Support for Durham University Students

County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services (CDDARS) has an established partnership with Durham University to provide dedicated support for students about their drug or alcohol use.

Our University Drug & Alcohol Practitioner is available to:

• Deliver harm reduction advice and information
• Signpost to appropriate support services
• Assist with referrals to our Young People’s Service
• Offer brief interventions tailored to individual needs

We also offer training workshops and information roadshows. If you would like to hold a workshop and/or roadshow in your College, please email studentwellbeing.office@durham.ac.uk. 

Drop-In Sessions

Speak to our University Drug & Alcohol Practitioner at the weekly drop-in sessions:
Location: Palatine Centre, Ground Floor, Room PC063B
Date and time: Every Thursday during term time | 12 PM – 3 PM

Get in Touch

If you’re a Durham University student and want to discuss anything about drug or alcohol use, you can reach out confidentially at studentwellbeing.office@durham.ac.uk.

If you can’t attend a drop-in, you can make a one-to-one appointment with one of our specialist counsellors via the above email address.

No appointment needed—just drop in for a chat.