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Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Torrington Clinic

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140 Commercial Boulevard, Torrington, CT, Connecticut 06790
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Root Center for Advanced Recovery – Torrington Clinic: Compassionate Care for Substance Use and Mental Health

The Root Center for Advanced Recovery, formerly recognized as the Hartford Dispensary, stands as a leading non-profit behavioral healthcare organization dedicated to offering comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment. Serving the community with a focus on holistic wellness, the Torrington Clinic delivers evidence-based methods tailored to meet each patient’s individual needs. This center is deeply committed to empowering individuals through recovery, ensuring care is both accessible and delivered with profound compassion.

Comprehensive Treatment Services

At the core of the Root Center’s philosophy is an integrated approach to care, recognizing the interconnectedness of mental health and substance use challenges. Their dedicated clinical team, comprising experienced physicians, nurses, counselors, and support staff, collaborates closely to provide coordinated, high-quality care. The Torrington location specializes in services designed for sustainable recovery.

Key Program Components:

  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Utilizing proven pharmacological methods to support recovery.
  • Behavioral Counseling: Individual and group therapy sessions focused on coping mechanisms and behavioral modification.
  • Comprehensive Support: Access to community resources and coordinated care to address various life needs.

The clinic focuses on meeting patients wherever they are in their journey, guiding them toward their desired outcomes through proven, evidence-based practices. Their success lies in fostering a supportive environment where patients feel heard and valued.

Facility Information and Operating Hours

The Root Center Torrington Clinic is conveniently located at 140 Commercial Boulevard. Understanding the necessity of consistent support for recovery, the clinic maintains extensive operating and dosing hours throughout the week.

The facility’s operating hours are structured to accommodate patient needs:

  • Monday–Friday: 5:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Saturday: 6:00 am–9:00 am
  • Sunday: Closed

For those requiring dosing services, the specific hours are 5:30 am to 10:30 am Monday through Friday, and 6:00 am to 9:00 am on Saturday. The team is dedicated to providing timely and consistent care, recognizing that accessibility is vital for successful treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions prospective patients often ask:

  • Is the Root Center Torrington Clinic affiliated with any other organizations? Yes, the Root Center for Advanced Recovery is the organization that now incorporates services previously provided by the Hartford Dispensary.
  • Do I need an appointment for services? While appointments are generally needed for counseling and comprehensive assessments, the clinic encourages prospective patients to call directly to discuss the intake process and to get started on their recovery journey.
  • Does the clinic only treat opioid use disorder? No, the Root Center offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare, providing treatment for a wide spectrum of substance use disorders as well as integrated mental health services.

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
Methadone 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
Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program
Methadone maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Methadone
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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