Wellbeing Who's Who

Wellbeing Support

At Trinity

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.

Support from

College Staff

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 Counsellors

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 Friday mornings.

For the time being, sessions with Chris can be booked by contacting him at chris.cullen@psych.ox.ac.uk

Jonathan Totman is a professional clinical psychologist and staff member of the University Counselling Service. He is available to see Trinity students on a Monday. Jonathan works one-to-one and occasionally runs small groups and workshops on topics relevant to student mental health and wellbeing. He will be offering counselling sessions online, on MS Teams.

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:

minor illness and injuries,
mental health and wellbeing issues,
sexual health and contraception advice,
general health advice,
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.

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.

Peer

Support

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.

More

Support resources

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

Counselling

The University’s Student Counselling Service is situated in the city centre. You can self-refer to the central counselling services by emailing counselling@admin.ox.ac.uk,

The Counselling Service web site is a resource of mental health and wellbeing support: with podcasts addressing common student worries, life issues, and study concerns, and information about workshops addressing common mental health problems.

Disability Advisory Service

The University’s Disability Advisory Service offers a wealth of support and guidance for disabled students, including guidance on the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). The DAS has produced a University Common Framework for Supporting Disabled Students, as well as an Access Guide.

Harassment

Harassment is ‘unwanted behaviour which you find offensive or which makes you feel intimidated or humiliated. It can happen on its own or alongside other forms of discrimination’. Harassment or victimisation is regarded as unacceptable behaviour and is not tolerated in any form.

For advice, and to discuss whether or not you want to make a formal report of harassment, please contact the Dean, or one of the College Harassment Advisors.

Key college contacts

The Dean: dean@trinity.ox.ac.uk

College Harassment Advisors: The college has three Harassment Advisors who are part of the University's Harassment Advisory Network of confidential advisors across all colleges, departments and faculties. They are available to offer confidential advice and support around the procedures for reporting and resolving harassment issues. The current Harassment Advisors are:

Professor James McDougall: james.mcdougall@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Dr Maria Blanco: maria.blanco@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Professor Susan Perkin: susan.perkin@chem.ox.ac.uk

The University’s harassment advisor service can be contacted on harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Key university resources

Information, support and advice from the central university for students who feel they have been harassed or bullied can be found here:

Sexual Violence

Oxford University and Trinity College are against any form of sexual harassment, assault or violence.

Consent Matters

Learn how to recognise and ask for sexual consent, look out for others in the Oxford community, and know where to find support if you need it with the new online course Consent Matters. You can access the course remotely now.

Consent Matters forms part of Oxford Against Sexual Violence, the University’s campaign that exists to send a clear message that sexual harassment and violence of any form is unacceptable.

The Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service

This is a University run all-in-one provision for any students, regardless of age or gender, who have been affected by sexual harassment or violence. It provides free support and advice, along with a safe place to be heard independent of your college or department. For more information please visit the Sexual Harassment and Violence Support Service website.

Race and Ethnicity

Trinity College and the wider University are committed to working towards an institution that is representative, inclusive, fair and welcoming to all of our students.

The University's Equality and Diversity Unit has information about race equality resources, networks and initiatives.

The Student Union's Campaign for Racial Awareness and Equality is dedicated to creating a more just and inclusive student experience at the University through action and engagement with racial diversity and difference.

More information, support and resources can be found here:

LGBTQ+ Support

Both Trinity and the wider University are inclusive environments that support LGBTQ+ students. You can find out about the University's LGBTQ+ support and transgender support online; Oxford University also has a number of support networks for LGBTQ+ staff and students, and is a participant in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index.

The University's LGBTQ+ Society is a student-run society that holds events and provides welfare support and advice and the University also has a Peer Support and Rainbow Peers network.

Oxford SU support

The Oxford University Student Union Student Advice Service is the only independent advice, information and advocacy service exclusively available to Oxford University Students. The service is free and confidential, and they have a team of friendly Advisors to help find solutions to any problems you might face, including academic concerns, accommodation, health, relationships, visas and mental health.

The Service is open Monday-Friday 8-6 term time and they can be emailed on advice@ousu.ox.ac.uk. There are also drop in sessions three times a week (Monday 10-12; Wednesday 12-2; Friday 2-4).

Nightline

Nightline is an independent confidential listening, support and information service run by and for students during term-time. It is open to Oxford and Oxford Brookes students from 8pm-8am Monday to Sunday, 0^th week to 9^th week during Oxford University term time.

First Generation

Support and advice for students who are the first in their family to go to university can be found from the SU's Class Act campaign, as well as the First-Gen Society for Oxford first-generation students.

Religion and Belief

The University has a list of resources for different faith communities across the university; you can also consult a full list of faith societies at the University.

Further general resources

General support

The Samaritans: Listening support in distress or risk of suicide: 24-7: free-phone call 116123

or (24-hour response time): jo@samaritans.org

Other Online Resources and Information

Live Well: Excellent NHS Health and Wellbeing advice

NHS 'One You': Caring for your mind

Student Minds Charity: resources list for all university students

Together All: Clinically supervised online Mental Health Support Community (NHS and Oxford University approved; access with your University email address)

University self-help podcasts: short and focused resources you can listen to

Exam Wellbeing: tips, advice, and mock exam session sign-ups for Oxford students

The Wellbeing Thesis: support for postgraduate research students

Talk to Frank: Honest Information about alcohol and drugs

NHS support and advice about alcohol and drugs

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