Everyone has the right to enter the Blockfest festival area and trust that no one will touch them without permission or harass them verbally. Any kind of harassment, or any other aggressive behavior, both mental and physical, discrimination, or bullying is not allowed in the Blockfest festival area.
Blockfest is for all to enjoy. It aims to be a safer space, a space to enjoy life, a space that unites people regardless of their age, gender, cultural background, skin color, religion, and physical or mental limitations. Let’s take care of each other✌🏼
HAPPEE-AREA
At the festival area, there is a HAPPEE zone where you can take a breather when your body and mind signal the need for a break from the bustling festival activities. The area features a bar selling non-alcoholic drinks, restrooms, and plenty of seating.
If you encounter harassment, inappropriate behavior, or feel anxious or troubled, you can turn to the mental safety support staff in the HAPPEE zone. Support staff are wearing light blue vests with the text “Miten menee” on the back. Xamk Community Educator and Social Services students are also part of creating a safe and accessible festival experience in the HAPPEE area. They can be identified by their black “Miten menee Xamk” vests.
Terapeuttiville Meet&Greet @ HAPPEE-alue
Pe 21.8. klo 18:30-19:30
Read more about how the mental safety support staff assist visitors at Blockfest in the section “Miten menee” Support Staff.
MITEN MENEE SUPPORT STAFF
Personnel specialized in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and sexual violence support can be found throughout the festival area and in the HAPPEE zone during the entire event to support festival guests. The support staff wear light blue vests with the text “Miten menee” on the back. Miten menee is Finnish and means “How’s it going?”. Supporting their work in the HAPPEE area are Xamk Community Educator and Social Services students, who help create a safe and accessible festival experience. They can be identified by their black “Miten menee Xamk” vests.
The mental safety “Miten menee” support workers assist festivalgoers by listening, conversing, and providing guidance and advice on where and how to get help if needed, even after the festival. They are professionals you can turn to for any concerns you might have.
If you feel anxious, experience harassment or other inappropriate behavior, or are unsure if it is harassment, you can always turn to a “Miten menee” support staff at the festival area or by calling/sending a message to the number +358505591285.
You can also leave us anonymous feedback regarding any issues so that Blockfest can improve its understanding and actions towards a more comprehensively safe festival.