# Support services for survivors of violence or abuse Have you experienced violence or abuse? Even a single experience can affect your health and wellbeing. Violence in intimate relationships, in particular, is often recurrent. Help is available to process experiences of violence or abuse and to break free from recurring mistreatment. Some of the support services listed on this page are available nationwide, while others are specific to individual municipalities. ## Nationwide support services --- ### Victim Support Finland Victim Support Finland (RIKU) offers assistance, information, and support in the criminal justice process and recovery from crime. You can contact the Victim Support Finland hotline already before filing a police report. The services are free of charge and are available to anyone who has experienced violence. Victim Support Finland also offers a separate service for those who have experienced human trafficking or other forms of exploitation. Such situations include, for example, labor exploitation, sexual exploitation, coercion into criminal activity, forced marriage, or other acts that violate human dignity. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Victim Support Finland website.](https://www.riku.fi) ### Seri Support Centers The Seri Support Center is a support unit for all people over 16 years of age, regardless of gender, who have experienced sexual violence. There are support centers throughout Finland. [Click here to visit the Seri Support Center website.](https://thl.fi/aiheet/vakivalta/apua-ja-palveluja/seri-tukikeskus-seksuaalivakivallan-uhreille) ### Nollalinja The professionals in work against violence who are on call at Nollalinja, a nationwide free helpline, provide round-the-clock support to anyone who has experienced domestic violence. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English; interpretation available during calls: Arabic, Dari, Spanish, Farsi, Somali, Sorani, Thai, Ukrainian, Russian [Click here to visit the Nollalinja website.](https://www.nollalinja.fi) ### MONIKA – Multicultural Women’s Association, Finland The Crisis Center Monika offers low-threshold support services to women who have experienced violence or a threat of violence. These services are specifically designed for women with an immigrant background. Shelter Mona provides crisis support and safe housing at a shelter located at a confidential address, intended exclusively for women and children. The Shelter Mona is open every day, around the clock. Languages: the service is available in several languages, and an interpreter is also available [Click here to visit the Monika Women’s Association website.](https://www.monikanaiset.fi) ### Miessakit Association Miessakit Association offers support for men who have experienced mental or physical violence at home or on the streets. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit the Miessakit Association website.](https://miessakit.fi/) ### FRC Nettiturvis service Nettiturvis offers free-of-charge online counseling to young people aged 12–29 and their loved ones. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Nettiturvis website.](https://www.punainenristi.fi/nettiturvis/) ### Suvanto ry, for safety at old age Suvanto helps the elderly who are victims of abuse and violence. Support is available to all parties in a situation involving violence. Languages: Finnish [Click here to visit Suvanto's website.](https://www.suvantory.fi) ### Raiskauskriisikeskus Tukinainen Raiskauskriisikeskus Tukinainen is a rape crisis center that offers support, assistance, and counseling to victims of sexual crimes and their loved ones. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit Tukinaisen’s website.](https://www.tukinainen.fi) ## Support services in the Espoo, Lohja, and Raseborg areas --- ### Pellas Shelter Located in Espoo, the Pellas Shelter offers support and safe accommodation to anyone who has experienced domestic violence or a threat of violence, regardless of gender or age. You can also come to the shelter with your children. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, and its services are free of charge. [Go to the Pellas Shelter website](https://paakaupunginturvakoti.fi/turvakoti-pellas/) ### Villa Familia Shelter Located in Karis, Villa Familia Shelter for speakers of both Finnish and Swedish offers support and safe accommodation to anyone who has experienced domestic violence or a threat of violence, regardless of gender or age. You can also come to the shelter with your children. The shelter is open 24 hours a day, and its services are free of charge. [Go to the Villa Familia shelter’s website](https://www.folkhalsan.fi/fi/palvelut/turvakoti) ### Omatila: Community-based services in cases of violence in close relationships Omatila, located in Espoo, offers support and assistance in breaking free from violence experienced in intimate relationships and recovering from it. We offer both individual sessions and peer support groups. You can also visit Omatila without an appointment. [Click here to visit the Omatila website for community-based services in cases of violence in close relationships](https://www.luvn.fi/fi/toimipisteet/lahisuhde-ja-perhevakivaltatyon-yksikko-omatila) ### Girls’ House At the Girls' House, you can participate in recreational activities and hobbies, and receive personalized support if you are facing a difficult life situation or a crisis. The Girls’ House also offers sexual counseling and support for recovering from sexual violence. Sopu work provides support during crises and conflicts related to family honor. [Go to the Girls’ House webpage](https://espoontyttojentalo.fi/) ## Support services in Helsinki --- ### Pääkaupungin turvakoti ry #### Domestic Violence Unit The Domestic Violence Unit offers support to both children and adults in coping with domestic violence and ending the abuse. We offer individual sessions, couples sessions, family sessions, and support groups. You can book an appointment online, by email, or by phone. Languages: Finnish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Pääkaupungin turvakoti shelter association’s webpages on domestic violence.](https://paakaupunginturvakoti.fi/lahisuhdevakivaltatyon-yksikko/) #### Shelters The shelters run by the Pääkaupungin turvakoti ry association provide immediate crisis assistance, 24-hour secure housing, and psychosocial support, counseling, and guidance. At the shelter, those who have experienced violence can speak privately with a staff member who specializes in addressing violence. You can come to the shelter with your children. [Click here to visit the Pääkaupungin turvakoti association’s webpages.](https://paakaupunginturvakoti.fi) Languages: Finnish, English; interpreter available ### SafetyNet Helsinki SafetyNet Helsinki is part of the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL) and offers personalized assistance and support, as well as peer support activities, to anyone who has experienced violence within their family or in a close relationship. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit the SafetyNet Helsinki website.](https://helsinki.mll.fi/palvelumme/apua-vakivaltaan/turvaverkko-helsinki/) ### Seri Support Center, Women’s Hospital The Seri Support Center at Women's Hospital is a support unit for people over 16 years of age, regardless of gender, who have experienced sexual violence. We offer a low-threshold service that you can seek out yourself, with relatives or under the guidance of a public authority within a month of your traumatic experience. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Seri Support Center website.](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/womens-hospital/seri-support-center-victims-sexual-assault "Seri Support Center for Victims of Sexual Assault") ### Finnish Red Cross Youth Shelter The youth shelter offers temporary housing, counseling to help with life’s challenges and crises, and support for starting an independent life. [Click here to visit the Youth Shelter webpage.](https://www.punainenristi.fi/hae-apua-ja-tukea/nuortenturvatalot/) Languages: Finnish, English; interpreter available ### Boys’ House The Boys’ House operated by the City of Helsinki is a safe community, free from discrimination and bullying, for boys and men aged 10–28, as well as anyone reflecting on what it means to be a boy. At the Boys' House, you’ll find a place to reflect on your own growth, make new friends, get support for life's challenges, and engage in meaningful activities in a safe environment. At the Boys’ House clinic for sexual health and sexual violence, you can talk about dating, sex, sexuality, and any mistreatment you have experienced; also anonymously. You can also get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea and pick up some condoms. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit the Boys' House website.](https://www.poikientalo.fi/) ### Girls’ House The Girls' House, run by Loisto-setlementti ry, is open to anyone aged 10–29 who identifies as a girl or woman, or who is exploring their identity as a girl. At Girls’ House, you can participate in recreational activities and hobbies, and receive personalized support if you’re going through a difficult life situation or a crisis. The Girls’ House also offers sexual counseling and support for recovering from sexual violence. Languages: Finnish, English [Go to the Girls’ House webpages.](https://tyttojentalo.fi/) ### Family counselling services of the Helsinki parishes The family counselling services of Helsinki parishes offer support for relationship problems, breakups, and life crises. Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English [Click here to visit the family counselling webpages of the Helsinki parishes.](https://www.helsinginseurakunnat.fi/apuajatukea/tukeaparisuhteeseen.html.stx) ## Support services in Hyvinkää and Central Uusimaa --- ### Central Uusimaa Shelter The Central Uusimaa Shelter offers support and safe accommodation to victims of domestic violence, regardless of age or gender. The shelter’s services are free of charge, and you can also bring your children with you. [Go to the Central Uusimaa Shelter's website](https://paasikivennk.fi/keski-uudenmaan-turvakoti/) ### Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi: help for those involved in violence in close relationships Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi, a community-based service offering support to all those involved in domestic violence. Services are also available remotely. [Click here to visit the Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi website for community-based services related to violence](https://paasikivennk.fi/paasi/) ### Victim Support Finland – Service point Järvenpää Victim Support Finland provides support and guidance to victims of violence throughout the criminal justice process. You can contact the Victim Support Finland already before filing a police report. [Click here to visit the Victim Support Finland webpage for Järvenpää](https://www.riku.fi/yhteystiedot/) ### Kriisikeskus HYMISE MIELI ry’s HYMISE Crisis Center offers support and assistance in life crises, such as recovering from experiences of violence. Services are available both in person and online. [Go to the Kriisikeskus HYMISE website](https://mieliyhdistykset.fi/hyvinkaa/kriisikeskus-hymise/) ## Support services in Porvoo and East Uusimaa --- ### Porvoo Shelter The Porvoo Shelter offers support and safe accommodation to those who have experienced domestic violence, regardless of age or gender. The services provided by the shelter are free of charge. [Click here to visit the Porvoo Shelter's website](https://itauusimaa.fi/apua-hataan/turvakoti/#89f851ee) ### Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi: help for those involved in violence in close relationships Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi, a community-based service offering support to all those involved in domestic violence. Services are also available remotely. [Click here to visit the Väkivaltatyön avopalvelu Paasi website for community-based services related to violence](https://paasikivennk.fi/paasi/) ### Social and Crisis Emergency Service in East Uusimaa The Social and Crisis Emergency Service in East Uusimaa provides urgent support and assistance around the clock for various crisis situations, such as coping with experiences of violence. [Click here to visit the website for Social and Crisis Emergency Service in East Uusimaa](https://itauusimaa.fi/apua-hataan/sokri/#89f851ee) ### Victim Support Finland – Service point Porvoo Victim Support Finland provides support and guidance to victims of violence throughout the criminal justice process. You can contact the Victim Support Finland already before filing a police report. [Click here to visit the website for the Victim Support Finland service point in Porvoo](https://www.riku.fi/yhteystiedot/) ## Support services in Vantaa and Kerava --- #### Vantaan turvakoti ry: community-based services and shelter **Community-based services** Community-based services for domestic violence offer immediate assistance in cases of domestic violence and difficult breakups. Support is available for adults and children. **Vantaa Shelter** The Vantaa Shelter is intended for anyone who has experienced or is at risk of experiencing violence in their family or close relationships and who needs immediate refuge to cope with the situation involving violence. Languages: Finnish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Vantaa Shelter website.](https://www.vantaanturvakoti.fi) #### Finnish Red Cross Youth Shelter Located in Rekola, Vantaa, the Youth Shelter offers young people aged 12–28 a safe place to stay around the clock and provides support through face-to-face and online conversations. Languages: Finnish, English; interpreter available [Click here to visit the Youth Shelter website.](https://www.nuortenturvatalo.fi) #### Vantaa Boys’ House Vantaa Boys’ House offers support and activities tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of young people aged 10–28 who identify as boys. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit the Vantaa Boys' House website. ](https://www.vantaanpoikientalo.fi) #### Nicehearts ry’s StrongWoman social support activities and the Girls’ Space **The StrongWoman social support activities** provide psychosocial support, service guidance, and counseling to immigrant women who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing violence. Languages: Finnish, English, and several other languages **Vantaa Girls' Space** offers a wide range of activities for girls and women aged 10–28, with everyone being treated as an individual regardless of gender or ethnic background. Languages: Finnish, English [Click here to visit the Nicehearts ry website.](https://www.nicehearts.com) ### Social services In addition to many other organizations, social services and child welfare services also provide assistance to victims of violence. - [Click here to visit the City of Helsinki’s health and social services website.](https://www.hel.fi/fi/sosiaali-ja-terveyspalvelut/vammaispalvelut/sosiaalityo) - [Click here to visit the social welfare services website for the Wellbeing Services County of Vantaa and Kerava.](https://vakehyva.fi/fi/aikuissosiaalityo-ja-vammaisten-palvelut/sosiaalipalvelut-aikuisille) - [Click here to visit the Western Uusimaa social services website.](https://www.luvn.fi/fi/palvelut/aikuisten-sosiaalipalvelut) - [Click here to visit the Central Uusimaa social services website.](https://www.keusote.fi/palveluhakemisto/sosiaalityo/) - [Click here to visit the East Uusimaa social services website.](https://itauusimaa.fi/sosiaalityo/) ### Filing a police report and emergencies You can file a police report either online or at a police station. [Here you will find instructions on how to file a police report.](https://poliisi.fi/tee-rikosilmoitus) In an emergency, always call 112. Updated: 20.05.2026 Print this page