Finland – Health and social work services – Työikäisten asumispalvelut - Joustava palveluntuottajarekisteri 2026-2035 (DPS)

Supported living in a service provider's apartment. Supported living in accordance with Section 21 a of the Social Welfare Act refers to independent living supported by social guidance. Supported living is arranged for a client who, for a special reason, needs help and support from social welfare in independent living or in transitioning to independent living. The supported living service in a service provider's apartment is intended for clients who need regular weekly help, guidance and support for daily independent living and for managing everyday skills, such as managing finances and affairs, performing household tasks, nutrition and taking care of themselves. Their need for help is usually regular and predictable, so the amount of help and the time of implementation can generally be agreed in advance. Guidance and support visits are generally carried out as agreed. However, it is not always possible to anticipate them, so the service also includes flexibility according to the client's needs. | Community housing in accordance with Section 21 b of the Social Welfare Act refers to housing arranged by a welfare area in an accessible, safe and community-supporting housing group or housing unit, where the client has a home that meets their needs and where activities that promote social interaction are offered. In addition, the client needs regular guidance and support in several areas of life, implemented several times a day, as well as care and nurturing that meets their needs, in order to function in everyday life and housing. The need for assistance, the amount and implementation time vary and the service provider must be able to respond to changes in the client's service needs. Clients are usually able to function with close daily guidance and support, but from time to time they may also need assistance with daily activities. There is usually no need for night-time support. In addition to the need for regular guidance and support, they may have an unforeseen need...