UMADAOP Conference
Join us for the 36th Annual Conference, focusing on prevention, treatment, and community wellness. Connect with leaders and advocates dedicated to culturally responsive solutions in Ohio.
Who Should Attend
• Behavioral health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery professionals. • Social workers, counselors, case managers, peer supporters, and community health workers. • Educators, school administrators, youth-serving organizations, and student leaders. • Faith-based and grassroots community organizations. • Public health professionals, nonprofit leaders, and local government partners. • Individuals and families interested in learning more about culturally responsive wellness, recovery, and community support.
Why Attend
The UMADAOP Federation has long supported culturally responsive prevention, treatment, recovery, and outreach services for Ohio communities, with a focus on addressing behavioral health and substance use needs in African American, Hispanic/Latinx, and other underserved communities. Attending the conference is an opportunity to connect with mission-driven professionals, learn from experienced presenters, and bring practical tools back to your organization, agency, neighborhood, or program.
BENEFITS OF COMING
Continuing education opportunities:
Participants may have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits while expanding their professional knowledge and skills.
Relevant training and professional development:
Sessions are designed to support real-world practice in prevention, treatment, recovery, reentry, youth engagement, family support, and community wellness.
Culturally responsive learning:
Attendees will explore approaches that recognize culture, lived experience, and community strengths as essential parts of effective service delivery.
Networking and collaboration:
The conference offers meaningful opportunities to meet partners from across Ohio, exchange ideas, and build relationships that strengthen local impact.
Community empowerment:
Attendees will leave with renewed energy, practical strategies, and resources to better serve individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
We encourage you to join us for this important conference and to invite colleagues, partners, and community members who share a commitment to healing, prevention, recovery, and equity. Your participation helps advance the collective work of building healthier, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We look forward to seeing you at the UMADAOP Federation 36th Annual Conference.
