Uplift Lexington County organizing an Uplift Summit for early May

Lexington, SC 04/14/2025 (Paul Kirby) – Project Manager Macey Silano, who is working on a project called Uplift Lexington County, is currently working on their first Uplift Summit that will be held in early May 7, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It is being held at the Brookland Baptist Church Banquet and Conference Center, located at 1066 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia, SC 29169. This event will offer an opportunity to reflect on the members and guest collective impact and engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of Uplift Lexington County.

Uplift Lexington County is a collaborative movement dedicated to improving services and support for individuals facing behavioral health challenges. At its core, Uplift brings together law enforcement, EMS, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, and individuals with lived experience to reimagine how we respond to those in crisis. The shared goal is to reduce reliance on emergency services and the criminal justice system by connecting people to resources that foster long-term healing, stability, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is a fitting moment to celebrate the impact they’ve made together. Lunch will be provided, and they look forward to sharing this meaningful time with you. They hope you can join them for the Uplift Summit. You can RSVP HERE by April 30, 2025, or please feel free to contact Project Manager Macey Silano by email at macey@serveandconnect.org to inform her if you plan to attend.

The organizer hope you will join them for this important gathering as we reflect on the incredible journey of Uplift Lexington County. Since its launch in November 2021 at Brookland Baptist Church, Uplift has grown into a powerful cross-sector movement committed to improving behavioral health outcomes and reducing reliance on emergency services and the criminal justice system. Together, they’ve built meaningful partnerships between law enforcement, EMS, healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and community organizations.

“Your presence would mean so much as we honor the progress we’ve made and look ahead to what’s possible,” Silano said. “Together, we can continue building a healthier, more connected Lexington County.”