Health and SafetyHealth and SafetyDr. Julie Bonner

Norris Health Center Director

Michael MarzionUWM Police Chief

Sarah BelstockCampus 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. depression2. 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

SafetyServiceSecurityProtection

UW-MilwaukeePolice DepartmentLocated 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

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

• Programs targeting the student body as a wholee.g. Dissemination of educational materials; Educational outreach and training programs

• Initiatives targeting the college and surrounding communitye.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?