Advice and help in restraining order matters

The following authorities will give you advice and instructions in matters relating to restraining orders

• the nearest police authority
• The nearest social service authority: contact the municipal government office .

Municipalities’ contact details in alphabetical order: Municipalities’ contact information

The following organisations will give you advice and instructions in matters relating to restraining orders:

• the nearest shelter
• Victim Support Finland (RIKU)

Victim Support Finland 116 006 helpline is open Mon–Fri 9 am–8 pm in Finnish language and Mon–Fri 12 noon – 2 pm in Swedish language.

Legal advice 0800 161 177 is available Mon – Thurs (5 pm – 7 pm).

RIKUchat is open on weekdays (9 am–3 pm) and also on Mondays at 5 pm–7 pm.

The national service numbers of Victim Support Finland, RIKUchat and Legal advice telephone helpline are free of charge.‍

• Rape Crisis Centre Tukinainen

0800–97899  Crisis Helpline

Mon – Thu 9am – 3pm, all other times including weekends and holidays 3pm – 9pm. Not on Fridays.

0800–97895  Legal Helpline
Lawyer emergency service Mon – Thu 11am – 4 pm. Not on Fridays or weekends.