Crisis support available following violent incident at Variska School yard
Published: 21.7.2026
A corrosive liquid was poured over a child in the yard of Variska School on Sunday, 12 July. If you or someone close to you has been affected by the incident, support and counselling services are available.
The Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia offers crisis help and counselling through its Emergency Social Services and Crisis Services at 06 218 9555 and at the Youth Station Klaara.
Youth Work Strengthened in the Area
The City of Vaasa’s mobile youth work team visits places popular among young people during evenings and weekends, providing opportunities to talk with trusted adults.
Following the incident, the presence of mobile youth workers in the Variska School area has been increased. Young people have had the opportunity to discuss the thoughts and emotions raised by the event with the youth workers.