Heidi Vanjusov

Heidi Vanjusov is a University Lecturer in Social Law at the Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Administration, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on the accessibility of social and healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable populations such as individuals with substance abuse disorders. She leads the subject area in social and welfare law, teaching courses on social welfare, child welfare, and healthcare law.

• Current affiliations: Social Law Research Group, Welfare Law Center, House of Influence
• Research projects: Access to well-being services that meet your needs (2024–2027)

Her work explores the realization of legal rights and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare and social services. Key trends in her publications include substance abuse treatment accessibility, client self-determination, and integrative pedagogy. She has contributed to academic discourse through peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a doctoral dissertation on social law principles in addiction services.