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Family centre

We provide families with comprehensive support for matters related to raising children and parenting, and we monitor the health and development of children and young people.

Family Centre

Basic information about the family centre

Maternity and child health clinics

Maternity clinic

At the maternity clinic, we support the well-being of the mother, the unborn child and the entire family as well as prepare the family for parenting.

Child health clinics

At the child health clinic, we monitor and support your child’s physical, mental and social development from infancy to school age.

Advice on contraception and sexual health

We share information on contraception and methods of contraception as well as advice on sexual health matters.

For schoolchildren and students in upper secondary education

School health care

We provide services to support primary school pupil's health and ability to study.

Student health care services

We support upper secondary students’ health, well-being and ability to study.

School social worker

We support pupils in pre-primary and basic education as well as young and adult upper secondary students in various situations in life and school.

Psychologist services

We support pupils in pre-primary and basic education as well as young and adult upper secondary students in matters related to emotional life and mental well-being.

Useful links for young people

Need help? You don't have to know exactly what to ask or say. Regardless of what you're dealing with, remember: you're not alone.

Rehabilitation of children and young people

Speech therapy for children

In children’s speech therapy, we evaluate, support and guide the child’s interaction skills and linguistic development.

Occupational therapy for children

Occupational therapy supports children’s development and guides the adults in bolstering the abilities of their child.

Physiotherapy

We support the mobility, functional ability and independent daily living of customers of all ages. You will always need an appointment for physiotherapy.

Mental health services of children and young people

Non-institutional services for young mental health and substance abuse patients

We offer help and support for young people in problems related to mood, coping with daily living or substance abuse.

Psychologist services for children under school age

We provide your family with support for parenting, supporting the age-appropriate development of your child and for identifying problems.

Child mental health services

The service is designed to meet the individual needs of the child and the family.

Social services for families with children

Social work

We offer support in stressful situations in life and strengthen families’ resources.

Family work

We offer support and guidance in various situations in life and even in minor concerns early on.

Parenting guidance and family counselling

In child upbringing and family counselling, we offer support for family life, relationships and children and young people’s growth.

Social counselling

We help families with children in daily challenges in which they need support, new perspectives or solutions.

Home service

We offer families support and practical help with parenting issues and coping with their daily lives.

Support relationship activities

We provide systematic and goal-oriented volunteer work that promotes the wellbeing of children and young people with the help of a support person or family.

Family law services

We provide help in the change situations families face and for issues related to agreements. We protect the well-being of children when their parents separate, for example.

Child welfare

We support children, young people and their families so that children’s right to a safe growing environment is realised.

Meeting place activities

Our low-threshold meeting place activities are intended for all kinds of families, children and young people. At the meeting place, you will find peer support and a place to chat and play with others.

Інформація для українців, які отримали прописку в муніципалітеті проживання в Західній Уусімаа

Інформація для українців, які отримали прописку в муніципалітеті проживання в Західній Уусімаа

News

Changes to Open Child and Maternity Health Clinic Services in Espoo, Lohja, Vihti, and...

The Divorce Information Service provides support during a separation

Security in Family Life: The Role of Family Social Work

Family Centre Series

Family Centre Series

In this series, we will explore the services and activities that Western Uusimaa family centres offer to families with children.