This national umbrella organisation for people with lived experience of mental health problems offers peer support, professional counselling, courses, training and events. It brings together around 115 member associations and foundations and advocates on mental health and social welfare policy.
The Valoa chat provides mental health counselling, with peer support available through a separate chat. Publications include Tunne & Mieli magazine and the Leimallisesti podcast. The Virkeyttä väkeen project encourages physical activity among people with mental health problems.
If you wish, share your experience of the support or courses below to help others considering taking part.




