Intensive service housing for the disabled is provIntensive service housing for the disabled is flexibly organized according to your individual needs. The service includes an accessible and functional home as well as the support services you need to manage your everyday life. The housing service is free of charge, but you always pay the rent and other normal housing costs yourself.
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To access the service, you need a decision from a social worker at your local disability service.
Access to disability services is based on an individual assessment of the need for services. New clients are referred to disability services through the client and service counselling Soihtu or the client and service counselling for the elderly.
The assessment of the need for services first evaluates the suitability and adequacy of the services in accordance with the Social Welfare Act. After that, the need for services in accordance with the Disability Services Act is assessed.
If you are applying for disability services for the first time and are under 65 years of age, contact the Soihtu Team in your municipality by phone, via Varha App or fill in the form: Ilmoitus/yhteydenotto sosiaalihuoltoon tuen tarpeen arvioimiseksi (huoli-ilmoitus).
If you are over 65 years old, you can contact the client and service counselling for the elderly. The customer helpline for services for the elderly is available on weekdays in Finnish on 02 313 2100 (9-15) and in Swedish on 02 313 2200 (9-15).
If you are already a client of Varha’s Disability Services and you are applying for a new service or a change to an existing service, you can contact your designated Disability Services employee or fill in the Disability Services application form. The Disability Service Application is for existing clients of the disability services.
If you don't know who to contact, you can contact the disability services office or disability services counsellor in your area. The disability services in the wellbeing services county of Southwest Finland can provide you with help and advice on applying for the service.
When you apply, please attach a medical report or statement describing your current state of health, how you function and what kind of help you need in everyday situations. The best way to support your assessment is to get a statement from a care provider who knows your situation best. This should be as recent as possible, no more than a year old. If necessary, a disability services worker will advise you on how to provide health information.
The service may be provided under the Social Welfare Act or the Disability Services Act. You may receive special services under the Disability Services Act if you have a disability or an illness that causes long-term or permanent disabilities that make it necessary for you to receive support and assistance in your daily life. These services and support measures are provided to you if you do not receive sufficient and appropriate services under any other law. Disability services are intended to complement other social services and health and medical services.
You are entitled to housing support under the Disability Services Act if you need help or support to carry out your daily activities. The purpose of housing support is to enable a person with a disability to live as independently as possible, even if he or she needs help or supported housing.
A person is eligible for sheltered housing with 24-hour assistance if
For people with disabilities, 24-hour sheltered housing can also be arranged at their home.
Sheltered housing with 24-hour assistance can be provided on a continuous or short-term basis. In addition to care, treatment and guidance, 24-hour sheltered housing includes activities that maintain and promote the client’s functional capacity, outdoor activities and exercise, meal services, clothing care, washing and cleaning services, as well as other necessary services on a 24-hour basis.
Clients may furnish their own homes. The client pays a monthly fee for 24-hour sheltered housing, which is determined on the basis of rent and income. The fee includes services included in sheltered housing with 24-hour assistance. The client also pays for their medicines and other expenses (e.g. haircut). 24-hour sheltered housing is provided by public and private service providers.