disruptive behaviors in schools and workplaces. The campaign deploys its messaging though branded clothing, posters, radio and TV and podcasts, spoken word presentations for youth and young adults, youth-led mini campaigns, and a community-wide Spread the Love Festival. Black Church Alliance for Healthy Communities: The Black Church Alliance for Healthy Communities was formed to help create a faith-based coalition to help address the numerous disparities that exist within the communities served by UMADAOP Lucas County. The coalition provides educational trainings for congregation members, literature displays, health fairs, symposiums, townhall meetings, youth events, and participation in special campaigns. PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program (FASD): UMADAOP Lucas County provides a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder education and awareness campaign aimed at reducing FASD among expectant mothers in Lucas County. This program provides education and information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and prevention of FASDs through information dissemination, trainings, social media, health fairs, community forums, and presentations at local health clinics. Ageless and Active Project for Older Adults: This project is an initiative designed to provide weekly activities for older adults. The project offers vital information regarding health, wellness, and mindfulness activities for participants. The activities include weekly luncheons, physical exercise activities, health and wellness presentations, safety seminars, scavenger hunts, fun-filled discussions, and curriculum guided trainings. After School and Summer Youth Academies: The After School and Summer Youth Academies are provided to youth ages 10-15 during the after school and summer vacation periods. These programs are designed as social emotional learning (SEL) activities to help youth develop skills and awareness to manage their emotions, make responsible decisions, and establish and maintain positive relationships. The academies also are geared to help youth to increase their perception of harm regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. The youth engage in a wide variety of activities that include educational sessions, field trips, recreational activities, and character-building activities. Spread the Love Program: The Spread the Love campaign was created to encourage community members of all ages to help communities to become more peaceful and safer. This campaign promotes a positive message that is aimed toward reducing violence, conflict, rage, and anger-filled
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