Sub-navigation Navigation links - Current: Sub-navigation - [ Medical Helpline 116 117 ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/medical-helpline-116117) - [ Poison Information Center ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/poison-information-center) - [ Support during treatment ](/en/patient/how-get-help/support-during-treatment) - [ Teratology information service - Safety of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/teratology-information-service-safety-medication-during-pregnancy) - [ Medical Helpline 116 117 ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/medical-helpline-116117) - [ Poison Information Center ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/poison-information-center) - [ Support during treatment ](/en/patient/how-get-help/support-during-treatment) - [ Teratology information service - Safety of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/teratology-information-service-safety-medication-during-pregnancy) # Support during treatment We offer you and your loved ones support during your treatment. Falling ill, being hospitalized and the associated life changes can involve many types of emotions. We offer a variety of support services and peer support for you and your loved ones in adapting to your illness. ## [ OLKA (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://olkatoiminta.fi/) OLKA® refers to coordinated organization and volunteering work in our hospitals. OLKA offers unhurried caring and support in coming to terms with an illness. Read more about OLKA at Olkatoiminta.fi (only in Finnish).  ## [ Hospital chaplains at HUS hospitals ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/hospital-chaplains-hus-hospitals) A hospital chaplain can provide psychological and spiritual support for you and your family. Read more about the hospital chaplains' work  ## [ Social work (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.hus.fi/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/social-work) As a patient at HUS, you can discuss how the disease affects your life situation with a health care social worker. You can contact the social worker through the nursing staff responsible for your care. Read more about social work in HUS  ## [ Vertaistalo (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.terveyskyla.fi/vertaistalo) Terveyskylä More information about peer support can be found at Terveyskylä’s Vertaistalo hub (in Finnish). Terveyskylä ( Terveyskylä) is an online service for specialized medical care. Go to the Vertaistalo front page  Updated: 20.01.2025 Print this page