We would encourage any student experiencing difficulties to seek confidential help, as soon as possible, from any member of the wellbeing team or from anyone in College they have a good rapport with.

We understand that University life presents stressful challenges for students from backgrounds not usually represented at Trinity and Oxford. The College acknowledges that in our mostly white institution, the burdens of racism can be especially difficult to bear, and we encourage students struggling with those challenges to contact the wellbeing team on wellbeing@trinity.ox.ac.uk.

There are a number of staff and peer support roles in college who are here to support you. You can learn more about the resources they can offer below.

Wellbeing Advisors

The Wellbeing team works alongside other wellbeing provision in the College and can offer support, advice and guidance related to wellbeing, disability and welfare issues. They also deal with and act as the Disability Coordinator for the College and can advise on the support available. Support can be provided in person or remotely via email, telephone, and Microsoft Teams. 

The Wellbeing Advisors also act as Disability Coordinator, and the Disability Lead is Lizzie Shine (Head of Wellbeing). 

College Counsellor

Chris Cullen is a professional psychotherapist and the first port of call for students seeking college counselling. He is on the team at the University Counselling Service. Alongside this, he teaches mindfulness, and is a tutor on the University's MSt course in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. Chris works one-to-one, and is currently in College offering sessions, both in-person and online, on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. 

Sessions with Chris can be booked by contacting him at  chris.cullen@psych.ox.ac.uk

The Summertown Health Centre is located in Summertown, north of the city centre. Students are expected to register with the surgery when they arrive in Oxford. The college doctor is Dr Hannah Peters. If you haven't already you should register with the surgery online. 

College Nurse

The College Nurse, Joanna Bowd, is available by appointment to advise, treat and support any college student who is unwell, injured or in any other difficulty.  If she cannot help you, she will refer you to someone who can.  She provides consultations on site and MS Teams calls. 

During term students can book an appointment with the Trinity College Nurse via https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/pmlnursetrinitycollege@nhs.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

The College Nurse offers confidential assessment, support, and advice for:

1. minor illness and injuries,
2. mental health and wellbeing issues,
3. sexual health and contraception advice,
4. general health advice,
5. general support for all manner of worries and personal or emotional issues.

If more specialised help or treatment is required, the Nurse can refer or point you in the right direction whether via your GP and/or other local services. 

Senior Tutor

The Senior Tutor Rebecca Bullard oversees the academic progress and general welfare of all undergraduate students. You can contact her to discuss concerns you might have about your academic progress.

The Dean

The Dean is responsible for all deacanal and disciplinary matters in college.

Academic Administrators

The Academic Office team, Ashley Maguire and Isabel Lough, are a good first port of call for students with any academic issues. You can reach them on academic.administrator@trinity.ox.ac.uk and isabel.lough@trinity.ox.ac.uk.  

The Chaplain

The Revd. Joshua Brocklesby offers pastoral support to all members of the college whatever their faith or none and is trained in pastoral care. He can be contacted by email at joshua.brocklesby@trinity.ox.ac.uk or by telephone on 01865 279886.

Junior Deans

The Junior Deans are senior postgraduates with recognised experience in student wellbeing and welfare support. They work to a duty rota out of hours (7pm-7am) and are trained first aiders. If you have urgent wellbeing concerns out of hours, please inform the Lodge who can put you in touch with the duty Junior Dean for support.

Onsite Female Junior Dean: Sarina Martinez: sarena.martinez@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Onsite Male Junior Dean: Zachary Oliver: zachary.oliver@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Offsite Male Junior Dean (Nunnery): Dylan Sherman: dylan.sherman@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Offsite Female Junior Dean (Rawlinson): Rowan Anderson: rowan.anderson@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Offsite Male Junior Dean (Staverton): Ngoni Mugwisi: ngoni.mugwisi@eng.ox.ac.uk

Offsite Female Junior Dean (Staverton): Olena Chernovik: olena.chervonik@trinity.ox.ac.uk

JCR Welfare Officers

Your JCR Welfare Reps are full of information and useful resources, from confidential listening and comforting words to cupcakes, creative activities and condom supplies. They can act as your advocates and represent student welfare concerns at various College Committees and ad hoc meetings.

The JCR reps can be contacted by email at any time:

Kat Baker: katherine.baker@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Keya Downward: keya.downward@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Sam Dudley: samuel.dudley@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Veda Dharwar: vedanitya.dharwar@trinity.ox.ac.uk

MCR Welfare Rep

Your MCR Welfare Officer is available to their postgraduate and 4th year undergraduate (MCR) peers. They offer friendly, individual support and voice the wellbeing and welfare needs of the MCR on College Committees. This year's rep is Mary Newman, who can be contacted on mary.newman@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Peer Supporters

College peer supporters provide informal, friendly and confidential listening. They are trained by the University Counselling Service and are there to listen but not to advise. They work within clear boundaries to signpost you on to advice or help if you need it. 

Both Trinity College and Oxford University offer specialist support for situations including harassment, sexual violence and further mental health support.