Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise (former Trans Support Center / Transtukipiste) offers its services to all trans and intersex persons, to those pondering their gender and to their loved ones. We are located at Seta’s office at Merihaka (Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 7nd floor). All services offered by the Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise, including peer support group meetings and different forms of counseling, are strictly confidential.
There is a dressing space at the office where it is possible to change and do your make up. The space is available during opening hours and on group nights (approximately half an hour before the group starts, when the group instructor arrives).
At the Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise we respect the clients´ self definition of their gender and of their sexual orientation, of their family and of who are their significant others. The services are free of charge and no referral is required. You may also use a pseudonym, if you wish. Please do not hesitate to contact us. You can make a reservation for yourself, member(s) of your family or other important persons in your life. You can book an appointment here.
Our Services
To hear more about our services in English, please contact Service Coordinator: smok-palveluohjaus@seta.fi
Peer support
You can take part to our peer support groups even if you don’t speak Finnish. You can participate with interpreter or you can speak English. For more information about our peer support groups, please contact Maarit Huuska via email maarit.huuska@seta.fi
Contact
Sukupuolen moninaisuuden osaamiskeskus
Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 7th floor
00530 Helsinki
FINLAND
Information about our services and other support for trans and intersex people and their loved ones, please contact
Service Coordinator
smok-palveluohjaus@seta.fi
Senior Social Worker
Maarit Huuska
maarit.huuska@seta.fi
p. +358 50 913 3278
Social Counselor
Elina Sorsa
elina.sorsa@seta.fi
p. +358 50 326 4504
Phone hour Fridays 10-11
Social Advisor
Kare Kuronen
p. 050 371 6899
kare.kuronen@seta.fi
Phone hour Mondays 12-14
In crisis?
Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise is not able to give urgent support in acute crisis situations.
MIELI Mental Health Finland provides crisis assistance and support in order to prevent mental health problems and suicides. The Crisis Helpline allows you to discuss your thoughts, feelings and situation in life with a crisis worker or a trained volunteer. The phone conversation can help you to look into the future and see beyond your current situation in life. The crisis helpline also provides instructions and advice in seeking further help.
Website: https://mieli.fi/en/support-and-help/crisis-helpline/