Zack’s House is a transitional housing program supporting young men ages 18-35 in recovery overcoming substance use. Participants entering the program will have completed
detox and been in recovery for 3-6 months. As part of a supportive community, clients receive case management, recovery coaching, clinical consultation as needed, and participate in weekly house meetings with staff and residents. Participants work with recovery coaches to formulate individualized, trauma-informed action plans for future treatment and relapse prevention. Cost for Zack’s House is $600 monthly for a double room and $800 for a single room.
Zack’s House is named after Zachary Gys, a Lowell resident who died of drug overdose in 2013. His family and friends partnered with Lowell House to found Zack’s House as transitional housing to help young men facing similar substance use concerns. Zack’s House aims to bridge the gap between residential recovery environments and independent living, providing support to help set up participants for long-term sobriety.
Zack’s House is part of Lowell House Incorporated, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Lowell House receives funding from a combination of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, MassHealth Insurance, client fees, grants, and fundraising.
The Zacks House program is a sober, transitional housing community in Lowell, Massachusetts for young men ages 18 to 35 who have completed detox and have several months of recovery, bridging the gap between
residential treatment and independent living. Residents receive case management, recovery coaching, clinical consultation as needed, and weekly house meetings in a structured, supportive setting, with monthly fees far below the cost of clinical care. Run by the nonprofit Lowell House Incorporated and named for a Lowell resident lost to overdose, the program is designed to strengthen long-term sobriety during the vulnerable early-recovery period. Anyone searching for
sober living or transitional housing in the Lowell area can call to ask about current openings, eligibility, and how the program supports the move to lasting independence.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Riverbend Zack's House provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)