City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division

Western gerontological social work

Service location

When looking for services and support for people over the age of 65, please get in touch with Senior Info first. Clientship in gerontological social work is based on a decision on a service needs assessment made in client guidance.

In the western gerontological social work unit, we serve clients who live in the following postal code areas: 00250, 00270–00290, 00300–00390, 00400–00440.

Visiting address

Mannerheimintie 168b
00300 Helsinki

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Telephone number

+358 931044556

Postal address

P.O.Box 8665
00099 Helsingin Kaupunki

Accessibility information

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
In connection with the entrance, there are at least 4 steps, with handrails on one side.
The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on one side.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The foyer is cramped.

The customer service point is located on floor 2.
For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door opens automatically. The floor numbers in the lift can be felt with fingers. The button for the exit floor stands out from the other buttons. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.

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Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division

Updated: 10/5/2026

Western gerontological social work

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