Social services for people of working age
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Published by: Wellbeing services county of North Karelia – Siun sote · Regional organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties
About this service
Description
Social services for people of working age are provided for adults and families aged 18 to 64 living in the Siun sote area. We will help you when you need support, guidance and counselling in different everyday situations.
Social work and social guidance provide customers support for making changes. Among other things, the aim of making changes is to reinforce the customer's well-being, independent coping, and life management, and to reduce vulnerability.
A package of social support and social services to meet your needs will be built together with a social worker or social counsellor.
You can contact the services for example if you or someone close to you are experiencing
• difficulties in coping with everyday life
• difficulties in moving forward in life due to prolonged unemployment or reduced ability to work
• mental health or substance abuse problems
• housing problems or you if do not have a place to stay
• a need for guidance and counselling related to social security or other social services
• a sudden crisis or a violent experience
• financial problems.
Social services for people of working age include
• guidance and counselling
• discussion and support
• rehabilitative work activities
• services for the homeless
• supplementary and preventive social assistance
• financial intermediation account service.
How to use it
### How to receive services
If you are a new customer, call the service number for social services.
If you already have a designated employee, they will help you when you make an appointment.
Emergency social services provide help in crisis situations mainly in the evenings and weekends.
Where and how to get help
Heinävesi health station · Visit in person
Health station provides primary health care services.
Description: English · Service languages: English, Finnish
Visit address: Sairaalantie 4 79700
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Joensuu social services · Visit in person
The social welfare office provides advice and guidance on social services and social security benefits.
For this service: Open weekdays Mon–Fri 9:00–12:00, other times open by appointment.
From 1.3.2025 Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00-12:00. Other times open by appointment. Service number for social services Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00, +358 13 330 2810.
Description: English · Service languages: English, Finnish
Visit address: Rantakatu 23 80100
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Honkalampi centre · Visit in person
The Honkalampi centre is a multiprofessional centre of expertise that produces social and disability services.
For this service: Social services building L, open by appointment.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, English, Finnish
Visit address: Ylämyllyntie 94 80400
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Kitee social welfare office · Visit in person
Family and social care services. Provides advice and guidance on social services and social security benefits.
For this service: Open by appointment.
Description: English · Service languages: English, Finnish
Visit address: Hovintie 3 82500
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
Juuan sosiaali- ja terveysasema · Visit in person
Sosiaali- ja terveysasema tarjoaa perusterveydenhuollon ja sosiaalihuollon palveluja. Sosiaalihuollon palveluihin asiointi vain ajanvarauksella.
Description: Finnish · Service languages: English, Finnish
Visit address: Aimontie 7 83900
Check the official service page for current hours, exceptions, identification requirements and further contact details.
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