At Byström One-Stop Guidance Centre , young adults under the age of 30 living in Oulu can meet a substance use worker from Pohde every other Tuesday from 13:00 to 15:45. With the substance use worker, you can talk about concerns related to substance use or gambling, receive health counselling, and reflect on your situation safely and confidentially. If you prefer, you may also visit anonymously.
Why come and talk?
Concerns related to substances or gambling can be small or large — you are allowed to seek help for all of them. With the substance use worker, you can:
- reflect on your situation in a calm environment
- receive information and health counselling
- talk about change without pressure
- get support in accessing services
- visit anonymously if that feels safer
Reception times in autumn 2026
8 September, 22 September, 6 October, 20 October, 3 November, 17 November, 1 December, 15 December and 29 December.
You can book an appointment in advance through Byström One-Stop Guidance Centre by phone or WhatsApp at 050 599 2293, or by email at bystrom(at)ouka.fi. Through the substance use worker, you also have the possibility to access Pohde’s substance use services if you feel it would be helpful.
Byström One-Stop Guidance Centre substance use services
Where else in Oulu can you get support for substance use or gambling concerns?
Below is a collection of key services that young people under the age of 30 can access.
From here, you can find guidance and information about gaming and digital addictions.
The article is part of the Youth Services’ 80th anniversary content.
