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Acute Crisis Situations

General emergency number 112

Crisis Helpline (MIELI – Mental Health Finland ry)

For crisis helpline in English, call 09 2525 0113 on Mon, Tue at 11-15, Wed at 13-16 and 17-21, Thu at 10-15.

MIELI – Mental Health Finland’s Crisis Helpline offers conversational support for people and their relatives in difficult life situations. The calls are received by professionals and trained volunteers. The helpline is open for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or place of residence. The goal is to be able to help in challenging situations and to prevent suicide. The professionals help the caller to find options and methods to facilitate situations, strengthen their own resources, and solve the problems. When calling from outside of Finland, please call +3589 2525 0113

SOS Crisis Centre

For short term crisis counseling and guidance, call (09) 4135 0510 on Mon-Thu at 9-12 and 13-15, Fri at 9-12.

SOS Crisis Centre offers short term counseling and guidance in crisis situations, in several languages, including English. The service is cost free and it is possible to be anonymous.