The Worldwide Impact of Clubhouses
It’s always great to have visitors. We had friends from our sister Clubhouse International – ICCD in Sarasota, The Academy at Glengary. Staff and a Member are touring the state…
UF Health Improves Our Community
Thank you to Joe Munson, Clinical Services Director, and Jessica Yupanqui, Administrative Care Coordinator UF Health Psychiatric Hospital, for visiting the GOC. We are discussing partnerships to encourage working together…
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…
Helping Us Help Others
Thank you so much, Nancy Ryan! Nancy has been a big part of the GOC going on 10 years. Back when we only had one room, Nancy used to come…
Partnership to Address Homelessness
At the GOC we don’t do it alone. GOC is proud to announce our partnership with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and City of Gainesville, FL – Government Gainesville Fire Rescue…
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…
Improving Interactions with Law Enforcement
For Florida clubhouse Members that attend for at least a year, 97% report fewer interactions with law enforcement. Every three months, local law enforcement officers come to talk to our…
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…
Building Self-Reliance
Thank you so much to Cindy from VyStar Credit Union for teaching our Members the basics of budgeting. Through budgeting we are able to make sure we have enough money…