Finnish Red Cross
Organisation
Alternative name FRK
We will all encounter unexpected moments and challenging situations in our lives. We do not need to face them alone. The Finnish Red Cross is here for you, whether your need for aid is sudden or it has developed over time.
We support people of all ages across Finland. Depending on the situation, our helpers can be either professionals or trained volunteers.
What services can I get?
- Finnish Red Cross
Friend for someone feeling lonelyFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePrivate serviceFriends meet when it suits them. Togethet with the friend volunteer, you decide what you want to do and where you want to meet. - Finnish Red Cross
Information and support for the undocumented immigrantsFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePrivate serviceSupport and advice for undocumented immigrants: hotline, chat, WhatsApp and email. - Finnish Red Cross
Let´s chat about lonelinessFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePrivate serviceLet´s chat about loneliness is an English-language chat about loneliness, social life and meeting new people. - Finnish Red Cross
Online friend activitiesFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePrivate serviceIf you or someone close to you is feeling lonely, you can apply for a Red Cross online friend. Online friends are trained volunteers. - Finnish Red Cross
Online peer group for those experiencing lonelinessFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePrivate serviceBringing up loneliness online peer group offers a safe space to share thoughts, meet people, and get peer support to reduce loneliness. - Finnish Red Cross
The Friendship Skills ProgrammeFinnish Red Cross
ServiceNationwidePublic serviceDo you feel nervous in social situations? Are you lonely? The Friendship Skills program can help you with interaction situations and loneliness
Information on all services is not available in your chosen language. Change the language of the site to receive information on services in other languages.
See more service channels by this organization
Advice chat for those living in Finland without a residence permit
E-serviceNationwideSupport and advice for undocumented people in Finland: chat on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Conversations in Finnish and English.Advisory chat for people living in Finland without a residence permitTuesday 14.00–16.00Thursday 14.00–16.00Application form for submitting an online friend request
E-serviceNationwideYou can get an online friend by submitting an electronic online friend request form.
Support and advice line for those without a right of residence in Finland
Telephone serviceNationwideSupport and advice for paperless people on weekdays from 10am to 4pm: call, send a WhatsApp message or leave a callback request and we call you back.Monday-Friday 10.00–16.00Telephone:National helpline on weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm.+358 406210706(local/mobile network fee)
Advice chat for those living in Finland without a residence permit
WebsiteNationwideSupport and advice for undocumented people in Finland: chat on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–4 pm. Conversation in Finnish and English.Join an online peer group for those experiencing loneliness
WebsiteNationwideThe website provides more information about ongoing and upcoming Bringing up loneliness online peer groups.Red Cross Friendchat
WebsiteNationwideRed Cross Friendchat is a platform for open chat and videomeetings. Join the chat without registration during service hours.Search for a friend for someone feeling lonely
WebsiteNationwideSearch for a Red Cross friend for yourself or someone close to you from your own districtThe Friendship Skills Programme
WebsiteNationwideThe Friendshipskills Programme is open to everyone and is a free self-help program on the Red Cross learning material service.
Headquarters’ exchange and information, weekdays 8.30 am–4.00 pm
info@redcross.fi
Organisation identification data
Business ID: 0116988-7
Electronic invoicing details
Electronic invoicing address (EDI code):00370116988701
Intermediator code:
BAWCFI22
Telephone number
Headquarters’ exchange and information, weekdays 8.30 am–4.00 pm
+358 207012000
(local/mobile network fee)
Telephone number
Headquarters’ telephone service when the exchange is closed (only in urgent matters) weekdays 4 pm to 8.30 am and on weekends and holidays
+358 407507300
(local/mobile network fee)
Website
Website of the Finnish Red Cross
www.redcross.fiOpens in a new window.
Postal address
Tehtaankatu 1 a
00140 Helsinki