Kieppi

Founded in 1990, Kieppi is a non-profit association based in Virrat, Finland working on mental health, addiction, community development.

Kieppi is a day centre run by Virtain Kristillinen Raittiustuki ry, a private, non-profit social sector association founded in 1990 in Virrat, Finland. It focuses on mental health and substance use work, providing a low-threshold meeting place with breakfast, a cooked lunch with dessert, peer support, conversation, practical help with applications, appointments and official matters, escort services, laundry, washing and haircut facilities, and shopping and meal delivery for a fee. Kieppi supports public sector service provision, works with local churches, the municipality and other agencies, and is a member of Sininauhaliitto. Its activities are guided by Christian values and aim to encourage substance-free living and everyday coping. The centre is open Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 and Friday 07:00 to 14:00.