Kriisitilanteet Espoossa
Crises in Espoo
The Info Bank Crises page contains information on where to obtain help in Finland during a crisis.
See also the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Crises page.
Social and Crisis Emergency Services
Immediate help in a crisis can be obtained around the clock from Espoo Social and Crisis Emergency Services in Finnish, Swedish and English, tel. (09) 8164 2439. Where necessary, the operator will order an interpreter. Contact may be made for issues relating, for example, to mental health, exhaustion, child welfare and situations of violence.
The service is confidential and free of charge. Callers may also remain anonymous if they wish. Social and Crisis Emergency Services operators discuss the situation with the customer, give advice and, if necessary, will also arrange to visit the caller.
Visiting address: Jorvi Hospital, Turuntie 150.
Health Problems
Information about Espoo health centres can be found on the City of Espoo website in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Health care centres are closed in the evening and at the weekend. During these times, acute illnesses and accidents are dealt with by emergency services. Further information about emergency services can be found at the City of Espoo website in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Family Advice Centres
Family Advice Centres in Espoo
Youth concerns
Youth Refuge
The Espoo Youth Refuge is intended for young people aged 12-19 in need of help. Calls can be made to the refuge at any time. Young people in need can come to the refuge after 5 p.m. and stay until 10 a.m. the next day. Staying overnight at the refuge is completely safe. It is not possible to live permanently at the refuge.
Finnish Red Cross Emergency Youth Shelter at Kivenlahti
Kipparinkatu 2 as 19
02320 Espoo.
Tel. (09) 819 55360
E-mail: turvatalo.espoo(at)redcross.fi
The services are available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Where necessary, the worker at the shelter will order an interpreter.
Youth Clinic
TheEspoo Youth Clinicis an open care facility for citizens of Espoo aged 13-22, and their close relatives, who have problems relating to use of drugs, gambling or other addictive behaviour, family, human relationships, puberty or becoming independent.
Tel. (09) 5259 720
Further information about the Espoo Youth Clinic in Finnish, Swedish
Crisis Services for Men
The Unbeaten Line in Espoo (Lyömätön Linja Espoossa) is intended for men who have used or are concerned that they may use violence.
Tel. (09) 276 6280
The Men's Line (Miehen Linja) is a project funded by the Finnish Slot Machine Association (Raha-automaattiyhistys) and the City of Espoo. The help line is aimed at immigrant men who have used violence or are concerned that they may use violence in their intimate relationships or within the family.
Tel. (09) 276 62899
Situations of violence
The Espoo shelter of Women's Aid in Espoo (Naisten Apu Espoossa ry:n) can be contacted when a crisis occurs. The Espoo Shelter will take calls around the clock, tel. (09) 591 5130. Calls can also be made anonymously.
The help line of the Espoo family affairs unit is open each weekday from 12 a.m.-2 p.m.
Tel. (09) 816 83378
Problems with debt
Espoo ’s citizens may contact financial and debt counselling when they need help, for example, in negotiating agreements with creditors. Telephone counselling and appointments Mon-Thu 10-12 a.m., tel. 0800 9 3488 (free of charge)The various alternatives for settling debt situations are discussed as part of telephone counselling and when making appointments. When calling it helps considerably that the customer is prepared to explain the situation and has to hand details of the family income, living expenses and the amount of debt involved.
Further information on the City of Espoo website in Finnish and Swedish.
More information can also be found on the Info Bank Problems with Debt page.
Legal Counselling
The Espoo Legal Aid Office is open each weekday 8 a.m.-4.15 p.m. at Pihatörmä 1 A, 02240 Espoo. The office provides services in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Tel. 010 366 0060
Death
You will find information relating to death on the Info Bank Death page.