From 24 September 2025 onwards, a common service number 09 310 44400 (weekdays from 8.15–4) will be introduced in the telephone services of regional adult social work, income counselling and social counselling. If you have already been assigned a personal worker, please call them directly.

Benefit handling counselling

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Feel free to reach out to us for information and support regarding the application and payment process of supplementary and preventive social assistance, as well as the funeral grant.

We are here to assist you with inquiries about applying for income support provided by the city and its associated payments.

Our services are available over the phone in both Finnish and Swedish.