Help for crisis situations

Created 10.1.2025
Last Updated: 10.1.2025

In emergencies – Always call 112

 In urgent situations – Contact to

  • Emergency clinics of the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland, in case of emergencies and sudden illnesses and injuries.  The Emergency clinics treats patients requiring immediate treatment around the clock. You may find the contact information from here
  • Mental health emergency service of the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland when you need urgent treatment for mental illness, disorders, crises or mental health problems.
    • In Kemi and Tornio call to +358 40 774 3891
    • In Rovaniemicall to +358 40 715 8400
  • Social emergency services of the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland if you need urgent help with issues such as child protection, family crisis, domestic violence, life management, mental health or substance abuse. Social services are available 24 hours a day. Call to + 358 40 726 6965
  • Lapland’s Mother and Child homes and Shelters to get advice and support in case of violence. The shelters are short-term refuges in situations where staying at home would be impossible or dangerous because of violence, threat or fear. Call to +358 40 584 0021

Psychosocial discussion support

MIELI Crisis Helpline

allows you to discuss your thoughts, feelings and situation in life with a crisis worker or a trained volunteer, for ex. all kinds of traumas, divorces, issues in the family or drug abuses.  You can call us anonymously and confidentially. More information from here

MIELI Crisis Centre

offers short term crisis counselling and guidance in crisis situations for anyone living in Finland. The counselling is cost free and anonymous if needed. Contact information:

  • Kemi tell. +358 40 544 1750
  • Rovaniemi tell. +358 40 553 7508

Mental health services of the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland

  • Kemi and Tornio tell. +358 40 774 3891
  • Rovaniemi tell. +358 40 715 8400

 Addiction services of the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland

  • Kemi tell. +358 40 574 3378
  • Rovaniemi tell. +358 40 195 3981
  • Tornio tell. +358 40 038 8715

Please note, that the Wellbeing Services County of Lapland services mentioned on this page, are for people living in the Lapland. You can find the corresponding services inyour own Wellbeing Services Coynty – webpages.