Pohde logo.The reform of health, social and rescue services    

Healthcare, social welfare, and rescue services will move from the responsibility of the City of Oulu to the wellbeing services county of North Ostrobothnia (Pohde) from the beginning of 2023. Read more about the reform (pohde.fi)

Social and health services for Immigrants

Social and healthcare services are provided for three years for immigrants who entered the country as refugees and six months for returnees. After the initial period, immigrants are served by local social and healthcare offices.

Social services for immigrants serve refugees and returnees in Oulu and organise integration services at address Asemakatu 37 A (second floor), 90100 Oulu.

Social worker's helpline: Mon–Thu from 10 am to 11 am.

On-duty emergency service is available for clients Mon-Thu. Clients need to sign in between 9.00 to 10.00 am.

Social workers

•044 703 4775
•044 703 4867
•044 703 4883
•040 481 3022
•040 657 7963

Tutors

•044 703 4870
•044 703 4894
•040 661 4217
•040 661 6527
•040 480 5194
•040 480 4428

Home aid
•044 703 4889

Manager
 050 347 5745


Health-related information for people moving to Finland
Travel health information, Finland (MDtravelhealth.com)

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
General information about social protection, family policy and services, social welfare, healthcare policy, income security and social insurance, insurance, safety at work etc. in Finland.

Healthcare services for immigrants

Postal address
Asemakatu 37 A (second floor), 90100 Oulu

Telephone number
Nurses:
044 703 4881
044 703 4882
050 468 5217

Walk-in hours 
Mon-Thu from 8.30 am to 11 am
Fri from 9.30 am to 11.00 am 

Opening hours
Mon-Thu from 8 am to 4 pm
Fri from 8 am to 2 pm