Prevention: The Vital Role of Empowering the Future with UMADAOP Lucas County
UMADAOP Lucas County Prevention Strategies UMADAOP Lucas County has a 44-year history, and currently provides a broad range of culturally relevant, evidence-based, collaborated, and customized prevention services for the at-risk youth, adults and families that reside in numerous zip codes throughout Lucas County.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), prevention education is “delivered prior to the onset of a (mental-health or substance- use) disorder, to prevent or reduce the risk of developing a behavioral health problem, such as underage alcohol use, prescription drug misuse and abuse, and illicit drug use.” UMADAOP Lucas County prevention programs are age appropriate for youth, adults, and families. The organization also provides numerous, population- based prevention programs that are designed to reach the general public. The agency utilizes effective, specialized,
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