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Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist
For those looking for immediate assistance, the City of Malden employs an Addiction Recovery Resource Specialist, Paul Hammersley, who serves to help residents navigate the treatment system, promote recovery, help to remove barriers, connect people with recovery support services and also encourage hope, optimism and promote healthy living.
Paul is a recovery and empowerment specialist and is also a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach who guides people through the process while supporting recovery based choices, goals, and decisions. Click here for Scholarship application form.
Welcome to the City of Malden’s Substance Use Disorder resource. If you have an emergency to report, dial 911 immediately.
This informational resource is provided to help individuals in need of services, guidance and support for themselves, a family member or a friend. Malden is part of the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition which is comprised of the health departments in:
- Malden
- Medford
- Melrose
- Reading
- Stoneham
- Wakefield
Please visit Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition for information on treatment, recovery and support programs.
The information found on this site was sourced from the Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition as well as Revere Recovery Help.
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Substance Use Disorder Resources
Browse substance use disorder resources available for those affected by addiction.
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Understanding Substance Use Disorders
A substance use disorder (SUD) is term to describe the disease of addiction.
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Opioids & the Opioid Epidemic
Opioids are safe when taken as perscribed for medical reasons, but are extremely dangerous when misused and abused as they have highly addictive characteristics.
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Overdose Information, Prevention & Reversal
Opioid overdose is one of the leading causes of deaths in Massachusetts.
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Safe Disposal of Medication & Sharps
Learn about what to do with expired or unwanted medication and needles.
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Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition 2019 Report
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Paul Hammersley
Addiction Recovery Resource SpecialistPhone: 781-397-7000, ext. 2055
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PJ Bell
Recovery Coach
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Health & Human Services Department
Physical Address
215 Pleasant Street
3rd Floor - Room 310
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-397-7049
Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday
Closed