Help for Nurses with
Substance Use Problems

The Massachusetts Nurses Association Volunteer Peer Assistance Program is a network of nurses who are in recovery reaching out to other nurses whose life, health, and/or profession are affected by alcohol and/or other drugs.
  • Are you a nurse who is using alcohol or other drugs to cope with everyday stress?

  • Are you a nurse who is self-prescribing medications for pain, stress or anxiety?

  • Would you appreciate the aid of a nurse who understands recovery and wants to help?
If any of the above applies to you, we can offer hope, and help.

A Free, Confidential Program. 
For Nurses, by Nurses.

We are NOT affiliated with any state regulatory, disciplinary or law enforcement agency.   
 The key benefit of this confidential peer support is to offer help with a recovery and wellness focus. 

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  • Is the program confidential?

    Yes. We only ask your first name.

  • Is this program connected to the Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN)

    No.  The MNA a Professional Association representing 23,000 nurses in Massachusetts.  We are in not connected to the Board of Registration in Nursing or the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) which is run out of the BORN.

  • Is there a cost for the program participation?

    No.  Our Peer Assistants volunteer their time.

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Take the First Step

We recognize the decision to seek help is often a difficult one, but we urge you to make the confidential call. Your call will be directed to a Massachusetts Nurses Association Staff Member who will ask only your first name. We will locate a Volunteer Peer Assistant who will contact you to listen, provide support and offer help and hope.

You can either call us directly, or fill out the contact form and we will follow-up via phone or email. 

CALL PEER ASSISTANCE: 781-830-5755

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"Talking with a nurse who has been in recovery themselves was a turning point in my recovery journey. Being able to talk with a peer openly and honestly made a big difference."

- Anonymous