MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

Learn about what is happening at the state house…Overdose prevention centers, Licensing for Recovery Coaches, 51A Reform and MOAR !

Come to MOAR Middlesex East on June 20th at 6:30 on Zoom!

Happy Juneteenth!

MOAR is closed today in recognition of the holiday.

Learn more about Juneteenth & its significance here: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/what-juneteenth

Our friends, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, is hosting their 103rd annual Mashpee Wampanoag Powwow on July 5th, 6th and 7th at 483 Great Neck Road S. Mashpee, MA!

The powwow showcases Wampanoag culture, community, and tradition through drumming, singing, competition, and food and craft vendors. The annual Princess Crowning, Fireball Ceremony, and clambake will also take place throughout the three-day event. Come experience the vibrant sights and sounds of our Indigenous community as we come together to honor our heritage. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Indigenous culture. All are invited to attend and enjoy the powwow.

Tickets can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite, or at the gate.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mashpee-wampanoag-pow-wow-tickets-904945786207?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2hCwsfwj4491xqFvlTr0yDVrmFSB4rFa3yw_GYBQcP1-5BDu7DwDdts3I_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

Mashpee Wampanoag Pow Wow Come join us for a vibrant celebration of Mashpee Wampanoag culture at our annual Pow Wow!

HAPPENING NEXT MONDAY, JUNE 24TH!

MOAR's 6th Annual Western MA Policy Forum
9:00AM-11:30AM
American International College
1000 State St, Springfield, MA 01109
The Schwartz Campus Auditorium

Tickets: https://buytickets.at/massachusettsorganizationforaddictionrecovery/1290066

🌟 Join Our Team at MOAR! 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference in the recovery community? MOAR is looking for a dedicated Regional Coordinator to represent us in the vibrant Boston region! 🌆

As the Regional Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of creating positive change by:
🤝 Engaging new members and sustaining current ones to form dynamic Action for Recovery Teams.
📣 Developing exciting volunteer opportunities to empower our community.
👥 Facilitating meetings, providing support through training, and guiding peer support activities.
🌈 Ensuring inclusivity and diversity in our peer-to-peer network, aligning with our organizational mission and values.

If you're ready to be a driving force in fostering community resilience and empowerment, we want to hear from you!

Apply here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Rec.../Jobs/Details/2363460

MOAR Recovery Coach, Mark Armour, attended the Faces & Voices of Recovery's Recovery Leadership Summit in Colorado earlier this month.

Great News!

Great WMSAPA Event! It was a honor to participate and see awards go to wonderful people who have done so much for addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, harm reduction!!

Opioid deaths in Boston rose last year despite a statewide decline - The Boston Globe The number of Bostonians dying from opioid-related overdoses throughout the state increased as well.

We are incredibly grateful to have the Hampden County Sheriff's Department as a sponsor for our Summer Kickoff events. Your support not only enhances these activities but also contributes significantly to our mission of creating safe and engaging spaces for our community.

Your partnership allows us to offer fun-filled events where our community can gather, celebrate, and access vital resources. We appreciate your dedication to public safety and community engagement — it truly makes a difference!

We look forward to continuing our partnership and making our neighborhood a better place for everyone. Here's to more successful events and to a future filled with collaboration and community spirit!

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us on June 21st from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Jaime Ulloa Park for a day full of fun, music, and community building. This event is open to the public and we're excited to have over 10 community organizations joining us to provide valuable information and resources.

🍔🎶 Expect delicious food, lively music, and engaging activities for all ages!

Here's to more successful events and to a future filled with collaboration and community spirit!

Hampden County Sheriff's Office

It is an honor for MOAR to participate in The Recovery Education Collaborate! The one year anniversary gathering with leadership, facilitators, trainers - paving the way for recovery coaches across all cultures and demographics!

Today was a great day 🎉🥳REC’s First Annual Meeting. So much more to come!!

Today was a great day 🎉🥳REC’s First Annual Meeting. So much more to come!!

South Shore Peer Recovery, Inc. is a recovery community organization with locations in Scituate and a new Peer Recovery Support Center opening in Weymouth, Massachusetts, offering individual and group support for people in recovery from substance use disorder and their families.

Here is a job opening to check out!
Interested applicants should email a resume & cover letter to Program Director Kristen Esson at [email protected]

Program Coordinator - Weymouth, MA - Indeed.com South Shore Peer Recovery

If you couldn't make our Lunch & Learn today mark your calendars for our next one! Join facilitators Jill & Noel at Plymouth Recovery Center for a light lunch & review of all things REC and its Education Platform! We have limited seats available so please reserve your spot using the link: https://forms.gle/FH3S8YAnbqMx1qZ67

Be on the lookout for our next Lunch & Learn, as they are happening regionally.
MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

See Boston Globe article - Overdose Deaths Down Overall in M- but up in
Communities of Color, and Rural Communites
Your thoughts

More than 2,300 people in Mass. died of an overdose in 2022, the highest number ever - The Boston Globe State plans more spending, novel initiatives, and a look at overdose prevention sites in an effort to curb the rise in deaths.

DPH report: Massachusetts opioid-related overdose deaths decreased 10% in 2023, but fatalities rose for Black men.

Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/news/dph-report-massachusetts-opioid-related-overdose-deaths-decreased-10-percent-in-2023 #:~:text=There%20were%202%2C125%20confirmed%20and,compared%20to%2033.5%20in%202022

And here: https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/06/12/massachusetts-overdose-deaths-june-data-dramatic-decrease

Overdose deaths in Mass. dropped 10%, but fatalities rose for Black men It’s the largest single-year decrease in overdose deaths here in 20 years, state officials said. Preliminary data suggests the trend is keeping up this year. But the gains are uneven. Deaths among white men were down 16%, but deaths rose 6% among Black men.

Are you interested in receiving a FREE recovery training from MOAR?

MOAR offers two important trainings aimed at helping individual use their voices for productive change!

1. Recovery Messaging: This training helps individuals understand the impact of stigma and language on recovery. We can assist you in identifying key elements of recovery messages. Ultimately, attendees will be able to craft and deliver their own positive recovery messages.

2. Advocacy 101: This training helps individuals understand how public policies and laws are developed and changed. Additionally, the training covers the state budget process. Finally, we will demonstrate strategies and best practices for effective visits/calls with your legislators.

These trainings are put on by our awesome team of regional coordinators and can run anywhere between 45-90 minutes each.

Please reach out here on social media, via phone (617-423-6627), or email ([email protected]) if you are interested in scheduling a training or would like to learn more!

Sunshine Scotty was honored to speak at Substance Prevention Alliance of Needham - SPAN's volunteer celebration event last week. Thank you Karen and Angi for the warm welcome! Congratulations to the town of Needham and all of the wonderful volunteers doing such outstanding prevention work. Recovery is real and prevention is important!

Get your tickets now to MOAR's 6th Annual Western MA Policy Forum!

June 24th 2024
9:00am-11:30AM
American International College, Springfield, MA

https://buytickets.at/massachusettsorganizationforaddictionrecovery/1290066

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SAVE THE DATE!

MOAR's Western MA Policy Forum is happening on Monday, June 24th from 9-11:30AM.

RSVP: https://buytickets.at/massachusettsorganizationforaddictionrecovery/1290066

Camp COASA - August 2024!

Children of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse are hosting their annual camp August 5-9th at Laboure Center in South Boston for children 8-17.

The first ever Dual-Anon meeting in Massachusetts tool place at the Dual Recovery Retreat at Nichols College on June 6! It was an amazing experience to be part of this meeting along with a fantastic DRA retreat. Dual Recovery is Real!

Where’s Waldo? I mean where’s Sunshine Scotty??

What a pleasure it was to be at Torchlight Recovery’s grand soft opening in Grove Hall in Dorchester! The center is beautiful and so is the community! Recovery is real!

River II Recovery gave Sunshine Scotty a warm welcome and we had a blast even though everyone missed the vacationing Noble Noel. Thanks everyone for a joyful, heartwarming, and inspiring time. Recovery is real!