Root Center for Advanced Recovery

Root Center for Advanced Recovery The Root Center provides a continuum of mental health and addiction services.

01/13/2026

In case you missed it, Root Center was featured on NBC Connecticut CT Live for our adolescent and mental health services. Special shoutout to our Adolescent Counselor, Alicia Cruz, and the patients who participated. They did a great job!

Want to learn more about the offerings at Root Center? Visit www.rootcenter.org

This month's CGR will be an exciting conversation lead by Trisha Pesce, MD, about "Psychiatry in Modern Entertainment: T...
01/13/2026

This month's CGR will be an exciting conversation lead by Trisha Pesce, MD, about "Psychiatry in Modern Entertainment: The Bear." This presentation is free/open to all who are interested. $10 for CEUs (CEUs free for Root staff). Scan the QR code, or screenshot this post, open your photos, and press down on the code to register!

Our next Community Forum is TOMORROW!! "Scrolled Out: Social Media and the State of Our Minds" will be hosted at 6 p.m, ...
01/12/2026

Our next Community Forum is TOMORROW!! "Scrolled Out: Social Media and the State of Our Minds" will be hosted at 6 p.m, at 335 Broad Street in Manchester. Our panel of experts will discuss the impacts of social media on mental health, and are sure to spark insightful conversations about our digital age. Tickets are still available for in-person or virtual participation! Visit https://bit.ly/44uy8v1
to get your tickets. You can also scan the QR code, or screenshot this post, open your photos, and press down on the code to register!
Panelists include
John Murphy: UConn Digital Media & Design Professor and Digital Health Advocate
Paul Weigle, Associate Medical Director for Natchaug Hospital, a Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network partner, at UConn Medical School
Keith McGilvery, Good News Guy and Journalist
Micheal Shelby, LPC, Founder and Director of Technology Addiction Center, Llc, and Plan Be Counseling, Llc
Aly Fox, Root Center Clinic Supervisor
State Representative Gary Turco

"A beautiful evening to celebrate our amazing staff!" We had an AMAZING time at our Annual Holiday Party last night at F...
01/11/2026

"A beautiful evening to celebrate our amazing staff!" We had an AMAZING time at our Annual Holiday Party last night at Farmington Gardens! From raffle prizes to caricature artists, and, naturally, lots of dancing, our holiday party is always a great way to unwind with our fellow colleagues!

Calling all local artists! Root Center is hosting our first Art Show at our Branford Location at Stony Creek Medical Cen...
01/10/2026

Calling all local artists! Root Center is hosting our first Art Show at our Branford Location at Stony Creek Medical Center on March 19th, and we would love to showcase your art! The theme, New Beginnings, is perfect for this event landing right before the vernal equinox! You can learn more about the project through the QR Code, and submit your art via email by February 16th to be considered! All artists will be contacted regarding their submission. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to showcase your art to a wonderful community!

01/09/2026

Over the course of 25 years, Darcie Boiano, Executive Administrator, has seen many changes our organization has gone through. From our name change of "The Hartford Dispensary” to “The Root Center for Advanced Recovery”, she has been committed to the community and care of our patients, working tirelessly behind the scenes to help the executive leadership team, our Board of Directors, and an ever-growing staff. Dedication like hers is endlessly appreciated, and we are so excited to continue to grow, knowing that legacy staff members always have our back.

Want to work for an organization you can stick with for decades? Check out rootcenter.org/careers to see our current opportunities!

It's finally 2026, and our next Community Forum is getting so much closer!! On January 13th at 6 p.m, we will be hosting...
01/07/2026

It's finally 2026, and our next Community Forum is getting so much closer!! On January 13th at 6 p.m, we will be hosting a panel of experts at 335 Broad Street in Manchester to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. "Scrolled Out: Social Media and the State of Our Minds" is sure to spark insightful conversations about our digital age, and tickets will be available for in-person or virtual participation. Visit https://bit.ly/44uy8v1
to get your tickets. You can also scan the QR code, or screenshot this post, open your photos, and press down on the code to register!
Panelists include
John Murphy: UConn Digital Media & Design Professor and Digital Health Advocate
Paul Weigle, Associate Medical Director for Natchaug Hospital, a Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network partner, at UConn Medical School
Keith McGilvery, Good News Guy and Journalist
Micheal Shelby, LPC, Founder and Director of Technology Addiction Center, Llc, and Plan Be Counseling, Llc
Aly Fox, Root Center Clinic Supervisor
State Representative Gary Turco

Today is Three Kings Day! As a celebration of the last of the 12 days of Christmas, and a great way to bring in the new ...
01/06/2026

Today is Three Kings Day! As a celebration of the last of the 12 days of Christmas, and a great way to bring in the new year, this traditional holiday is symbolized by gifts from the Three Wise Men.

The Root Center wants to join in the celebration, and offer the opportunity for recovery and mental health care as our gift. With 14 accessible and friendly locations across Connecticut, we pride ourselves on offering high quality and compassionate addiction and mental health care to anyone who walks through our doors.

From teens going through a difficult phase in life to adults wanting to start their recovery journey, the Root Center is here for you and your journey.

We are wishing all who celebrate healthy and happy Three Kings Day!

Learn more about what we do at rootcenter.org

01/05/2026

The New Year is starting strong with our January episode of Recovery With Root being all about building and keeping new habits, beautiful communities, and sturdy support systems. Manchester Senior Counselor Demi Negron sits down with us to talk about how Root can help patients keep their new year ambitions going strong, even when things get tough, through support systems like our IOP groups, individualized counseling, and amazing resources to help patients thrive.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get podcasts, or on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/Jgqf7odiqJo

Calling all Artists! Root Center is pleased to present New Beginnings, an art exhibition celebrating recovery, hope, and...
01/05/2026

Calling all Artists!
Root Center is pleased to present New Beginnings, an art exhibition celebrating recovery, hope, and renewal on the eve of the vernal equinox. On March 19th, Root Center will host this juried art show at our Branford location, featuring work by local artists exploring the theme of new beginnings.

Much like recovery itself, the exhibition reflects the possibility of change, growth, and redefinition. The selected works invite viewers to consider what it means to start again—whether through healing, self-discovery, or the quiet courage it takes to move forward. Timed with the return of spring, New Beginnings honors transformation as both a personal and collective experience. Artists are encouraged to interpret new beginnings broadly.

Location:
Stony Creek Medical Center, 6-12 Business Park Drive, Branford, CT 06405
Submission: Please submit all pieces for consideration via email to margaux.farrell@rootcenter.org by FEBRUARY 16, 2026. All submissions will be responded to by February 20th.

Special thanks to Alex Ranniello for your collaboration on this exciting project!

Our New London Clinic is hosting a casual coffee hour for patients to meet counselors, recovery coaches, and peers over ...
01/04/2026

Our New London Clinic is hosting a casual coffee hour for patients to meet counselors, recovery coaches, and peers over coffee and donuts! Join us this Thursday for this free and social hang out with our lovely New London Staff!



Learn more about what we do at rootcenter.org

Did you know January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month? Small steps lead to big changes, and the New Year is a g...
01/03/2026

Did you know January is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month? Small steps lead to big changes, and the New Year is a great opportunity focus on taking your recovery day by day. As the largest mental health and addiction non-profit in Connecticut, we make finding and receiving treatment as easy and accessible as possible, and we take every opportunity to find new ways to help our patients. With 14 locations across the state, high quality and compassionate nursing and mental health care, flexible scheduling for our IOP programs, and a variety of services and treatment options, The Root Center for Advanced Recovery is the perfect place to start your recovery journey.

Learn more about what we can do for you or a loved one at rootcenter.org

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335 Broad Street
Manchester, CT
06040

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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