UMADAOP Lucas County

About us

Since its founding in 1980, UMADAOP Lucas County has been a cornerstone of community wellness, offering premier behavioral healthcare services that prioritize prevention, education, and recovery. For more than four decades, the organization has stood as a pillar of hope, addressing critical behavioral health needs through culturally relevant programs designed to meet the unique challenges faced by minority communities.


From substance use prevention and mental health services to outreach initiatives that target at-risk populations, UMADAOP Lucas County has built a legacy rooted in proactive care. Its guiding philosophy views prevention as a fundamental necessity—one that is integrated into every aspect of its work, rather than an optional intervention. This approach reflects the organization’s deep understanding that sustainable well-being starts with early intervention, education, and community empowerment.


UMADAOP Lucas County’s unwavering dedication to wellness extends beyond treatment, focusing on breaking cycles of substance misuse and mental health challenges. Through partnerships with schools, local agencies, and grassroots organizations, it promotes healthy lifestyle choices and strengthens the community’s capacity to thrive. Whether helping individuals on their path to recovery or equipping young people with tools for resilience, UMADAOP Lucas County has been a beacon of support, serving as both an advocate and ally in the pursuit of healthier lives for over 40 years.


As a trusted leader in behavioral healthcare, UMADAOP Lucas County continues to adapt to emerging community needs, evolving its services while remaining steadfast in its mission. The organization’s long-standing commitment to accessible, high-quality care underscores its belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve mental, emotional, and physical well-being—empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and fostering a stronger, healthier community for generations to come.


Guiding Principle


Our Mission

UMADAOP Lucas County's mission revolves around providing prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders and mental health issues. They offer recovery support and re-entry services aimed at promoting health, safety, wellness, and productive lifestyles for children, families, and communities. 


our vision

UMADAOP Lucas County envisions communities where abstinence from alcohol and illicit drug use is normalized and where individuals understand that substance use disorders are preventable and treatable behavioral issues. 


Future Focus


The Cause we Serve


our purpose

Rooted in community-based prevention and behavioral health treatment, UMADAOP Lucas County adopts a holistic, recovery-oriented approach that addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual aspects of substance use disorders. Recognizing the health inequities prevalent in lower-income minority communities, UMADAOP Lucas County strives to provide compassionate, individualized treatment plans to combat addiction, mental health issues, and related challenges. 

Evidence Based

Through their Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care framework, UMADAOP Lucas County delivers person-centered, self-directed services designed to empower clients on their path to recovery from substance abuse. By offering tailored programs within a supportive environment, UMADAOP Lucas County aims to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those they serve. 


Tailored programs


UMADAOP Lucas County

OUR LEGACY

William Mallory

REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAM L. MALLORY, SR.
OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

UMADAOP Lucas County serves residents residing in Toledo, Ohio, and throughout Lucas County, located in Northwest Ohio.


The Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program, Inc. (UMADAOP Lucas County) was initiated in 1980 following a legislative bill passed by the Ohio General Assembly (HB 204). This legislation aimed to address the problem of alcoholism and alcohol abuse in the African American and Hispanic American community. The catalyst and sponsor for this legislation was former Cincinnati State Representative, William L. Mallory, who helped found the original seven Ohio UMADAOP organizations.


During his service in the General Assembly, William L. Mallory sponsored or co-sponsored over 600 pieces of legislation. Noteworthy among them was the creation of the first statewide drug prevention program, the Urban Minority Alcohol Drug Outreach Program. His legislative contributions also played a part in financing Riverfront Stadium and Fountain Square South in Cincinnati, and in creating the home furlough program for non-violent prisoners upon their release.


Mallory's public life brought about significant results, but none can compare to his family life. He met his wife, Fannie, in college, and they married in 1955. Together, they raised six successful children. William Mallory, Jr. became an Appeals District Court judge for the 1st District. Mark Mallory served as the Mayor of Cincinnati, while Joe Mallory is the President of the Hamilton County Board of Elections. Dwayne Mallory is a Municipal Court Judge in Hamilton County, and Dale Mallory served in the Ohio General Assembly, representing the 32nd Ohio House District. Leslie Denise Mallory became a sales administrator for the Ohio Lottery Commission.

PIONEERS

Jewel Neely

Past Associate Director of the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services

Don Turner

Past President of the Volunteer Resource Division at the Community Chest in Cincinnati, Ohio


Jackie Butler

Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at The University of Cincinnati , College of Medicine

William Bowen

Founder & Chairperson of the Black Male Coalition of Greater Cincinnati

 aspire to excellence carf accredited

WE ARE CARF®-ACCREDITED

UMADAOP Lucas County

AS A CARF®-ACCREDITED SERVICE PROVIDER, WE ENJOY INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE.  CARF ACCREDITATION IS EVIDENCE THAT WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, FISCAL HEALTH, AND SERVICE DELIVERY -- CREATING A FOUNDATION FOR CLIENT SATISFACTION. 

Case management/services coordination programs provide goal-oriented and individualized supports focusing on improved self-sufficiency for the persons served through assessment, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring activities.

Intensive outpatient treatment programs are clearly identified as separate and distinct programs that provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services. The intensive outpatient program consists of a scheduled series of sessions appropriate to the person-centered plans of the persons served. 

Outpatient treatment programs provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services that include, but are not limited to, individual, group, and family counseling and education on wellness, recovery, and resiliency.



Our Three-Year Accreditation: UMADAOP satisfies each of the CARF Accreditation Conditions and demonstrates substantial conformance to the standards. It is designed and operated to benefit the persons served.  The organization demonstrates quality improvement from any previous periods of CARF accreditation.

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