Tips and support for life’s challenges, services to make daily life easier, and fun summer activities!
TYS is organizing a Wellbeing Day for tenants on Wednesday, May 7th from 1 PM to 4 PM at TYS n’ Chill (Inspehtorinkatu 12D, 20540 Turku).
At the event, you’ll get to meet various wellbeing organizations, support services, and associations that work to promote both the academic ability and overall wellbeing of TYS tenants.
At TYS´ stand, you can chat with our customer advisors about housing and apartment applications. Coffee, tea, and sweet treats will be served!
Participants include:
Aurajokisäätiö
At Aurajokisäätiös stand, you’ll find info about invasive species along the Aurajoki River and the summer Thursday volunteer events for controlling Himalayan balsam.
There will also be a “Water Backpack” for educational use, info about recreational activities in Halinen, and about the foundation itself.
Aurajokisäätiös’ mission is to ensure that the Aurajoki is ecologically healthy and valuable for both scenery and recreation.
More info: https://aurajoki.net
Auralan Setlementti
Welcome to the Auralan Setlementtis stand to learn about our activities and spin the wheel of fortune!
Among other things, at Aurala, we have activities like “Iltaolkkari” for working-age people living alone, a language café, and over 400 adult education courses.
More info: https://aurala.fi/en/
Juvenes Restaurant Block
Juvenes is a company 100% owned by students!
Restaurant Block is located in the heart of the Student Village, in the stunning Tyyssija building, and offers a unique venue for events.
We serve environmentally friendly lunches Monday–Thursday 11 AM–6 PM and Friday–Saturday 11 AM–3 PM.
At the event, we’ll offer savory snacks to all who are interested in our services. The restaurant manager will also be present to answer questions and introduce restaurants operations. Discount coupons will be distributed!
More info: https://juvenes.fi/block/
CampusSport
CampusSport offers affordable and diverse sports services to students and staff of Turku universities. The sports fee includes access to gyms, group classes, and ball games.
Visit the CampusSport stand for a fun competition where you can earn an overall badge. You’ll also get info on summer season activities.
More info: https://www.campussport.fi/en/
South West Finland FinFami
The HELM project of South West Finland FinFami supports immigrants who have loved ones dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues. At our stand, you can contribute to a collective wellbeing artwork and talk about mental health and wellness.
More info: https://www.vsfinfami.fi/in-english/
International House Turku
International House Turku guides and advises on everyday matters. We provide information about living and in Finland and especially in Turku. The service is available in 16 different languages. You can come to us with a low threshold. We are in the center of Turku, right on the corner of the Market Square.
More information: https://www.turku.fi/kotoutumispalvelut
The Mannerheim Child Welfare League (MLL) Southwest Finland District
The Mannerheim Child Welfare League (MLL) Southwest Finland District is a regional non-governmental organization that has promoted the well-being of children, young people and families with children in Southwest Finland.
At our stand, we will present our activities and services, such as open meeting places, support person activities, development projects, as well as peer and support groups.
Welcome to have a chat with us!
More info: https://varsinaissuomenpiiri.mll.fi/briefly-in-english/
Ote-säätiö
Ote Clinic
Ote Clinic – a mental wellness center in Turku. Therapy and rehabilitation services.
If you haven’t found the right solution yet, we’ll help you find one together.
More info: https://ote-klinikka.fi
Housing Counselling – Ote-säätiö
Free, low-threshold housing counselling for all residents of Turku!
Our housing advisors can help with issues such as rent arrears, finding housing, financial guidance, and preventing homelessness.
More information: https://otesaatio.fi/asumisneuvonta/
Finnish Red Cross Southwest Finland District
Come and discover the Red Cross’s work: learn about friend volunteer activities, Olkkari-Lounge evenings, the English-speaking Helping Hands group, and the mobile health point. Find out how to get involved in meaningful volunteering. Spin the wheel of fortune to win prizes and try your hand at first aid!
More info: https://oma.punainenristi.fi/
Yhteisöpiste Mustikka
Located in Halinen, Mustikka offers homework support and clubs for children, hobby groups and Thursday brunch for adults, as well as integration and language learning support for immigrants. At Wellbeing Day, you can test and give feedback on the VINCE app that supports integration and explore volunteer opportunities.
More info: https://sateenkaarikoto.fi/yhdistys/yhteisopiste/
