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Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Bristol Clinic

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1098 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT, Connecticut 06010
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Root Center for Advanced Recovery – Bristol Clinic: Comprehensive Addiction Treatment

The Root Center for Advanced Recovery, located at 1098 Farmington Avenue in Bristol, CT, offers comprehensive and compassionate behavioral healthcare focusing on both mental health and substance use treatment. Serving the community since 2002, the Bristol clinic is dedicated to empowering patients to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle through evidence-based methods.

Treatment Philosophy and Services

Root Center’s core mission revolves around serving the whole person. The organization operates as a private, non-profit entity that provides coordinated, comprehensive care for adults and adolescents. They emphasize meeting patients where they are in their journey, striving for progress rather than perfection. The treatment programs are overseen by a multidisciplinary team, including experienced physicians, nurses, counselors, and support staff, ensuring a high level of collaborative care.

Services provided by the Root Center Bristol clinic include:

  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including dosing services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Support Staff and Community Collaboration

Operating Hours and Contact Information

The Root Center Bristol clinic maintains specific hours designed to accommodate patients’ needs for both general services and dosing. This structure helps patients fulfill ongoing responsibilities while receiving crucial care.

General hours of operation are:

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

Specific dosing hours are:

  • Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 10:30 am
  • Saturday: 6:00 am – 9:00 am
  • Sunday: Closed

The clinic can be reached by phone at 860-589-6433 for those interested in starting treatment or learning more about the services offered.

FAQs About Root Center Bristol

What is the primary focus of the Root Center for Advanced Recovery?

The center focuses on delivering comprehensive and compassionate mental health and substance use treatments for both adults and adolescents, utilizing proven, evidence-based methods.

Does the Bristol clinic offer residential treatment?

While the Root Center organization has been expanding its residential treatment options in other locations, the Bristol clinic primarily offers outpatient services, including comprehensive counseling, medication management, and dosing hours.

How long has the Root Center Bristol location been serving the community?

The Bristol clinic has been operational and serving the local community since it opened its doors in 2002.

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
Residential/24-hour residential
Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
Intensive outpatient treatment
Regular outpatient treatment
Long-term residential
Short-term residential
Age Groups Accepted
Children/Adolescents
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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
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
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
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Complete medical history/physical exam
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Employment counseling or training
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)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adolescents
Young adults
Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ)
Veterans
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients with HIV or AIDS
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
HIV testing
STD testing
TB screening
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination
Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Language Services
Spanish
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
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