Shoreline Family Healthcare
221 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
Hartford Dispensary
Also known as Root Center for Advanced Recovery/Br
Address: 6-12 Business Park Drive, Branford, CT 06405 · Map
Phone: (475) 290-0012
Website: rootcenter.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Medications used
- Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Special programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation · Case management service
Questions to ask Hartford Dispensary
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Connecticut. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Hartford Dispensary
Hartford Dispensary reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Connecticut Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Hartford Dispensary offer?
Hartford Dispensary reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Hartford Dispensary accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Hartford Dispensary located?
6-12 Business Park Drive, Branford, CT 06405.
Other treatment facilities in Branford
Shoreline Family Healthcare
221 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
Shoreline Recovery - Branford I
Branford, CT
Shoreline Recovery - Branford II
Branford, CT
Harbor House
79 Cedar Street, Branford, CT
Pathfinder Recovery Connecticut (Virtual)
500 East Main St, Branford, CT 06405
See all 8 facilities in Branford · Outpatient · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare · Private insurance · Sliding scale · Teens
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.