2020 - 2021 Public Policy Forum

As part of MOAR's mission we seek to educate the public about policy issues

important to people in recovery.  Find highlights and current factsheets here.

State Representative

Marjorie Decker MA Mental Health Substance Use Recovery Chair

Tom Coderre SAMHSA

New England Region Director

COVID 19 Action Steps for

a Better Tomorrow

Our Mission is 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.

MCAS REVISED FY 2021 Budget Request during COVID-19 Emergency

The Massachusetts Coalition for Addiction Services (MCAS) is a group of advocacy organizations that have come together to speak with one voice to strengthen support for funding for addiction prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery support services and increased access to services for people with substance use disorders.

MOAR

Policy Priorities

2019 – 2021 Policy Briefs for Addiction Recovery

Approximately 5 People are Dying Every Day from Opioid Overdoses and Drug Addiction in Massachusetts! If You Think The Following Might Help – Educate Your State Rep or Senator! Exercise Your Rights for Recovery!

S2796 PATIENTS FIRST ACT

Led by Senator Cindy Friedman An Act Relative to Putting Patients First

– Passed by Massachusetts State Senate on June 25, 2020

MOAR

Policy Action Item

Patients

First Act

MCAS

Revised

FY 2021