Root Center for Advanced Recovery operates its Willimantic clinic at 54-56 Boston Post Road in Willimantic, Connecticut. Root Center’s current official location page verifies the address, phone 860-456-7990, and a broad set of services that includes group therapy, intensive outpatient programming, individual therapy, medication management, family therapy, and medication-assisted treatment. The clinic serves people with substance use and behavioral health needs through a multidisciplinary team. Care is coordinated by physicians, nurses, counselors, and support staff. Adults and adolescents seeking help with alcohol can receive outpatient care while continuing to live in the community.
Intensive Outpatient and Therapy Services
Root Center’s IOP consists of three hours of structured group therapy per day, with participation three to five days each week depending on clinical need. The program generally lasts eight to twelve weeks and can be combined with individual therapy, family therapy, medication appointments, and medication management. For someone addressing alcohol addiction, this level of care can provide repeated weekly support for coping skills, relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and recovery planning without requiring residential placement.
Medication Options and an Important Distinction
The Willimantic clinic currently lists buprenorphine, naltrexone, and methadone among its medication-assisted treatment options. Root Center specifically states that naltrexone is FDA-approved for both opioid and alcohol use disorders and may reduce alcohol cravings and the rewarding effects of drinking. Methadone and buprenorphine, however, are opioid-use-disorder medications and should not be described as alcohol treatments. Medication selection requires an individualized medical and clinical assessment.
Adults, Teens, and Family Participation
Root Center provides substance use treatment for adults and adolescents, and family therapy is part of its Willimantic service menu. Family involvement can help address communication, boundaries, trust, and the impact alcohol use has had on the household. Individual counseling can focus on issues a client may not want to explore in a group, while structured group treatment provides peer interaction and opportunities to practice recovery skills.
Withdrawal Safety
The Willimantic clinic is outpatient and should not be confused with a 24-hour hospital alcohol detox unit. A person with severe alcohol dependence, previous withdrawal seizures, delirium, or major medical instability should report those risks before abruptly stopping alcohol. Root Center can help determine whether withdrawal management is needed before IOP, routine therapy, or medication treatment can proceed safely.
Current Phone, Insurance, and Sliding Fees
The verified address is 54-56 Boston Post Road, Willimantic, CT 06226, and the current direct number is 860-456-7990. Root Center states that it accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, serves patients regardless of ability to pay, and offers an income-based sliding-fee schedule that may also help with high copays and deductibles. People seeking alcohol rehab should confirm insurance benefits, IOP availability, medication eligibility, and expected personal costs before beginning treatment.
