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Health care in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area

The Info Bank Health Care page provides information on health services in Finland.

The emergency number 112 may be called where life is endangered, urgent police help is required or you wish to report a fire.

Health counselling telephone service in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area 

Calls may always be made to the Health Counselling Service 09 100 23 when you need information about health care services or advice on how to treat illnesses. The service is available in Finnish, Swedish and English.

The service, which operates around the clock, is confidential and enquiries are answered by experienced nurses and health care professionals. The cost of the call is based on the operator’s charge plus the local network fee.

Health information by municipality 

Health Care in Helsinki 
Health Care in Espoo 
Health Care in Vantaa
Health Care in Kauniainen 

Information and links relating to health care services in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area are also available on the HelsinkiRegion.fi website in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Relationship problems 

Couples may apply for help and guidance with relationship problems, for example, from the Family Federation and from private therapists.

When a Child Falls Ill 

If your child should fall ill, contact the nearest health centre or call the 24-hour health counselling service on 09 100 23. Outside office hours you may also call or visit the emergency care services provided by your own municipality. Contact details for your area can be found on the relevant Info Bank Health Care page. Please also visit the Info Bank When a Child Falls Ill page.

Enquiries concerning temporary child care may be directed, for example, to: the Family Federation and the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare