In case of emergency call 112.
FSHS
Joensuu
Kuopio
Helplines and other useful links
Campus pastors can provide counseling in crisis situations.
Safety and security at UEF
More information about safety and security at UEF in Intranet (opens in a new window, requires logging in)
Finnish Student Health Services FSHS
As a student you are also eligible to use municipal health care.
In case of emergency call 112.
UEF insurance cover for students
Indoor air problems
- When symptoms arise that are suspected to be caused by indoor air problems in the premises, the situation is always handled in accordance with the model for solving indoor air problems (in Heimo, login required). The students’ first point of contact is always the FSHS.
The exceptional situation, for example coronavirus situation and Russia’s military attack on Ukrain, can cause negative feelings, such as concern, anxiety, or fear. But you don’t need to be alone with your thoughts. If you want to discuss or need help, you can always turn to us with a very low threshold. From this website you can find the most important contact information and support services.
Please follow the university’s coronavirus website (opens in a new tab). If you have any questions about the coronavirus situation, please send an email to COVID-19@uef.fi. Further information also at the end of this website. Follow also university’s website “Support for students and studying arrangements related to the war in Ukraine” (opens in a new tab).
Self-help and useful links
Instructions for dealing with inappropriate treatment and harassment (instructions in Kamu).
The Student Union's anti-harassment contact persons (opens in a new tab).
The University Anti-harassment Contact Person (from 1.8.2023)
- Student Well-being Specialist Tiina Juurela tel. +358 40 516 2572, tiina.juurela@uef.fi)
Read more about equality in UEF at equality -page in Kamu.
Have you or anyone you know experienced racism in Joensuu? Have you witnessed a situation where somebody has behaved in a racist manner? Would you because of your work like to talk about racism or any case of discrimination which has come to your attention? Please contact Joensuu area anti-racist task group at Jomoni (Joensuu district multicultural association) (opens in an new tab).
Support for loneliness
Information and self-help
Support for the LGBTQ+ community
Family
Domestic violence
In acute situations call 112.
Read more on Study Psychologists -page.
Nyyti (opens in a new tab) is a national student wellbeing support center. They provide e.g. chat services, support groups and self-help guides.
