Friendchat
Anonymous and safer-space group discussions about loneliness, relationships, and the small and big things of everyday life.
The Red Cross online meeting place is now Friend Chat! Weekly discussions continue as usual, with trained volunteers always present.
When the chat is open, you can join by clicking the red bar at the bottom of the page. At other times, it is not possible to write in the chat.
Note! If you arrive on the page before the chat opens, we recommend refreshing the page so that the chat name updates correctly. You can still join the conversation even if the chat appears to be closed.
See chats and video meetings below
On Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
A welcoming group chat in English to talk about loneliness, social relations, making friends in Finland and everyday life. When the chat is open you can join the group chat by clicking the red bar at the bottom of the page.
On Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
A safe and open chat in Finnish with no set topic. In the group chat, you can share how your day is going or talk about the joys, sorrows, dreams, and disappointments of life. Join in and see what we’re chatting about today!
On Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Buddy Chat is a group chat for young people and young adults where you can talk openly about loneliness and relationships – or simply share what’s going on in your life. Join the conversation and tell us how you’re feeling today! This chat is mainly in Finnish.
Monday 4 May, 5:00–6:30 pm
Monday 7 September, 5:00–6:30 pm
Monday11 November, 5:00–6:30 pm
Come and learn more about the Red Cross and the volunteer opportunities we offer. You’re also welcome to share your experiences of volunteering! You can join the chat in Finnish, Swedish or English.
Friendchat is an open, low-threshold online meeting place with regular chats or video meetings. Friendchat is intended for anyone who wants to meet new people or needs someone to talk to. Group discussions are mainly facilitated and moderated by volunteers. Friend Chat is part of the Red Cross Friend Activities.
You can join the conversation without prior registration by clicking the red bar at the bottom of the page. When you send your first message, you will create a username for yourself. Read more about the data protection of online support.
The principles of a safer space are always follewed in the conversations.
If you encounter inappropriate behavior, would like to leave open feedback about the activities, or have questions about the principles of the Red Cross’s online operations, please send an email to verkkotoiminta@redcross.fi. The email inbox is monitored on weekdays by Red Cross online support staff.
