MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

MOAR - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery Our DEI Statement: MOAR is a voice for all people seeking the benefits of recovery.

Our Mission: To organize recovering individuals, families and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions. Our Vision: MOAR envisions a society where addiction is treated as a significant public health issue and recovery is recognized as valuable to all our communities. We are committed to doing the work necessary to address t

he struggles and inequities diverse groups of people face while seeking recovery services. Systemic racism, prejudice, and bias have been deeply ingrained in the history of the American health care system. MOAR is committed to work to create a collective voice for those seeking recovery for all people who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and oppressed.

One more week. We hope to see you there.
04/24/2026

One more week. We hope to see you there.

04/23/2026

As promised! Here is the information on the free Narcan training for the general public. Don't miss this opportunity to receive this free life-saving training. Thanks to GAAP Recovery Inc for sponsoring this training!

04/22/2026
📢 Public Hearing Alert: Alcohol & Drug Counselor Licensure UpdatesThe MA Department of Public Health is proposing update...
04/22/2026

📢 Public Hearing Alert: Alcohol & Drug Counselor Licensure Updates

The MA Department of Public Health is proposing updates to regulations governing the licensure of alcohol and drug counselors (105 CMR 168.000)—the first changes since 2004. These updates aim to modernize standards, align with current best practices, and strengthen the continuum of care across the Commonwealth.

Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Join by Phone: 888-603-7042
Passcode: 4279486 (Press *1 to testify)

Community members are strongly encouraged to attend and share feedback. Written comments can also be submitted electronically to Reg.Testimony@mass.gov by 5:00 PM on April 27.

Your voice matters—help shape the future of the recovery workforce in Massachusetts!

For our fellow nonprofits, courtesy of Lawyers Clearinghouse:CORI: Empowering Nonprofits to Support Clients with Crimina...
04/22/2026

For our fellow nonprofits, courtesy of Lawyers Clearinghouse:

CORI: Empowering Nonprofits to Support Clients with Criminal Records (Virtual)

Tuesday, June 28, 2026
2:00 - 3:30pm

https://lawyersclearinghouse.org/event/cori-what-nonprofits-need-to-know-to-help-their-clients-virtual-28/

*Note: This training is not designed to help advise nonprofits on their hiring practices. It is solely focused on assisting clients with criminal records.*

This criminal records training is intended for nonprofits whose staff are involved with counseling or offering services in the community to individuals who may have criminal records. It will address the following:

- What exactly is a criminal record in Massachusetts? Who has the data? Who gets access to the data?
- How can a nonprofit help a client reduce the barriers posed by criminal records?
- What is the process to seal a CORI? Can I refer my client to free legal resources for sealing?
- What rights do individuals with a sealed CORI have when they are applying for a job? Housing?
- What is the process to expunge a charge on a CORI? Are there free legal resources?
- What are the concerns for an individual with a CORI who has an immigration issue?

Presenter: Crispin Birnbaum, Access to Justice Fellow

04/21/2026
04/14/2026

🎤✨ Second Chance Poetry Café ✨🎤
Join us for an evening of powerful voices, fresh starts, and community care as we celebrate Second Chance Month and Clean Slate MA.
This event is made possible in partnership with Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Teen Empowerment (The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc.), Clean Slate MA, Prophetic Resistance Boston, Life after prison, and other community partners committed to justice, healing, and reentry support.
📝 What to expect:
🍽️ Free food
🔓 CORI & criminal record sealing assistance
📚 Learn about legislation to automate record sealing
🎙️ Poetry Café — share your voice!
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🕓 CORI Sealing Clinic: 4–6 PM
🕕 Poetry Café: 6–8 PM
📍 ULEM | 88 Warren St., Roxbury, MA
🎟️ Free entry
📲 Scan the QR code or register: tinyurl.com/PoetryCafe-CORI-Sealing
Community. Creativity. Second chances. 💜

Address

105 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA
02111

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16174236627

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