Welcome to the Hyvä Arki centre
What do you need?
On this page you will find information about us and our free services in English.
If you cannot find what you are looking for and for more information, see our staff at the centre, call 050-4706764 or email monika.meling@hyva-arki.fi.
All our services are free of charge.
Food and household items
Food aid
- Collect your queue number at the door. No advance reservation available.
- You may collect food aid 1 time per week at the following times:
Monday
- collect your queue number 12.00, distribution starts 13.00
Wednesday
- collect your queue number 8.30, distribution starts 9.15
- collect your queue number 12.00, distribution starts 13.00
Friday
- collect your queue number 8.30, distribution starts 9.15
- collect your queue number 12.00, distribution starts 13.00
We are open throughout the year, but do close on major holidays. Please check food aid holiday timetables at www.ruoka-apu.fi.
Bread, household items, hygiene products, clothes
- offer changes every time according the what donations we receive
Tuesday and Thursday 9.00-13.00
Free breakfast
- porridge, egg, sandwiches, savoury and sweet pasties, tee and coffee
Tuesday and Thursday 8.00-9.30
Practical help with everyday issues
Support with KELA and other public office issues
- Monday-Friday 10.00-14.00 or on the phone 0503699614
- Practical support and help with KELA, social services, employment services, housing, bills, etc.
- Help in different languages.
- No appointment needed.
Legal aid
- advice and help with issues that require a legal professional
- No appointment required
You can get in touch in advance: lakitoimisto@pm.me, 0466865735.
Support for seniors
- Monday 10.00-12.00 or on the phone 0503699614
- Other seniors offer support at the centre or over the phone 0503699614
Support for families with children
- Peer support, guidance and support to parents in any family situation, including issues with social services Wednesday 10.00-14.00.
- Family social work helps 1st Wednesday of the every month 8.30-10.00. You can access advice on the phone on 0291512360 (Neuvis service).
Housing support
- advice and practical help with housing issues, homelessness, especially if you have rent arrears or lost your credit rating Friday 12.00-14.00.
Support for you and your family
- Whatever your situation, come and talk to us and get support
- Ask at the door, call 0504706764 or email meling@hyva-arki.fi.
Finnish language groups
- Finnish language learning in small groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-12.30
- discussion group on various topics on Fridays 16-17.30
Weeksly schedule and arriving at Hyvä Arki centre
Arriving at the centre:
Opening times: Mon-Fri 8.00-14.00
Address: Sokinsuonkuja 4, 02760 Espoo
There is paarking
You can reach us by bus 118 and 213.
You may arrive in a taxi at the door.
Accessibility:
Our premises are accessbile. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
Our staff will help you with anything you need.
Our premises have toilet facilities, which you may use before and after food distribution or at any other time.
Who are we?
We are a diverse bunch of people who always happy to help.
What we don’t know, we want to learn.
We want to be human to human.