{"id":44,"date":"2025-09-25T14:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mieliyhdistykset.fi\/mieliwithoutborders\/?page_id=44"},"modified":"2026-06-08T10:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T07:15:09","slug":"about-us-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mieliyhdistykset.fi\/mieliwithoutborders\/about-us-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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About us<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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Who are we and what do we do? <\/h1>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Who are we?<\/h2>\n

MIELI Without Borders<\/strong> is a volunteer-led, migrant-driven organization<\/strong>\u00a0dedicated to promoting and supporting migrant mental health in Finland. Our community is grounded in the belief that mental well-being starts with connection, belonging, and mutual support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We come from diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experiences, and we work together to create spaces where people feel seen, understood, and supported<\/strong> \u2014 regardless of language, identity, ability, religion, or residency status.<\/p>\n

What do we do?<\/h2>\n

At MIELI Without Borders<\/strong>, we focus on promoting mental health and well-being by building community, sharing knowledge, and breaking down barriers to mental health support<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our Values<\/h4>\n

At the heart of our work are inclusion, empathy, respect, and mutual support<\/strong>. We believe that every person deserves access to information and community that nurtures mental health \u2014 and that bringing people together across cultures and languages makes Finland stronger and healthier for all.<\/p>\n

Our Mission<\/h4>\n

In the future, we\u00a0 envision a Finland where mental health information, support, and community are accessible to everyone \u2014 across languages, cultures, and backgrounds \u2014 and where mental well-being is nurtured collectively.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Our work includes<\/h2>\n
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Community and Connection<\/div>\n

We create low-threshold psychosocial support spaces where people can meet others, share experiences, and feel part of a community. This sense of connection is essential for mental well-being and helps reduce loneliness and isolation.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Information & Guidance<\/div>\n

We make mental health information clear and accessible, sharing practical ways to care for and strengthen your well-being \u2014 especially for those navigating language and cultural barriers. Our activities are guided by the diversity, lived experience, and shared knowledge within our community, and may also include psychoeducation<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Peer support and Activities<\/div>\n

We offer a range of community activities \u2014 from Mental Health Mondays, open and welcoming gatherings focused on different aspects of mental health, to ongoing clubs, workshops, and group activities \u2014 where people can learn, connect, and grow together.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

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Advocacy and Awareness<\/div>\n

We raise awareness about the mental health needs of non-Finnish speakers and promote culturally meaningful, inclusive approaches to well-being. We work to destigmatize mental health and create space for community-led discussion and empowerment. This may include activities like, speaking on behalf of migrants as events or representing migrant mental health on a panel about reform.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Support and Referrals<\/div>\n

We guide individuals toward the right kind of help and services in Finland, connecting them with resources and networks that can support their well-being.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Support our work<\/h2>\n
\n You can support MIELI Without Borders activities by becoming a member or volunteering. <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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How to get involved<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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