A technical disturbance has downed the City of Helsinki's switchboard, causing calls to drop or not go through. We are working to resolve the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Due to a fire, Kontula Symppis is closed until further notice. The Itis and Sörkka Symppis locations, as well as the street-based outreach work of Mobile Symppis, are operating as usual. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information about when Kontula Symppis will reopen.

Itis Symppis

Located in Itäkeskus, Itis Symppis is a low-threshold day activity centre for you if you have substance abuse and mental health problems.
Biljardipallo biljardipöydällä.
Photo: Virpi Velin

We offer health and social counselling, treatment need assessments, rapid tests and vaccines. We can also replace your used needles with new ones.

You can come to Symppis under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol and anonymously.

Contact information

Kajaaninlinnantie 10 A, 00900 Helsinki Show accessibility information View location on service map

Valid for the time being:
– Mon-Fri 10.00-15.30
– Sat-Sun closed
Date period: June 30, 2025 - July 27, 2025 closed

Finnish
P.O. Box 93734, 00099 City of Helsinki

Location

Kajaaninlinnantie 10 A, 00900 Helsinki
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The route to the main entrance

  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
  • The route to the entrance is narrow.
  • The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.

The main entrance

  • The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
  • The entrance has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on both sides.
  • The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
  • The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
  • The foyer is cramped.

In the facility

  • The customer service point is located on the entrance floor.
  • The doors in the facility stand out clearly.
  • The facility has a toilet marked as accessible. It does not have sufficient room for a wheelchair and the door is too narrow. One or both sides of the toilet seat lack a support rail.

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