Root Center Launches NEW Podcast
April 20th, 2026
The Root Center has a podcast!
Interested in mental health and addiction topics? Then this is the podcast for you! Recovery with Root is a new podcast that is now available on all major streaming platforms.
This podcast delves into mental health and addiction topics, that anyone can listen to... no clinical background required! These are hot-button issues and current topics that we discuss with leading professionals, patients, counselors, elected officials, and many others.
Our host, Margaux Farrell, is a former News Anchor and journalist, and she uses her interviewing skills to make this podcast accessible and engaging for all listeners.
New episodes are released on the first Monday of every month. You can visit this link to listen and subscribe! Also, feel free to follow us on social media, and be sure to leave us comments about future topics you'd like to hear discussed.
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Root Center’s Driving Recovery Golf Classic Returns to Lyman Orchards Root Center for Advanced Recovery is proud to announce the return of the Driving Recovery Golf Classic , a charity golf tournament dedicated to supporting our mission of providing accessible, compassionate behavioral health care throughout Connecticut. Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026 , at the beautiful Lyman Orchards Golf Club in Middlefield, Connecticut , for a day of golf, community, and purpose. Whether you're a seasoned golfer, a community supporter, or a local business looking to make a difference, this event offers a meaningful opportunity to help advance recovery and wellness across our state. At Root Center, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. Every day, our team works to provide mental health and substance use treatment, prevention services, community health programs, and recovery support to thousands of individuals and families. The Driving Recovery Golf Classic brings together community members, sponsors, and supporters who share our commitment to creating healthier communities and helping people build brighter futures. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Location: Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Middlefield, CT Tournament Schedule Registration: 7:00 a.m. Driving Range & Putting Green Open: 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start: 9:00 a.m. Banquet, Awards, Prizes & Raffle: 2:00 p.m. Event Conclusion: 4:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy a full day of golf, including contests such as Longest Drive , Closest to the Pin , and the chance for a Hole-in-One prize. A light breakfast, lunch, post-play refreshments, and a banquet dinner are included as part of the event experience. Sponsorship Opportunities The Driving Recovery Golf Classic offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations looking to increase their visibility while supporting a worthy cause. By becoming a sponsor, your organization will help strengthen recovery services and behavioral health programs that impact thousands of lives each year. Register Today Whether you're registering a foursome, becoming a sponsor, or making a donation, your support helps Root Center continue its work of improving lives and strengthening communities across Connecticut. We invite you to join us for a memorable day on the course while helping advance hope, healing, and recovery. Together, we can drive hope and lasting change. Visit our tournament website here.
Join us this summer at our Middletown Saybrook Clinic for free informational forums surrounding topics facing teens today. No registration required! These will be held once a month at 6pm at 520 Saybrook Rd in Middletown, CT. Stop by to speak with industry experts and learn ways to help your teen navigate the challenges they are are facing. The summer is a perfect time to reset and prepare for a new school year ahead! We hope you'll join us. Topics and info listed below.
In this episode of Rooted and Real, we get honest about the highs, the lows, and the unseen impact of scrolling, comparing, and staying constantly connected. From validation and anxiety to the feeling of being hooked on our screens and struggling to put them down—and how all of this is affecting kids growing up in a digital world—nothing is off limits. If you’ve ever caught yourself reaching for your phone without thinking or wondered how it’s shaping your mental health (or the next generation’s), this conversation is for you. 🎧 Tune in, reflect, and get real with us. Special thanks to our guest, UCONN Professor and Digital Media Expert, John Murphy, for all of his excellent insight on this episode!
