Lasten ja nuorten ongelmat

Children and young people can address their problems to e.g. the school nurse, school welfare officer and the school psychologist. Telephone help lines provide advice at least in Finnish (e.g. the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare - Mannerheimin lastensuojeluliitto - help line for children and young people). Calls can be made anonymously.

Managing with a Baby

Everyday life with a baby can sometimes be exhausting even for the most patient of people. You can discuss your problems for instance at family planning clinics. The ensikoti website provides support for young parents in different situations.

Are you suffering from post-natal depression?

Family Planning Clinics

Family planning clinic (perheneuvola) helps children, young people and their families when it comes to matters of growing up, developing and family relations.

When a Child Falls Ill

See When a Child Falls Ill.

Bullying

Bullying (kiusaaminen) means repeated acts of physical or psychological violence towards a person. Children who are bullied at school should always tell an adult about it, such as a teacher or the school nurse. Alternatively, you can call the free-of-charge Helpline for Children and Young People managed by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare. The number is 0800 120 400. If you prefer, you can send an anonymous e-mail via the Online Service for Children and Young People. The answer will come from a reliable adult volunteer.  Remember that anyone can become a victim of bullying, including adults. There is no shame in looking for help if you are being bullied.

Problems of Young People

Youth Refuge (nuorten turvatalo) is for young people who need help. Youth refuge can be phoned at anytime. Young people can stay in the house between 5pm and 10am and be safe for the night, if they have no other place to go. The youth refuge can be contacted by phone or visited, but it is not possible for young people stay in a refuge permanently.

Eating Disorders of Young People

Syömishäiriöliitto Syli ry:
Information on anorexia and bulimia and information on where to get help; Support Groups operate throughout Finland.

Overeaters Anonymous (Nimettömät ongelmasyöjät)

Sexual Abuse of Children

If you suspect a case of sexual abuse, contact e.g. a school nurse, a school welfare officer, a school psychologist, a local social worker or the Police (poliisi). The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare have help lines that give assistance for Children and Young People and for Parents. Adults can also find help in the Central Union for Child Welfare in Finland, family planning and advice clinics, Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics (psykiatrian poliklinikat), the Police, the Finnish Service for Crime Victims (Rikosuhripäivystys) and the Rape Crisis Centre (Raiskauskriisikeskus).

People who feel sexually attracted to children can get help at the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinics (psykiatrian poliklinikat) and in Helsinki e.g. from the Sexpo advice centre.