Social and Health Care Services in Helsinki during Midsummer 2024

Kuvassa kukkia apuvälineessä.
Photo: Kaisa Sunimento

Health Stations

Health stations are open on Thursday 20 June 8.00–16.00. Health stations are closed during Midsummer (21–23 June).

Care instructions and information about health services

The Sotebotti Hester chatbot provides assistance at hel.fi/healthstations.
You can fill in an Omaolo symptom assessment online at omaolo.fi(Link leads to external service).
The telephone health service is available 24/7 at +358 9 310 10023.

Urgent and emergency care

If you need urgent care during Midsummer, make first a symptom assessment at omaolo.fi(Link leads to external service). Omaolo provides health advice 24/7 and, if needed, puts you in contact with a professional or you can contact Medical Helpline, tel. 116117 (24/7). Call before seeking treatment at the emergency department.

Adults (over 16 years of age)

Meilahti Emergency Department, Paciuksenkatu 3
Malmi Emergency Department, Talvelantie 6 J

Residents of Helsinki with serious illnesses and in urgent need for care can also go to the Jorvi Hospital emergency room in Espoo, Turuntie 150, or to the Peijas Hospital emergency room in Vantaa, Sairaalakatu 1, Vantaa.

Children

New Children’s Hospital, Stenbäckinkatu 9

Emergency Dental Care

Emergency dental care is provided during Midsummer (21–23 June) 9.00–21.00 at Park Hospital, Stenbäckinkatu 9, door C. Appointments can be booked 8.00–21.00 at tel. 09 471 71110. Night emergency duty is at Meilahti Emergency Department, Paciuksenkatu 3,  tel. 116 117. Please call before seeking treatment.

Emergency Social Services and Crisis Emergency Support 24/7

Emergency Social Services and Crisis Emergency Support serve 24/7 also during Midsummer. You can reach Emergency Social Services at tel. 020 696 006 and Crisis Emergency Support at tel. 09 310 44222.

In serious and life-threatening emergencies – call 112