Our History

The Urban Minority Alcoholism Drug Abuse Outreach Programs of Ohio [UMADAOPs of Ohio] were established in 1980 via legislation spearheaded by former State Representative William L. Mallory and other pioneers such as Former State Senator 9th District, William Bowen; State Senator, Ray Miller, Jr.; Professor Jackie Butler, University of Cincinnati; Former Vice President of the Volunteer Resource Division at the Community Chest in Cincinnati, Ohio, Don Turner; and Jewell Neely, Deputy Director of Program Services, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services.

Since our inception, the UMADAOPs of Ohio have grown to become a vital force in meeting the substance abuse education, prevention, and treatment needs of African and Hispanic Americans throughout the State of Ohio. UMADAOPs of Ohio’s founder, William L. Mallory, believes that no other State has such a network and that the UMADAOPs of Ohio are to be A MODEL FOR THE NATION.

Our Governing Board – Our Governing Board consists of the following individuals:
Mr. Robert Terry
Dr. Cheryl Sadler
Dr. Charlotte L. Burrell
Mr. Rick Hirt
Honorable Judge Carol Dezso
Mr. Robert Moore
Mr. Thomas Tatum

Welcome to our Website

First, let me say thank you on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the staff for taking the time to visit our site. Our site was designed to provide information that is user friendly and accessible. We have experienced extraordinary challenges for our Country, but it was also a year of extraordinary milestones for Akron-UMADAOP, Inc. It is because of the generosity and steadfast commitment of you that we have been able to continue to achieve all that we have. This note really is a tribute to all of you.

Having been with this organization for a number of years, I am constantly reminded that nothing is more important than providing and restoring the gift of health to those in our community who have somehow fallen short. Nevertheless, nothing is accomplished without people that are committed to service as you all have been. Everyday individuals come to us for services that I am very proud to say are delivered to them in a manner that demonstrates dedication, commitment and total competency. More importantly, it is provided by individuals such as you that continue to have our Agency at the Cutting Edge of Services and Best Practices.

Akron-UMADAOP, Inc.’s Mission is to utilize a holistic approach to multifaceted substance abuse education, prevention, treatment and other services, which promote health and wellness within our communities, with emphasis on African Americans and other minorities. It is my desire that we continue to strive to develop comprehensive Prevention and Treatment systems that create healthy communities in which the people of Summit County may continue to enjoy quality lifestyles.

Thank you for making all of this possible. We could not do this everyday, day-in and day-out, for our children and their families without your continued commitment. Let us all continue to pull together and be a pillar for each other so that Akron-UMADAOP, Inc. can remain a special place - a place of hope and healing, a place of second chances, a place of smiles and a place for a brighter tomorrow.

Yes, these are uncertain economic times, but the children and their families do not stop needing our care because of the challenges facing our communities and our nation. Thank you for giving and caring. Though we have achieved much, there is still much to do, and I look forward to your continued support and commitment now and more so as we move forward to the Next Level.

Janice Mercier Wade, Ph.D., OCPS II
President and CEO

To request a 990, email us at aumadaop@yahoo.com