Many important choices and decisions are made in the high school years and at times students need someone to talk to. 

Students can turn to the school social worker for confidential discussions on private matters and personal difficulties. Parents/guardians can also contact the social worker in matters concerning a student. If additional help is needed, the school social worker can aid the student to find the right contacts. The social worker’s office is located on the second floor at the end of the balcony hallway. Social worker Gunilla Biström can be reached via Wilma, on 050 570 5830 or by e-mail gunilla.bistrom@luvn.fi. 

The school psychologist supports, counsels and advises students in matters concerning their mental well-being, studies and situation in life. The school psychologist also does psychological assessments and evaluations when necessary. Parents/guardians are also welcome to be in touch with the psychologist in matters concerning a student's wellbeing or schoolwork. The psychologist's room is located on the floor under the dining hall, close to the music class. School psychologist Julia Kåll can be reached via Wilma, on 040 636 8038  or julia.kall@luvn.fi.

Public health nurses and School and Student Health Services aim to maintain and promote students’ health, well-being and ability to study. They also help prevent diseases and provide guidance on self-care. If you have questions about vaccines, sexuality, birth control, substance abuse or mental health or other health-related matters, please contact the public health nurse at your school. During the first year of study, each student has the opportunity to have their health checked by a public health nurse. Students may also book a health check-up at any point of their studies, if necessary. The public health nurse can refer the student to a doctor or other specialists, if such services are needed.

 During the nurse’s walk-in hours, you can visit the nurse without booking an appointment in advance. The nurse has walk-in hours on the days they are working at the school. The walk-in hours are meant for guidance and advice on acute issues.

A health check by a school physician is usually available to students during the second year of study. The focus of the health check is on the prevention of illnesses and the early detection of health problems. Boys who have to attend call-ups and girls who wish to voluntarily undertake military service can have a preliminary health examination performed.

A physician’s statement is important in situations that threaten a student’s ability to study and to cope with studies, for example in case of mental health problems. The investigation and treatment of such problems is always planned together with the public health nurse and other student welfare professionals. More detailed diagnostics and treatment of illnesses and the follow-up of chronic illnesses are not included in student health services. Instead, the student will be referred to a health centre or to specialised medical care for an assessment, if needed. The medical care provided by School and Student Health Services aims to maintain the student’s ability to study. We do not issue medical certificates for sick leave.

In case of accidents, we give first aid together with the rest of the school staff.

Centralised unit for school and student health services

Espoon keksus, Kamreerintie 2 A, 3rd floor

Open on weekdays: Mon,Tue,Thu 8-15:30, Wed 8-17:30, Fri 8-13:30.

Phone service: 029 1512 690 is available Mon-Fri 9.00-13.00

Public Health Nurse Sari Havimäki

Tel. 0468772368

Wilma

The nurse’s hours are posted by the nurse’s office door.

How do I book an appointment, health check or get advice?

By phone, during open reception hours, or digitally / Student welfare services | Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County You can also send a non-urgent message to your school's nurse at www.lunna.fi on any matter that concerns you.