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Circle Care Center

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Circle Care Center

Connecticut's home for stigma-free medical services and sexual health. Circle Care Center is a primary care practice with a specialty pharmacy.

It has clinical locations in Norwalk and Glastonbury, CT. In addition to primary care, Circle Care Center provides stigma-free STD/infectious disease testing, treatment, and prevention. Its services are for adults aged 18 and over. Our services include:
Primary Medical Care
Sexual Health (STI & Hep C testing and treatment)
HIV Treatment & Care
HIV Prevention (Pre-exposure - PrEP)
HIV Prevention (Post-exposure - PEP)
Mental Health
Onsite Pharmacy

10/30/2025

Welcome to our MSW intern, Davesha Henry!
Davesha Henry is a driven professional with a strong commitment to service and personal growth. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Quinnipiac University and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work at Fairfield University. With eight years of honorable service in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Afghanistan, Davesha developed leadership, resilience, and a deep understanding of the human experience.
Motivated by her passion for helping others, she aims to guide individuals as they explore new avenues in life with compassion and purpose. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Davesha is a devoted wife and mother of two boys, dedicated to creating a positive impact both at home and in her community.
Request an appointment for free counseling with Davesha while availability remains at circlecarecenter.org

09/17/2025

We are the leading sexual health center in Fairfield County!
We are Connecticut’s home for stigma-free medical services and sexual health
We are Circle Care Center
Learn about our services and request appointments at circlecarecenter.org

09/12/2025

NEW SERVICE ALERT! Circle Care Center has added Pelvic Health services for our patients!
Led by our new provider, Tess Maxam, APRN, she will be providing services such as:
- Cervical Cancer Screenings
- Pelvic Exams
- Pelvic STI Screenings
- Contraceptive Counseling & Family Planning which includes oral birth control.
These services are crucial to provide comprehensive health to our patients and empowers individuals through every stage of their reproductive health journey.
Visit circlecarecenter.org to find out more about our pelvic health services and to request an appointment.

09/10/2025

Meet our newest provider, Tess Maxam, APRN!
Tess is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a practitioner at Circle Care Center, Tess provides services in primary care, sexual health and STI testing and treatment, gender affirming care, and HIV prevention and treatment. She will also be focusing on developing a basic gynecology program at Circle Care to include sexual and reproductive healthcare as well as preventative screenings for patients assigned female at birth.
Tess joins the Circle Care Center team with great passion, enthusiasm, and appreciation for the mission of Circle Care Center and the patients, new and existing, that utilize its services.
Tess received her education in nursing and MSN at Yale School of Nursing and graduated as part of the class of 2025. Prior to pursuing a degree in nursing, Tess completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Gender & Sexuality at St. Lawrence University in New York in 2022.
Request an appointment with Tess at circlecarecenter.org

09/03/2025

What is under our Therapy and Counseling umbrella?
We offer individual and group counseling to support your emotional and physical well-being.
We are committed to providing services that are affirming, sex-positive, culturally sensitive, consistent with risk reduction principles, and that promote patient self-determination.
We are expanding our Behavioral Health program in Glastonbury! Telehealth appointments are now available to our patients in Glastonbury. If you have been considering talking to someone, now is the perfect time to use this service.
Visit circlecarecenter.org to learn more about our LCSW and LMSW, our therapy & counseling program, and to request an appointment.

08/22/2025

Welcome to the Circle Care Center team Tess!
Tess Maxam, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, BSN is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a practitioner at Circle Care Center, Tess provides services in primary care, sexual health and STI testing and treatment, gender affirming care, and HIV prevention and treatment.
She will also be focusing on developing a basic gynecology program at Circle Care to include sexual and reproductive healthcare as well as preventative screenings for patients assigned female at birth. Tess joins the Circle Care Center team with great passion, enthusiasm, and appreciation for the mission of Circle Care Center and the patients, new and existing, that utilize its services.
Tess received her education in nursing and MSN at Yale School of Nursing and graduated as part of the class of 2025. Prior to pursuing a degree in nursing, Tess completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Gender & Sexuality at St. Lawrence University in New York in 2022.
Request an appointment with Tess at circlecarecenter.org

08/14/2025

We will be closed Friday, August 15th for a staff retreat.
We will reopen Monday, August 18th for regular hours.
Have a great weekend!

08/08/2025

Meet our provider Dr. Trish Garton!
Dr. Trish Garton is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner who has been working with the LGBTQI+ community for over 30 years and specializes in HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, STIs, and primary care. She also has 20+ years of experience in clinical research. She has been a part of the Circle Care Center team since 1994 and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice.
Trish received her nursing education in New Zealand before coming to the US in 1985. She received her MSN to become a Nurse Practitioner in 2004 and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice in 2020, both from Fairfield University.
Dr. Garton is an HIV specialist certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM). She continues to focus on HIV treatment and prevention, transgender healthcare, and primary care, with a particular focus on disease prevention.

08/05/2025

Stay PrEPared and ready with PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
Circle Care Center has all forms of PrEP available! Talk to your provider about which option is best for you.
If you are thinking about getting on PrEP, visit our website circlecarecenter.org to find out more information and to request an appointment.

Address

618 West Avenue
Norwalk, CT
06850

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+12038529525

Website

http://circlecarecenter.org/

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CIRCLE CARE Center is a primary care practice in Southern Connecticut specializing in sexual health, LGBTQ health, as well as HIV, PrEP, Hepatitis C and STI testing and treatment. We are conveniently located at 618 West Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850. Call us today at 203-852-9525.