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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
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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
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) Safety Service Security Protection
Personal Safety Services • Personal Escorts • Self-Defense Training • Alcohol Awareness Education • Website crime reporting/Facebook
PersonalSafety 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