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Social assistance

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  • Helsinki
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You have to apply for basic social assistance from Kela. You can apply for supplementary and preventive social assistance with the same application which Kela will forward to the City of Helsinki.

Do the following

To whom and on what terms

Social assistance or income support is a last-resort financial assistance that is meant to be a temporary benefit for a person or a family with economic problems.

The service is only for citizens of Helsinki.

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 28/3/2024