Helping Our Members Rejoin Life
Mental illness often leads to extreme isolation. Members paid their own way and we gave rides to the World Equestrian Horse Center in Ocala for an international horse show. These…
Celebrating Connections for Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day. At the GOC we had a dance this weekend to celebrate. At the Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC), our Valentine’s Dance is more than just a fun event—it’s…
Being Part of Something Bigger
We rang in the New Year with the City of Gainesville, FL – Government at Sparks to the Park! Members and staff enjoyed an evening filled with laughter, fireworks, and…
Open on Christmas Day
‘Twas the morn’ of our Christmas at the GOC, Where our Members gathered ’round our fine tree. The coffee was brewing with smiles of delight, And on this fine day,…
We Make Sure No One is Alone on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving at the GOC! Holidays can be tough, but not at the Gainesville Opportunity Center! As part of Clubhouse International Standards, we make sure our doors are open—even on Thanksgiving—so…
Bringing Our Community Together
Again! The Fourth annual GOC Fall festival has come and gone. We have been in this great place for five years now and the community is embracing us. Flip through…
Check Out These Cars
The Gainesville Opportunity Center had a great time at the International Car Show at Shop at Butler Plaza. The GOC helps adults living with chronic mental illness rejoin the community.…
Happy Halloween at GOC
Why do people come to the GOC? Because Members can be themselves. On Halloween, our Members can also be someone else. Enjoy the pics. Clubhouse International – ICCD Fun… friends……
Fall Festival 2024
The GOC Fall Festival will be here soon! It will be on Friday November 15th from 11 am to 5 pm.
Third Annual Bike Day Was a Success
Bike Day has come and gone. Thank you everyone who attended and supported us. It was a blast! Click through the photos to see who was there! HCA Florida North…