LGBTIQ+ Relationship center in Finland
Support and information – for every relationship
Your important relationships are important to us
We want everyone to be seen, heard and supported as their authentic self, with their own relationships and unique life situations.
Support Services for LGBTIQ+ People and Their Close Ones
Is there something on your mind about your family (biological or chosen), friendships, romantic or other close relationships? The LGBTIQ+ Relationship Center provides support for relationship-related questions and challenges experienced by LGBTIQ+ people.
Our services are available to LGBTIQ+ people, including sexual and gender minorities, as well as their partners, parents, and other loved ones.
Your situation may involve challenges in a monogamous or polyamorous queer relationship, separation, co-parenting, difficulties with family or other loved ones, or concerns about your child.
We can be reached by phone, live chat, or support email.
All support services are free of charge. Support is available in both Finnish and English.
Phone Service
Our phone service provides an opportunity to discuss your situation with our relationship support specialist and receive help from your very first contact.
Our phone service is available on Mondays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
You can reach us at +358 50 444 4446.
More information on our services (Page in Finnish)Live Chat
The live chat is an anonymous one-to-one conversation with a staff member from the LGBTIQ+ Relationship Center.
Our live chat is available on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
To the chat (Page in Finnish)Support email
You can also access guidance and referrals via email.
Our relationship support specialist will respond to your email within two weeks (excluding holiday periods). You will receive one personal reply. In their reply, our specialist will recommend services and support options that best match your situation and needs.
LGBTIQ+ Relationship Center in Numbers
1300+
individual encounters annually
2017
year the service was established
200
professionals trained annually
Everyone has the right to define their own family, romantic, and close relationships. Family can mean different things to different people, and meaningful relationships can be formed in many different ways.