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Laakso detoxification ward

At the detoxification ward, we treat patients who need 24-hour detoxification treatment.
Käytävällä penkki ja oviaukko.
Photo: Virpi Velin

The purpose of treatment is to stop long-term substance abuse, treat withdrawal symptoms and build a foundation for rehabilitation.

Our team includes a doctor, nurses, practical nurses and a social instructor.

You can access detoxification treatment by contacting the Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinic or Pysäkki Substance Abuse Services for Young People. You can also get a referral from a health station or the Emergency Services.

We also initiate opioid substitution treatments.

Contact information

Lääkärinkatu 8 J, Rak. 2, 2. floor, 00250 Helsinki Show accessibility information View location on service map
Finnish
P.O. Box 6600, 00099 City of Helsinki

The route to the main entrance

  • The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
  • The route to the entrance is guided, narrow and illuminated.
  • The route has a ramp under 6 m long, with handrails on right side when going up.

The main entrance

  • The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
  • The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens with an access control key.

In the facility

  • The customer service point is located on floor 2.
  • For moving around, there is a lift, which can hold a wheelchair; the door is heavy. The floor numbers in the lift cannot be felt with fingers. (The minimum dimensions for an accessible lift are width 1.1 m and depth 1.4 m.)
  • The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
  • The doors in the customer service point are hard to perceive.
  • The customer service point has an accessible toilet on floor 2.
All accessibility information for the service location(Link leads to external service)