Help, support and useful links
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Emergency and crisis help
If you need urgent help or are worried about your own or someone else’s safety or wellbeing, support is available immediately.
Emergency situations
In an emergency, always call 112.Crisis helpline
You can contact the Crisis Helpline for immediate emotional support, for example in situations of distress, anxiety, crisis or difficult life events. Support is available confidentially and free of charge.Crisis Help line (service in English)
Tel. 09 2525 0116
MON 16–20
THU and FRI 9–13Social emergency services
Social emergency services provide urgent assistance in situations related to child welfare, family crises, sudden life changes or when immediate social support is needed.Lapland social and crisis emergency services (24/7)
Tel.+358 40 726 6965Do not hesitate to seek help. Support is available for you and your loved ones.
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National services and support
On the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare’s parenting site, you can find information and support for everyday life with children, as well as information about the development of children at different ages. The site also offers a free parenting phone line and parenting chat, where you can talk or write about anything related to parenting.
MLL information and support for families
Save the Children Finland
An organisation promoting children’s rights and wellbeing in Finland and globally. The website provides information, support and services for children, young people and families, as well as guidance on safety, participation and everyday challenges.Pelastakaa lapset Ry (Save the Children Finland) website
Family Federation of Finland (Väestöliitto)
Provides information, counselling and support related to relationships, family life, parenting, sexuality and wellbeing in different life situations. The website offers reliable information and guidance for individuals, couples and families.Väestöliitto (Family Federation of Finland)
Kela – Social Insurance Institution of Finland
Information and services related to social benefits, such as financial support for families, unemployment, housing, studies and illness.Suomi.fi
Official information and e-services from Finnish public authorities. You can find guidance, services and instructions for different life situations and everyday matters.Digital and Population Data Services Agency (Digi- ja väestötietovirasto)
Services related to personal identity, population information, moving, names, marriage and official registrations, as well as guidance for digital public services.Digital and Population Data Services Agency website
Job Market Finland (Työmarkkinatori / TE Services)
Official employment services providing information on job opportunities, job seeking, unemployment security, training and career guidance. -
Support for families
Ask for Help! (service in Finnish)
A low-threshold contact channel for families with children and young people. You can ask for advice or request support for your own or a loved one’s situation via an online form. Family centre professionals will respond within 1–2 working days. Not for urgent matters or emergencies.Neuvokas perhe
Provides practical tips and reliable information to support healthy everyday habits, wellbeing and family life with children.Pedagogical and family counseling
Families with children can receive services from a pedagogical and family counseling center to promote the well-being, growth, and development of children and adolescents, as well as to support parenting. The staff of the pedagogical and family counseling center also help families when managing everyday life and maintaining sufficient personal resources is causing concern. The service is confidential. The website is in Finnish.
Pedagogical and family counseling, Lapha
Family planning and contraception clinic
Young people and adults can receive sexual health and contraception advice. Contraception clinics provide expert guidance on preventing pregnancy, available contraceptive methods, and sexually transmitted infections. You can also ask about matters related to abortion. The website is in Finnish.
Family planning and contraception clinic, Lapha
Lapin ensi- ja turvakoti
On the website of Lapin Ensi- ja Turvakoti ry, you can find services and help, for example, during pregnancy and parenthood, maintaining a substance-free lifestyle during pregnancy and the baby period, and recovering from violence. The site provides guidance on, among other things, the interaction between child and parent, as well as various peer groups and online support. The website is in Finnish.
Social work for families
Social work for families with children is preventive work that supports the smooth running of everyday family life. You can contact your local social services if you need support, for example, with practical arrangements in daily life, coping with everyday tasks, challenges in raising children, financial difficulties, or substance use. Guidance from social services, social work, and social counseling are free services. The website is in Finnish.
Social work for families, Lapha (in Finnish)
Home services for families with children, Lapha (in Finnish)
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Mental health services
Human life situations and experiences change, which affects an individual’s mental resources. Good mental health is the foundation of an individual’s well-being. It strengthens the ability to function in changing situations and helps to tolerate occasional anxiety and to cope with the difficult aspects of life that are inevitable.
Temporary mental strain and psychological distress are normal at different stages of life, when a person’s mood, emotions, thoughts, or behavior interfere with their ability to function or with relationships, or cause suffering. It is important to talk about how you are feeling with someone close, such as a partner, friend, or nurse, and to seek support and help for the situation.
Self-care programmes
Self-care programmes can help you improve your well-being when you have mental health concerns or mild symptoms.
Self-care / Mielentarveystalo.fi
Tarmoa – wellbeing in everyday life
Tarmoa helps to guide you to different services, activities and activities that can help you maintain and promote your wellbeing and health. Tarmoa also provides opportunities to get involved in activities in your area or support in different life situations, such as illness, unemployment or other difficulties.
Tarmoa – wellbeing in everyday life
The main mission of MIELI Mental Health Finland is to promote mental health and prevent mental health issues. MIELI defends the universal right to a good mental health. MIELI is the world’s oldest non-governmental organization in the field of mental health. The website Mieli.fi offers, among other things, training and materials as well as various mental well-being exercises.
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Support for substance use and gambling
On the Päihdelinkki (AddictionLink) online service, you can find information and support about substances and addictions. In addition to a comprehensive information database, the site offers tests, self-help content, peer support, and advisory services. The Päihdelinkki (AddictionLink) online service is intended for substance users, gamblers, their loved ones, and anyone interested in addiction information, as well as professionals and students.
Substance abuse or gambling problems affect many people’s lives in one way or another, even if you do not have these problems yourself. Preventive substance abuse work by EHYT promotes the prevention of harms related to alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, as well as harms resulting from gambling. On the website, you will find activities and services for children, young people, and their parents, as well as for students, working-age adults, and the elderly, along with a free 24/7 substance abuse advice helpline.