
Our mission is to provide centralized services to support SOM students and others involved in the healthcare learning environment. Check out our website.
Resources for Health and Well-Being
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Well-Being Navigator: Jeanine Bandini, LCSW, is part of the Le Well team and has a specific mission to connect SoM students with helpful resources to help them thrive; schedule a meeting here
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CAPS @ Le Well: Counseling and psychological services in Trent Semans Center - 919-660-1000 to schedule an appointment (specify that you are a student linked to Le Well / SOM)
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Duke Counseling & Psychological Services: Wellness Center on the University campus - 919-660-1000 to schedule an appointment or walk in M-F 9-4
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Timely Care: 24/7 telehealth mental health services
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988
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Peer Support Collective:
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SoM students are invited to engage 1:1 with psychology interns to provide mutual support
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Now Recruiting interested students to become interprofessional group peer supporters
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Student Accessibility Services: Partners with students with disabilities to establish services for their access and inclusion on campus
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Identity, Culture and Religion: Centers that provide education, advocacy, and support for students
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Senior Associate Dean of International Students: Responsible for advising, supporting, and advocating for the needs of international students and scholars at Duke University
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Duke Chapel & Religious Life at Duke: Convenes, supports, and advocates for all of the officially recognized Religious Life groups on campus that serve students
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Community Pantry: Provides access to nutritious food. Sponsored by Graduate and Professional Student Government
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Office of Financial Aid and Student Financial Planning: Maintains up-to-the-minute knowledge and provides support and advocacy concerning student financial aid and financial planning matters
Students are welcome to access the University-Wide Strategic Realignment site, designed and maintained in an effort to inform the community of future steps in its university-wide strategic realignment. Additional information can also be found at the SOM intranet site.
Have you experienced mistreatment? Wanting to talk about it? Wondering how best to proceed?
Please reach out to jane.gagliardi@duke.edu and/or submit a report through the Adverse Events Reporting System.
THIS WEEK @ LE WELL
Tuesday, September 2

Bonbons with Bandini | 12-2 p.m. | Duke PA Program
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get chocolate from Jeanine Bandini, Le Well's well-being navigator! Chocolate provided.
Schedule a meeting with Jeanine using her Calendly
5:15-7:15 p.m. | TSCHE 6 |
Duke Arts Create: Chapel Watercolor In this workshop you will learn watercolor techniques while painting the Duke Chapel. The workshop involves loose watercolor techniques and embracing imperfections in the medium. The Chapel will be pre- sketched so no need to worry about drawing. All materials provided. Registration required; join the waitlist and show up if interested! |
Wednesday September 3

Granola with Gagliardi | 2-3 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 2
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being! Stay as long (or as little) as you like. KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.
Thursday September 4

Duke Farmers Market | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Outside of TSCHE
about 15 to 20 local vendors are expected each week, selling fresh fruits and vegetables and prepared foods. Food trucks will also be on site each week.
Friday September 5

Granola with Gagliardi | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby
Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Jashi Abhirajan, covering Dr. Gagliardi (in another state as a parent on college move-in day! KIND thoughts encouraged). Stay as long (or as little) as you like. KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.
Coming soon:
September 8 (Medical Center Library, 12-2): Welcome Celebration
September 9 (TSCHE Floor 6, 5:15-7:15 p.m.): Duke Arts Create Embroidery on Photographs
September 10 (IPE Building, ~3:45 p.m.): Le Well will co-sponsor the IPEC Post-FLIP celebration
September 12 (IPE Building, 11:30-1): Le Well / DPT Program Encouragement Day activity (coloring, rock painting, and learning about Kawa)
We are eager to hear from you regarding your ideas for ways to support you better! Please let us know if you have ideas or feedback for wellness-promoting activities.