Who We Are & What We Do
We are the Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery.
MOAR was founded in 1991 to collectively meet with other addiction oriented groups
to build a coalition to support Licensing of Alcohol and Drug Counselors.
Our Accomplishments
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Supporting the establishment of an adolescent treatment facility in Western MA
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23 years of Recovery Month Celebrations with national attention Received a SAMHSA Award in 2011.
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13 Years of Celebrating Alcohol Awareness Month
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Increased availability of Recovery Action Meetings to East Boston, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Beverly, New Bedford, Lawrence, Springfield, and Worcester. We look forward to doing MOAR!
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Policymaker and Public Education to support services for families and individuals
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Collaboration with Community and Statewide Coalitions to Create Public Awareness
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20 awards for Community Contributions
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Received Joel Hernandes Advocacy Award from Faces and Voices of Recovery at America Honors Recovery Celebration 2012,




Meet the Team
Trevor Dayton
MOAR A.R.E.A.S. Facilitator
As a man in long-term recovery, I am actively involved in supporting the growth of peer to peer recovery, Recovery Centered Organizations and professional workforce development initiatives in the peer recovery workforce.
Kirsten Doherty
SOAR Project Director
I’ve experienced addiction as a family member but today I’m fortunate that they are in recovery and leading fulfilling and productive lives. A strong empathy and the desire to prevent more
John Fortes III, LADC1, MS
MOAR Operations Support
As a person in long-term recovery and have been affiliated with the Massachusetts organization for addiction recovery (M.O.A.R) for 10 years, I am pleased to say that I am still part of the Moar team and looking forward to the continued
Kelli Kydd
MOAR Regional Coordinator Western Massachusetts
Jacquie Maloney
MOAR A.R.E.A.S. Facilitator
Hi my name is Jacquie, I work out of the Bristol MA area. I have been in recovery for 7 years and worked extremely hard to get to where I am today. I am certified by

Hannah Page, MSW
MOAR Administrative Coordinator
Julie Pike
MOAR Recovery Coach
I am a person in long-term recovery what that means for me is I haven't had a drink or a drug and over 27 years. I spent 20 plus years in prison. When I came home life had changed significantly from the time I
Recent Masters graduate with years of experience in clerical work, psychology, and research. Looking to make a full-time transition into Social Work.
Leah Randolph LADC I, CADC Il
MOAR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lead
Ms. Leah S. Randolph is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of Commonwealth Mental Health & Wellness Center, located in Dorchester and Lynn MA. She was an enormous part of developing
Josephine Simard
MOAR Recovery Coach
I’m a woman in long-term recovery who is humbled to be a Recovery Coach for MOAR. As an individual who has experienced SUD, trauma and involvement in the Criminal Justice System, I am committed to representing the profound
MOAR Board Members
Vijay Dalal, MSW MBA LICSW
MOAR Board Member
Vijay brings a diverse background in Social Work, Non-Profit Operations, Program Development, Clinical Oversight and Financial Management as President/CEO of Granada House.
Daniel Ginivan,
CPS Recovery Coach/ Certified Peer Specialist
MOAR Board Member
Danny Ginivan is a Certified Addictions Recovery Coach and an Approved Recovery Coach Supervisor in
Chelsea Orefice
MOAR Board Member
Chelsea Orefice is a State Unintentional Overdose Researcher at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. She has had experience working in the substance use field as a substance use prevention coordinator, working directly