Health and Safety

Dr. Julie Bonner Norris Health Center Director Michael Marzion UWM Police Chief Sarah Belstock Campus AODA Coordinator Norris Health Center AODA/Mental Health Outreach Coordinator

UWM students tell us that the following affected their academic performance…

• Stress • Sleep difficulties • Cold/ Flu/ Sore Throat • Depression/ Anxiety/ SAD • Relationship Difficulty • Concern for troubled friend/family

Our Mission is…

• Assist students in identifying, understanding and responding to health issues • Support UWM campus community

Services

• Medical Services • Mental Health Services • Health Promotion and Wellness • •

On-site Pharmacy On-site Laboratory Services

Medical Services

• Annual well women exams • STD screening • Upper Respiratory Illnesses • Orthopedic injuries • Dermatology • Asthma, migraines, and other common chronic illnesses

Counseling and Consultation Services

The “

top 4

” problems we counsel students for are …

1.

depression

2.

anxiety

3.

phase of life issues

4.

relationship issues

Counseling and Consultation Services

Short-term services available on campus:

• Individual counseling • Couples or relationship counseling • Alcohol and drug counseling • Eating disorder screening/treatment • Crisis intervention • Psychiatry Services

If your student is experiencing emotional distress

Signs of emotional distress may include: • Lack of enthusiasm about various aspects of student life • Withdrawal from activities or friends • Grade problems • Significant changes in sleep or eating patterns • Persistent depressed mood

Help your students come to campus prepared to take charge of their own physical and emotional health and well-being.

• If your son or daughter has a serious medical or mental health illness, work with their current medical provider in advance • Review with them how to use your insurance plan, give them an insurance card, and check in advance what Milwaukee healthcare systems are included in the plan

Health Insurance

• Highly recommended • Without insurance, limited resources in Milwaukee for services beyond Norris’ scope •UWM student insurance available • Cost $1,234.00

• Coverage 8/5/09-8/4/2010 • Student Assurances - www.sas-mn.com

Health Care Access

• Norris is open Monday – Friday 8 – 5 pm • Urgent Care Centers are options evenings and weekends • Nearest Emergency facility is Columbia St. Mary’s • Milwaukee County Crisis Line is 24/7 at 414-257 7222 for mental health emergencies • Mayo Nurse Advice Line accessible to student covered by the UW-System health insurance plan

Campus Partners

• • • • • • • Dean of Student’s office Residential Life Women’s Resource Center Klotsche and the Pavilion Student Accessibility Center University Safety and Assurances UWM Police

UWM Police Department

• 40 Police Officers • Detective Bureau • 24/7 Dispatch Center • On campus security officers • SAFE Officers in neighborhoods

Safety Service Security Protection

UW-Milwaukee Police Department

Located at the base of West Tower in Sandburg Hall Recommend that students program their cell phones with these numbers: •414-229-4627 (Non-Emergency) •414-229-9911 (Emergency) •414-229-6503 (BOSS Van Service)

Personal Safety Services

•Personal Escorts •Self-Defense Training •Alcohol Awareness Education •Website crime reporting/Facebook

Personal Safety Resources

• S.A.F.E Phones • S.A.F.E Patrols • S.A.F.E Alerts Signup available at the campus safety table today • Be On the Safe Side (BOSS) Available 6:00pm-2:00am

Personal Safety Tips

Be Aware/Alert Travel in groups Be Prepared Lock Up Valuables

Other Services

• DMV License Plate Renewal • Assistance With Vehicle Lock Outs • Jumper Cables and Jumper Battery Packs • Operation Identification (an engraver available to mark property) • Bike Registration

Alcohol and Other Drugs: A Personal Safety Concern

• 81% of UWM students are current alcohol users • Alcohol and other drug use dramatically increases the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of violence or assault • Tickets for underage drinking, using a fake id, hosting an illegal tavern, possessing drugs or drug paraphernalia, and other related charges are costly, and they can and will affect a students’ future

Alcohol/Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program

UWM aims to provide students with the information and skills necessary to make healthy decisions with regards to substance use via: • • • Interventions targeting at-risk individuals

e.g. Program for self-referred or mandated individuals; Counseling services

Programs targeting the student body as a whole

e.g. Dissemination of educational materials; Educational outreach and training programs

Initiatives targeting the college and surrounding community

e.g. Information and resources for families; engagement of faculty/staff

Alcohol/Other Drug Abuse Prevention Program

Helping students make healthy decisions with regards to alcohol or other drugs: • Family members can have a powerful influence on the substance-related behaviors of college students • Talk with your student about alcohol and other drugs both before and throughout their college careers

Questions?