ohjaamoita

Ohjaamoita refers to a Finnish model of public guidance and counseling services provided to residents, primarily in rural areas. Launched in 2012, the initiative aimed to offer support to individuals facing challenges, such as career guidance, employment assistance, and social counseling.

Ohjaamoita centers are typically located in local communities and staffed by a team of professionals, including social workers, counselors, and other experts. These services are designed to be easily accessible, and visits to the centers are often made by appointment or in-person walk-ins.

The services offered through ohjaamoita centers include career guidance, job search assistance, education and training support, and support for people facing social challenges. Centers may also offer other forms of assistance, such as information on local services and help with navigating the Finnish social welfare system.

The initiative has been designed to provide a single point of contact for residents to access various forms of support. The goal is to offer comprehensive and long-term support, as well as to simplify the access to services. The centers operate as part of the Finnish municipalities' social and health care services.

Since its introduction, the ohjaamoita initiative has expanded across Finland, with numerous centers opening in various regions. The model has been praised for its innovative approach to providing support to residents, and has been recognized as an example of how to make social services more accessible and effective. The effectiveness of the initiative is continuing to be monitored and evaluated.