secures the prerequisites for the healthy development of children and young people
supports the functioning capacity and responsibility of adults
ensures a safe and dignified life for the elderly.
The Social Services Department promotes developing Helsinki into a socially balanced city
together with Helsinkians and other operators so that no one is left abandoned.
Phone 09 3104 011/switchboard, open Mon to Fri at 8.15 -16
Street address: Toinen linja 4 A, 00530 Helsinki
Postal address: P.O.Box 7000, 00099 City of Helsinki
Fax 09 3104 3717
E-mail: sosiaalivirasto@hel.fi
Telephone advice and emergency services:
Emergency Social Services open 24hours a day,
phone 0206 96006
Crisis emergency support available 24 hours a day,
phone 09 3104 4222
S-info
Mon to Fri at 10-16, phone 09 3104 4000
Street address: Toinen linja 4 A, 00530 Helsinki
Information on social welfare, care of children, old people
and disabled and income support.