Social and health services
When you live in the municipality, you are entitled to municipal social and health services. Most services are available by appointment. When making an appointment, you may also request interpreting services in your own mother tongue.
South Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County
Information on social and health services in South Ostrobothnia, as well as guidance/information regarding patient rights and client fees, is available through the wellbeing services county.
Appointment reception
For non‑urgent or prolonged health concerns, you should primarily contact the doctor or nurse at the health and social services centre.
Emergency care
The emergency care service’s (In Finnish) healthcare professionals assess the need for urgent treatment by phone (emergency advice number 116117) and direct you to the appropriate care.
Urgent appointment service
Urgent appointment service can be contacted in cases of sudden illness, injury, an acute worsening of a long‑term condition, or a decline in functional ability that requires attention within 0–3 days but does not necessitate emergency treatment.
Oral health care
Appointments with a dentist, dental hygienist and dental nurse at oral health care center are made either by phone or through digital services.
Mental Health and Addiction Services
Basic mental health and addiction services ( In Finnish) provide support to assess your situation, help structure issues affecting your mental health, and support you in identifying your personal resources.
Disability services
The purpose of disability services is to promote the conditions that enable a person with a disability to live and participate as an equal member of society.
Senior Services Centre
The Senior Services Centre (In Finnish) provides guidance on services available at home or outside the home, as well as advice on how to access these services.
Social and crisis emergency service
The social and crisis emergency service (In Finnish) provide immediate crisis assistance in sudden traumatic situations. They also address cases requiring urgent action by social authorities.
Shelter Services
The South Ostrobothnia shelter is intended for individuals who have experienced domestic or intimate partner violence or who are at risk of such violence.
OmaEP
OmaEP is a digital service for clients of the South Ostrobothnia Wellbeing Services County, enabling you to manage matters related to social and health services regardless of time or place.
Lifestyle Guidance
Lifestyle guidance refers to personalised support aimed at achieving lasting lifestyle changes that promote health and well‑being. Key themes include nutrition, physical activity, sleep and the prevention of substance misuse.
Other services
Mieli Crisis Centre Seinäjoki
Mieli Crisis Centre provides support in difficult life situations and crises, as well as guidance to help you cope in everyday life.
Surunauha ry
Surunauha ry is a nationwide peer support organisation that supports individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide and works to promote openness in discussing suicide.
Victim Support Finland (RIKU)
Victim Support Finland (RIKU) offers a person who has been the victim of a crime the opportunity to speak with someone who understands what it may mean to experience a crime.