 What is Welfare?!!
St.Mary's Welfare Committee is here for you! We run campaigns throughout the year to help you look after yourself during your time at Mary's. Keep an eye out for, SHAG Week (Sexual Health And Guidance), Disabilities awareness week, LGBTA week, Pink and Blue week!
St Mary’s Welfare officers offer a non-judgemental listening and information service and also dabble in supplying sexual health provisions (free of charge!!)
The Male and Female Welfare Officers (Meg and Alex) run Drop-ins in the JCR office at least 4 times a week. You can get to the JCR Office by walking up the stairs nearest the dining room. It's on the first floor west wing, just turn right. It's near the JCR President's Flat. Use the Drop-In sessions to chat to one of the Welfare Officers if you’re feeling a bit stressed or down, get some info, pick up sexual health supplies or even if you just fancy a chat! All of course in complete confidence.
Swine FluIf you are worried about or think you may have swine flu call the Pandemic Flu helpline on 0800 1 513 513
Also you can check your symptoms and find out more information on the Pandemic Flu site https://www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk/
Contacting a Welfare OfficerCome along to one of our drop-in sessions - see our calendar (click on the agenda tab) or the Welfare board for who's going to be available and when.
Or email the Welfare Officers (Meg and Alex :-) ) at st-marys.welfare@durham.ac.uk or call us on 07900307821 with any questions or concerns about anything! We can arrange drop ins outside of regular hours and even outside of college when convenient so please get into contact!
 Counselling ServiceHow Do I Make an Appointment?You are welcome to telephone, Email, or call in to the office, to make an appointment to see a Counsellor. We will always try our best to see you urgently if you are in an emergency situation. Alternatively, with your permission, a tutor or other member of staff can contact the Service on your behalf. The counselling service has this year introduced a drop-in system, which will run Monday – Friday starting at 9.15. This is designed for emergency sessions, or for people who are unable to commit to booking an appointment in advance. Where is the Counselling Service?Room A70, Top Floor Email: Counsel.Service@durham.ac.uk You can arrange your own appointment by contacting Mrs Helen Hodgson, Secretary to the Director and the Service. The internal telephone number is 42200, or externally ring 0191 334 2200. The Office is open 9 – 12 am and 1 – 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Outside of these hours, a voice mail will take your message. You can also contact us by email. Click here for more information about the Counselling service. Welfare GoodiesThe Welfare Officers can supply you with
Condoms Lube (flavoured and unflavoured) Dental Dams Chlamydia testing kits Spikeys Attack Alarms Pregnancy Tests Biscuits Tea Hot Chocolate Coffee
You can request these from the Male and Female Welfare Officers in complete confidence and free of charge. Alternatively if you urgently need a condom check out the Condom Fairies dotted around college – if these are empty let us know!!! IncidentsIf you are on the receiving end of an incident whilst in Durham, please take the time to fill out the Incident Report Form, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
The form is for any incident, such as:
Any incident that you may experience is worth reporting. If you are unsure about reporting something, please contact the Welfare Officers, JCR President or DSU Education and Welfare Officer and they will be able to help you.
CampaignsWe have lots of campaigns running throughout the term including
If you want any information on these campaigns then do get in touch or if you want to get involved then why not join Welfare Committee.
LinksHere are some great websites with the most up-to-date Welfare information available.
The ones below give great information on STDs, mental health issues, drugs and healthy eating...enjoy!
   NightlineNightline is a service that all students of Durham University can use. It offers a confidential, non-judgemental, non-affiliated, non-directive and anonymous listening and support service via phone, drop-ins and instant messenger.
It is available every night during term time from 9pm to 7am
The number for Nightline is on the back of your campus card. 
Mitigating CircumstancesIf you have a problem during the year that adversely affected your work, such as a health, emotional or family issue, you should fill out a Mitigating Circumstances form to hand to your department. If you want to apply for mitigating circumstances you should first contact Dr Gillian Boughton. Dr. Boughton will be able to support you through any problems you may be experiencing and guide you through filling in the Mitigating Circumstances form.
You can make an appointment to see Dr. Boughton by popping into Mary’s College Office (opposite reception) . Financial SupportIf you are having a hard time financially, the Hardship Fund is available - see the JCR Finances page for more information.University Health CentreIf you did not register at a new doctors in freshers' week you can still do this by popping down to the University Health Centre, preferably with your NHS card (see image on link for what it looks like!)
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