Student support and wellbeing

cover image

Student support and wellbeing

At LAB university of applied sciences we want you to feel good and have energy for both studying and enjoying other areas of your life. That is why we offer a wide range of support services. If you experience issues during your study years, feel free to contact us in the support and well-being services.

Where to get support? - LAB

You can move the table sideways on mobile

Study guidance

Tutor teachers: planning studies, PSP

Teachers: questions about courses

Study counselling: overtime studies, longer absences, applying for transfer in studies, career counselling

Well-being and hobbies

MOVEO Sport and Well-being Services

Hobbla: hobbies in Lahti and Lappeenranta

Peer support

Peer tutors

Nyyti's peer support chats

Mental and physical health: anxiety, depression, ADHD

Student Health Care Services (eLAB)

FSHS, Finnish Student Health Services
(only for degree students)

Suicidal thoughts

Crisis helpline
(English & Arabic, check opening times)
p. 09 2525 0113

Personal issues: grief, life crisis, relationship issues

Campus chaplains

Lahti crisis center, tel. 03 877 660

Saimaa crisis center, tel. 05 453 0020

Study issues

Study psychologist:
stress, motivation, procrastination
opsy@lut.fi (only for degree students)

Learning difficulties

Senior Pedagogical Specialist (only for degree students)

Juha Tiitta, juha.tiitta@lut.fi
tel. 044 708 1687

Acute crisis, suicidality

Lahti: Akuutti24 -emergency service
p. 116 117

Lappeenranta: Mental health emergency service 24/7
p. 05 352 4610

Harassment, violence

Harassment: 
University harassment contact persons

Student Union KOE's harassment contact persons

Violence: Local police

Emergencies: Emergency Responce Centre

Job hunting and career questions

LUT & LAB Career Services
recruitment events, trainings for job hunting and career planning, career counseling
careerservices@lut.fi

Ohjaamo (under 30)