Business Details
38 Years
experience
Behavioral Health & Recovery Services in Columbus, OH
Founded in 1988, Africentric Personal Development Shop Development Shop (APDS) is a family-centered behavioral healthcare center dedicated to empowering communities through comprehensive programs in substance use disorder treatment, mental health care, and personal development. Our evidence-based services prioritize cultural responsiveness and trauma-informed care, serving individuals and families across urban, suburban, and rural communities. With a focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery, we offer specialized programs like SMART 2.0 summer camp, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), and peer recovery support to address diverse client needs. As the behavioral healthcare arm of the National Center for Urban Solutions, we emphasize education, emotional wellness, and community collaboration to foster long-term resilience.Our multidisciplinary approach includes domestic violence intervention, academic enrichment, and life skills training, tailored to support youth, teenagers, and adults. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, we ensure accessibility by accepting Medicaid and offering income-based pricing, serving over 27,000 individuals since our inception. Our mission centers on making families healthier and safer through goal-oriented counseling, adaptability-focused strategies, and responsive support systems that promote positive behavioral change.
Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Peer Recovery Support
Domestic Violence Intervention
Youth Development Programs
Mental Health Counseling
Anger Management Courses
Case Management
Grief Support Groups
Prevention Education
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We provide trauma-informed care developed over 36 years of community service.
- Our evidence-based programs integrate Africentric principles and cultural responsiveness.
- We offer accessible care through Medicaid acceptance and income-based pricing.
- Our multidisciplinary approach addresses both behavioral health and social determinants.
- We focus on family systems to create lasting community impact.
Services
Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Our comprehensive programs address substance use disorders through evidence-based methodologies. Clients participate in structured group sessions and individual counseling to develop coping strategies and prevent relapses. Services include outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) options.
Peer Recovery Support
Trained peer specialists provide community-based support for individuals in recovery from mental health or substance use disorders. These sessions focus on self-determination, resilience-building, and connecting participants to community resources while emphasizing trauma-informed care and cultural competence.
Domestic Violence Intervention
We offer court-approved education classes for domestic violence perpetrators aged 18+. The program includes cognitive-behavioral techniques to address harmful patterns, develop empathy, and promote nonviolent communication within relationships through structured weekly sessions.
Youth Development Programs
Services for youth include SMART 2.0 summer camp, Urban GEMS urban agriculture initiative, and UCANN violence prevention programs. These initiatives focus on academic enhancement, emotional regulation, and character development through culturally responsive, project-based learning experiences.
Mental Health Counseling
Specialized mental health services address depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD through dual diagnosis treatment. Therapies include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused approaches delivered by licensed clinicians in individual and group settings.
People
Dr. Moriba Kelsey
Founder
Co-founded APDS in 1988 to provide culturally responsive behavioral healthcare. Serves as visionary leader for programs spanning prevention, treatment, and recovery services across four decades in Columbus, Ohio.
Dr. Barbara Kelsey
Founder
Co-founder of APDS with a commitment to community wellness and behavioral health education. Instrumental in developing family-centered programs integrating African-centered cultural principles since the organization's inception.
Questions
What services does APDS offer for substance use disorders?
APDS provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders, combining counseling and medical support.
Do you accept insurance or offer sliding-scale fees?
We accept Medicaid and most major insurance plans. For uninsured clients, we offer income-based pricing to ensure accessible care for all populations.
What youth programs are available?
Our youth initiatives include SMART 2.0 summer camp, Urban GEMS gardening program, UCANN violence prevention, and Mindful Reactions anger management courses for ages 6–22.
How does APDS approach mental health treatment?
We specialize in dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD using therapies including CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing.
Are there family-focused support programs?
Yes, we offer family-centered care with aftercare programming, educational materials, and community-building activities to support recovery and strengthen family systems.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call 614-253-4448 for consultation or visit our website to schedule an appointment with our team for any of our behavioral health services.
Reviews (3)
Benjamin McDay
Aug 23, 2021
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One of the premier Black therapy originazitions in Columbus Ohio. It may not be for everyone but is definitely for us!!!
Marcus Whitson
Nov 21, 2020
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The counselor John Williams degrades every client, like theyre not there for help. I wouldnt recommend this place to anybody. They get mad when you have a rebuttable excuse on why you think things differently. I think its because of the repetitive classes he has to do daily he gets bored with the last class. Waist of time.
Francis Gbalazeh
Aug 29, 2019
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I am doing anger management classes here on account of an incident with my wife. The classes are going well as the staffs are highly professional and know the subjects well.
