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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Omatila, a unit that supports people experiencing violence in intimate relationships

  • Service
  • 10 municipalities
  • Public service

Domestic and intimate partner violence can occur regardless of culture, education, social status or wealth.

Violence within families and intimate relationships is usually not a temporary, one-off event. It is often a gradually evolving process where various forms of violence and control are present in varying combinations.

Violence is traumatising. Violence leaves its worst mark when it is c ...

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In Omatila, we help you to recognise the signs of domestic violence, to cope with what you have experienced and to break away from the violence. We provide you with conversational help, counselling and professionally guided peer support groups. If necessary, we will provide you with sheltered housing or a refuge in order to break the cycle of violence. We also attend to women who commit domestic violence.

The service is provided by

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Responsible for the service

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 25/11/2025