MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

01/10/2026

Boston Regional Coodinators Masterful Mikayla and Sunshine Scotty enjoyed connecting with the staff and community members at STEPRox Recovery Support Center. Thank you for creating such a warm and welcoming environment.

01/09/2026

Thank you AIR Framingham for hosting a powerful AREAS meeting that was followed by some fun playing cards!

01/09/2026

Reminder!

Join Nico Alicea for his Western MA Action for Recovery meeting this coming Monday, January 12th from 1-2PM on Zoom.

This month's guest speaker will be Lisa Newman Polk, Esq., LCSW. Lisa is a lawyer, social worker, and a dedicated advocate for prison reform and ending the criminalization of addiction who is the main organizer behind S.1117/H.1913 An Act relative to treatment, not incarceration!

01/09/2026

Thousands in MA working toward recovery are incarcerated for relapse while on pretrial release or probation, disrupting treatment and reinforcing the cycle of addiction.

Have you been impacted by this issue? Your experience can help inform policy and make a real difference.

We’re collecting anonymous stories—short blurbs or longer reflections—to help lawmakers understand the real-world impact of their decisions.
✨ No names required
✨ Share only what you’re comfortable with

Together, we can ensure that people fighting addiction are given the chance they deserve to recover without the threat of incarceration hanging over them.

Click the link below to share your story!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhbRzzu67rAPw0YNu3W6mx5_VqwbB1W9Gt3XcyvEIQ99fd4Q/viewform?usp=header

01/08/2026

When: Thursday, January 29th
Where: Anchored in Recovery
Time: Doors open at 3:30 (light refreshments served)
Film starts at 4:00
Q&A with the film's participants at 5:30

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-city-documentary-screening-and-qa-tickets-1979538774763?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawPM2qBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXUW8zU0dZT3BIQTRuYnpZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlf13IIaX_SRKu-jSSkqK1IIlIav8wYaboZGghFHW2v4eexkR_IG_ml8FtrF_aem_ViwWyUCsi9-jUKILqvs1dw

Join us for an inspiring documentary about recovery!

01/06/2026

Check out all of these AREAS meetings happening tomorrow!

- Lynn at the Recovery Exchange Peer Support Center from 1:00-2:00PM
- Boston at the Meridian House from 1:15-2:15PM
- Plymouth at Plymouth Recovery Center from 11:30-12:30PM
- Walpole at Turning Point Peer Recovery Center from 1:30-2:30PM

01/05/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month—a time to raise awareness on substance use disorders, offer support, share resources, and break down barriers that keep people from seeking help. Learn more about Bay State Community Services’ substance use supports at: www.baystatecs.org

12/29/2025

Help us welcome Mallika Iyer to our team!

She is our new Boston MA Regional Coordinator and is eager to connect with the recovery community in the City of Boston!

"My name is Mallika and I am proud to serve the Boston recovery community as the MOAR Boston Regional Coordinator. I have domestic and international experience working in health and education to support diverse groups of people, and I believe that a happy and healthy life should be available to everyone. I am passionate about bringing people together to stand up for their rights and to advocate for fair and equitable, evidence-based practice and policy."

12/23/2025

It was a pleasure meeting with one of MOAR's newest members Michael Boyle, a local author of "How to Find Joy Even If You Have a Hole in Your Bucket."

12/22/2025

So grateful for this incredible team 💜 Our MOAR staff holiday luncheon was the perfect way to reflect on a great year—proud of the work we’ve done together and excited for what’s ahead in the new year. 🎄✨ Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at MOAR!

12/18/2025

We want to thank Project Weber/RENEW and AJ for their hospitality, for giving us a tour, and showing us how much love and compassion goes into the work they're doing!

12/17/2025

It was a great Saturday hanging with our friends at NO ONE WALKS ALONE Peer Recovery Support Center's Holiday Celebration!