School Social Worker

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How Can the School Social Worker Help?

The School Social Worker in higher education supports students’ well-being, ability to study, and academic progress by offering individual guidance and a space for confidential discussions. Together with the School Social Worker, students can explore ways to maintain their personal resources and manage everyday challenges.

The School Social Worker can support you in areas such as:

  • Managing everyday life and interpersonal relationships
  • Guidance related to social aspects of studying (e.g. financial aid, housing, support services)
  • Exploring ways to maintain personal well-being and strengthen coping strategies.

You can contact the School Social Worker to talk about:

  • Functioning in everyday life and maintaining your well-being alongside your studies
  • Challenges in studying, such as time management, concentration, or difficulty getting started with tasks
  • Different learning and study methods, especially if current approaches aren’t working for you
  • Mood and study-related issues, such as difficulties completing assignments, fear or anxiety, lack of motivation, stress, or nervousness
  • Ways to support your overall well-being and reinforce your personal strengths.

Booking an Appointment with the School Social Worker

How to book an appointment:

  • Log in to the appointment booking system.
  • Choose the meeting format:
    • Online (via Teams)
    • On campus (Alere or Wolffintie 30)
  • Select a suitable time from the calendar.
  • In the additional information field, please include:
    • A brief description of your situation
    • Your wishes or goals for the upcoming discussion

Duration of the guidance session: 60 minutes
Number of sessions: 1–3 times, depending on the student’s needs

Go to appointment booking

Meeting Locations and Times

  • Monday: Alere, 1st floor, room A158
  • Tuesday: Wolffintie 30, 1st floor, room A1126
  • Wednesday & Thursday: Online meetings (via Teams)

Phone Support

  • Thursdays from 1 PM to 3 PM: +358 (0) 50 435 4508
  • If the line is busy or the call is not answered immediately, you will receive a call back from: +358 (0) 207 663 635

Contact

Teija Pitkäkangas

School Social Worker

VAMK – Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu
Services for Teaching and Learning | Student Services
Wolffintie 30, 65200 Vaasa
(W)A1126 ja Alere A158
+358 (0) 50 435 4508
+358 (0) 207 663 635
teija.pitkakangas@vamk.fi

Book an appointment with the School Social Worker