Health and Safety Dr. Julie Bonner Norris Health Center Director Michael Marzion

1. 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

2. 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

3. Our Mission is… • Assist students in identifying, understanding and responding to health issues • Support UWM campus community

4. Services • Medical Services • Mental Health Services • Health Promotion and Wellness • On-site Pharmacy • On-site Laboratory Services

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Personal Safety Services • Personal Escorts • Self-Defense Training • Alcohol Awareness Education • Website crime reporting/Facebook

16. 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

17. Personal Safety Tips Be Aware/Alert Be Prepared Travel in groups Lock Up Valuables

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. Questions?