Malden Overcoming Addiction, Inc.

Malden Overcoming Addiction (MOA) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that connects people in Malden and nearby communities with addiction support and recovery services. Its stated aims are to remove the stigma of addiction and eliminate overdose deaths. Help is offered to people in active addiction, those in recovery, and family members or loved ones who need support, along with anyone who wants to join the effort as a volunteer or supporter.

Community members started MOA in 2013 to raise awareness of the growing opioid crisis. Its programs include trained recovery coaches, a recovery coach academy, community events throughout the year, and the Dom DiSario Scholarship Program, which helps find an available bed for someone in recovery. MOA describes itself as a stepping stone to The Bridge Recovery Center, a state-funded peer-to-peer recovery center in Malden whose opening President Paul Hammersley helped advocate for.

What to Know

• MOA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• The Dom DiSario scholarship is currently limited to Malden residents.
• President and board chair Paul Hammersley is a lifelong Malden resident in long-term recovery.
• Treasurer Dave Allan brings about 50 years of financial experience to the board.