UMADAOP Lucas County Booklet

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At UMADAOP Lucas County, the belief that treatment is not only effective but truly life-saving forms the cornerstone of their mission. In the face of the harrowing opioid crisis claiming over 100,000 lives annually, UMADAOP Lucas County remains steadfast in its conviction that prevention can transform lives. This crisis, surpassing fatalities from traffic accidents and firearms, underscores the urgent need for collective action to address this dire public health issue. Drawing parallels to past public health crises like the AIDS epidemic, UMADAOP Lucas County emphasizes the power of unity in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges. Just as we conquered the AIDS crisis through collaboration, UMADAOP Lucas County believes that together, we can triumph over the opioid epidemic. 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.

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 Care: 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.

Our Purpose: Rooted in community-based prevention and behavioral health treatment,

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