Special youth work

In special youth work, the young person and the young person's family are supported in different stages of life and in challenging situations. From the service, young people get support in difficulties related to their life management, growth, social relationships or quality of life. Special youth work is preventive work that is best implemented in a multidisciplinary network with entities working with young people. The young person is always in the center, as an expert in their own life. The goal of special youth work is to support the young person's individual growth and development, to provide reliable and safe contact with adults, and to support the young person's capabilities. The main target group of special youth work is young people aged 12–17. 

 The duties of a special youth worker include, among other things 

• Walkers (mobile youth work)
• supervision of individual and small group activities
• substance abuse education
• strengthening life management skills
• cooperation with primary and secondary schools

The young person himself, a parent or even a friend of the young person can contact the special youth worker. If you need help with, for example, relationships with friends, household chores or drugs, feel free to contact us!

Special youth worker Mari Tentke phone 040 1371927, IG: special youth worker_mari, SC: erkkamari

Special youth worker Neea Suomi, p. 040 7781875, IG: youth services, SC: director

Follow up:
FB: Walkers Imatra, IG: walkersimatra, TikTok: imatra youth

EHKIVÄ - bullying and violence prevention project

The Bullying and Violence Prevention Project, which is funded by the Finnish National Agency for Education and will last until 2027.

The project is built around the needs of young people and is based on strong cooperation with, among others, schools, student welfare, parents, school youth work, various authorities, mediation activities and various organizations. The target group is mainly 5th–9th graders.

The aim of the project is to create, together with the school community, structures that increase safety as part of the everyday life of the educational institution.

The project is coordinated by the youth services of the City of Imatra and covers the areas of Imatra, Ruokolahti, Rautjärvi, Parikkala, Luumäki, Lemi and Taipalsaari.

Neea Suomi  

Project coordinator, Imatra and Ruokolahti area

Paula Halonen

project manager, area Rautjärvi, Parikkala, Luumäki, Lemi and Taipalsaari