Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

What Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) does

MOAR (Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery) is a 501(c)(3) recovery community organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Its mission is to organize recovering individuals, families, and friends into a collective voice that educates the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions, and to advocate for recovery-centered public policy at the state level. The organization operates a statewide model with six regional coordinators covering Western, Central, Northeast, Metro West, Southeast, and Boston, and is connected to a network of more than 35 peer recovery support centers across Massachusetts.

Its core offerings are non-technological programs rather than software products. These include the A.R.E.A.S. (Action for Recovery Education and Support) peer-developed curriculum refined over 20+ years; the MOAR Mini Guide and Community Supports Resources (Multiple Pathways Guide, Family Toolkit, MBHP Peer Support Resource Guides in English and Spanish); free community Recovery Trainings; Action for Recovery Meetings; Policy Education handouts; Policy Forums held in Boston and Western Massachusetts plus grassroots Mini Policy Forums across other regions; and Recovery Day Events statewide. All services are provided free of charge to members and the public.

MOAR generates revenue through donations (processed via its fiscal sponsor Bay State Community Services using Bloomerang CRM), state government grants (anchored by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services), foundation grants (Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts, and historical SAMHSA support), and the 2025 Champion of Change corporate sponsors program. The organization has 12 employees, an Advisory Board, and does not charge for its core services; it does not have a proprietary technology platform, app, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

Legal name

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery

Website

https://moar-recovery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MOAR is a Boston-based nonprofit founded in 1991 that organizes people in recovery, families, and allies across Massachusetts into a collective voice for recovery advocacy, peer education, and legislative engagement, operating statewide through six regional coordinators and 35+ partner peer recovery support centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Advocacy

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery advocacy
• Recovery community organizing
• Peer recovery support
• Recovery policy education
• Substance use prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MOAR generates revenue through tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. As a program of Bay State Community Services (a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit), all donations are processed through this fiscal sponsor and designated directly to support MOAR's advocacy work.
2. Membership Fees: Free membership is offered to individuals, providing access to recovery resources, newsletters, and community connection opportunities. Membership drives engagement and advocacy capacity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

MOAR is a nonprofit recovery community organization that organizes recovering individuals, families, and friends into a collective voice to educate the public about recovery from addiction. Its core offerings are free peer-led services including the A.R.E.A.S. recovery education curriculum, Recovery Trainings, the MOAR Mini Guide resource directory, Community Supports Resources (Multiple Pathways Guide, Family Toolkit, Peer Support Resource Guides), Action for Recovery Meetings, Policy Education Resources, Policy Forums, and Recovery Day Events delivered across six Massachusetts regions.

Product overview

MOAR (Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery) is a recovery-led nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, and peer support services for individuals, families, and communities affected by addiction across Massachusetts. The organization operates as a unified suite of interconnected programs rather than a technology product. Core offerings include: A.R.E.A.S., a peer-led recovery education curriculum designed to strengthen participation and relapse prevention; Recovery Trainings that empower community members with advocacy skills; the MOAR Mini Guide and Community Supports Resources (Multiple Pathways Guide, Family Toolkit, Peer Support Resource Guides) that help navigate recovery supports; Policy Education Resources and Policy Forums for legislative advocacy; Action for Recovery Meetings for ongoing community engagement; and Recovery Day Events celebrated across Massachusetts regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A.R.E.A.S. (Action for Recovery Education and Support) A peer-led recovery education curriculum designed to strengthen participation in recovery and relapse prevention, providing information about common practical problems faced by people in recovery and connecting people to appropriate resources. Delivered to individuals in recovery across Massachusetts.
• Recovery Trainings Free, community-centered recovery trainings led by MOAR's Regional Coordinators that help participants understand the role of language and storytelling in recovery culture, learn how policies impact access to recovery supports, and strengthen advocacy skills.
• MOAR Mini Guide A comprehensive, easy-to-use resource to help individuals, families, and communities navigate recovery supports across Massachusetts, including prevention and treatment resources, local support groups, recovery education programs, and practical 'where to go for help' fact sheets.
• Community Supports Resources Includes the Multiple Pathways Guide, Family Toolkit, and MBHP Peer Support Resource Guides (English and Spanish) providing practical resources for families and individuals affected by addiction.
• Action for Recovery Meetings Virtual monthly meetings led by Regional Coordinators where key legislation is discussed, MOAR's policy education is shared, and community members are supported in becoming informed advocates for recovery-centered policy.
• Policy Education Resources Policy education handouts and tools to help community members connect with legislators, learn about community issues, and take action to advocate for recovery-centered public policy in Massachusetts.
• Policy Forums Large-scale Policy Forums in Boston and Western Massachusetts, plus grassroots Mini Policy Forums throughout the Northeast, Southeast, MetroWest, Central, and Berkshire regions, providing platforms for communities to share voices and discuss recovery-focused policy.
• Recovery Day Events Regional recovery celebration events across Massachusetts including Boston, Central, Metro West, Northeast, Southeast, and Western regions featuring community activities, family events, and recovery month celebrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 peer recovery support centers connected through statewide network
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Bay State Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOAR is a program hosted by Bay State Community Services, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Bay State Community Services serves as MOAR's fiscal sponsor, processing donations and providing organizational infrastructure.
• Peer Recovery Center of ExcellencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide recovery partner providing resources, training, and support for peer recovery initiatives.
• Recovery Research InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide recovery partner providing research-based resources and evidence for recovery.
• Faces and Voices of RecoverymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational recovery advocacy organization partner supporting recovery community organizing.
• The Massachusetts Substance Use HelplinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide treatment assistance partner connecting individuals to recovery resources.
• New England Alliance for Addiction RecoverymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional alliance that MOAR joined in 1998, supported by a SAMHSA grant through the Recovery Community Support Program.
• Al-AnonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support partner providing resources for families and friends of people with alcohol addiction.
• Learn to CopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily support partner offering resources and support for families affected by addiction.
• Narcotics AnonymousminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship group partner providing peer support resources for addiction recovery.
• SMART RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellowship group partner offering self-help recovery resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Learn to Cope: Massachusetts-based family support organization for families affected by addiction. Comparable as a peer-led family support organization serving Massachusetts recovery community.

Broad incumbents

• Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters: Long-established fellowship providing peer support to families of people with alcohol addiction. Comparable as a peer-led family recovery support organization, though operating at national scale with a different model.

Direct peers

• Peer Recovery Center of Excellence: Statewide resource center providing training and technical assistance for peer recovery initiatives. Comparable as a peer recovery support infrastructure organization serving Massachusetts.
• New England Alliance for Addiction Recovery: Regional recovery alliance that MOAR joined in 1998. Directly comparable as a multi-state recovery advocacy coalition focused on peer-driven organizing.
• Faces and Voices of Recovery: National recovery advocacy organization that partners with MOAR. Directly comparable as a peer-led recovery advocacy org mobilizing the recovery community for policy change.
• Recovery Research Institute: Research-based organization providing evidence and resources on addiction recovery. Comparable as a recovery ecosystem partner combining advocacy with evidence dissemination.

Regional players

• Massachusetts Association of Sober Living Residences: Massachusetts organization supporting sober living homes. Comparable as a Massachusetts-based recovery support organization in the broader recovery ecosystem.

Others

• Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services: Massachusetts state agency overseeing substance addiction services and primary funder of MOAR. Comparable as the principal state government buyer of MOAR's advocacy and peer support services.
• Bay State Community Services: Fiscal sponsor and parent organization for MOAR, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing human services across Massachusetts. Comparable as the operational and administrative backbone supporting MOAR's program.
• SAMHSA: Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that historically funded MOAR's network building through the Recovery Community Support Program grant. Comparable as a federal funding source and policy driver in the recovery ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgvWNqtWGMkWdXgdr8ZwezQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/MOARRecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/massachusetts-organization-for-addiction-recovery-moar
• Instagraminstagram.com/moarrecovery

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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