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Suuntasi Substance Abuse Services – Support and treatment for quitting or managing drug use

In Pirkanmaa region, we offer outpatient drug treatment where the patient’s needs and life circumstances are at the center.

With us, everyone is met with respect and without fear of being excluded from the service. The treatment path is built individually and flexibly, taking into account the client’s situation and changes in their motivation for treatment.

Outpatient drug Treatment at two clinics

Suunta – an outpatient drug treatment clinic for adults of all ages.
Satelliitti – an outpatient drug treatment clinic for young adults under 25.

At both units, we offer a variety of support and treatment:

  • Community and group activities – peer support and doing things together.
  • Individual counseling support – unrushed meetings and walking alongside the client through their journey.
  • Support with social and health services – help with applying for benefits and services.
  • Opioid substitution therapy and detoxification – safely and according to a plan.
  • Home-based care – support in special situations, such as during illness.
  • Low-threshold care – no one is left behind.

Treatment is based on each patient’s individual needs

Treatment is built upon a multidisciplinary care plan, and the client’s progress is actively monitored.

As part of the treatment, psychosocial support, community-based activities, and medication may be included to help manage substance use and alleviate the related psychological and social challenges.

Clients receive services tailored to their needs in a timely manner, and we offer support during changes in treatment as well as transitions to other services.

How to seek treatment with us?

In Tampere, patients can choose which outpatient drug treatment clinic will best support their goals regarding substance use. You are welcome to reach out to Suuntasi Addiction Services —whether by phone, in person, or by asking for more information.

Additionally, in Pirkanmaa, clients have the option to switch service providers once a year if they feel that the treatment is not progressing as desired.

You can seek an assessment for the need for treatment without an appointment:

SUUNTA
Tursonkatu 6, Tampere (at the corner of Takojankatu and Tursonkatu, entrance from Tursonkatu)
Low-threshold hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00–14:00.

By phone: 044 731 0156 (recommended calling time is daily from 8:00–12:00).

Collaborating partners can reach us through our official phone line daily.

SATELIITTI (under 25 years old)
Insinöörinkatu 30, 3rd floor, Tampere

You can come to us with a low threshold on weekdays from 9:00–14:00 or call 044 7968482 to arrange an appointment.

Collaborating partners can reach us through our official phone line daily.

Welcome, today could be the first day of the rest of your life!

Contact info

Tuire Ellilä

Substance abuse services
Unit manager, Suunta, Tampere
044 362 2105

Claudia Gisselberg

Substance abuse services
Unit manager, Suunta, Tampere
044 362 0105