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The City of Riihimäki has three advisory councils: the Youth Council, the Elderly Council and the Disabled Council. The City Board is responsible for establishing these counsils and ensuring their operating conditions. These advisory bodies help guarantee opportunities for different population groups to participate in and influence the activities and decision-making of the City of Riihimäki.
In addition, the city also has other bodies and groups that aim to ensure that the voices of different communities are heard in its activities and decision-making. Currently, these include the Children's Parliament and the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Committee.
More information about other institutions
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The Disability Council of Riihimäki is appointed by the City Board of Riihimäki. It serves a cooperation body between local disability organizations and the city. The Council meets 4 to 5 times a year. Its purpose is to maintain direct interaction with organizations, committees, and elected officials. The Disability Council also participates in local and national events whenever possible and collaborates with the local Elderly Council.
The minutes of the Disability Council's meetings can be accessed through the minutes search service (link on the right).
Disability Council Action Plan 2023. (PDF file.)
Riihimäki Disability Council Rules of Procedure 2025. (PDF file.)Nimi Edustus Yhteystiedot Kurkela Reijo,
puheenjohtajaRiihimäen seudun Omaishoitajat ja Läheiset ry reijo.kurkela(at)gmail.com Haapala Laura, varapuheenjohtaja Riihimäen seudun diabeetikot ry lhaapala(at)gmail.com Salin Marika Kanta-Hämeen aivovammayhdistys ry Rautanen Pirjo Kanta-Hämeen neuroyhdistys ry rautanen.pirjo(at)gmail.com Vettenterä Minttu Riihimäen Erityiset ry Tamminen Heidi-Maria Riihimäen seudun invalidit ry Tonteri Ari Riihimäen seudun näkövammaiset ry ari.tonteri(at)gmail.com Mäkinen Esko Riihimäen seudun reuma-tules ry emkinen1(a)gmail.com Kankaantähti Janne Hyvinvointijaoston edustaja janne.kankaantahti(at)gmail.com Valli Jouni Elinvoimalautakunnan edustaja Kykyri Sari Sivistyksen ja hyvinvoinnin lautakunnan edustaja kykyrisari(at)gmail.com Palm Sari Teknisen lautakunnan edustaja Aittola Eija Kaupunginhallituksen edustaja eija.aittola(at)pp.inet.fi -
The Elderly Council is a cooperative body between the City of Riihimäki and local pensioners' organizations. Its role is to monitor the well-being of the older population and the implementation of services intended for older residents. The operation of the Council is mandated by law. Meetings of the Council are held at the Chair's invitation 5 to 6 times during each calendar year.
The minutes of the Elderly Council's meetings can be accessed through the minutes search service (link on the right).
Other documents
Senior Citizens' Council Action Plan 2022-2025. (PDF file.)
Riihimäki Senior Citizens' Council Rules of Procedure September 2025. (PDF file.)Initiatives and positions taken by the Council of the Elderly
Appeal from the Council for the Elderly to find meeting places for the elderly. (PDF file.)
Nimi Edustus Yhteystiedot Snellman-Tenhunen Pirjo-Liisa puheenjohtaja Riihimäen kansalliset seniorit ry tenhunen.tuulikki(at)gmail.com Mäkelä Tapio, varapuheenjohtaja Eläkeliiton Riihimäen yhdistys ry tamakela(at)outlook.com Lappalainen Anna-Liisa Raideliikennealan eläkeläiset Riihimäen yhdistys ry Sandberg Päivi Riihimäen Eläkeläiset ry hellevi.sandberg(at)icloud.com Auvinen Maija Riihimäen Eläkkeensaajat ry maija.a.auvinen(at)gmail.com Saarinen Marja-Liisa Riihimäen seudun kristilliset eläkeläiset ry marjaliisa.1.saarinen(at)gmail.com Laukkanen Päivi Riihimäen seudun omaishoitajat ja läheiset ry talvikki.laukkanen(at)gmail.com Turunen Tuula Riihimäen seudun senioriopettajat ry tuula.turunen(at)pp1.inet.fi Nurmi-Laitinen Silja Sivistyksen ja osaamisen lautakunta silja.nurmi95(at)gmail.com Metsäranta Tiina Tekninen lautakunta metsarantatiina5(at)gmail.com Vahtila Henrik Hyvinvointijaoston edustaja henrik.vahtila(at)gmail.com Närkki Aino Elinvoimalautakunnan edustaja aino.narkki(at)kolumbus.fi Hirviniemi Erja Kaupunginhallituksen edustaja erjaanita24(at)gmail.com Konttinen Marjo-Kaisa Hyvinvointikoordinaattori marjo-kaisa.konttinen(at)riihimaki.fi
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The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Committee of Riihimäki is a cooperative body appointed by the Riihimäki City Council. Its role is to promote the care and support of people with mental health and substance abuse issues in Riihimäki. The advisory Committee meets four times a year.
The purpose of the council is
- to deal with issues related to the general state of mental health and substance abuse services and the services provided to clients;
- to express its views on the effects of the city's political decisions on the position of mental health and substance abuse clients;
- to increase the citizens' opportunities to participate in the evaluation and development of services;
- to serve as a channel between the city administration and citizens in the development of mental health and substance abuse services;
- to provide opinions and statements on the above-mentioned matters when requested.
Members of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Advisory Board
- Chairman Jarkko Karhunen, Riihimäki Mental Health Association
- Secretary Marjo-Kaisa Konttinen, Department of Education and Welfare
- Miia Nahkuri, City Government
- Petri Saloranta, detective youth work
- Anniina Karjula, Cabin
- Nina Vehkakoski, NAL Riihimäki
- Eira Latvala, Riihimäki Parish
- Heidi Kemmo, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Unit, KH Wellbeing Area
- Marja Koli, Crisis Center Hymise
- Minna Salin, school and educational institution coach
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