In English
Do you need help?
We offer free, confidential counseling and support to anyone affected by the mental illness of a loved one.
If you need help making an appointment, please leave a call request at 09 686 0260. We will call you back within three days.
What is FinFami?
Are you worried about a friend’s or family member’s mental health, or do they already have a diagnosis? Are you wondering how mental health problems might affect your relationship? Or do you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn? You are in the right place!
FinFami is an association that offers counseling and support to anyone affected by the mental illness of a loved one. Learn more about the FinFami central association here.
You can also read the FinFami Central Association’s Handbook for Family and Friends Affected by Mental Illness here.
Don’t stay alone
We offer free and confidential, low-threshold counseling support. You can come to talk to us individually, with the person who is ill, or with other family members. You do not need a referral or a diagnosis – you can also remain anonymous.
Our professionals will support you in the following areas:
✅ Supporting your own well-being and coping
✅ Strengthening joy in life and resources as a loved one
✅ Understanding mental illnesses and symptoms
✅ The impact of mental illness on relationships and communication
The content of the counseling will be tailored to your needs. If you need additional support, we will guide you to the services that best suit your situation.
Book an appointment easily and quickly!
We are here for you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Come meet with us individually, with the person who is ill, or with other family members. You can book an appointment for either an in-person or remote meeting using the link below:
📅 Book an appointment for an in-person or remote meeting
If you need assistance with booking an appointment, leave us a call request at 09 686 0260. We will call you back within three days. For any other inquiries, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
In case of acute crisis, always call 112 or contact the national emergency helpline at 116117. The emergency helpline is available 24/7 for urgent health issues.
English-Speaking Support Groups
We don’t have an ongoing group right now. However, we can organize a peer support group in English as soon as we have enough participants. If you are interested, please send a message to [email protected].
Peer-to-Peer Support
We can arrange peer-to-peer meetings or phone calls. We also offer peer-to-peer support in English.
Our peers are trained volunteers who have personal experience with a loved one having mental health issues. In peer meetings, you can receive support and reflect on your own thoughts and feelings with someone who understands your situation.
You can request a peer-to-peer meeting by filling out the form below or by contacting [email protected].
Important Notes:
- Peer support meetings will mainly take place at our office, Jämsänkatu 2 C, Helsinki.
- Before contacting us for a peer support meeting or phone call for the first time, make sure you have had an appointment with one of our professionals.
- We aim to arrange the meeting within two weeks of receiving the contact form.
- If you are feeling overwhelmed or very anxious, please book an appointment with our professional or call the Finnish national crisis helpline.
Please fill out this form if you would like peer-to-peer support.
fill this form if you want peer to peer support
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