520 Saybrook Road, Middletown, CT 06457
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Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Middletown, Connecticut, located at 520 Saybrook Road.
Levels of care offered here include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 177,540 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery lists the following levels of care: partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery accepts medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 177,540 residents: 5 list detox services, 9 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Connecticut Valley Hospital – Addiction Services Division (Middletown, 1.1 miles), Rushford Center Inc – Residential Detox Services (Middletown, 1.1 miles), and Gilead Community Services Inc – Middletown Outpatient Clinic (Middletown, 1.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery has a 2.3-star rating from 23 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery directly at 860-740-8132. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery. Our helpline is not affiliated with Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery.
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“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of rootcenter.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery.
