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.
We follow the principles of safer spaces in all our activities.
Do you enjoy messaging and exchanging thoughts through writing or via video meetings? Friendchat is an open, low-threshold chat platform for people of all ages. You can join the conversation freely without prior registration.
Red Cross Kammari 24/7 is an online community on Discord for adults who feel isolated or have experienced long-term loneliness, especially those over 25. It offers a welcoming space for open conversation and company at any hour of the day. The server also includes a dedicated channel for English-language discussion. Join the community using this link.
With a volunteer online friend, you can have one-on-one, anonymous conversations in a way that suits you both—either via email or through chat applications.
In the Talking About Loneliness group, you can confidentially share your thoughts about loneliness and relationships.
Groups start several times a year and are facilitated by trained Finnish 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.
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.