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The Indiana Mental Health & Addiction
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Celebrate with us as we honor the 2025 MHAI Heroes for Recovery!
Join us at the 2025 Mental Health and Addiction Symposium on December 12th, 2025, at the Indianapolis Marriott East, as we celebrate and honor the true Heroes for Recovery. This annual event, hosted by Mental Health America of Indiana, recognizes those who have made extraordinary contributions to the recovery journeys of individuals facing persistent mental health challenges and addiction. It’s an opportunity to express our deep gratitude to these Heroes and their families.
Each nominee will receive a congratulatory certificate of recognition. A distinguished panel of those involved with the award categories will select the Heroes to be honored during the Heroes for Recovery Luncheon, a key feature of the Mental Health and Addiction Symposium on December 12th, 2025.
Please remember that you can nominate multiple individuals within a single category. To ensure that each nominee is properly considered, kindly complete a separate form for each individual or group. Nominations will be accepted until November 1st, 2025, and award recipients will be notified after all submissions are reviewed and awards are decided.
We look forward to coming together as a community to recognize and celebrate the outstanding efforts of our Heroes for Recovery. Your participation is invaluable, and we are eager to honor these deserving individuals at this special event.
Nominate a Hero
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: Advocate of the Year
This award is to showcase the work of the amazing behavioral health advocates across Indiana who are ensuring behavioral health is a focus in Indiana.
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
This award is the work of the amazing behavioral health professionals across Indiana who are ensuring supportive, evidence-based care is provided to all Hoosiers.
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: Behavioral Health Team of the Year
This award is to showcase the work of the amazing teams across Indiana who are ensuring supportive, evidence-based care is provided to all Hoosiers.
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: Recovery Network Peer Run Organization of the Year
This award is to showcase the work of the amazing peer ran organizations across Indiana who are ensuring safe and supportive recovery support services are available for those in their recovery/wellness journey.
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: ICAADA Recovery Coach of the Year
This award is to showcase the work of the amazing, certified recovery coaches across Indiana who are ensuring person-centered, evidence-based support is provided to all Hoosiers
MHAI Heroes for Recovery: INARR Recovery Residence of the Year
This award is to showcase the work of the amazing recovery residences across Indiana who are ensuring safe and supportive housing is provided for those in recovery
Nominations will be accepted until November 1st, 2025. Please only submit one nomination per submission. Use separate submissions to nominate different people.