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Peer support has been proven a tremendous benefit to achieve long-term recovery from substance use disorder. There is a virtual peer support group available for nurses in Massachusetts, but out of state nurses are welcome as well. The group meets on zoom every Wednesday 7:30-8:30. The meetings are free and confidential. Contact MAPSN on the website (https://mapsn.org/) to request the meeting link if you want to join this community of nurses in recovery.

It is interesting how these programs differ significantly from state to state. I was chatting with a nurse in recovery from Wisconsin and when compared to SARP, there are many differences.

@Universe93B, where is "here" for you? What state?

I have petitioned for discharge, waiting to hear back (fingers crossed).

https://mapsn.org/ According to the website: "MAPSN is a Massachusetts peer support organization for nurses with substance use disorder. Our organization is founded by nurses who have walked the path of recovery from substance use disorder. We are here to extend our unwavering support, guidance, and understanding to fellow nurses who are on their journey to healing. Peer support consists of giving and receiving non-professional, non-clinical assistance from nurses with similar conditions or circumstances to achieve long-term recovery. Peer support is rooted in the idea that people who share similar experiences can offer help, empathy, validation, information, and hope." Group meetings on zoom, free and confidential.

Hi all! I too am a nurse participating in the MA SARP program. There is a new nurse peer support group in MA, specifically for nurses struggling with SUD or in recovery. The group meetings are on zoom, free and confidential. Just need to contact them for the meeting access information https://mapsn.org/

Thank you all for your SARP comments and insights. I too am a MA nurse participating in SARP since 2019. There is a new nurse peer support group for nurses with a hx of SUD and/or nurses participating in a monitoring program such as SARP. This group meets virtually on zoom for peer support. The meetings are free and confidential, just have to contact them for the meeting information. Here is the website https://mapsn.org/