Niemikoti Foundation – The Best Place to Recover

09.02.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Data Protection Work Reached a New Level at the Niemikoti Foundation – From 14 Points to 75

Over the past year, Niemikoti Foundation has made a determined leap forward in developing its data protection practices. The starting point was clear: in an external assessment, the level of data protection scored just 14 points. Today, that figure has already risen to 75. Niina Sahlberg, who has served as the Data Protection Officer, describes the initial situation simply: there was a lot of room for improvement. Once the results showing 14 points were received, the work began in a systematic and step-by-step manner.

Residential rehabilitation

Kuvassa ovat Satu Rintala ja Timo Sampo, jotka esittelevät Niemikotisäätiön toimintaa Kilpolantiellä.

06.02.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Two units under one roof – a new phase in Niemikoti Foundation’s work in Kontula

Niemikoti Foundation’s activities in Kontula have entered a new phase as two of the foundation’s units, Jälleenvuokraus and Otsonpolku, have moved to the same address at Kilpolantie 2.

Experts by Experience and Service Users

Kaksi henkilöä kävelee talvisessa maisemassa lumisateessa, toinen pitää kuumaa juomaa kädessään.

02.02.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Midwinter

Snow lashes down and the wind hits our faces. It is quite dark and gloomy. We may find ourselves wondering where to draw more strength and resilience from.

Staff

A woman with red hair gently interacts with a spotted horse in a stable.

29.01.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

“At the heart of the work are togetherness and interaction”

The staff of Niemikotisäätiö selected Arja Hacklin-Markiala, Lead Instructor at Niemikotisäätiö Myllypuro, as Rehabilitator of the Year 2025. The recognition comes from colleagues – people who see the work up close and understand what it means to be present even when the work cannot be measured in numbers, schedules, or documentation.

Operational Development

Golden grasses sway gently against a serene sunset over a snowy landscape, with the words "Osanotto suruunne" elegantly displayed.

26.01.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Niemikotisäätiö’s own condolence card now available in the online shop

Small We stand alongside our service users and their loved ones also during life’s most difficult moments. When someone in our community passes away, we want to express our sympathy and honor their memory in a dignified way. That is why a dedicated condolence card has been created for Niemikotisäätiö.

Nature and Environmental Activities

23.01.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

The Eco-Deed of 2025 Was the Result of Long-Term Commitment

Niemikotisäätiö’s units compete each year in a friendly spirit in the annual Eco-Deed Contest. The purpose of the contest is to encourage environmentally conscious solutions in everyday life—both big and small—and, above all, to highlight the valuable work being done in the units to promote sustainability.

The Niemikoti Foundation provides client-oriented and professional social psychiatric rehabilitation and preventive mental health services for working-age mental health recoverees in Helsinki. Our work promotes the well-being of society in a responsible, long-term, and non-profit manner.

Guided by Recovery Orientation

A meaningful life is possible even after the onset of a long-term mental illness. We support our service users in actively taking part in decision-making. Together, we aim to inspire hope and support each person on their journey toward a life that reflects their own values and aspirations.

A Multidisciplinary Expert Team

With the help of our professionals in the mental health, substance abuse, and social care fields, the users of our services receive high-quality support for everyday challenges. We pay close attention to our employees’ well-being, motivation to develop, and sense of employer responsibility. The average length of employment with us is over 10 years.

The Goal: Active and Participating Community Members

Through participation and community involvement, it is possible to prevent the accumulation of problems and reduce the need for intensive services. A healthy and active person is a resource both for themselves and for society. Trained experts by experience, peer facilitators, and peer support are also an important resource in our own activities.