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
Norris Health Center
Our Mission is…
• Contributing to students academic and
personal success by assisting them in
identifying, understanding and responding to
health issues through service delivery and
outreach
• Support UWM campus community through
collaborative partnerships in health
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
Students turn to the support of friends and family
when in 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 or anxious mood
Health Promotion and Wellness Services
• Immunization Clinics (Seasonal and H1N1 influenza,
meningitis)
• Alcohol and other drug education
• Mental health outreach/training for students/staff
• Tobacco cessation and campus tobacco policy
• Healthy nutrition and exercise
• Health behavior assessment
• Peer Health Advocates
• Program collaboration with other UWM departments
Health Insurance
• Highly recommended
• Without insurance, limited resources in
Milwaukee for services
• Insurance available through UWM
Student Assurances - www.sas-mn.com
Coverage dates 8/5/10-8/4/2011
Cost $1,485 for students ages 0-29
Additional details available at insurance and Norris web site
Health Care Access
• Norris is open weekdays 8 – 4:45 pm (Friday opens at 9 am)
• Nearby urgent care and convenience care centers are
available for evenings and weekends
• Nearest emergency facility is Columbia St. Mary’s
Milwaukee (moving in October 2010)
• Milwaukee County Crisis Line is available 24/7 at
414-257-7222 for mental health emergencies
• Mayo Nurse Advice Line accessible to students
covered by the UW-System health insurance plan
Help your student come to campus
prepared to take charge
of their physical and emotional well-being.
Develop an action plan for :
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when they have a minor illness or injury
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when they feel stressed
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if they have an immediate need involving a chronic illness
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if they have a medical emergency
In advance work with your student, their established providers and your
health insurance.
Campus Partners
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Dean of Student’s office
Residential Life
Women’s Resource Center
Recreational Sports
Student Accessibility Center
University Safety and Assurances
Behavior Review Team
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
Be Prepared
Travel in
groups
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
• 77% 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
training programs
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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
Alcohol-Wise
• Interactive online alcohol education program for incoming students
• 60 minute interactive education program, to be completed by 9/1/10
• Brief follow-up administered on 10/1/10
• The majority of last year’s incoming class felt that Alcohol-Wise was
interesting, useful, and would help them avoid future problems
related to alcohol use. Participants display:
• increased knowledge of alcohol and its potential impacts
• increased understanding of the connection between alcohol use and
academic success
• Increased understanding of the impact of alcohol use on the campus
community
• Increased adoption of protective behaviors
Questions?