The Gainesville Police Department’s Co-Responder Team spoke at the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville. This incredible program pairs a police officer with a mental health therapist to respond to calls involving mental illness.

They shared how they’re breaking the cycle of crisis by connecting people with the right community resources — and one of those is the GOC!

The Co-Responders told us that the GOC helps people find community, strength, and purpose, which makes them more likely to thrive and less likely to return to crisis services.

We’re proud to partner with these dedicated and caring officers who are making a real difference every day. Lutheran Services FloridaFlorida Department of Children and FamiliesClubhouse International – ICCDAlachua County Department of Community Support Services Housing ProgramsCity of Gainesville, FL – Government