35 Lafayette Street, Hartford, CT 06106
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Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 35 Lafayette Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), 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 methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
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, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
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), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
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| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Capitol Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 991,508 residents. 2 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), methadone clinic (OTP), 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 federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Capitol Planning Region, CT has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 991,508 residents: 2 list detox services, 22 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery is #1 of 9 ranked programs in Hartford in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Catholic Charities Inc – Institute for The Hispanic Family (Hartford, under 1 miles), Village for Families and Children – MAT Naltrexone (Hartford, 1 miles), and Community Health Resources – East Hartford Clinic (East Hartford, 1.4 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Hartford Dispensary – Root Center for Advanced Recovery has a 4.3-star rating from 32 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 860-525-2181. 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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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.
