Healthcare and Social Services

Social and Health Services in Kymenlaakso

Kymsote is a joint municipal authority for social and health services in the province of Kymenlaakso. They arrange and produce equal and easily attainable social and health services for all residents. The health and welfare of the residents in the region are promoted by means of a seamless service chain from preventive health care to basic health care and specialized medical treatment. The basic principle is to secure customers’ access to high-quality care according to their needs.

Look for services on their website and below.

Kymsote website

Health Centres within the City of Kouvola

Elimäki Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Mon–Fri 8–16

Jaala Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Tue–Thu 8–16

Kuusankoski Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Mon–Fri 8–16

Keltakangas Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Mon–Fri 8–16

Kouvola Centre Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Mon–Fri 8–16

Valkeala Tel. 05 220 2000
Book an appointment and hours of service: Mon–Fri 8–16

Dental clinics in Kouvola Tel. 05 220 2201
Non-urgent dental care: Mon–Fri 9–15 Urgent dental care: Mon–Fri 8–9

Advice and Information Concerning the Coronavirus Tel. 0295 535 535.
Kymsote koronainfo EN – Kymsoten koronainfo

IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 112
If you know or suspect that somebody’s life, health, property or the environment is under threat or in danger

Services for Children, Adolescents and Families

Services for children, adolescents and families support the internal resources of families and help parents, ensuring that children have safe environment in which to grow and develop. The services support the welfare of families and individuals facing problems to get help as early as possible.

Maternity and child health clinics Tel. 05 220 2100 (Mon-Thu 8-14, Fri 8-13)

Please see also Family Centres in Kouvola (in Finnish only).

Services for Disabled

The purpose of services for the disabled is to promote the preconditions of disabled persons to be equal members of society as well as to prevent and eliminate the disadvantages and obstacles resulting from disability.

Customer Advice Tel. 05 220 6025 (Mon–Fri 9–14)

Mental Health Services and Services for Intoxicant Abusers

Mental health services support people who face various types of mental problems. Mental health services and services for intoxicant abusers provide examinations, care, and rehabilitation for those needing specialized medical care and social work .

Customer and service instruction
Tel. 05 220 2150 (Mon-Fri 8.30–15.30)

Immigration Services

Kymsote’s immigration services are responsible for the social and health services of asylum seekers and quota refugees who have been granted municipal asylum.

Tel. 040 483 3549
0400 285 680
040 488 4362
040 483 3648

Private Health Care Services

Websites of various private health care services in Kouvola.

Information about Kela

Kela is a Finnish government agency in charge of settling benefits under national social security programs. Its role is to handle fields like child, unemployment and sickness benefits, health insurance and student financial aid.

Kela benefits are funded from national insurance funds administered by national government. The tax authority collects contributions to these funds from general taxation on income, charged to both employers and employees.

Coverage under these schemes is given to all permanent residents of Finland.

Kela's website