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Strengthening healthy communities in Cincinnati

Culturally grounded mental health and substance use services for youth, adults, and families in African American and marginalized communities.

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UMADAOP at the 2022 Black Family Reunion Parade

Support at every stage

Wherever you or your family are starting from, we can meet you there.

  1. Prevention

    Evidence-based prevention with a culturally competent, client-centered, strength-based approach.

    More about prevention
  2. Intervention

    The Kinship Care Family Recovery Wrap Around Program strengthens family bonds and supports reunification.

    More about intervention
  3. Treatment

    Outpatient, women’s, and youth programs, plus medication-assisted treatment, built around your needs.

    More about treatment
  4. Recovery

    A community-wide response to the opiate and heroin crisis, supporting people through lasting recovery.

    More about recovery

Our mission

To empower and equip youth, adults, and families in African American and marginalized communities to address and overcome the disparities associated with mental health and substance use.

Getting started is one phone call

Call us during business hours and we’ll talk through what you’re looking for, whether that’s a program for yourself, support for a family member, or prevention resources for your school or group.

Hours
Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM
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Rooted in Ohio since 1980

UMADAOP began with state legislation led by Representative William L. Mallory to meet the unmet cultural needs of African American communities. Today we’re one of 11 independent UMADAOP agencies serving communities across Ohio.

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“None of us is free until all of us are free.”