Support and collaboration

Helsinki’s community centres serve as recreational and meeting places open to all. The community centres aim to increase wellbeing and participation and prevent loneliness.

The cultural centres in different parts of Helsinki have events and facilities for many purposes, including performance halls, auditoriums, meeting rooms, hobby facilities, galleries and lobby areas.

Maunula House features an adult education centre, youth centre and library and cultural services in the planning of which city residents play an active role.

Oodi is a diverse urban experience and a house for reading planned with the city residents. Participate or organise: Oodi offers a variety of facilities, tools and workstations at your disposal.

Stadin safka utilises food that would otherwise go to waste, for the benefit of Helsinki residents.

Volunteer activities provide meaningful ways of spending time and having memorable experiences. Volunteering will help you meet new people outside your ordinary circle of friends and create unforgettable moments.

Organisations, associations and foundations are important partners for Helsinki. Through organisations, Helsinki residents participate and are involved in building a city where everyone can lead their own way of life with functioning everyday routines

District-specific borough liaisons help city residents to find the right channels of influence and support community activities.

The business liaisons help companies find the right city partners for cooperation and the necessary business information.

Helsinki-info provides advice and guidance when seeking information on city services.

Our experts by experience have first-hand knowledge, either personal or through someone close to them, of some mental or physical illness, disability or other difficult life situation.

Our expert supports the inclusion, non-discrimination, equality and fundamental rights of Helsinki residents with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Community workers are employees of health and social services available for you to reach out to when you want to improve the comfort, safety and well-being of your residential area.