Services
Community Affairs Network
The Community Affairs Network meeting presents a valuable opportunity for us to engage in a dialogue regarding our collective strengths and areas where support is required as grassroots organizations. The CAN's Network aims to establish a cohesive support system in Massachusetts.
The Community Affairs Network CANS
I CAN…You CAN…We CAN Do This Together!
🎤 Referral Services
We are here to help! Our movement will support you and your loved one in finding treatment and recovery support services. We are staffed by family members who have someone they love suffer from substance use disorders and drug intervention. Our trained staff have more than 21 years of life experience. Our services are confidential & free of charge. Learn more about SAMHMA’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
🚀 The MOMS Project (Moving Out of Misery)
Our group offers a supportive environment for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to a substance use related cause, other causes and their friends. Through the provision of tools and resources, we assist individuals in processing their grief and trauma, ultimately empowering them to find healing and meaning in their journey. Additionally, we offer guidance in navigating systems that may not always prioritize the unique needs of grieving families. We welcome mothers, fathers, siblings, and friends to participate in our services.
🎤 Let’s Rap @5
MADMOMS and community members convene monthly for in-person meetings in a confidential and non-judgmental environment in Dorchester Ctr. This safe space fosters open sharing of feelings, mutual support, and collaborative advocacy for change. It is a platform where individuals are encouraged to share personal stories and collectively address community concerns to explore solutions and promote well-being.
🎧 MADMOMS Read 2 Achieve for Drug Free Communities.
Our mission at MADMOMS Read to Achieve for Drug Free Communities, in partnership with BPL is to educate and empower children through literature about substance use awareness. By providing valuable information through books, we aim to help children make informed decisions, resist peer pressure, and recognize warning signs of addiction and substance use disorder. Through prevention efforts, we strive to support children in avoiding harmful patterns of drug and alcohol use and promoting a drug-free community.
🎵 5ive Show Rap Curriculum
MADMOMS aims to educate communities through the art of storytelling and songwriting, specifically focusing on the impact of drug and substance use within the rap music genre. By highlighting the potential consequences of such lifestyles, including involvement with the criminal justice system and mortality, we have recognized rap music as a valuable tool for initiating conversations and reflections on social justice issues. Our objective is to facilitate dialogue within the community, encouraging individuals to share their perspectives and insights, while raising awareness of how rap music can resonate with their personal experiences.
"The early bird flies the highest. Nothing flies above the Jet Plane.“— 5ive
🎹 5ree 5tudio 5pace
Individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and their families will engage in the collaborative creation of songwriting and rap music compositions, while also taking advantage of complimentary access to studio facilities generously provided by one of our community partners.
🎼 MOMS Play
A therapeutic intervention utilizing dolls to facilitate healing and promote emotional well-being for mothers navigating grief and trauma by addressing and nurturing their inner child.
🎶 The 5ive Packs
Loved ones struggling with substance use disorders may only own the backpacks on their backs. We hope to supply backpacks to them yearly filled with clothing essentials and snacks.
Sponsored by the kind donations of Ralph Tella
Family Support Initiative
The MADMOMS Family Support Initiative
Provides assistance to families coping with the loss of a loved one due to a motor vehicle accident, overdose, or substance use-related cause by facilitating connections with government agencies. Our team offers unwavering support from the initial contact through family meetings, ensuring that you have the necessary guidance and resources during this difficult time.
"The MADMOMS Family Support Initiative is committed to providing comprehensive support to all families, with a dedicated Hispanic interpreter available to ensure effective communication and support for Spanish-speaking individuals and families."