Housing

We provide housing services for people who require assistance with their daily life at home due to a disability, long-term illness or functional capacity limitation. We offer supported housing, service housing, and short-term housing options tailored to people with disabilities.

What to do when you need information about services for people with disabilities

Please contact Counselling for People with Disabilities by phone or email. Alternatively, you can visit one of our service points in person. If you already have a designated responsible worker for city-provided disability services, please don't hesitate to seek guidance and advice from them.

See the contact information for Counselling for People with Disabilities

Our services

Supported housing

Supported housing is an ideal choice if you are fairly independent in your daily activities but still require support and guidance for either independent living or transitioning towards it.

Service housing

Service housing is a perfect option when you require care and attention for a portion of the day. We provide service housing in various settings, including supported living groups, group homes, housing groups, and our purchased services units.

Intensive service housing

Intensive service housing works for you if you need services continuously and around the clock. We offer intensive service housing in group homes, housing groups and in our purchased services units.

Family care in family homes

We provide both temporary and long-term family care within private family homes. Our family care services offer the flexibility to access additional disability services, including participation in work and day activities.

Short-term housing and crisis care

We offer short-term intensive service housing for children, young adults and adults with disabilities to support their living at home. You can live in our care facilities, for example during your informal caregiver’s days off.

Apartment modifications

We support your independent living by enabling apartment modifications. Modifications include widening of doorways and removing obstacles.

Devices or equipment to be installed in an apartment

Devices and equipment to be installed in your apartment are intended to help you live as independently as possible in your own home. These include lifting devices, stairlifts and alarm systems.

Social guidance for housing services

We provide support through home visits and assistance with financial matters and similar concerns.

Home care

Home care refers to a service package consisting of home health care and home services. Regardless of your age, you can apply for home care by contacting Senior Info. You can also apply for concrete help from Home Services for Families with Children.

Housing and care that suits your needs

We will find a suitable housing solution for you from among our housing options or purchased services. You can also purchase some housing services with a service voucher. We can also provide the support you need at your home that you have rented or purchased yourself.

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Assistive device services

We lend assistive devices to Helsinki residents aged 16 and above with impaired functional capacity.

Procurement support for equipment needed in daily life

You may be eligible for financial assistance to obtain essential equipment for mobility, communication, or other activities that are not covered by healthcare as part of rehabilitation support.

Home services for families with children

If your family is under strain or your life situation suddenly changes, you can get help at home. Home Services aims to support the family’s own resources.

Service needs assessment and support for families with children

The Service Needs Assessment and Support Unit for Families with Children provides guidance, advice and immediate help and support. We will assess your need for support and services comprehensively together with your family.