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.

Finances, work ability and livelihood

We are here to assist you in effectively managing your day-to-day finances and help you maintain your work capacity. Additionally, you have the option to apply for supplementary or preventive social assistance, as well as the funeral grant or a social loan. Our aim is to provide the necessary support and resources to ensure your financial stability and well-being. 

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Our services

Financial Advice Clinic
You don't have to face financial worries alone. Visit us at Helsinki Central Library Oodi, where you can receive expert advice and support on managing your everyday finances without an appointment.
Supplementary or preventive social assistance
Social assistance consists of three components, with basic social assistance being provided by Kela. If you require supplementary or preventive social assistance, you can apply directly through us.
Funeral grant
If an estate is without funds, you have the option to apply for a funeral grant to assist with the funeral expenses. We can provide the funeral grant to cover essential funeral costs, either partially or in full.
Financial counselling
We offer guidance and advice on debt matters and financial management. We also provide assistance in applying for a social loan. To avail these services, please schedule an appointment with us.
Social lending
Social lending is intended for creditworthy Helsinki residents with low income who do not have access to other forms of loan on reasonable terms.
Work ability assessment
In the work ability assessment, we will examine and assess your work and functional ability and your eligibility to receive, for example, rehabilitation or pension.
Employment support and social rehabilitation
We support your well-being, daily life and functional capacity. We arrange rehabilitative work activities and non-institutional work activities for unemployed Helsinki residents.
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Explore Helsinki Employment Services 

Are you facing unemployment? Do you have work ability-related challenges? Are you interested in rehabilitative work activities? Helsinki Employment Services can steer you to the appropriate resources and support you need. 

Go to the Helsinki Employment Services website

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Guarantee Foundation
The Guarantee Foundation is a national social welfare organisation that supports the independent coping of people in terms of everyday finances and debt management. The service is free of charge.
Foodaid.fi
Foodaid.fi is a common notice board for food aid distributors. On the website, you can find up-to-date information on food aid events and community meals in your chosen region.
National Enforcement Authority Finland
The website of the National Enforcement Authority Finland provides general information on the enforcement authority operations.
Financial and debt counselling
Financial and debt counselling services are provided by the state legal aid offices. Counselling is provided free of charge.
Help and support from the Helsinki Parish
The Lutheran Church in Helsinki provides help and support in many forms to Helsinki residents on a low income.
Kela
Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland, offers support for different life situations.