The Hivpoint website has some great resources and materials available to everyone. They can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Materials’-tab on the top of this page. By clicking on ‘Brochures’, you will find a wide variety of materials in many different languages. These are all free of charge.
Hivpoint’s helpline is closed today, Tuesday August 27th, 2019. Our phone line is open again tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Read more about our counseling services here.
The Hivpoint phone helpline is open Monday through Thursday 10am to 3.30pm.
The online chat is open on Mondays between 10am and 3.30pm, the chat for men having sex with men is open Wednesdays 1pm to 3pm and the chat for young people is open on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm.
Hivpoint testing and counselling services are on summer break until August 5th, 2019. The services will continue normally starting August 5th, when the phone helpline, chat and walk-in testing will be open for the next time.
Have a wonderful and peaceful summer!
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Hivpoint’s program for Helsinki Pride week includes: HIV rapid testing, prep-info and of course taking part of the Pride march and main event at Kaivopuisto.
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In January this year, Hivpoint launched an exciting new health buddy program! The idea behind the program is finding passionate people to be ambassadors for Hivpoint’s cause. The health buddies go into their own communities to lead educational workshops on sexuality and sexual health.
Hivpoint is looking for young people ages 16 – 23 to join our Youth Advocacy Group!Hivpoint is starting a Youth Advocacy Group this summer. Through the Youth Advocacy Group we want ...