Our Mission

The Mission Of The Uma Center Of Tulsa Is To Empower Traditionally Underserved Communities Through Education, Economic Development, And Advocacy. These Elements Guide Every Initiative We Implement.

About UMA

UMA is a word from the Quechua language that means “summit.” The organization offers competitive pay and full benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 403(b) plan and an employee assistance program. UMA Tulsa has eight employees and an office in the Plaza Santa Cecilia, home to the new East Tulsa Business Incubator. Most of our activities happen in Plaza Santa Cecilia, but we also partner with organizations in North and South Tulsa to bring our programs to diverse demographic areas.

Services

Physical Health

UMA started offering mobile vaccination clinics in 2021. We added health screenings and cardiovascular disease education in 2022, along with healthful lifestyle programs. In 2023, we held 145 health events, which reached over 5,000 clients directly and more than 41,000 clients indirectly.

Nutrition Programs

UMA partners with Hunger Free Oklahoma to understand the challenges people experience in signing up for benefits and help them overcome barriers to enroll in SNAP, WIC, and the new Double Up Program.

Behavioral Health

Our bilingual trainers certified 66 community members and health workers in Mental Health First Aid last year. We also helped 30 people achieve their Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification with ODMHSAS. Our new maternal behavioral health program educates and screens parents for depression and anxiety.

Economic Development

UMA advances economic development via entrepreneurship and business development through the Tulsa Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber offers two cohort-based programs, business workshops, and technical assistance.

Activities and Events

Love From Our Clients

“My husband was diagnosed with diabetes and told by his doctor to 'eat better.' We were given no guidelines on how to actually do that. Attending UMA's nutrition classes helped us understand how food affects insulin and how to change his diet to manage his diabetes.”

Healthy Lifestyles Program Participant

“My wife and I are very grateful to have found UMA's free mobile clinic so our children could get the immunizations to enroll them in school. We're new in the country, don't have insurance, and are learning English. It was a relief to communicate with UMA in our native language.”

Mobile Vaccination Clinic Client

“I loved learning about mental illnesses and how to help someone going through rough times. We were taught proper terminology, so we don't create more stigma. After taking the MHFA course, I feel more confident in my ability to help family members, friends, co-workers, and myself!”

Certified Mental Health First Aider