Clubhouse Receives Another Award
Yet another award. Our “Clubhouse” model earned the Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health. It recognizes contributions that make a lasting impact improving the lives of those living with mental…
GOC Helps Hope Clubhouse in Southwest Florida
At one point it looked like Hurricane Ian might have come to Gainesville. Instead, our friends in Fort Myers took a direct hit. Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida took some…
GOC Back at Work After Storm
Busy, busy, busy. The GOC is open again and we are busy. Members are focused on jobs like making our triple-decker Bacon Lettuce and Meat Sandwiches. It sure beats isolating…
Field of Dreams
Being together, working towards a common goal, and counting on one another put our Members on the field of dreams. Members and staff traveled to Daytona this weekend to compete…
Meet Paul Leblanc
Please welcome our new driver, Paul Leblanc. Many of our Members who live below poverty level simply can’t get here to receive our services. With Paul’s help, more people can.…
Clubhouse World Conference a Success
The sun has set on the 2022 World Clubhouse Conference in Baltimore. The Clubhouse Model, which the GOC is part of, is considered one of the most effective programs helping…
Improving Accessibility to the GOC
At the GOC, we are proud to make sure our Clubhouse is accessible to everyone. And while we love our new Clubhouse location, it still needs work. Our new addition…
GOC’s Community Partnerships
You have probably noticed all of the community leaders who are becoming aware of the GOC. Today, GOC Member Joanna went to the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville where she…
First Member and Staff Led Computer Class
We had our first Member and staff led computer class today. Reid (Member) and Kaitlyn (staff) worked hard preparing and coming up with different activities for everyone to utilize, so…
Labor Day Fun at GOC
Those who live with chronic mental illness often spend the holidays alone. That does not happen at the GOC. GOC Members are not only receiving services here, they are performing…