercise with you. Intensive service housing includes meals, laundry and clothes care, washing and cleaning services, as well as other necessary services. We offer intensive service housing in group homes and housing groups. You pay the rent and other costs of your daily life, such as medicines and other medical care services. However, the necessary assistance and support in housing due to your disability are free of charge to you. For more information on service housing, please contact Counselling for People with Disabilities or your designated worker. Housing services are applied for using the disability service application form.

Where and how to get help

Hyvönen Group Home · Visit in person

Located in Alppila, our group home provides temporary housing for adult Helsinki residents with disabilities. Our group home is not fully accessible.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kotkankatu 14-16 A 00510

Phone: 358 931043693 · Charged

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

Patola Group Home · Visit in person

Patola Group Home provides housing services tailored for young adults with disabilities.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Risupadontie 1 00640

Phone: 358 931022682 · Charged

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

Applying for disability services - Disability service application form · Form

Applying for disability services

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

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

Tullivuori Group Home · Visit in person

Our group home is located in Sepänmäki, Helsinki. Our residents are children and young people under the age of 18 with developmental disabilities.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Tullivuorentie 4 A 00700

Phone: 358 931022913 · Charged

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

Andelslagsvägens grupphem · Visit in person

We provide housing services tailored to Swedish-speaking people with disabilities.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Osuuskunnantie 78a 00660

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic

At the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic, we treat patients who need examinations and treatment in various specialities of internal medicine.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

At the Helsinki Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic, we provide care for patients with gastrointestinal symptoms or in need of an endoscopic examination, as well as internal medicine patients with conditions such as blood, kidney or thyroid diseases. At the Herttoniemi unit of the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic, we perform retinal imaging for Helsinki residents with diabetes. The internal medicine outpatient clinic has specialists in internal medicine and gastroenterology, as well as specialising doctors and nurses. We provide appointment and examination services in the specialities of cardiology and general internal medicine. Our services require a referral, which you can get from your local health station, for example. As our client, you have access to the Maisa e-service. Chief Physician of the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic: Kristiina Söderlund Acting Chief Nursing Officer of the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic: Nina Ahola As of 1 September 2025, the treatment of cardiology patients will be / has been transferred from the Helsinki Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic to HUS.

Where and how to get help

Asioi Maisassa - Asioi Maisassa · Online service

Maisa on sähköisen asioinnin kanava Helsingin sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluiden asiakkaille.

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

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

Appointment booking for Internal Medic... - Phone service to the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic · TelephoneService

Book an appointment to the Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinics in Malmi and Laakso or for your fundus photography via this number.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Phone: 358 931047692 · Charged

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

Laundry rooms at service centres

You can wash and dry laundry independently in the service centres’ laundry rooms.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Laundry rooms are equipped with a washing machine and a dryer. There are also separate drying rooms for clothes. Doing laundry is subject to a fee. The service centres of Kinapori and Töölö have a laundry room. You can make a booking to use the laundry room at the service centres’ information desk. The service centres’ laundry rooms are intended for pensioners and unemployed people. You need a service centre card to access the service. You can get a card free of charge from the service centres’ information desk.

Conditions

This service is intended for Helsinki residents who are retired or unemployed. You need a valid service centre card in order to participate in the activities.

Where and how to get help

Kinapori Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Kinapori Service Centre, you can participate in various activities and events. We also provide support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kinaporinkatu 7-9 A 00500

Phone: 358 931052910 · Charged

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

Töölö Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Töölö Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Töölönkatu 33 00260

Phone: 358 931044538 · Charged

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

Libraries at service centres

Service centres have service points of the Helsinki City Library and some have their own libraries.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

You can use your Helmet library card at the library points maintained by the City Library at the service centres of Kontula, Kustaankartano, Roihuvuori, Riistavuori and Myllypuro. The service centres’ own library points are located in the service centres of Kinapori and Kamppi. The libraries of the service centres are open to everyone. The service is free of charge.

Conditions

The service is intended for pensioners and unemployed people living in Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Riistavuori Senior Centre/Service Centre Activities · Visit in person

At Riistavuori Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Isonnevantie 28 00320

Phone: 358 931046955 · Charged

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

Roihuvuori Service Centre · Visit in person

At Roihuvuori Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Punahilkantie 16 00820

Phone: 358 931060790 · Charged

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

Kustaankartano Senior Centre / Service Centre Activities · Visit in person

At Kustaankartano Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Oltermannintie 32, E-talo 00620

Phone: 358 931054796 · Charged

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

Kinapori Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Kinapori Service Centre, you can participate in various activities and events. We also provide support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kinaporinkatu 7-9 A 00500

Phone: 358 931052910 · Charged

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

Myllypuro Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Myllypuro Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Myllymatkantie 4 00920

Phone: 358 931060676 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health clinic psychologist

We assess the child’s development and the need for support. We also provide short-term discussion support for parents.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The maternity and child health clinic psychologist can support the child’s development and help detect possible developmental challenges as early as possible. With parental consent, the child can be referred to us by a child health clinic’s nurse or doctor, for example. The child can be referred to us to determine their developmental level and assess the need for support measures, or if the child is being considered for an examination of specialised medical care. For example, your maternity clinic’s nurse or doctor can refer you to us if you have had previous miscarriages, suffer parental fatigue, or need short-term support in adjusting to parenthood. You need a referral to access our service. The service is free of charge.

Where and how to get help

Maternity and child health clinic psychologists at the Kallio Family Centre · Visit in person

We provide psychologist support and assessments to the maternity and child health clinic clients.We also serve you in Swedish.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Toinen linja 4 C 00530

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health clinic psychologists at the Itäkatu Family Centre · Visit in person

We provide psychologist support and assessments to the maternity and child health clinic clients.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Itäkatu 11 00930

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health clinic psychologist at the Munkkiniemi Health Station · Visit in person

We provide psychologist support and assessments to the maternity and child health clinic clients.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Laajalahdentie 30 00330

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health clinic psychologist in Lassila · Visit in person

We provide psychologist support and assessments to the maternity and child health clinic clients.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kaupintie 11 A 00440

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health clinic psychologist in Maunula · Visit in person

We provide psychologist support and assessments to the maternity and child health clinic clients.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Suursuonlaita 1 00630

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Maternity and child health work

At the maternity and child health clinic, we support you and your family during pregnancy, after the baby is born and through the different stages...

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

There are approximately 20 maternity and child health clinics in Helsinki, and you can choose to visit the one that suits you and your family best. All the clinics provide both maternity and child health services. At the maternity clinic, we monitor and support the health and well-being of the expectant mother, foetus and newborn baby. We support parents in changes in life following childbirth. At the child health clinic, we monitor and support the growth and development of children under school age and discuss any questions concerning the family. From the child health clinic, the child gets vaccines against severe diseases in accordance with the national vaccination programme. The clinic staff includes public health nurses and doctors. We cooperate with other social and health care professionals. Using the maternity and child health clinic services is voluntary. The service is free of charge.

Conditions

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Laajasalo Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Koulutanhua 2a 00840

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Appointment booking and cou... - The centralised maternity and child health clinic telephone service · TelephoneService

Appointment booking and counselling at maternity and child health clinics

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Suutarila Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Suutarilantie 32 00740

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Munkkiniemi Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services. Our service is also available in Swedish.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laajalahdentie 30 00330

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Itäkatu Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services. Our service is also available in Swedish.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Tallinnanaukio 1 00930

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Maternity clinic

At the maternity clinic, you will meet with a public health nurse and a doctor about 12 times during your pregnancy.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

We support the health and well-being of pregnant mothers, foetuses and newborn babies. We help parents prepare for childbirth and parenthood and support the overall health and well-being of the family. During your pregnancy, we offer you about 10 appointments with a public health nurse, and two with a doctor. The number of visits may vary depending on your individual needs. You can decide among the family who is to accompany you to the appointments. The nurse will carry out health examinations to monitor and examine your blood pressure, haemoglobin level, weight, any swelling or presence of sugar and protein in the urine. The nurse will also check the position, heartbeat and movement of the foetus. We will discuss your well-being and that of the family and any concerns you may have. We carry out a medical examination to determine illnesses, medications or other factors that may affect the course of the pregnancy. Additional medical examinations may be carried out if you have a long-term illness, for example. The service is free of charge.

Conditions

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Laajasalo Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Koulutanhua 2a 00840

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Appointment booking and cou... - The centralised maternity and child health clinic telephone service · TelephoneService

Appointment booking and counselling at maternity and child health clinics

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Suutarila Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Suutarilantie 32 00740

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Munkkiniemi Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services. Our service is also available in Swedish.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laajalahdentie 30 00330

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Itäkatu Maternity and Child Health Clinic · Visit in person

We provide both maternity and child health clinic services. Our service is also available in Swedish.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Tallinnanaukio 1 00930

Phone: 358 931055530 · Charged

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

Medical Helpline 116 117

Call the number 116 117 before you go to the emergency clinic.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Call the number 116 117 before you go to the emergency clinic. You can also ask for advice in sudden health problems when your health station is closed. We will instruct you to the correct place of care and also give advice on self-care. The service is open 24/7. Health care professionals answer your phone calls and consult a doctor, if needed. If the call cannot be answered at once, a call-back service is in use. If you have a referral to an emergency room, you can go direct to the emergency clinic. In life-threatening emergencies (e.g. hard chest pain, breathing problems, unconsciousness, stroke symptoms, convulsions) call 112 for help. The Medical Helpline number is 116 117 (free of charge). Do you have hearing or speech impairment? Do as follows: - Complete the appropriate symptom assessment in the Omaolo service. - Call the health station on a weekday with the help of an interpreter. The number of the switchboard is +358 9 310 5015. - Use the health station’s services in the Maisa digital portal . - If the situation is urgent, you can contact health services via the text service of the Medical Helpline at www.116117.fi/fi/Helsinki -> Avaa tekstipalvelu. Alternatively, go to emergency services. - In case of a life-threatening situation, send a text message to the emergency number 112.

Conditions

The service for citizens of Helsinki is organised by the City of Helsinki. The same service in other parts of HUS district is organised by HUS. The service will be a nationwide service from the beginning of 2021.

Where and how to get help

Medical Helpline - Call the Medical Helpline · TelephoneService

Please call Medical Helpline on number 116 117 before you go to an emergency clinic. In an emergency, call the emergency number 112 instead.

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

Phone: 116117 · Free

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

Malmi Hospital · Visit in person

We specialise in the treatment of elderly patients with acute illnesses.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 6 00700

Phone: 358 93106611 · Charged

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

Medicine injections

Nurses give medicine injections needed to treat illnesses at health stations.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Public health nurses and nurses administer medications injected under the skin or into a muscle to patients with ailments such as rheumatic diseases. You can book an appointment for a medicine injection by either calling your health station or booking an appointment via Maisa. You can find the contact information of health stations at hel.fi/healthstations. Remember to buy the injectable medicine at a pharmacy and bring it with you to the appointment. Public health nurses and nurses administer medications injected under the skin or into a muscle to patients with ailments such as rheumatic diseases. You can book an appointment with a nurse via Maisa or by phone.

Where and how to get help

Malmi Health Station · Visit in person

Malmi Health Station serves residents of the districts of Pukinmäki, Sepänmäki, Tapanila, Tapaninvainio, Ala-Malmi and Ylä-Malmi, among others.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 4 00700

Phone: 358 931057702 · Charged

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

Pitäjänmäki Health Station · Visit in person

Pitäjänmäki Health Station serves residents of the districts of Konala, Lehtovuori, Pajamäki, Pitäjänmäki and Reimarla, among other districts.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Konalantie 6-8 C 00370

Phone: 358 931048300 · Charged

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

Haaga Health Station · Visit in person

Haaga Health Station serves residents of the districts of Etelä-Haaga, Pohjois-Haaga, Kivihaka and Lassila.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Huovitie 5 00400

Phone: 358 931049270 · Charged

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

Ruoholahti Health Station · Visit in person

Ruoholahti Health Station serves the residents of the districts Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari and a part of the residents of the Hietalahti area.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Tallberginkatu 2 A 00180

Phone: 358 931047366 · Charged

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

Kivikko Health Station · Visit in person

Kivikko Health Station serves residents of the districts of Kivikko, Kurkimäki and the west side of Kontulankaari.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kivikonkaari 21 00940

Phone: 358 931061520 · Charged

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

Meetings with an experience expert at the Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic

The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic's experience expert has personal experience in dealing with addiction and recovering from it.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Anyone can develop a substance addiction, and everyone can also recover from it. The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic's experience expert has has personal experience in dealing with substance abuse, recovering from it and different substance abuse services. You can discuss your concerns safely, anonymously and privately with an experience expert. You can get peer support and experience information on the activities of organisations, for example. The meeting does not bind you to anything and no entries will be made in the client or patient information systems. Each of our substance abuse outpatient clinics has one or more experience expert, as well as an experience expert for the next of kin who supports the loved ones of substance abusers. You can contact an experience expert at a low threshold by calling or texting the expert. You can find the contact information and office hours on the pages of the substance abuse outpatient clinics.

Where and how to get help

Vuosaari Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic · Visit in person

The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic helps you deal with addiction issues.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kahvikuja 3 A 00980

Phone: 358 931055550 · Charged

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

Kalasatama Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic · Visit in person

The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic helps you to deal with addiction issues.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Työpajankatu 14 A 00580

Phone: 358 931042947 · Charged

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

Malmi Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic · Visit in person

The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic helps you deal with addiction issues.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Soidinkuja 6 A 00700

Phone: 358 931069340 · Charged

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Laakso Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic · Visit in person

The Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic helps you deal with addiction issues.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Lääkärinkatu 8 F 00250

Phone: 358 931049950 · Charged

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

Mental Health Service Unit Mieppi

Are you concerned about your ability to cope? Is there something troubling you or would you like to talk to someone about your situation in life?...

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Our low-threshold Mental Health Service Unit Mieppi offers discussion support for promoting mental well-being. Mieppi serves all residents of Helsinki over the age of 13 and its services are free of charge. The Mieppi service units are located in Haaga, Kalasatama, Myllypuro and City Centre. You can visit any unit, regardless of where you live in Helsinki. Mieppi employs mental health professionals whom you can talk to in person or remotely, depending on your wishes. Contact Mieppi if you have concerns about your life situation or mental health and are looking for someone to talk to. In addition to discussion sessions, Mieppi also offers advice and service guidance. You can also contact us if you are worried about someone you care about. If your mother tongue is not Finnish or Swedish, we can make use of an interpreter. Mieppi services are free of charge. If you need urgent help, please contact the emergency services. Please note that we at Mieppi do not write prescriptions or sick notes.

Conditions

Mieppi’s services are intended for adults and young people over 13 in the whole city.

Where and how to get help

Low-threshold mental health service unit Mieppi Kalasatama · Visit in person

Mieppi Kalasatama is a low-threshold mental health service unit.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Työpajankatu 14 A 00580

Phone: 358 931032656 · Charged

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

Low-threshold mental health service unit Mieppi Myllypuro · Visit in person

Mieppi Myllypuro is a low-threshold mental health service unit.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Jauhokuja 4 00920

Phone: 358 931026830 · Charged

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

Asioi Maisassa - Asioi Maisassa · Online service

Maisa on sähköisen asioinnin kanava Helsingin sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluiden asiakkaille.

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

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Low-threshold mental health service unit Mieppi Haaga · Visit in person

Mieppi Haaga is a low-threshold mental health service unit.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Hopeatie 6 00440

Phone: 358 931037727 · Charged

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

Low-threshold mental health service unit Mieppi City Centre · Visit in person

Mieppi City Centre is a low-threshold mental health service unit.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Sibeliuksenkatu 14 00260

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Mental health and substance abuse nurse’s appointment

Mental health and substance abuse nurses work at health stations to help you with issues such as anxiety or insomnia.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

If you are burdened by anxiety, insomnia or a risk of excessive substance abuse, you can come to a nurse’s appointment to receive help for your situation.  When you seek help, mental health professionals will assess your support needs. Your treatment plan may consist of forms of treatment such as: online therapy, brief therapy, Kela rehabilitation therapy, group work, medical treatment, detoxification, etc.

Where and how to get help

Malmi Health Station · Visit in person

Malmi Health Station serves residents of the districts of Pukinmäki, Sepänmäki, Tapanila, Tapaninvainio, Ala-Malmi and Ylä-Malmi, among others.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 4 00700

Phone: 358 931057702 · Charged

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

Pitäjänmäki Health Station · Visit in person

Pitäjänmäki Health Station serves residents of the districts of Konala, Lehtovuori, Pajamäki, Pitäjänmäki and Reimarla, among other districts.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Konalantie 6-8 C 00370

Phone: 358 931048300 · Charged

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

Haaga Health Station · Visit in person

Haaga Health Station serves residents of the districts of Etelä-Haaga, Pohjois-Haaga, Kivihaka and Lassila.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Huovitie 5 00400

Phone: 358 931049270 · Charged

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

Ruoholahti Health Station · Visit in person

Ruoholahti Health Station serves the residents of the districts Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari and a part of the residents of the Hietalahti area.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Tallberginkatu 2 A 00180

Phone: 358 931047366 · Charged

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

Kivikko Health Station · Visit in person

Kivikko Health Station serves residents of the districts of Kivikko, Kurkimäki and the west side of Kontulankaari.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kivikonkaari 21 00940

Phone: 358 931061520 · Charged

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

Mental well-being groups at service centres

Mental well-being groups can help you tap into your own resources.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Service centres have various groups to support your mental well-being. In our groups, you can share your experiences and thoughts and find new perspectives on life. The groups are led by trained professionals. Mental well-being groups are available at most service centres. Please ask the service centres’ social instructors about the groups. Let’s find best group for you together! Participation is free of charge. You need a service centre card to access the service. You can get a card free of charge from the service centres’ information desk.

Where and how to get help

Roihuvuori Service Centre · Visit in person

At Roihuvuori Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Punahilkantie 16 00820

Phone: 358 931060790 · Charged

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

Munkkiniemi Service Home / Service Centre Activities · Visit in person

At Munkkiniemi Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Laajalahdentie 30 00330

Phone: 358 931048617 · Charged

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Kinapori Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Kinapori Service Centre, you can participate in various activities and events. We also provide support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kinaporinkatu 7-9 A 00500

Phone: 358 931052910 · Charged

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

Myllypuro Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Myllypuro Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Myllymatkantie 4 00920

Phone: 358 931060676 · Charged

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

Koskela Senior Centre / Service Centre · Visit in person

At Koskela Service Centre, you can take part in activities in pleasant company and get support for your everyday life.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Hospitaalinkulku 8, rak. N 00600

Phone: 358 931050476 · Charged

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

Mobility agreement

We are improving the functional capacity of the elderly with a mobility agreement.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

Mobility among the elderly is one of our key priorities for improving wellbeing and health. With the mobility agreement, we will account for your needs and make exercise a part of your everyday life. This will increase muscle strength and improve your balance and functional capacity. The goal of the mobility agreement is for everyone to be able to live a comfortable life according to their wishes now and in the future. Examples of what the agreement may cover: - Doing daily chores - Running errands and practising hobbies outside the home - Training to improve balance and muscle strength - Re-learning old skills. Our staff in hospitals, care units and home care will discuss mobility and prepare a mobility agreement with you. You can determine the goals yourself. The objectives agreed in the mobility agreement and their implementation will be recorded in your care plan, which will allow you to monitor the achievement of your goals. We will edit the mobility agreement together with you if your functional capacity changes.

Where and how to get help

North-eastern Home Care Unit · Visit in person

Home care client or a client's loved one, if you need to contact home care, call the centralised telephone service. You can also contact us via Maisa.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Oltermannintie 32, K-talo, b-rappu 00620

Phone: 358 931001105 · Charged

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

Eastern Home Care Unit · Visit in person

Home care client or a client’s loved one, if you need to contact home care, call the centralised telephone service. You can also contact us via Maisa.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kivikonkaari 21 00940

Phone: 358 931001105 · Charged

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

Central Home Care Unit · Visit in person

Home care client or a client’s loved one, if you need to contact home care, call the centralised telephone service. You can also contact us via Maisa.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Rautalammintie 2 00550

Phone: 358 931001105 · Charged

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

Western Home Care Unit · Visit in person

Home care client or a client’s loved one, if you need to contact home care, call the centralised telephone service. You can also contact us via Maisa.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Hiomotie 6 A 00380

Phone: 358 931001105 · Charged

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

Northern Home Care Unit · Visit in person

Home care client or a client's loved one, if you need to contact home care, call the centralised telephone service. You can also contact us via Maisa.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Oltermannintie 32, K-talo, b-rappu 00620

Phone: 358 931001105 · Charged

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

Nutritional therapy at a health station

A nutritional therapist can help you if need special expertise related to nutrition.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

You will need a referral to see a nutritional therapist. Contact your health centre by phone or by sending a Maisa message. You can find the contact information of health stations at hel.fi/healthstations.

Where and how to get help

Malmi Health Station · Visit in person

Malmi Health Station serves residents of the districts of Pukinmäki, Sepänmäki, Tapanila, Tapaninvainio, Ala-Malmi and Ylä-Malmi, among others.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 4 00700

Phone: 358 931057702 · Charged

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

Pitäjänmäki Health Station · Visit in person

Pitäjänmäki Health Station serves residents of the districts of Konala, Lehtovuori, Pajamäki, Pitäjänmäki and Reimarla, among other districts.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Konalantie 6-8 C 00370

Phone: 358 931048300 · Charged

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

Haaga Health Station · Visit in person

Haaga Health Station serves residents of the districts of Etelä-Haaga, Pohjois-Haaga, Kivihaka and Lassila.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Huovitie 5 00400

Phone: 358 931049270 · Charged

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

Ruoholahti Health Station · Visit in person

Ruoholahti Health Station serves the residents of the districts Ruoholahti and Jätkäsaari and a part of the residents of the Hietalahti area.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Tallberginkatu 2 A 00180

Phone: 358 931047366 · Charged

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

Kivikko Health Station · Visit in person

Kivikko Health Station serves residents of the districts of Kivikko, Kurkimäki and the west side of Kontulankaari.

Description: English · Service languages: Finnish

Visit address: Kivikonkaari 21 00940

Phone: 358 931061520 · Charged

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

Occupational therapy

An occupational therapist evaluates your functional capacity and need for rehabilitation.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

The occupational therapist of the Disability Outpatient Clinic evaluates your functional capacity and need for rehabilitation and takes part in the preparation of your rehabilitation plan, if necessary. The occupational therapist is here to provide guidance and assistance whenever you require specialised support in activities such as self-care (e.g., dressing, eating), running errands (e.g., shopping), attending school, engaging in work, pursuing meaningful leisure activities, or simply relaxing and managing your time effectively. In addition, the occupational therapist is responsible for assessing the need for small assistive devices and apartment modifications. You can access the service through the telephone counselling of the Disability Outpatient Clinic. Our services are free of charge.

Where and how to get help

Disability Outpatient Clinic · Visit in person

We provide assistance, counselling, and treatment tailored to the unique challenges associated with developmental disabilities.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Sofianlehdonkatu 8, A-rakennus 00610

Phone: 358 931040400 · Charged

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

Counselling and appoint... - Counselling and appointment booking of the Disability Outpatient Clinic · TelephoneService

Counselling and appointment booking

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Phone: 358 931040400 · Free

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

Occupational therapy for adults

Occupational therapy can help you if you are struggling to cope with the activities of everyday life, leisure time and working life.

Published by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division · Municipality

Description language: English

Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties

About this service

Description

We can practise, for example, how to run errands or function at home and assess your need for assistive devices. We also carry out assessments on ability to work. You can access occupational therapy with a referral or when directed by another professional. You can also call our helpline yourself, tel. +358 9 310 32249 on Tuesdays from 16.00–17.30. At other times, you can leave your contact information on voicemail and we will call you back. Please do not leave a message on the voice mail about the cancellation of an appointment that has already been agreed. You can get a referral, for example, from a health station or hospital. Occupational therapists work as part of the health and well-being centre model. If you are already our customer, you can send us a message via Maisa. Occupational therapy is free of charge.

Conditions

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

Where and how to get help

Laakso occupational therapy/Laakso hospital · Visit in person

Our occupational therapists can help you when you need support in coping with everyday tasks.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Lääkärinkatu 6 C 00250

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Asioi Maisassa - Asioi Maisassa · Online service

Maisa on sähköisen asioinnin kanava Helsingin sosiaali- ja terveyspalveluiden asiakkaille.

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

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

Kalasatama occupational therapy · Visit in person

Our occupational therapists can help you when you need support in coping with everyday tasks.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Työpajankatu 14 A 00580

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Kalasatama occupational therapy/Vuosaari Health and Well-being Centre · Visit in person

Occupational therapists can help you in coping with everyday tasks. Paediatric occupational therapists support the growth and development of children.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Kahvikuja 3 A 00980

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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

Kalasatama occupational therapy/Malmi hospital · Visit in person

Occupational therapists can help you in coping with everyday tasks. Paediatric occupational therapists support the growth and development of children.

Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish

Visit address: Talvelantie 6 00700

Phone: 358 93105015 · Charged

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