Centre for Psychotraumatology
Deaconess Foundation’s Centre for Psychotraumatology is a psychiatric clinic, which assesses treats and rehabilitates torture victims and their family members. We treat severely traumatised refugees – adults, children and families. We also provide nationwide training and consultations for professionals and work communities. Clients receive the services free of charge. The municipalities in which clients reside cover the costs of possible interpretation and travel expenses.
The Centre for Psychotraumatology comprises the Centre for Torture Survivors in Finland (CTSF) and War Trauma Rehabilitation and the and also the Children and Youth Team.
Our services
Our services are free of charge for our customers and patients. The patient’s municipality takes care of possible interpreter and travel expenses. The center is located in Helsinki and requires a referral from a healthcare professional.
Contact us
From this link you can download a referral to the Centre for Psychotraumatology (pdf). Before making a referral, please kindly book a phone consultation time.
