Support and activities online
An increasing number of us view online communities as an important part of social relationships, and spending time and taking care of errands online seems only natural. This applies especially to young people, but also to adults of all ages.
The Red Cross online support service offers low-threshold opportunities to get to know new people and participate in group discussions. Through the online support service, you can also access free-of-charge support in situations where leaving your home is challenging or there are no other support services available locally. Red Cross online support is provided by peers, volunteers or employees depending on the type of support.
Do you like to send messages and exchange thoughts in writing? Would you like to get to know new people? Our online meeting places and communities are open, low-threshold digital spaces where you can join discussions without prior registration. Our online spaces and communities are intended for all those who want to talk to others. Online spaces and communitires are organised here on the Red Cross website and on Discord.
Each one of us needs the company of other people. It only takes one positive personal relationship to significantly reduce loneliness. Through the Red Cross online support service, you can alleviate loneliness and become braver in meeting new people.
With a reliable online friend, you can have anonymous one-to-one discussions in a manner that suits you both via email messages or discussion applications.
You can share thoughts and experiences with others in the same situation on a confidential basis in an online peer group for people experiencing loneliness. The groups are hosted by trained Red Cross volunteers.
Nettiturvis offers online discussion help and counselling for people aged 12–29 and their loved ones during challenging times in their lives. The service allows you to chat with a trained professional as a one-off discussion or more regularly for several sessions. The service is available free of charge in Finnish, Swedish, and English.
The Sekasin chat is a national discussion platform for 12–29-year-olds, where you can talk anonymously and confidentially about things and topics weighing on your mind. In addition to professionals, trained volunteers are also on call. The service is available free of charge in Finnish and Swedish.
Would you like to impact matters important to you, but do not know how? Digiraati discussions are guided, anonymous and safe online discussions where you can voice your thoughts on things that matter to you. The service in only in Finnish for the time being.
If you are looking for new acquaintances or help with loneliness, you can apply for an online friend, participate in low-threshold discussions at online spaces and communities or enrol in the online peer group for lonely people.
With the help of the Red Cross Friendship skills programme, you can strengthen your own emotional and interaction skills.
The Red Cross also offers online advice and support to migrants. You can submit a contact request for family reunification, finding a missing relative, or for services, for example.
Submit your contact request via the electronic form.
We also offer phone and chat support to people living in Finland without residence permit.