August Quote

All of the great social justice advances that we ever had in this country have come not from people with big titles and not from people at the top, but just from everyday people getting together saying, 'Enough is enough. I'm going to change this, and I'm going to get involved, and I am going to be engaged.'

- Nina Turner

From the Desk of

Ana Gopoian

This Time...

Upon learning about two more young people overdosing and dying during these past couple of weeks, I feel gut-punched and devastated…two more people from two more families. We are on track to surpass last year’s numbers. There have already been 466 confirmed overdose related deaths in Connecticut so far this year...too many, too soon. 

TriCircle always says, "Where there is life, there is HOPE (Hold on Pain Ends)." This acronym works somewhat better while your loved ones are still alive and struggling with their addictions. As painful as it is to watch, at least you can hold on to the hope, that this time it might work, that this time it might be different... Read More

Together WE are Stronger!

TriCircle Memorial Quilt

Square Making Opportunity

Connect with people who have experienced the loss of a

loved one due to addiction and say your loved one's name out loud, surrounded by the support and compassion of others who understand. Honor and remember your loved one's life and beauty by creating a unique quilt square in their memory!

Take some time for self-care. Give yourself

permission to pause! It is not selfish to love yourself, to take care of yourself and to make your happiness a priority!

Registration is required, and attendance is limited.

Save the Date

for our

6th Annual TriCircle Gala Brunch

Sunday, November 3, 2024

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Farms Country Club

180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford

Tickets will be available soon

Would you like to appear in the printed program or donate a give away prize for use at the TriCircle Gala Brunch? Click here to see all of the sponsorship opportunities and the benefits associated with each level. Please consider a donation today!

Most people know Ana Gopoian as the Founder and Executive Director of TriCircle, but she also created TriCircle Restoration LLC, which was recently featured in another publicly shared video created by Ledge Light Health District (LLHD). This video helps listeners understand Ana's creation of a growing statewide effort to bring awareness to the presence and prevalence of paraphernalia on the streets of every town in CT. It sheds light on how addiction is affecting all 169 towns in our state. The Paraphernalia Project was first created in 2015, while facilitating Hope & Support Groups for the Town of Wallingford. The CT 169 Paraphernalia Walking Project began in October of 2021, and Ana has already collected thousands of items related to substance use in over 80 miles of distance traveled in 122 walks. Read More...

Together WE are Stronger!

The PHISH Fans Had a Blast

on Tuesday, July 23, in the exclusive

Earth Skybox Suite, at Mohegan Sun!

Thank you to Melissa Gionfriddo, Joyce Rosado and to every single person who helped make it possible!! So much work goes into planning and implementing

our big events! To those of you who purchased tickets, made a donation or helped in any way, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

TriCircle Presents Weekly

SMART Recovery Meetings

and SMART Family & Friends Meetings

TriCircle believes that there are many pathways to recovery. Harmony Within is a free transformative workshop that blends yoga and art, and is offered just prior to our SMART Recovery Meetings on the last Tuesday of each month, 4:30-6:30 at

Master's Manna in Wallingford!

NUEVAS ofertas en español,

primeras en persona

Español SMART en el Estado!

(Ver folletos a continuación)

• SMART Recovery Spanish todos los miércoles en Meriden
• SMART Recovery Amigos y familiares en español todos los jueves en Meriden
• SMART A.R.T. la APG el tercer miércoles de cada mes antes de la reunión

Relax Your Body, Center Your Soul, and

Focus Your Mind

Yoga sessions are held at DiversaFit

549 Center Street,Wallingford, on the last Saturday of each month.

Special thanks to DiversaFit for offering this location, free of charge!

Drop In Setback Middlefield - Wednesday, August 7 & 21 (1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month - (see flyer below or click here)

Drop In Setback Wallingford - Wednesday, August 14 & 28 (2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month - (see flyer below or click here)

TriCircle Memorial Quilt Square Making Opportunity - Friday, August 16, 4:30-8:30 pm, Wallingford Public Library, Lower Level Community Room, Light refreshments and supplies will be provided. (see flyer above or click here to learn more)

Overdose Awareness Day - Saturday, August 31, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Visit our table TriCircle helps commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day at the free concert on the Meriden Green, featuring KC Makes Music, Jordan Meyer, B-Rain and more.

3rd Annual Hope After Loss Self Care Retreat - Saturday, September 14 (Rain Date: Saturday, September 21) The Story Barn, 952 Main Street, Somers, CT (for more information see the flyer below or contact Paula LaJoie heypaula@friedab.com)

3rd Annual Hope & Support Self Care Retreat - Sunday, September 15 (Rain Date: Sunday, September 22) The Story Barn, 952 Main Street, Somers, CT (for more information see the flyer below or contact Paula LaJoie heypaula@friedab.com)



6th Annual TriCircle Gala Brunch - Sunday, November 3, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at The Farms Country Club,180 Cheshire Road, Wallingford. Tickets will be available soon. Want to be a sponsor? Click here

Memorial Scholarship Committee Meeting - Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 9:30 AM via zoom. WE NEED YOU! Please join the committee by sending your interest to trish@tricircle.org or click here to learn more.

TriCircle's Hope & Support Group Meetings - Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, and every Thursday throughout the year (click here for full schedule with locations)

TriCircle's Hope After Loss Support Group Meetings - Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 and every Monday throughout the year (click here for full schedule with locations)

Harmony Within - Tuesday, August 27, 4:30 - 6:30 pm, and recurring on the Last Tuesday of each month at Master's Manna, just before the SMART Recovery Meeting (see flyer above or click here)

SMART Recovery Meetings - Every Tuesday (see flyers above or click here)

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Meetings - Every Tuesday (see flyers above or click here)

Reuniones de SMART en Espanol - Todos los miércoles en Meriden (haga clic aquí)

SMART A.R.T. la APG - Al tercer miércoles de cada mes antes de la reunión (haga clic aquí)

SMART Recovery Amigos y familiares en español - Todos los jueves en Meriden (haga clic aquí)

Yoga at DiversaFit - Last Saturday of each Month (see flyer above)

DROP IN SETBACK

Join us for some great food,

fabulous friends and lots of fun!

10% of proceeds from all of our Setback games benefit The TriCircle Memorial Scholarship Fund!

Looking for a way to help TriCircle?

In search of a purpose driven, fun and fulfilling opportunity to give back?

TriCircle is looking for people who are action oriented and passionate about our cause to work with us.

If your superpower is planning, organizing, and/or helping to implement events, then here is your chance to shine! We need help with Fundraising & Events! Meetings will soon be established and will convene once a month at

TriCircle, 169 Colony Street, 2nd Floor, Meriden

Please consider lending a hand!

Contact ana@tricircle.org to sign up!

Community Service Hours Are Available for All of the Above!

Together WE are Stronger!

Zoom options will continue to be available

for both support groups. All are welcomed and encouraged to utilize these virtual or in-person

services at no cost.