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We're Here
We are a student-run listening service open Friday-Wednesday between 9pm and 7am during term time.
What is Nightline?
Durham Nightline is a student-run active listening service for students at Durham University. We’re open during the night, when other support services may be closed. Our student volunteers offer a non-judgemental space to talk anonymously about anything that’s on your mind, either on the phone or via instant messaging.
Following the opening of the first Nightline in 1970, three Durham University students who volunteered at the local Samaritans branch took the initiative to set up Durham Nightline in 1973. They felt that some students may feel reluctant to approach people outside of the university community and would find it easier and more relatable to speak to another student. Our volunteers have been here through the night ever since.
All of our volunteers are trained in active listening to ensure you have a safe space to talk about anything at all, whether something is troubling you, big or small, or you just want a chat on your way home at night. We will never judge you or tell you what to do, giving you a space to talk freely about whatever is on your mind.
What can I contact Nightline about?
You can contact Nightline about anything at all.
Whether you want a chat on your way home at night, or have something more serious on your mind, we’re here for you.
Our volunteers can also provide signposting to information and other services relating to a variety of topics.
How to contact Nightline
You can contact us via phone or instant message.
Our phone number can be found on the back of your campus card, or on our website using your university login details.
Our instant messaging service can be accessed via our website: durhamnightline.com
All Durham University students are welcome to contact us, whether you are an undergrad, postgrad, exchange, part-time, or a year-abroad student.
Connect with us
Volunteer with us
We welcome new volunteers through our termly Training Weekends. For more information see our website: www.durhamnightline.com/volunteer.
Terms and conditions
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Durham Nightline operates under a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, copies of which are available from our website.
As a member of a Durham Students' Union group, the executive members who run your group and the Students' Union may use your name and email address to get in touch with you about group activities, elections, opportunities, and news. Your data will not be shared with any third parties and you may contact us at any time if you would like to access your data. You can find more information about how we manage your data on our website.
