Community houses are meeting and event places open to everyone. The aim of community house activities is to increase the participation and well-being of city residents and to prevent loneliness. In the houses you can participate in various groups and events. You can come along to brainstorm activities, participate or just be. All community houses in Helsinki have computers for electronic services. If necessary, you can also get digital support for using your own devices. The activities are free of charge for visitors. The premises of the community house can also be reserved for the
The activities are free of charge for visitors. The premises of the community house can also be reserved for the activities of associations and organisations as well as for private use, in which case a fee may be charged for the reservations.
There are places for reading the newspaper or browsing the internet. They also act as teaching facilities, resident cafe and a general information centre for the area. Community centres are suitable as meeting and club premises for different groups. Social Instructors offer guidance in social services.
There are computers and a multi-function printer in every resident house in Helsinki to enable usage of e-services. You can also get digital help to use your own device.
The services are free of charge for the customers. Remuneration may only be charged for renting the facilities, the materials and other costs related to providing the services.
It is also possible to hold small parties at the community centres as they are equipped with coffee machines, kettles and a microwave oven, and some facilities also have a refrigerator. Other amenities vary from place to place.
Contact information
Closed: Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025 closed
Mon-Fri 10-17:30
Exceptions in opening hours
Fri 6.12. closed
Fri 13.12. closed
Location
The route to the main entrance
- The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
- The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
- There is a steep slope on the passage.
- The route has a ramp under 6 m long.
Reitti pääsisäänkäynnille
- Ovea ei saa itse auki pyörätuolista käsin.
The main entrance
- The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
- In connection with the entrance, there are 2 consecutive steps.
- The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long.
- The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
- The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- The foyer is cramped.
In the facility
- The customer service point is located on the entrance floor.
- The facility has thresholds over 2 cm high.
- The doors in the facility are hard to perceive.
Sisätilat
- Tiloissa on kolme wc:tä käytössä, joihin sisälle ei mahdu pyörätuolilla tai rollaattorilla.