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MASI | Support for fathers affected by depression

MASI supports the functional ability and wellbeing of fathers whose family is affected by depression.

Time period for participation in activities: 6.8.2025 - 31.12.2026

Address details: Annankatu 16 B 28, 00120 Helsinki, Puutarhakatu 16 B, 33210 Tampere, Aleksanterinkatu 30, 15110 Lahti

Forms of activities: Support and education

Age group: Adults

Service language: Finnish, English

Municipality: Helsinki

Email address for registration: masi@miessakit.fi

Telephone number for registration: +358447511346

Further information: Telephone number: +358447511346 Web address: miessakit.fi/toimintamuodot/masi(external link) Email address: masi@miessakit.fi

Activity organiser: Miessakit ry(external link)

MASI supports the functional ability and wellbeing of fathers whose family is affected by depression. Fathers can contact MASI if they or their spouse are exhibiting symptoms of depression or similar mental health problems.

MASI offers support for fathers who feel that their ability to function has decreased and who feel like they are at the end of their rope with the demands of day-to-day life. The goal is for the client to gain an understanding of and analyze his situation and learn ways of maintaining a sense of agency as well as tackling the challenges of fatherhood.

A potential client may feel that he needs help with their own or their spouse’s depression. It can be difficult to recognize and talk about symptoms of depression, and a diagnosis of depression is not required. The client’s own experience of their mental health suffices, even if his symptoms have not affected his ability to function normally in his day-to-day life. If necessary, our counselors will help the client seek help with other services in his area.

Fathers of all kinds can seek help with MASI. Biological fathers, foster and adoptive fathers and fathers of stepfamilies are welcome.

The service is free and available in Finnish and English.