Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry

What Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry does

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry is a Finnish nonprofit association (rekisteröity yhdistys, Y-tunnus 1530918-2) founded in 1998 and headquartered in Oulu, North Ostrobothnia. It serves as the regional expert and advocate for family caregivers (omaishoitajat), operating a physical caregiver center called Omaishoitokeskus Ommaiskortteeri at Isokatu 47, a service helpline (040 526 8105), and a portfolio of peer support groups segmented by caregiver type — including current, former, distant, and young carers, as well as families with special-needs children. The organization employs 21 people and is affiliated with the national Omaishoitajaliitto, to which members are automatically enrolled.

The service portfolio is built around free, in-person and remote advisory services plus structured programs: Omaishoitajien ohjaus ja neuvonta (guidance and counseling), Omaishoito-selkokieli (plain-language caregiver information), Etäomaishoivapalvelut (remote caregiver support with self-assessment), OmaElo (wellness/lifestyle program), Hyvinvoiva perhe -menetelmä (family wellbeing methodology), Musiikkitoiminta erityislapsiperheille (music activities for special-needs families), and Vapaaehtoistoiminta (volunteer coordination). Technology is not disclosed and no proprietary platform or AI capability is in evidence; service delivery is human-led. The organization monetizes through three streams — STEA state grants via Sosiaali- ja terveysjärjestöjen avustuskeskus, annual membership fees, and donations/corporate sponsorships — and has publicly flagged proposed 50% STEA cuts by 2027 as a material funding risk. A new strategy for 2027–2031 was approved in spring 2026, and an expanded partner ecosystem (Rokua, Esperi Care, Attendo, Hoivatie, Omajuristi, OSFYSIO, Rinnekodit, Nonna Lumina) supports service delivery across legal, physiotherapy, therapy, wellness, and care domains.

Name

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry

Legal name

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry

Website

https://oulunseudunomaishoitajat.fi

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry is a Finnish nonprofit association based in Oulu that provides free peer support, counseling, and advocacy services to family caregivers across the Oulu region, funded by state grants, membership fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Caregiver Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Caregiver Relief & Coaching (Respite-Integrated) (HSABAGAJ), Caregiver Support, Coaching & Training (HLADALAG), Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Caregiver support services
• Family caregiving advice
• Peer support groups
• Nonprofit caregiver association
• Caregiver advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oulu

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from caregivers and supporting members. Members automatically join the national Omaishoitajaliitto.
2. Government funding (STEA): State grants through Sosiaali- ja terveysjärjestöjen avustuskeskus (STEA) for social and health organizations. The organization has expressed concern about proposed 50% cuts to STEA funding by 2027.
3. Donations and corporate partnerships: Individual donations and corporate sponsorship through the 'Yritysyhteistyö – Tue omaishoitajia' (Corporate partnership) program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry is a nonprofit association that provides information, guidance, peer support, and advocacy services to family caregivers (omaishoitajat) in the Oulu region of Finland. Its core offerings include a caregiver helpline, walk-in support at the Omaishoitokeskus Ommaiskortteeri physical center, peer support groups, remote caregiving support (Etäomaishoito), wellness programs (OmaElo), plain-language caregiver information, and tailored programs for young carers and families with special needs children. All services are delivered free at the point of use and are funded through membership fees, STEA government grants, donations, and corporate partnerships.

Product overview

Oulun seudun omaishoitajat ry is a non-profit organization serving as a family caregiving expert and advocate in the Oulu region. The organization offers a unified portfolio of support services centered on its physical location, the Omaishoitokeskus (Ommaiskortteeri), and its service hotline. Core offerings include personalized guidance and advisory services (Omaishoitajien ohjaus ja neuvonta), plain-language information resources (Omaishoito-selkokieli), remote caregiving support (Etäomaishoito), and wellbeing programs (OmaElo). Additional services target specific groups including families with special needs children (Hyvinvoiva perhe, Musiikkitoiminta), young carers (Nuoret hoivaajat), and volunteer coordination. The organization serves as a local hub connecting carers to information, peer support groups, and practical assistance, while also advocating for carers' rights at societal levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Omaishoitajien ohjaus ja neuvonta (Caregiver Guidance and Advisory) A guidance and advisory service providing information on all matters related to family caregiving, delivered via a service helpline (040 526 8105) where individuals can schedule personal meetings. Open to anyone supporting a family member, regardless of official caregiver status or membership.
• Omaishoito-selkokieli (Caregiving in Plain Language)
• Etäomaishoito (Remote Caregiving Services)
• OmaElo - Hyvinvointia elintavoilla (Wellbeing Through Lifestyle)
• Omaishoitajan polku muutostilanteessa -opas (Caregiver's Path Through Change — Guide)
• Hyvinvoiva perhe -menetelmä (Thriving Family Method)
• Musiikkitoiminta erityislapsiperheille (Music Activities for Special Needs Families)
• Oulun seudun omaishoitokeskus (Ommaiskortteeri)
• Vapaaehtoistoiminta (Volunteer Services)
• Nuoret hoivaajat (Young Carers)

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services without membership requirement - anyone supporting a family member can access support

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered primary and core.

• RokuaprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRokua is listed as a main cooperation partner (pääyhteistyökumppani). Rokua is a wellness and rehabilitation destination in Finland, suggesting partnership for caregiver wellness and respite services.
• Esperi CareprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsperi Care is listed as a main cooperation partner. As a major care services provider, the partnership likely involves collaboration on care services and caregiver support.
• AttendoprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAttendo is listed as a main cooperation partner. The partnership includes collaboration on support groups held at Attendo facilities (e.g., Attendo Fregat) and Attendo Terapiapalvelut Oulu for therapy services.
• HoivatiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoivatie provides services for elderly populations. Partnership supports elderly care caregiver support services.
• OmajuristicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner providing expertise on legal matters related to caregiving, rights, and family law.
• OSFYSIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysiotherapy services partner providing physical wellness support for caregivers.
• RinnekoditcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare services provider for people with intellectual disabilities, supporting special needs families caregiver programs.
• Nonna LuminacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCare and support services partner in the Oulu region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tampereen seudun omaishoitajat ry: Regional caregiver association in the Tampere area delivering the same peer support, helpline, and advocacy services as OSOL under the national Omaishoitajaliitto umbrella.
• Turun seudun omaishoitajat ry: Regional caregiver association serving Southwest Finland, offering directly comparable caregiver support services (peer groups, advice, events) to OSOL within the Omaishoitajaliitto network.
• Helsingin seudun omaishoitajat ry: Regional caregiver association serving the Helsinki metropolitan area with peer support, advisory services, and advocacy — directly comparable service portfolio to OSOL but operating in a different, larger region.

Broad incumbents

• Folkhälsan: Nordic welfare organization providing health, family, and elderly support across Finland and Sweden. Comparable to OSOL on caregiver and family wellbeing services, but operates a much wider healthcare-adjacent portfolio.
• Omaishoitajaliitto: National umbrella association for family caregivers in Finland, of which OSOL is an affiliated regional member. Operates a wider policy, advocacy, and development mandate across all regions, comparable in mission but broader in geographic scope.
• Suomen Punainen Risti (Finnish Red Cross): Major Finnish humanitarian organization offering family and community support programs. Comparable to OSOL on volunteer-driven social support, but operates a much broader humanitarian mandate.
• Vanhustyön keskusliitto (Central Union for the Welfare of the Aged): National Finnish umbrella for organizations serving older adults, including caregiver support and advocacy. Similar advocacy and elder-caregiver mandate to OSOL but with national coordination role.
• Mannerheimin Lastensuojeluliitto (MLL): Finland's largest child welfare and family NGO. Overlaps with OSOL on family support, parenting, and special-needs family services, but at much broader scale and with national scope.

Others

• Carers Trust: UK-based major charity supporting unpaid family carers through a network of local carer organizations. Conceptually analogous to OSOL's peer-support, advice, and advocacy model, though operating in a different country.

Regional players

• Invalidiliitto (Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities): National disability rights and support organization with overlapping focus on special-needs families and caregivers of persons with disabilities, comparable to OSOL's special-needs family programs but disability-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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