Open House

Since we began as Hartford Dispensary, in the Hartford back office of Dr. Joseph Root, we’ve been severing the most pressing health needs of our communities.

Today, we’ve adopted Dr. Root’s name as we begin the next chapter of our work, expanding our services and outreach to more communities and populations.

Come join us for hors d’oeuvres and refreshment and presentation on the re-branding of our name. For more information, please contact Ashley Ouellette, Director, Human Resources at Ashley.Ouellette@rootcenter.org

Learn More.
Hear about our expanded services, job opportunities & internship programs.

Explore More
Come see our renovated 2nd floor, including our new Training and & Education Room.

Socialize More.
Come network with your neighbors

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Patient Defined Success Study

February 20, 2026

Kristyn Zajac and Liz Narwold, medical researchers with University of Connecticut, talk about a recent study with Root Center Patients. The study looked at what metrics patients used to define their own success in their recovery, and how researchers can reflect on the data to inform future studies regarding patients in recovery.

Winter 2026 Newsletter

By Fathom Member • January 30, 2026

Welcome 2026! Root Center has had a lot unfold since our last newsletter. Most recently, staff came together for our annual holiday party, a tradition we look forward to as an opportunity to come together and celebrate the hard work we've put forth over the past year. We also donated our oldest clinic to the city of Hartford, hosted a Community Forum, were featured on NBC CT, celebrated one year of being open in New Haven County, and much more! Keep reading for more details and exciting updates!