MRCI Presents: Summit UP!

2186 North Sherman Drive,Indianapolis IN 46218

16 September, 2022

Description

Minority Recovery Collective Inc. (MRCI, "mercy") is proud to host its 2nd Annual Recovery Month Conference, Summit UP!, September 16-18th in Indianapolis, Indiana. This event gathers Advocates, Community Members, Peer Professionals & Resources throughout the state of Indiana from the full continuum of care to bridge the gaps between intervention, prevention, recovery, treatment, & wellness for & in the black community. Those who attend are sure to leave with a renewed sense of purpose and fresh ideas for providing comprehensive care and support moving forward. This landmark experience will be held at Indiana's only predominately black institution (PBI), Martin University and MLK Center Indy for 200 like minds to experience 3 days of fellowship, networking, education, and immersive sessions centered on the recovery and sustained wellness of black and brown folks. This year's theme is based on one of MRCI's core values: Resilience. "We take calculated risks and view failures as learning opportunities in our efforts to further our mission." All sessions and activities will give insight on practical applications of how to positively transform within one or more of the 9 Dimensions of Recovery & Wellness to start and/or sustain recovery until wellness can be maintained. Please note: Registration and masks are required for the conference (indoor). For the outdoor market, pre-registration is suggested and masks are suggested. More information about this conference, the itinerary, & sponsorship opportunities can be found here. Minority Recovery Collective Inc. (MRCI ["mercy"]) is a peer-led healing community of individuals and businesses working together to provide free recovery support programs and services to Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) throughout the state of Indiana. Trained and certified as Peer Professionals, our members assist BIPOC looking to heal from addiction, mental health challenges, chronic stress/trauma, and other circumstances that negatively affect one's quality of life. Our mission is to promote the wholistic recovery of BIPOC through harm / stress reduction and positive social interactions, this includes direct services, sober social events, and community engagement.