Student welfare

Student welfare personnel work in schools and educational institutions to promote the well-being of children and young people, supporting both individuals and the entire school and educational institution community in cooperation with other personnel. There is no need to wait for help until concerns become serious. The task of student welfare professionals is to offer support, advice and guidance as early as possible if there is something concerning their well-being, coping, schooling or life situation that concerns them.

You can discuss issues related to nutrition, sleep, exercise, mood, relationships, or puberty with the school nurse, for example. Support and advice are also available in situations related to parenting and family well-being. 

Anne Nyberg tel. +358 50-3904234

The school doctor meets with students for comprehensive health check-ups in the first, fifth and eighth grades. Students may also be referred to the office when health-related issues affect school attendance or everyday life.

A school counselor helps with issues related to friendships and family relationships, emotional life, behavior, school attendance, and bullying, among other things. Support is also available in various life changes and crisis situations.

Minttu Haveri tel. 044 7301298

A school psychologist can help with issues related to learning, concentration, mood, behavior, and child and adolescent development. The psychologist offers advice, guidance, and, if necessary, various assessments and support visits. 

Tuuli Tuomilehto tel. 040 4854077

Students can contact student support professionals by phone, text message, or Wilma message.