There are 14 independent regional associations of guidance counsellors in Finland, each of which admits its own members.
Members of a regional association are not automatically members of the Association of Guidance Counsellors in Finland – SOPO, and likewise members of SOPO are not automatically members of a regional association. Each association is joined separately. Both associations also have their own membership fees. Remember to inform both associations of any change in your contact details.
The regional associations organise visits, events and other regional joint activities. SOPO promotes the status of guidance counselling and related issues nationally and publishes the magazine Opinto-ohjaaja (“The Guidance Counsellor”). It is worth joining both the national and a regional association.
Etelä-Savon ohjausväki
Kanta-Hämeen opinto-ohjaajat ry
Keski-Suomen opinto-ohjaajat ry
Kymen alueen opinto-ohjaajat ry
Lapin opinto-ohjaus ry
Pohjois-Pohjanmaan ja Kainuun opinto-ohjaajat ry
Pirkanmaan opinto-ohjaajat ry
Pohjanmaan opinto-ohjaajat ry
Pohjois-Karjalan opinto-ohjaajat ry
Pohjois-Savon opinto-ohjaajat ry
Päijät-Hämeen opinto-ohjaajat ry
Satakunnan opinto-ohjaajat ry
Uudenmaan opinto-ohjaajat ry
Varsinais-Suomen opinto-ohjaajat ry