Crisis help

If you need immediate help, contact crisis services

112

Emergency number 112

In life-threatening situations, call 112 immediately

Support for crisis situations and difficult life circumstances, in Finnish. MIELI charges nothing; you pay your own operator's call rate.

Available: 24/7

Crisis support in Swedish. MIELI charges nothing for the call.

Available: Mon and Wed 4pm-8pm, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am-1pm

Free helpline for people experiencing violence or threats in close relationships, their loved ones and professionals.

Available: 24/7

väkivallan uhrit

Free, anonymous chat service for 12–29-year-olds about troubling thoughts.

Available: Mon-Fri 9am-midnight, Sat-Sun 3pm-midnight

nuoret

Service by Mannerheim League for Child Welfare for children and youth.

Available: Mon-Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 5pm-8pm

lapsetnuoret

Help for suicidal thoughts and those considering suicide.

Available: Helsinki Mon-Thu 9am-12pm (answering machine at other times); in urgent situations call 09 2525 0111 or 112

Chat service for those experiencing domestic violence.

Available: See the website for hours

väkivallan uhrit

Support for women experiencing violence or threat of violence.

Available: See the website for hours

naisetväkivallan uhrit

Support for crime victims and their loved ones.

Available: Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-4pm

Asking for help is brave. All these services are confidential. You are not alone – help is available around the clock.