THE FREEDOM BOOK - Cambridge University Students' Union

6 CUSU LGBT The Freedom Book 2008CUSU LBGT: WelfareFrom the Welfare Officer:The Graduate and Women’s Officers both have welfare aspects to theirroles and they are supported by the Welfare Officer. The Welfare Officeris there to give individual support when required and also runsthe following services:A parenting scheme, which is aimed at giving people a contact withsomeone who is comfortable with their sexuality and has an ideaof what LBGT life is like in Cambridge. All parents have been trainedin areas such as listening skills and confidentiality. E-mail me atwelfare@cusu-lbgt.com if you would like a ‘parent’ and I will be happy tofind a suitable one for you.Coffee breaks are informal groups where people who are just startingto explore their sexuality and/or are thinking about coming out,or have come out recently, can meet each other in a relaxed atmosphere.CUSU LBGT Welfare Phone (07758 727771) - you can call thisnumber to contact the Welfare Officer. This may be to arrange a CoffeeBreak, ask for information for or maybe just for a quick chat. The phonewill be on as often as possible, but if there’s no answer, please leaveyour email address on the voicemail and the Welfare Officer will contactyou as soon as possible to arrange a time to call back.Peer Support is available through CUSU LBGT. Peer Supporters haveundertaken intensive training with the University Counselling Serviceand are available to provide information and confidential support.More information can be found on our website or at www.peersupport.cam.ac.uk.Whoever you are, wherever you come from, Cambridge is a generallyfriendly and accepting place. But if you’d ever like a chat or informationon anything LBGT in Cambridge or anything to do with sexuality,do get in touch using either the Welfare Phone or by e-mailingwelfare@cusu-lbgt.com. Check out the website; www.cusu-lbgt.com/help_and_support.