Special support for participation

You can apply for special support for participation if you need another person's assistance in order to participate in recreational activities, for instance.

We can support you in building relationships and deepening your close relationships. This support will help you communicate with other people when your means of communication are limited or you require assistance with using communication equipment. The support makes it easier for you to take part in various recreational activities.

Special support for participation is suitable for you if it is particularly difficult for you to express your wishes and, for this reason, you are unable to use the personal assistance service.

The support is primarily intended for supporting interaction and participation outside the home. However, if you indicate that you would rather engage in things such as physical activities or crafts at home, we can also grant the support to be provided at home.

You can apply for the service by filling in the disability service application form and delivering it to the service point of the Social Work for People with Disabilities Unit in your area.

How to apply for support 

Fill in the disability service application form and deliver it to the service point of the Social Work for People with Disabilities Unit in your area either by post or via secure email.

Read the instructions on how to apply for support and send a secure email on the Counselling for People with Disabilities webpage 

Service points

Eastern Social Work for People with Disabilities

Address: Kahvikuja 3, 00980 Helsinki

Social Work for Children and Young Adults with Disabilities at Itäkatu Family Centre

Address: Tallinnanaukio 1, 00930 Helsinki

Southern Social Work for People with Disabilities

Address: Toinen linja 4 A, 00530 Helsinki

Western and Northern Social Work for People with Disabilities

Address: Ala-Malmin tori 2, 5 and 7. floor, 00700 Helsinki