End of Term!
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to say first and foremost a big congrats on getting to the end of term! I hope everyone has made a great start or continuation of their time at Durham, whether you’re an international, domestic or local student the move can be intense. Hopefully, we all can take the Christmas break to recoup or last-minute panic-write a summative assignment! A big thanks to the exec team for putting on a great term. We hope you are looking forward to more socials, formals, academic forums, and chill nights planned (tbc Mario Kart tournament nights). Have a gorgeous break, look after your mental health and see you all again next term.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to everyone who celebrates.
Best wishes, Danielle
DROP-IN SESSIONS:
Drop-In is a time where you can come talk to me if you have any issues and would like some resources or advice about where to go for help.
Drop in will be held every Wednesday starting from the 6th of November between 2-4pm in the MCR office, no appointment is needed you can just come along whenever. If you cannot make it to one of the Drop-Ins but would like to talk to me you can email me to arrange another time.
USEFUL CONTACTS
Nightline: https://durhamnightline.com (Anonymous andConfidentialActiveListeningforDurhamStudents)
Samaritans: Call116123orvisit https://www.samaritans.org/
Durham NHS crisis line: 08000516171
The Meadows (SexualAssaultReferralCentre): 03333448283
Cruse Bereavement Support: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
But please remember you can always reach out to staff in the college and university for support.
Spiking is giving someone alcohol or drugs without them knowing or agreeing, most commonly this is done through putting something in someones drink
Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere - no matter their age, gender or sexuality.
Spiking can cause distress, emotional harm and anxiety. It can also put you at a greater risk of injury, theft or assault. Confusion.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF SPIKING COULD INCLUDE:
Nauseaorvomiting.
Hallucinationsandparanoia.
Disorientationorpoorcoordination. Lossofabilitytocommunicateproperly. Memoryloss.
Feelingsickorthrowingup
If you are worried that you or a friend have been spiked call 111, and to prevent the risks of spiking follow these safety guides:
Watchyourdrinkclosely,neverleaveit unattended
Becarefulaboutacceptingadrinkfrom someoneyoudonotknow
Ifyouthinkyourdrinkhasbeentampered with,don'tdrinkit
Ifyouseesuspiciousactivityreportitto staff
