Emergency social services provide assistance to people in urgent need of care, protection and help. Services are available in the evenings and on weekends. Social services may be required urgently for matters related to how a person with a disability is coping at home.
Emergency social services
Crisis emergency services provide crisis assistance to Helsinki residents and people staying in Helsinki. Assistance is provided in sudden and serious crisis situations, such as in the event of a serious injury or illness, violence, or the sudden death of a loved one.
Crisis emergency services
The Medical Helpline will help you with urgent matters when your own health station is closed. The number of the Medical Helpline is 116 117. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact the helpline via their text service(Link leads to external service).
In life-threatening situations, call the emergency number 112. Signs of an emergency include, for example, severe chest pain, difficulties breathing, unconsciousness, symptoms of paralysis symptoms, or convulsions. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, you can send a text message to the emergency number.
