23.03.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Study Visit to Toulouse Brought New Ideas and Strengthened Collaboration

Satu Rintala, Lead Instructor at Niemikotisäätiö’s Otsonpolku, and Emma Heikkinen, Lead Instructor at Valtti Valmennus, participated in an international study visit to Toulouse, France in February together with Finnish partner organisations. The visit was part of an Erasmus-funded collaboration between the Sosped Foundation and the French organisation UFCV, focusing on supporting people with significant barriers to employment in finding their way into working life.

02.03.2026 • Niemikotisäätiön viestintä

Niina Sahlberg Creates Both Large-Scale Structures and Flower Hats

At Niemikotisäätiö, Niina Sahlberg does work whose impact is felt throughout the organisation. Alongside her role as an instructor, she has in recent years led several extensive initiatives, including the development of data protection practices and advancing the client information system to the next level.

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.

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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.

No One Should Have to Cope Alone

Nuori nainen katsoo mietteliäänä ikkunasta ulos, pitäen kädessään kuppia ja vieressään pehmolelu.
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Our Guiding Principles

  • Recovery-oriented and client-focused
  • Equality and safety
  • Individuality and community
  • Creativity and flexibility
  • Warmth and care
  • Relaxed and approachable
  • Safety and trustworthiness
  • Co-creation with service users

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