Transcript Alcohol and Other Drugs - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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…
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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
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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 414-2577222 for mental health emergencies
• Mayo Nurse Advice Line accessible to student
covered by the UW-System health insurance plan
Campus Partners
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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
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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
Safety
Service
Security
Protection
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
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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:
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Interventions targeting at-risk individuals
e.g. Program for self-referred or mandated individuals; Counseling services
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Programs targeting the student body as a whole
e.g. Dissemination of educational materials; Educational outreach and
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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?