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Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Middletown Clinic

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520 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT, Connecticut 06457
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Root Center for Advanced Recovery: Middletown Clinic

The Root Center for Advanced Recovery, located at 520 Saybrook Road in Middletown, CT, offers comprehensive and personalized services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. As a key component of the Hartford Dispensary network, this clinic provides evidence-based treatments designed to promote lasting recovery and improve overall quality of life. The Root Center is committed to offering accessible care that respects the dignity and individual needs of every patient.

Integrated and Holistic Care Model

The treatment philosophy at the Middletown Clinic emphasizes an integrated approach, recognizing that addiction is a complex disease requiring diverse therapeutic strategies. Services often blend pharmacological interventions with behavioral and psychological counseling to address both the physical and mental aspects of dependency. This combination ensures that patients receive well-rounded care aimed at long-term wellness.

Key Services Provided

The clinic offers a variety of programs tailored to different stages of recovery and patient needs. These services are delivered by a team of licensed professionals, including physicians, nurses, counselors, and social workers.

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Utilizing medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone in conjunction with counseling.
  • Individual and Group Therapy: Providing essential support, coping mechanisms, and relapse prevention strategies.
  • Outpatient Counseling: Flexible scheduling allows patients to receive treatment while maintaining their daily responsibilities.
  • Case Management and Support Services: Connecting patients with resources for housing, employment, and overall stability.

Commitment to Community Health

The Root Center for Advanced Recovery plays a vital role in addressing the public health challenges posed by the addiction crisis in Connecticut. By focusing on accessible care in a community-based setting, the Middletown Clinic reduces barriers to treatment, helping more people start and maintain their journey toward sobriety. The center strives to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where healing can take place.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?

MAT involves using FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders. It is clinically proven to be effective and can significantly reduce the risk of relapse.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in for services?

While the center often accepts walk-ins, it is generally recommended to call ahead to discuss your specific needs and schedule an initial assessment to ensure the most timely care.

Does the Root Center accept insurance?

The Root Center works with various insurance providers, and staff can assist potential patients in verifying coverage and understanding payment options. They are dedicated to ensuring treatment is affordable.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment, Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
Lofexidine
Clonidine
Medication for mental disorders
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
State department of health
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
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