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Peer support couples

  • Service
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

A peer support couple provides support quickly and free of charge for couples experiencing a relationship crisis or facing a challenging situation. A peer support couple is a trained volunteer couple who walk alongside others, with their key roles being listening, encouraging, and instilling hope. Another couple can often offer new perspectives on problems.

Do the following

To apply for a peer support couple, fill out the "Hae tukiparia" form on our website.

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To whom and on what terms

Peer support is intended for couples. Both partners' commitment to working through the crisis is more likely to lead to lasting changes in the relationship. A peer support couples support is not suitable as the primary form of help if the relationship involves issues such as addictions, violence, or untreated mental health problems.

The service is free of charge, and a peer support couple is usually available within about a week.

The service is provided by

Länsi-Suomen Diakonialaitoksen säätiö sr

Responsible for the service

Länsi-Suomen Diakonialaitoksen säätiö sr
Text edited by: Länsi-Suomen Diakonialaitoksen säätiö sr
Updated: 2/4/2026