What we do.
Four core areas. Everything we offer is free of charge for participants.
1. Rehabilitative work and social rehabilitation
Rehabilitative work and social rehabilitation. Our coaches help you build skills, find rhythm and discover what suits you.
Who it's for: people who have been out of work for a long time and want to take steps forward at their own pace.
- Living Room — building social skills in a safe environment
- Handicrafts — crafts from recycled materials, textile repair
- LuovaNauha · Visual Arts — painting, drawing, sculpture
- LuovaNauha · Band — playing, singing, mixing, electronic music
- Maintenance Crew — yard work, property maintenance, logistics
How to apply: Contact your local social services. In Tampere, the Pirha customer service: +358 3 5656 4000. Mention you would like to apply for rehabilitative work.
2. Open Activities
Low-threshold meeting places open to everyone. No registration, no fee.
- Meeting Place Callio — Mon–Fri 9 AM–1 PM at Vilunen Manor (Riipuksenkatu 13). Free breakfast every Thursday 9–11 AM
- Meeting Place Mukana — multicultural space at Hämeenpuisto 27. Mon–Fri 12–5 PM. Women & children mornings on Thursdays 10 AM–noon
3. Nuorten Nauha
Support and activities for young people aged 18–32.
- Young Nauha — group for ages 18–32. Tue–Thu 11 AM–3 PM at Hämeenpuisto.
4. Housing Services
Nauhakodit Ylöjärvi offers supported housing and day activity for adults who need help managing daily life.
The aim: every resident finds a balance that supports their own life — both structure and freedom.
How to apply: Apply through your municipal or wellbeing services county social services.
Get in touch
Best way to reach us: email valmentajat@nauha.fi or call +358 45 322 2053 on weekdays.
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