Senator Cathy Osten & State Representative Kevin Ryan visit the Norwich Clinic

October 17, 2018

Left to Right: Andrew Lautenberger, Clinic Supervisor, Steven Zuckerman, President/CEO, Kevin Ryan, State Representative, Cathy Osten, Senator, and Dr. Leonard Lev, Medical Director.


Senator Cathy Osten represents the 19th District including communities of Columbia, Franklin, Hebron, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Marlborough, Montville, Norwich & Sprague.


State Representative Kevin Ryan serves the towns of Bozrah, Montville and Norwich in the 139th House District.



On Wednesday, October 17th, The Root Center for Advanced Recovery had the pleasure of providing an onsite tour to State Senator, Cathy Osten and State Representative, Kevin Ryan at our Norwich Clinic to learn more about our behavioral healthcare services. We thank Senator Osten and State Representative Ryan for their time and support!


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