The crisis in Nepal following the heavy flooding on Wednesday 26th August may have shocked Diak students. If you would like to discuss what has happened and the feelings it evokes with a professional, please remember the support services available for students of Diak.
Student Counsellor
Students may talk to a student counsellor in confidence about social issues. Curator contact details:
Student Counsellor at Helsinki campus: Maarit Heusala
040 509 0357, maarit.heusala@diak.fi
Student pastor and deacon
You can discuss confidentially with a student pastor or deacon.
Student Pastor Matleena Ikola
(appointments via Teams / Paavali Church / walking meetings)
matleena.ikola@evl.fi
Tel. 050 325 2135
Student Deacon Säde Kultanen, Paavali parish
09 2340 5415, 050 464 7168, sade.kultanen@evl.fi
Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS)
Please keep in mind that you can also use student health care services of FSHS. Read more at Diak website.
Other services
Mieli Crisis Helpline in English
tel. 09 2525 0116
Mondays 4 pm – 8 pm
Thursdays – Fridays 9 am – 1 pm
Helsinki Missio
Counselling and Crisis Help — HelsinkiMissio