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Indianapolis organizations highlight National Recovery Awareness Month

September is National Recovery Awareness Month.
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INDIANAPOLIS — September is National Recovery Month, and Indianapolis organizations are working to raise awareness on the resources available to women in recovery.

Heart Rock Recovery Center is a six-month housing program for women and their small children that is affiliated with Overdose Lifeline. They help mothers who are fighting to overcome addiction.

The recovery house provides services, including intensive outpatient therapy and an in-house occupational therapist. Women and children are not required to pay for their housing for at least 90 days of their stay, officials say.

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Morris Property Group held an event on Sunday for the recovery house to celebrate National Recovery Awareness Month and shed light on community resources.

Attendees could enjoy food, Kona Ice, and activities for the whole family, including volleyball, cornhole, pickleball and more.

Additionally, Morris Property Group was giving out shirts in exchange for donations. The organization was asking for the following items to donate to Heart Rock Recovery Center:

  • Baby wipes
  • Hangers
  • Goodwill gift cards
  • Twin sheets
  • Towels

Those who missed the event but would like to donate to Heart Rock Recovery Center, or for more information on the recovery house, click here.

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