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Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Hartford Dispensary/Torrington Clinic

Contact Information
140 Commercial Boulevard, Torrington, CT, Connecticut 06790
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Detailed Information

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
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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