The site provides comprehensive information on cultural and exercise opportunities, mental health support, nutrition guidance, and more. In addition to city services, organisations and voluntary groups offer free activities that promote wellbeing.
“Culture and leisure services provide a wide range of activities that support the wellbeing of Helsinki residents of all ages. Wellbeing is shaped by individual needs and interests, as well as time spent together, physical activity, and cultural or leisure hobbies. Our goal is to help residents easily find meaningful activities that enhance their wellbeing and bring them joy,” says Juha Ahonen, Executive Director of the Culture and Leisure Division.
The Wellbeing in Helsinki website is also a valuable tool for professionals providing counselling and service coordination. They can use it together with their clients to find suitable wellbeing services.
“Bringing up the topic proactively is key to recognising residents' needs and guiding them to services and activities that promote health and wellbeing. Collaboration between health and social services professionals and wellbeing service providers strengthens residents’ opportunities to take an active role in maintaining and improving their wellbeing,” says Juha Jolkkonen, Executive Director of the Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division.
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The Wellbeing in Helsinki website
The Wellbeing in Helsinki website is implemented as part of the Sustainable Growth Project which aims to improve wellbeing and prevent issues in advance. The project is part of the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland, funded by the EU Recovery Plan Next Generation EU. The programme is coordinated by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and implemented by all the wellbeing services counties and the City of Helsinki.
