Our Member Kyana is Working!
Kyana is working! We are so proud of you Kyana! Finding a job isn’t always the issue for those living with mental illness. It is the obstacles that your illness…
The Importance of Support
Dr. Jacob Atem, a former Lost Boy of Sudan came to the GOC to share his experiences and encourage our Members to overcome obstacles. At age 6, Jacob walked 2000…
Building a Partnership with City Commission
Thank you so much to City of Gainesville, FL – Government Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker for visiting the GOC. We shared the successes and challenges of our Members. For adults living…
Mayor Sees Role of GOC in Our Community
Thank you so much to City of Gainesville, FL – Government Mayor Harvey Ward for visiting the GOC. It is so important our community leaders understand the role we play.…
Equal Opportunities For Employment
Did you know that 80% of people living with a serious mental illness are unemployed? That is why we met with the City of Gainesville, FL – Government Equal Opportunity…
Advocacy and Empowerment
People who live with mental illness often lose their choices. At the GOC we seek to empower and give our Members their voices back. Members help with everything at the…
Celebrating Employment
At the GOC we support our Members. Today we held a pep rally to celebrate Members who are going to work after years of unemployment. We held a pep rally…
GOC Helps Members Get Jobs
At the GOC we are serious about helping our Members get jobs. Recently, we were at a local job fair giving our Members access to employers. We also let employers…
City Commissioners Learn Importance of GOC
One of the the great things about the Clubhouse International – ICCD model is that we give our Members a choice in the activities they participate in. And if you…
Celebrating Employment at GOC
We just had our monthly Employment Dinner. We believe employment is the gateway to independence, and a significant part of our program involves work support. GOC Members not only benefit…