Zach Kangas – Recovery Specialist

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Zach Kangas – Recovery Specialist

Zach Kangas joined the South Shore Recovery Center team in August 2024, bringing a contagious enthusiasm for the recovery process. Currently enrolled in a certificate program for addictions counseling at UMass Boston, he is dedicated to advancing his career in addiction treatment. With an optimistic outlook, Zach firmly believes in the transformative power of substance use treatment for those seeking help.

In his role, Zach transports clients to and from clinical programming, and provides support wherever needed, showcasing his problem-solving skills and commitment to support. He is passionate about the impactful work the South Shore Recovery Center team does for individuals in recovery.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Zach is a self-proclaimed music nerd who plays both guitar and drums. During the COVID quarantine, he developed a love for cooking, specializing in Sichuan and Thai cuisine. He enjoys hiking the scenic dunes of the Outer Cape and is an avid kayaker. Zach is thrilled to be part of the South Shore Recovery Center team and eagerly anticipates the positive changes ahead for clients and the community.

Regina F

18:14 01 Jul 24

I had a wonderful experience at South Shore Recovery. The staff was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and compassionate throughout my journey to sobriety. The facility was clean, comfortable, and conducive to healing. The therapy sessions were insightful and helped me understand the root causes of my addiction. I am grateful for the personalized treatment plan that was tailored to my needs. I highly recommend South Shore Recovery to anyone seeking a safe and effective path to recovery. Sobriety is a way of life and feel blessed to be on a journey of healing and discovery! Thank you South Shore Recovery for all that you do!

Mark Mahoney

17:21 30 Jun 24

Kade Hogan

01:16 20 Jun 24

SSRC saved my life. I love this place, I love the environment that it has. The staff and the patients are all amazing. I would strongly recommend South Shore Recovery for anyone tryina kick your addiction, they can help you, give you to tools you need if you just apply the work, nothing in this world is free, you either earn it or work for it!

Jason Pena

22:37 12 Jun 24

Brooke McElroy

01:03 09 May 24

great program - i know the staff here help with not just addiction, but the mental health struggles that cause addiction too. the owners genuinely care about every single client and have lots of experience in this field. would recommend this program to anyone struggling in massachusetts or elsewhere!

Wayne Wright

19:39 30 Apr 24

Hello my name is Wayne i was a client/student at South Shore recovery for about 3Months I've graduated on April 12th, 2024. It was the best experience I've encountered that impact my recovery from the disease of addiction. The clinicians where very educated in there field and was very dedicated on helping the students to recovery by anymeans, from this epidemic of drug addiction. I've learn a tremendous amount of coping skills to encounter trauma. Anxiety, anger, abandonment, resentments, shame ect. I was able to complete my journey through South Shore recovery center because I was willing to make a change in my life and they gave me the tools to achieve that task. I would definitely recommend South Shore recovery center to anyone who's willing to make a change.Respectfully submittedWayne W

Shana Hacker

22:40 17 Feb 24

This place has given me so much more than I could have ever dreamed & hoped for! The knowledge and tools for a successful recovery isn't even half of what I've received from the amazing staff! From the owner to the clinicians, case management team, & doctor... I was treated like family from day one! Their professionalism, knowledge, training, attitudes, and exceptional level of care and attention is second to NONE! If you're seeking recovery, come let these remarkable people love you until you can love yourself! Healing and recovery is possible! If they can save ME , they can save anybody! I spent over 30 years in active addiction and felt beyond hopeless. Today I feel... REBORN and more alive and hopeful than I EVER believed possible! Don't give up before the miracle happens!

James Piliero

00:39 09 Feb 24

Great staff! From the program Director to the case workers and clinicians. I Felt secure from the first initial phone call which in my own experiences is a very touch and go moment. Over the years I have been to many facilities where their only objective is to get you out the door and fill the seat as fast as they can. This was not the case with South Shore recovery! Not only are their comprehensive classes easy to follow and packed with great info but the small class room setting really makes it very intimate. I have also decided to extend my treatment past their (php) program. I would recommend this program to anyone who is really serious about getting sober!