MIELI Without Borders

Mental health awareness for foreign language speakers in Finland

Mental health is for everyone

Moving to and living in a new country can be terrifying and sometimes even traumatizing. About one third of foreign-language speakers in Finland feel that they would have needed support for their mental health but didn’t reach out. The main reason was the availability of information in a language they understand – or rather lack thereof.

MIELI Without Borders wants to fill this gap and go even further. We believe that access to mental health support should not be determined by your cultural or linguistic background, and we’re dedicated to fight for this.

Mental health does not discriminate. And neither should mental healthcare.

With almost half a million foreigners living in Finland, and an everchanging world-political situation, this is now more important than ever. Join us and become part of a community for foreigners, by foreigners that welcomes people regardless of language, origin, ability, gender, religion, or status.

Information

about mental
health

Guidance

about services
in Finland

Community

of non-Finnish
speakers

What’s new?

Free 1-on-1 sessions with Eliza Hochman

Eliza has over 20 years of experience in organizational development, leadership, and learning experience design. She is currently training to become a counselor, so she can support individuals on a more personal level.

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Coming up…

Mental Health Art Week 2025

This year MIELI Without Borders is hosting 7 workshops across the capital region for MHAW 2025. The theme of the year is “askel kerrallaan” OR step-by-step. This means moving forward and surviving no matter the circumstances. Stay tuned for more!

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MHM: Finding your ground in a new culture

This workshop explores how our values and boundaries shape who we are, especially when moving between cultures. It is a hands-on workshop about exploring what matters to you, how cultural shifts affect your sense of self, and how to stay connected to your values in new environments. ✨

TOIVO facilitators training

TOIVO peer group model was developed with the thought of “act-feel-apprehend”. This means, that TOIVO groups plan activities related to well-being and discuss how the activities impact their lives and mental well-being together. Registration is now open, but space is limited to become a TOIVO facilitator.