7th–9th graders in Helsinki schools can use the Apunappi (“Help Button”) in the Aula portal when something is bothering them, worrying them or making them feel bad. The button can be found in the Aula portal accessible on school computers, under the Nutti squirrel icon.
You can use the Apunappi to send a message to the school nurse, school social worker, school psychologist or other youth social and health services, for example. The message is sent by secure form, to which a professional will respond within 1–5 days.
You can also use the Apunappi to chat anonymously with professionals. In addition to this, the Apunappi provides children and young people with contact details for various emergency services, such as Mieli ry's Crisis Helpline, the Youth Shelter or Sekasin chat.
