Happy World Mental Health Day – Let’s Take a Moment to Pause
Today, October 10th, 2025, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is Mental Pause. The purpose of the day is to remind us that mental health matters to everyone –…
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Residential rehabilitation | Events and Excursions | Housing | News | Residential rehabilitation | Supported Housing
The Summer at Siltakylä Supported Housing
The second summer at Siltakylä Supported Housing has been full of warm moments and shared experiences. Many mornings began with admiring the flowers in the meadow and yard – especially the…
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Niemikoti Foundation invests in staff expertise – training for services for ageing clients
Finland’s population is ageing rapidly, and the same trend is visible in the services of the Niemikoti Foundation. The average age of the foundation’s clients is rising, and with age come…
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The Board of Niemikoti Foundation Convened at the Kesäharju Activity Center
The Board of Niemikotisäätiö gathered on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Kesäharju for a meeting and strategic review. Board meetings are arranged at different units of the foundation whenever possible, so…
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Events and Excursions | Functional Rehabilitation | News | Physical Activities | Functional Rehabilitation | Functional Rehabilitation
Niemikoti Tournament Played in the September Heat
Eight teams from southern Finland—from Tampere to Raisio—gathered on 9 September for a football tournament for people in mental health recovery. The sunny, sweltering weather set the stage for fast-paced matches…
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European Conference on Mental Health – an international forum for mental health
Antwerp, Belgium, September 10–12, 2025 The European Conference on Mental Health (ECMH) is an annual international conference that brings together mental health professionals, researchers, experts by experience, and service users from around the…
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Family and Loved Ones Work – Peer Support and Connection with Others
In Niemikoti Foundation’s activities, family and close-relative work means actively recognizing loved ones and promoting their inclusion. The annual event for families and relatives offers an opportunity to learn about the…
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Our Subleasing Unit, “Jälleenvuokraus”, provides a home and the security of support for over a thousand residents
The Niemikoti Foundation’s Subleasing Housing Unit provides a safe home for around 1,100 mental health rehabilitees in Helsinki. Its work is based on long-term leasing, where the foundation rents apartments—often from…
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Application for Expert by Experience Training
The 10th Expert by Experience Training is Starting! Do You Want to Become an Expert by Experience? Do you have personal experience of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other…
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Expertise by Experience at Niemikoti Foundation
Our Expert-by-Experience training turns 10 with the application period starting on August 18, 2025. This is a perfect moment to look back at the history of our Expert-by-Experience activities – and…
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