Community Health Resources’ Roots to Recovery is a 24-hour residential substance use treatment program for adult men in Willimantic, Connecticut. Current CHR materials identify Roots to Recovery as a 13-bed program for men age 18 and older, with stays that may extend up to 90 days. Connecticut’s Addiction Services Availability system classifies the program as Level 3.5 clinically managed high-intensity residential treatment. For a man whose alcohol addiction requires a structured living environment after medical stabilization, Roots to Recovery provides an intensive setting focused on recovery skills, psychiatric support, and preparation for continued care.
Individualized Residential Treatment
Each resident receives a personalized treatment plan developed during intake and assessment and adjusted as goals are completed. CHR’s current program description lists individualized counseling, group therapy, psychiatric assessment and consultation, and recovery support services as part of the daily schedule. Men entering because of alcohol problems can use this structure to identify triggers, strengthen coping skills, examine relapse patterns, and work on the behaviors and relationships that influence alcohol use.
Trauma-Informed and Psychiatric Support
Roots to Recovery describes its services as trauma-informed and provides access to psychiatric assessment and consultation. This can be especially important when alcohol addiction occurs with depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental health condition. The residential environment gives the clinical team time to observe progress, adjust treatment goals, and coordinate mental health needs while the resident practices recovery in a stable setting.
Recovery Support and Aftercare
Current CHR information emphasizes aftercare planning and referrals as part of the program. Residential alcohol treatment is more useful when the transition out of care is planned before discharge. Staff can help residents identify the outpatient treatment, recovery supports, housing resources, medical care, or other services needed after leaving Roots to Recovery. CHR’s broader behavioral health system gives residents access to additional recovery-oriented programs when appropriate.
Residential Care Is Not Acute Detox
Roots to Recovery is a high-intensity residential alcohol rehab option, but it should not be confused with a hospital alcohol detoxification unit. A man with severe active withdrawal, prior seizures, delirium, or significant medical instability may need withdrawal management before entering the residential program. Screening should include a complete alcohol and medical history so admission occurs at a safe point in recovery.
Current Address, Admissions, and Coverage
The verified address is 1491 West Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. CHR’s current 2026 program material lists 860-771-4895 for the Transition Coordinator, while Connecticut’s current treatment-availability system also uses 860-771-4895 for Roots to Recovery. The program currently reports acceptance of Medicaid/HUSKY, and people with commercial coverage are advised to confirm preauthorization and network status. Men seeking alcohol treatment should call to verify bed availability, admission criteria, medical readiness, and insurance authorization before planning an admission.
