Kriisitilanteet Vantaalla
Crises in Vantaa
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
Social and Crisis Emergency Services may be contacted in difficult life situations. A relative, friend or other close contact may also apply for help.
Vantaa Social and Crisis Emergency Services (Vantaan sosiaali- ja kriisipäivystys)
Peltolantie 2 B
01300 Vantaa
Tel. (09) 8392 4005 (24 hour service)
Health Problems
Health centres are open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.for urgent treatment required by Vantaa citizens. Further information on health centre reception is available on the City of Vantaa website in
Finnish,
Swedish and
English.Peijas Hospital Emergency Clinic
The emergency clinic at Peijas Hospital is for those with sudden and acute illnesses or requiring immediate treatment.
Peijas Hospital
Sairaalakatu 1
01400 Vantaa
Tel. (09) 471 67060
Youth concerns
The Vantaa Emergency Youth Shelter is intended for young people aged 12-19 in need of help. Calls can be made to the shelter at any time. Young people in need can come to the shelter after 5 p.m. and stay until 10 a.m. the next day. Staying overnight at the shelter is completely safe. It is not possible to live permanently at the shelter.
Finnish Red Cross Emergency Youth Shelter
Rekolan kartano
Sairaalakatu 3
01400 Vantaa
Tel. (09) 871 4043
Debt counselling
Contact details for debt counselling are available on the City of Vantaa website in Finnish.
Situations of violence
Vantaa Shelter
The Vantaa Shelter provides assistance for adults with their children who are victims of family violence.
Vantaa Shelter
Karsikkokuja 17
01360 Vantaa
Tel. (09) 8392 0071 (24 hour service)
Monika - Multicultural Women’s Association
Services available at Monika - Multicultural Women’s Association service point in Vantaa are intended for immigrant women and girls who have experienced violence from family members and intimate partners. The service is available in many languages.
Monika - Multicultural Women's Association
Myyrinki, Liesitori 1, 3rd floor
01600 Vantaa
Tel. (09) 839 35013
Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Legal Counselling
Vantaa Legal Aid Office
Talvikkitie 37
01300 Vantaa
Tel. 010 36 60160 and 050 4057923
Fax 010 36 60179
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4.15 p.m. (an appointment is necessary, made over the telephone by using the number above or by visiting the office )
Death
You will find information relating to death on the Info Bank Death page.