Our Vision
A world where no one faces the impact of addiction alone — where recovery is possible, families are supported, and lives are honored.
Our Mission
To provide education, hope, and compassionate support to individuals and families affected by addiction, including those in recovery, those still struggling, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.
How Not One More Alabama (NOMA) Fulfills Its Mission
Education & Awareness - We offer evidence-based information, training, and community outreach to reduce stigma and increase understanding of substance use and recovery.
Peer & Family Support - We provide safe spaces, support groups, and resources for individuals in recovery, those struggling, and the families who walk alongside them.
Empowering Healing from Substance-Related Loss - Through community connection, memorial events and dedicated programs, we help individuals and families navigate the complex journey of grieving a substance-related loss.
Advocacy & Collaboration - We work with local and statewide partners and leaders to advocate for prevention, access to treatment, and compassionate care for all affected.
Peer & Family Support - We provide safe spaces, support groups, and resources for individuals in recovery, those struggling, and the families who walk alongside them.
Empowering Healing from Substance-Related Loss - Through community connection, memorial events and dedicated programs, we help individuals and families navigate the complex journey of grieving a substance-related loss.
Advocacy & Collaboration - We work with local and statewide partners and leaders to advocate for prevention, access to treatment, and compassionate care for all affected.
In November 2016, Not One More Alabama (NOMA) mobilized as an organization to support families whose lives have been impacted by the disease of addiction. Eleven amazing women made up our initial Board of Directors and were soon joined by others willing to utilize their experience to help others. We hit the ground running with education, awareness and compassion projects.
Although we knew there was a need for an organization like NOMA, we had no idea how well our community would embrace our mission. We quickly grew from a group of compassionate individuals who planned to provide dinners to families who were dealing with a loved-one's substance use disorder to a viable non-profit in the state of Alabama.
NOMA was quickly recognized by national organizations like the Center for Motivation and Change who continue to provide training materials for NOMA Parent/Family Coaches in our community; and the Partnership to End Addiction who has featured two of our board members in national awareness campaigns.
We enjoy a partnership with state organizations like Birmingham's Addiction Prevention Coalition and Mobile's Drug Education Council to bring state-wide educational events. Below is Board Member Ginny Murray featured in a national SOS Campaign sponsored by the Partnership to End Addiction and Facebook.
Although we knew there was a need for an organization like NOMA, we had no idea how well our community would embrace our mission. We quickly grew from a group of compassionate individuals who planned to provide dinners to families who were dealing with a loved-one's substance use disorder to a viable non-profit in the state of Alabama.
NOMA was quickly recognized by national organizations like the Center for Motivation and Change who continue to provide training materials for NOMA Parent/Family Coaches in our community; and the Partnership to End Addiction who has featured two of our board members in national awareness campaigns.
We enjoy a partnership with state organizations like Birmingham's Addiction Prevention Coalition and Mobile's Drug Education Council to bring state-wide educational events. Below is Board Member Ginny Murray featured in a national SOS Campaign sponsored by the Partnership to End Addiction and Facebook.
Facebook SOS "Ginny" from haveahartman on Vimeo.
Selina Mason, a member of the board since 2016 and a Parent Coach, was invited to share her family's story for the campaign SOS (Stop Opioid Silence) produced by the Partnership to End Addiction and Facebook in 2021.
2025 Year-End Review
In 2025, our connections via social media increased significantly:
1,403,674 Views/Reach on Facebook Page
15,557 Followers on FB @notonemorealabama
35,500 Views on Instagram
8,300 Reach on Instagram
8,343 Impressions on Linkedin
612 Linkedin Connections
26,682 Views on website
15,557 Unique Views on website
1,403,674 Views/Reach on Facebook Page
15,557 Followers on FB @notonemorealabama
35,500 Views on Instagram
8,300 Reach on Instagram
8,343 Impressions on Linkedin
612 Linkedin Connections
26,682 Views on website
15,557 Unique Views on website
1,100 lives were lost to drug overdose deaths in Alabama
Feb. 2024 - Feb. 2025 - CDC Provisional Statistics
NOMA observes International Overdose Awareness Day each year on August 31st and volunteers for NOMA place a purple flag to represent every Alabamian lost to overdose during the year. In addition this year, two local businesses in highly traveled areas lit their buildings purple to bring awareness to Overdose Awareness Week and Day.
Special thanks to Redstone Federal Credit Union and Terrame Salon & Spa for participating in this year's campaign.
Special thanks to Redstone Federal Credit Union and Terrame Salon & Spa for participating in this year's campaign.
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1,467 individuals were served through assessments, referrals, family & grief support
NOMA’s solution-focused family support group averages 20 attendees every week (sometimes 25+) and continues to result in significant, positive change for families. The Hope and Healing Grief Workshop retreat was very successful with attendees reporting 128% increase in emotional well-being and 102% increase in connection and support.
8th Annual End Addiction HSV Walk
NOMA hosted its 8th annual End Addiction HSV Walk in August, welcoming more than 40 treatment, recovery and support organizations along with hundreds of people from every walk in life.
Together we raised awareness about the ongoing overdose epidemic, reduced stigma around alcohol and substance use disorders, shared valuable resources, and built connections.
Together we raised awareness about the ongoing overdose epidemic, reduced stigma around alcohol and substance use disorders, shared valuable resources, and built connections.
NOMA provides recovery fellowship opportunities
- NOMA Kicks Kickball & Dodgeball team - great fun for all
- 4th Annual Recovery at the River
- Successful launch of NOMAds Yellow Balloon and Yellow Cup campaign generated awareness of sober, safe spaces at outdoor entertainment venues
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500 Narcan kits distributed
NOMA ditributed 500+ kits of the life-saving Narcan (naloxone) throughout the year. According to Don Webster, HEMSI Community Relations Coordinator, the population of Huntsville and its surrounding areas have boomed, but overdose deaths have declined - a good sign that tools like Narcan are working to save lives.
Nationally, an estimated 73,000 people died from overdoses in the 12-month period than ended in August 2025, down about 21% from the 92,000 in the previous 12-month period.
We cannot afford to lose momentum - every life is worth saving!
Nationally, an estimated 73,000 people died from overdoses in the 12-month period than ended in August 2025, down about 21% from the 92,000 in the previous 12-month period.
We cannot afford to lose momentum - every life is worth saving!
9th Annual Angel Tree on Tinsel Trail sponsored by NOMA
NOMA was honored to provide the 9th annual Angel Tree memorial on Tinsel Trail - giving families a space to honor their loved ones lost after substance use while allowing the community to grieve alongside them.
127 photos were placed on the flagship tree positioned prominently on Tinsel Trail in downtown Huntsville from November - December.
At the annual Candlelight Memorial Service, 130+ braved the brutally cold weather to memorialize and honor their loved one.
Tinsel Trail draws an average of 135,000 visitors each year. In addition to providing a space for families to memorialize loved ones, NOMA strives to lessen the stigma associated with substance use disorders, prompting those impacted to seek help and arm themselves with life-saving tools like narcan.
127 photos were placed on the flagship tree positioned prominently on Tinsel Trail in downtown Huntsville from November - December.
At the annual Candlelight Memorial Service, 130+ braved the brutally cold weather to memorialize and honor their loved one.
Tinsel Trail draws an average of 135,000 visitors each year. In addition to providing a space for families to memorialize loved ones, NOMA strives to lessen the stigma associated with substance use disorders, prompting those impacted to seek help and arm themselves with life-saving tools like narcan.
3rd Annual Tree of Hope
The popular Tree of Hope was overflowing with 188 individual ornaments, representing our strong recovery community with first names, sobriety date and works to encourage others.
The flagship tree is a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery. Staff and volunteers look forward to erecting the Tree of Hope every year.
Tinsel Trail in downtown Huntsville draws an average of 135,000 visitors each year. It the mission of Not One More Alabama to share education, HOPE, and compassionate support to individuals and families affected by addiction, including those in recovery, those still struggling, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.
The flagship tree is a beacon of hope for those seeking recovery. Staff and volunteers look forward to erecting the Tree of Hope every year.
Tinsel Trail in downtown Huntsville draws an average of 135,000 visitors each year. It the mission of Not One More Alabama to share education, HOPE, and compassionate support to individuals and families affected by addiction, including those in recovery, those still struggling, and those grieving the loss of a loved one.
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NOMA Officers
Kim Holder, Executive Director; Deke Damson, Board President; Maria Goodman, Board Vice President; Steve Fisher, Board CFO/Treasurer; Jennifer Stogner, Board Secretary
STAFF
Audrey Rushing, Administrative Assistant; Beth McAnally, Family Program Coordinator; Selina Mason, Communications & Marketing
Board of Directors
Billy Walther, Carla Bugg, Ginny Murray, Melissa Neumann
Advisory Board
Brendan Prince, Diane House, Jennifer Rose, Karen Petersen, Lane Wilson, Lisa Shepard, Lucy Douglas, Marcie Lewis, Patty Sykstus (co-founder), Selina Mason, Shannan Maxey (co-founder)
Not One More Alabama expresses deep gratitude to the service provided by our previous Board Members who helped launch NOMA and move forward the mission of the organization.
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Sally Barton
Jeanmarie Chappell, MD Janet Howle Ellie Lastinger Katherine Samples |
Jess McNally
Lori Moore Lee Nast Laurie Roberts Kellie Turchetta |
Ashley White
David Wilbourn Blake Cruttenden Lori Lioce Shivani Malhotra, MD Sabrina Wilbourne |
Email Us at [email protected]
Or leave a message at: 256-384-5055
Not One More Alabama is proud to be a Community Partner with The Partnership to End Addiction , an organization that provides personalized support and resources to families impacted by addiction, while mobilizing policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale.
Not One More Alabama is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Donations may be tax-deductible.
Our federal tax ID number is 61-1807663.
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