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The City of Helsinki is prepared to help people fleeing the war in Ukraine. You can receive support and help from the health and social services in Helsinki, if needed.
Read more: Information for those arriving to Helsinki from Ukraine.
The Immigration Unit provides guidance and advice in matters related to integration, immigration, human trafficking, and services for undocumented migrants. Supporting the customer’s independent initiative and strengthening social inclusion are the basic principles of our activities. Anyone who needs advice and guidance can contact us. The Unit employs a multiprofessional team of social welfare and health care experts. We also use interpreters.
The Immigration Unit's guidance service is available without an appointment on weekdays 8.15-16.00 at the Kalasatama Health and Well-being Centre at Työpajankatu 14 A, 1st floor. You can register at a registration machine for counseling without an appointment or without identifying yourself.
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Instagram — @maahanmuuttoyksikko_helsinki ja @jalkihuolto_mayk
We provide social services that promote integration and urgent and necessary social services, depending on the customer’s situation. Our key customer groups are:
welcome.helsinki — Information about living in Helsinki
InfoFinland — Information about Finland in different languages
Finnish courses — Search for Finnish and Swedish language courses
Migri — The website of the Finnish Immigration Service
Migri / Youtube — Videos in different languages e.g. about applying for a residence permit
Finnish Refugee Council — Materials for immigrants in different languages e.g. on civic orientation
Tienoo — Videos and instructions about everyday life, society and rights in Finland
PALOMA Center of Expertise — Support for professionals and organizations working with the mental health of people from a refugee background