Useful Contacts

SUPPORT

Oxford can be an intense place just in terms of work, let alone all the rest of life. A lot of the time that’s great, but sometimes it’s less so. When things get stressful for whatever reason many people find talking to someone incredibly helpful. Luckily Balliol’s well resourced with people there for just that - listed below from most to least informal. Any conversation you have will remain completely confidential, unless you request otherwise or in exceptional circumstances.

WELFARE SUBCOMMITTEE

Though welfare subcommittee officers’ main roles are to support specific issues (e.g. if you’re struggling with work you might go see the ACAF officers), they’re also there to talk whenever you need :) See the separate pages in the welfare section for info and contact details for each of them (DRs WHO, LGBTQ+ reps, Disabled Student Officers, Ethnic Minorities reps, International Students reps, Academic Affairs reps, Housing Officers and Women’s Officers). See the full JCR committee here.

PEER SUPPORTERS

Peer supporters are students who have completed a 30 hour training programme aimed to develop empathetic and supportive listening skills, and are available to talk about anything from issues at home to work stress. They’re also well versed in the college and university support systems in place. You can approach them casually around college, in the JCR, in the bar, or drop them a line to arrange to meet up.

See a list of up to date peer supporters here: http://www.ballioljcr.org/welfare/peer-supporters

COLLEGE COUNSELLOR (STEPH PAGIO)

Steph is a registered counsellor who works with people with a range of mental health and emotional difficulties.
 
She is available by appointment on Thursdays, 9.00–5.00pm, 0th-9th weeks, providing a confidential space for Balliol College students. On other days, she works in the University Counselling Service.

Email: stephanie.pagio@admin.ox.ac.uk

JUNIOR DEANS

The Junior Deans are MCR students who live on site. One of them is always around - check the rota to see which is on duty.

Current Junior Deans:

Email: junior.dean@balliol.ox.ac.uk

Telephone: 07010 026478

WELFARE LEAD (HANNAH JONES)

As Welfare Lead, Hannah provides welfare support to all undergraduate and graduate students, and coordinates Balliol’s student wellbeing and welfare provision. She works full time during term-time and is available by appointment.

Hannah is a Mental Health First Aider.

Email: welfare@balliol.ox.ac.uk

Telephone: 01865 277779

NIGHTLINE     01865 270270

Nightline run a free telephone service between 8pm and am. There’ll always be someone sympathetic on the end of the line, and your call is completely anonymous.

OUSU COUNSELLING SERVICE

If you’d rather talk to a professional, or someone completely disconnected from college, OUSU run a free counselling service. They can usually see you within 3 days, and talk to approximately 8% of Oxford students per year.

Email: counselling@admin.ox.ac.uk

Phone: 01865 270300

HARASSMENT OFFICERS

The Harassment Officers can be contacted for confidential advice on matters relating to harassment.

HEALTH

PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION REFUNDS

Any prescription medication can be reimbursed to you - just contact the Drs WHO or Samuel Watts with a picture of your receipt!

THE COLLEGE NURSE

To book an appointment with Chris, refer to this webpage.

19 BEAUMONT STREET SURGERY

Our GP surgery is located at 19 Beaumont Street (the one the Ashmolean is on). You will have all registered with them at the beginning of first year. You can call them or drop in to make an appointment.

Telephone: 01865 240501

SEXUAL HEALTH

See the Sexual Health page.

FINANCE

STUDENT FINANCE AND SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR (Fiona Chippendale)

Email:

Phone: 01865 277748

See also Financial Support.

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