E ncouraging GROWTH and R evitalization in TOLEDO
F ounded in 1980, UMADAOP Lucas County has maintained an unwavering dedication to nurturing well-being and vitality within our local community, emerging as a distinguished provider of Behavioral Healthcare Services. Our resolute commitment to prevention is not just a mere choice; it stands as an absolute imperative. It serves as the very cornerstone of our offerings, firmly rooted in the belief in its potential to enact transformative changes in lives. In our conviction, treatment is not only profoundly effective but also holds the potential to be lifesaving. This core belief propels our mission forward, particularly in the face of the all-encompassing opioid crisis, which relentlessly claims the lives of over 100,000 indi- viduals each year due to fatal overdoses. This crisis has surpassed the toll taken by traffic accidents and firearms, underscoring opioid addiction as an urgent public health crisis that profoundly impacts us all, whether on a personal level or through the narratives we encounter in our daily lives. The devastating repercussions of opioids reverberate with an intensity reminiscent of the zenith of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s and early 1990s. Nevertheless, the resolute control and eventual recovery achieved during the AIDS crisis underscore our collective ability to surmount seemingly insurmountable challenges when we stand united. The combined efforts of government, healthcare systems, law enforcement agencies, and every individual have the power to forge a path towards conquering this formidable epidemic. At UMADAOP Lucas County, it is our genuine desire for you to understand that we genuinely care about your well-being. We are whol- ly committed to playing our integral role in this monumental battle and firmly hold faith in the strength that arises from our collective resolve to emerge triumphant in the face of this crisis. III. Programs and Initiatives
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