Helplines in Finland
Call 112 if anyone is in immediate danger, for an ambulance, fire service or police. For a medical question that can't wait, the Medical Helpline on 116117 is open 24/7. If you are in crisis and need to talk, the MIELI Kriisipuhelin answers on 09 2525 0111 at any hour, in Finnish, for anonymous one-off conversations.
English support is limited but real. Nollalinja, the national violence helpline, lists English, and other languages, including Arabic, Somali, Ukrainian and Russian, are available through interpreters. Peluuri (0800 100 101), for gambling problems, helps in English where possible. Swedish speakers can call MIELI Kristelefonen on 09 2525 0112 at set times. Other lines work in Finnish, but emergency services usually find a way to help whatever your language.
Women and anyone who has experienced violence at home can call Nollalinja free on 116 016, 24/7, or use its chat. Shelter addresses are kept confidential, and the helpline can arrange a safe place. Naisten Linja (0800 02400) supports women and girls on weekday evenings, and Tukinainen (0800 97899) helps people who have experienced sexual violence. Children and young people under 25 can call 116 111, run by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare. There is also a support line for eating disorders (02 251 9207) and an online chat on alcohol and drugs (Päihdelinkki).
On a foreign SIM, dial the numbers as shown; 112 works on any phone in the EU. Each number was checked at its official source, with the date shown.
Suicide prevention
MIELI Kriisipuhelin
Crisis line run by MIELI Mental Health Finland offering one-off, anonymous conversations for people in crisis.
- Hours: 24/7
- Languages: Finnish
- Cost: standard rate
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Domestic violence
Nollalinja
National helpline for anyone who has experienced violence against women or domestic violence; nine languages are available through interpreters.
- Hours: Phone 24/7; chat Mon-Wed 09:00-15:00, Thu-Fri 14:00-20:00
- Languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Arabic, Dari, Spanish, Farsi, Somali, Sorani, Thai, Ukrainian, Russian
- English available
- Cost: free
- Chat
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Women
Children
Alcohol and drugs
Päihdelinkki neuvonta
Online chat and written advice service on alcohol and drug use.
- Hours: Chat Mon-Tue 15:00-17:00, Wed-Thu 13:00-15:00; written questions 24/7
- Languages: Finnish
- Cost: unknown
- Chat
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Eating disorders
Syömishäiriöliitto tukipuhelin
Support line of the Finnish Eating Disorders Association for people concerned about their relationship with food, body or exercise, and their relatives.
- Hours: Mon 12:00-15:00, Tue 09:00-15:00 (for relatives), Fri 09:00-12:00
- Languages: Finnish
- Cost: free
- Website
Checked 2026-10-19 · source
Questions about getting help in Finland
What is the emergency number in Finland?
In Finland, call 112 and 116117 in an emergency. If someone's life is at risk, don't wait: call straight away. Emergency calls are free.
Is there a free mental health helpline in Finland?
Yes. MIELI Kriisipuhelin (09 2525 0111) and MIELI Kristelefonen (Swedish) (09 2525 0112). Details, opening hours and the official source for each number are listed on this page.
Can I get help in English in Finland?
Yes. These services say they offer English: Nollalinja (116 016).
Where can women experiencing violence get help in Finland?
Contact Nollalinja (116 016), Naisten Linja (0800 02400) and Tukinainen Crisis Helpline (0800 97899). Shelter addresses are kept confidential for safety, so the helpline is the way in. In immediate danger, call 112.
Is there a helpline for children and young people in Finland?
Yes. Lasten ja nuorten puhelin (MLL) (116 111).
Numbers are checked against each service's own website on the date shown. Services change, so if a number doesn't work please tell me: hello@michellefernando.com.