Place
Lintuvaarantie 2, 02650 Espoo (Ohjaamotalo)
Asiakasnäkymä
Espoon kaupunki
Updated 26.01.2026
City of Espoo’s Ohjaamotalo for young people
At Ohjaamotalo, young people can start to sort out their own situation or ask for help with something that is on their mind. Young people will either receive the help they need at Ohjaamotalo or they will be directed to the service they require.
Service organiser
Espoon kaupunki
Language
Finnish
Swedish
English
Charges
The service is free of charge
Implementation
Advisory service
Contact service
Remote or online service
Who is the service for?
Young people can visit the Ohjaamotalo guidance centre’s Starttipiste service points without an appointment and take care of current matters in their life. Young people can also contact Starttipiste anonymously, if they wish. Ohjaamotalo’s services are suitable for young people who have questions about becoming independent and the transition stages in life, particularly when it is time for them to find a job or apply for studies. Ohjaamotalo’s services also include support and advice on matters related to livelihoods, wellbeing, housing, life management and recreational opportunities.
Municipality of residence
Espoo
Kauniainen
Age
14-29-year-olds
Situation
Person with higher education
Lacking upper secondary education
Active jobseeker
Immigrant (integration period ongoing)
Immigrant (integration period over)
In need of additional training
Challenges with work and functional capacity
Immigrant (outside the workforce)
Lacking comprehensive education
Entrepreneur or interested in becoming one
How can I participate in the service?
The Starttipiste service points provide young people with advice and guidance without an appointment. You can book an appointment with Ohjaamotalo’s services either by calling Starttipiste or visiting in person.
Conditions for participating in the service
Ohjaamotalo’s services are suitable for young people aged 14 to 29 who have questions about becoming independent and the transition stages in life, particularly when it is time for them to find a job or apply for studies. The service also offers support for matters related to livelihoods, wellbeing, housing and recreational opportunities.
How is the service organised?
Young people can visit Ohjaamotalo’s Starttipiste service points without an appointment and take care of current matters in their life. Ohjaamotalo helps young people find information, provides advice on benefits and interacting with public authorities, and helps young people prepare job applications and CVs, for instance. If necessary and if the young person so wishes, Ohjaamotalo will direct the young person to a suitable service.
Advice and guidance are available without an appointment for matters such as the following:
- Kela benefits
- job search skills
- housing guidance
- walk-in therapy
- exercise guidance
- recreational opportunities and hobbies.
Services available by appointment:
- guidance for young people of compulsory school age
- study and careers guidance
- substance abuse and mental health nurse
- financial and debt counselling
- psychosocial support (ONNI activities of Ohjaamo guidance centres).
Ohjaamotalo also hosts open activities, group activities and events.
The Starttipiste service points are open as follows: in Leppävaara Mon–Tue and Thu–Fri from 12.00 to 16.00 and at Iso Omena Service Centre on Wednesdays from 12.00 to 16.00. Further information and opening hours: www.espoo.fi/en/youth/ohjaamotaloexternal link, opens in a new tab
Other ways to contact us:
By phone: +358 40 126 7513 (also via WhatsApp) during Starttipiste’s opening hours, 12.00–16.00
By email: ohjaamotalo@espoo.fi
In Discord: Digital Starttipiste: www.bit.ly/ohjaamotalodexternal link, opens in a new tab
Service accessibility
Anonymous participation is possible
People with reduced mobility taken into account
Possibility of interpretation
Where and when?
Accessibility
Street-level unit
More information on the location
Young people can visit the Starttipiste service point in Leppävaara without an appointment and take care of current matters in their life.
Time
Mon at 12:00 - 16:00
Tue at 12:00 - 16:00
Thu at 12:00 - 16:00
Fri at 12:00 - 16:00
Place
Suomenlahdentie 1, 02230 Espoo (Iso Omena Service Centre)
Accessibility
The space is physically accessible
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The building has a lift
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Accessible by public transport
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Arrival by car and disabled parking taken into account
More information on the location
Young people can visit the Starttipiste service point at Iso Omena Service Centre without an appointment and take care of current matters in their life.
Time
Wed at 12:00 - 16:00
Place
Kirkkokatu 16 B, 02770 Espoo (Omnia, Espoo centre)
Accessibility
The Kirkkokatu entrances and interiors are accessible. The building managers can tell you where the lifts are and help you to use them.
There are a few disabled parking spaces in the car park near the entrances.
The Kirkkokatu campus is located in the Espoo centre, near Turunväylä. The campus is easily accessible by public transport from the Espoo city centre, on foot from the train station or by bus close to the campus. We recommend using public transport, as there is a limited number of parking spaces on the campus.
If you come by car, parking spaces are located behind the building. For visitors, there are 2-hour parking spaces that can be used with a parking disc in the parking area of Kirkkokatu 16 A. There are parking spaces that can be used with a 2-hour parking disc along Kirkkokatu. If your visit lasts more than two hours on Mon–Fri between 7.00 and 16.00, you will need a visitor parking permit from the building manager. Some parking spaces are reserved for students in the area.
The facilities can be entered via the main entrances of staircases A and B, which are located on the Kirkkokatu side. You can easily find the main entrance to Kirkkokatu 16 A near the outdoor artwork ANIMO, while the main entrance to section B is located on the right side of the building, near the bus stop.
There are a few disabled parking spaces in the car park near the entrances.
The Kirkkokatu campus is located in the Espoo centre, near Turunväylä. The campus is easily accessible by public transport from the Espoo city centre, on foot from the train station or by bus close to the campus. We recommend using public transport, as there is a limited number of parking spaces on the campus.
If you come by car, parking spaces are located behind the building. For visitors, there are 2-hour parking spaces that can be used with a parking disc in the parking area of Kirkkokatu 16 A. There are parking spaces that can be used with a 2-hour parking disc along Kirkkokatu. If your visit lasts more than two hours on Mon–Fri between 7.00 and 16.00, you will need a visitor parking permit from the building manager. Some parking spaces are reserved for students in the area.
The facilities can be entered via the main entrances of staircases A and B, which are located on the Kirkkokatu side. You can easily find the main entrance to Kirkkokatu 16 A near the outdoor artwork ANIMO, while the main entrance to section B is located on the right side of the building, near the bus stop.
More information on the location
The Starttipiste service point at Omnia Service Centre in Espoon keskus is located at the address Kirkkokatu 16 A. Young people can visit the Starttipiste service point without an appointment and take care of current matters in their life.
Time
Mon at 11:00 - 15:00
Wed at 11:00 - 15:00
Contact information
Ohjaamotalo’s Starttipiste service point
For further information, see: www.espoo.fi/en/youth/ohjaamotaloexternal link, opens in a new tab
You can call us during Starttipiste’s opening hours on weekdays Mon–Fri 12.00–16.00 (incl. WhatsApp)
Links and attachments
Service category
Advisory service
Career planning and choice of profession
Education advice and study skills