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Social work and social guidance for the elderly

  • Service
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

We work together with you to make your everyday life as safe as possible. We help you find solutions to challenges in relationships, life management and housing, for example. We also assist you in applying for useful services and benefits.

If you are looking for services and support for people over the age of 65, first contact Senior Info. You can call or visit them in person. Alternatively, yo ...

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To whom and on what terms

Residents of Helsinki who are 65 years or older, living at home and referred to the service by the Senior Info.

Background information

Elderly people are offered guidance and counselling in the use of health care and social welfare services. The counsellors explain what services are available for elderly people at home and what services can be obtained outside the home. They provide guidance in applying for services and explain what the preconditions are for accessing them. If necessary, counselling on how one can apply for and combine different forms of financial support is also available.

Elderly people can receive counselling e.g. by phone or by visiting a service point. The service counsellors are permitted to make service-related decisions.

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: 1/2/2026