Part of the Solution with CIT
The GOC is proud to be part of a solution that benefits both individuals and the broader community. As an official part of Crisis Intervention Training, we welcomed law enforcement…
Community Honors Father Roland Julien
We braved a very wet morning to pay tribute to a dedicated community servant. Today’s street renaming in honor of Father Roland Julien was a celebration of service, unity, and…
Karina Shines in County TE
Karina is putting her skills to work in a Transitional Employment position with Alachua County Government, delivering mail to offices like the County Commission and Tax Collector. This short-term role…
Teaming Up with St. Francis House
No one agency can meet every need on its own. That’s why, during our GOC Membership Drive, we’re working with partners like St. Francis House, Meridian Healthcare, UF Health Psychiatric…
Partnering With Other Nonprofits
We were glad to welcome Sarah Spyre, Recovery Peer Specialist, and Melissa Rea, Executive Director, of the Nehemiah Project for a visit to the GOC. The Nehemiah Project is an…
Promoting Recovery and Reintegration
We were glad to welcome Milena Castro-Pochet and Zayna Vincent from the OPUS, part of Alachua County Court Services for Mental Health. It was a great opportunity to share how…
Earning Support of County
We’re proud to be recognized as an organization that provides a valuable service to our community—earning us the support of Alachua County’s CAPP grant. We recently welcomed Trelany Pennington, the…
Having Donors Visit for Lunch
We’re thankful to our donor, Leslie Daniels, who joined us for lunch today along with her daughter, Sirena, and board members, Mercy and Manny Quiroga. We had a great time…
Sheriff’s Office Advocates For Recovery
Sheriff Chad Scott and Captain Chris Sims who visited the GOC for the purpose of raising awareness and building stronger connections with our community. Visits like this help promote inclusion,…
Bridge Between Community Safety and Recovery Support
Sergeant Shelley Postle, Officer Sarah Reeves, and Clinician Allison Mendoza from the Gainesville Police Department and Meridian Healthcare co-responder team visited the GOC. This unique team pairs law enforcement with…