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, Coverage 8/5/09-8/4/2010 Student Assurances -

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 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: (Non-Emergency) (Emergency) (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 Be Prepared Travel in groups 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

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