We can receive young people at the Kallio Youth Reception Unit at all times of day. The reception unit employs counsellors, nurses and psychologists.
The Kallio reception unit has two departments, intensive care department Tähti and intensive care department Otava. There are spots for a total of 12 young people. Everyone has their own room.
We receive the young person safely and they receive the care they needs from our staff. In addition, we will evaluate their situation.
The young person, their family and their loved ones, as well as the employees and authorities in their network, work together during the short-term placement. Our aim is to find the most suitable form of support and help for the young person and their family.
In addition to Kallio, Helsinki also has youth reception units in Metsälä and Auroranmäki.
Contact details:
Tel. +358 50 310 5015
Intensive Care Department Tähti, tel. +358 9 310 43523
Intensive Care Department Otava, tel. +358 9 310 43524
Minna Rissanen, Children's Home Director, tel. +358 9 310 24100
Contact information
Please, note!
The Otava and Tähti departments of the Youth Reception Unit will move from Kallio to temporary premises in Malminkartano, at Vellikellontie 4, on 9 September 2025.
The premises of the Kallio Reception Unit are scheduled to undergo renovation, during which time they will be out of use.
Our operations will continue as normal during the move.
If you have any questions about the move, please contact the children’s home director or other staff at the children's home.
Enquiries:
- Minna Rissanen, Children's Home Director, tel. +358 9 310 24100, tel. +358 40 334 6914
- Maarit Leskelä, Senior Instructor, Department Tähti, tel. +358 9 310 24102, tel. +358 40 334 6912
- Laura Ikäheimonen, Senior Instructor, Department Otava, tel. +358 9 310 24101, tel. +358 40 334 6914
- Department Tähti +358 9 310 43523, tel. +358 40 334 1669
- Department Otava +358 9 310 43524, tel. +358 40 334 1670