First aid and emergency services

On weekdays at 8.00–16.00, urgent care is provided by your health centre. At other times, call Medical Helpline at 116117. opens in new window, links to another website Before going to the HUS emergency room, call the toll-free Medical Helpline at 116117. We will assess your situation and direct you to the correct unit. Medical Helpline has a free text service for people who cannot hear or produce speech. If the situation is life-threatening, call 112. opens in new window, links to another website The emergency number is only for urgent emergencies when you need the help of the authorities (police, emergency care, rescue services or social services).

Emergency oral health care tel. 09 4191 2010, Mon–Fri 7.30–15.00 Emergency oral health care on evenings and weekends opens in new window, links to another website tel. 09 471 71110, Mon–Fri 14.00–21.00. Sat–Sun and mid-week holidays 8.00–21.00. Night-time emergency service opens in new window, links to another website tel. 116117

Social and crisis emergency services tel. 09 4191 5800. Social and crisis emergency services provide acute psychosocial help in shocking life situations around the clock. Child welfare emergency services Emergency services for families with children and child welfare tel. 09 4191 5500, Mon–Fri 8.00–16.00