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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Gainesville Opportunity Center

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GOC is a 501c(3) non-clinical program that offers recovery through work for adults diagnosed with mental illness.

Members participate in the work of the clubhouse. We do data-entry, make and serve lunch and occassional dinners, work on computers, look for jobs for each other, outreach members, answer phones, greet guests and other members. We also have a monthly newsletter that is almost totally written by the members.

06/18/2026

If it looks like our new Executive Director Alana Grier and Joevan Jenkins are hard at work organizing at the GOC... they are!!!! Well, sort of. Joevan and Alana spent two weeks at Alliance House a Clubhouse that is also one of the training centers for Clubhouse International - ICCD. Pictured at Alliance House (not GOC), these two attended full Clubhouse work days and then worked into the evenings to build an action plan to make the GOC even stronger. The Clubhouse model is an internationally recognized best practice by organizations like SAMHSA and the American Psychiatric Association We are proud of Alana and Joevan for their dedication and leadership, helping make the GOC even stronger! Florida Department of Children and Families Lutheran Services Florida Meridian Healthcare

06/16/2026

There is dignity in a job well done, and we are here to help our Members enter the workforce. Carrie comes to the GOC with the hope of working. She often leads our morning meetings when our Members choose what work we will do each day, and helps out as needed. For the people we serve, the path to employment and community integration isn't a quick fix. It requires deep, ongoing support.

Employment is the gateway to independence. GOC helps people reclaim their status in the workforce with dignity, proving that mental illness doesn't define who you are or what you can do.

Clubhouse International - ICCD Florida Department of Children and FamiliesLutheran Services Florida Meridian Healthcare

06/12/2026

Valerie just completed her first 30 days working Alachua County Animal Resources. She loves it!

Valerie’s anxiety is her significant barrier to employment. Through Clubhouse supported employment, we focus on helping individuals with chronic mental illness lead productive, meaningful lives. We are deeply grateful to Alachua County for carving out a specialized position tailored just for Valerie.

Working in a space mostly by herself, Valerie is able to self-pace her essential tasks: Making peanut butter milk bone dog treats and washing the dog beds and bowls.

This level of success requires ongoing, long-term support. Mental illness doesn't just go away in six months. With the partnership between GOC, Valerie, and Alachua County, she can access the support she needs to stay employed, feel productive, and truly thrive. Clubhouse International - ICCD Lutheran Services Florida Florida Department of Children and Families Alachua County Crisis Center Alachua County FL - HR City of Gainesville, FL - Government Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce

06/08/2026

GOC Board Members Emeritus Trish Sokol and Jody Irving, along with GOC Member Kayla, are hard at work piecing together a historical timeline of the Gainesville Opportunity Center. It turns out our distinguished leaders need Kayla's graphic design talents in order to make it happen.

GOC just turned 19 years old, which means next May we will officially celebrate 20 years of changing lives in Gainesville. Can you believe it?

For nearly two decades, our community has provided a place where adults living with mental illness find community, purpose, and employment opportunities. By working side-by-side, our Members and leaders ensure that GOC continues to make a direct, lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Clubhouse International - ICCD Lutheran Services Florida Florida Department of Children and Families Alachua County Department of Community Support Services Housing Programs Alachua County Sheriff City of Gainesville, FL - Government

06/06/2026

What would you rather do: help the GOC or eat a pizza? 🤔

Now you can do both!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the Gainesville Opportunity Center is the Roundup for Charity partner with SquareHouse Pizza through the end of June!

The deal is simple:
1️⃣ Head over to SquareHouse Pizza and order a legendary Detroit-style pie (like the delicious, veggie-packed Garden Variety pictured here!).
2️⃣ At checkout, choose to round up your total to the next dollar.
3️⃣ GOC receives 100% of those rounded-up proceeds!

You get a mouthwatering meal, and we get the vital support needed to keep building a stronger, more inclusive community for our members. Remember, we are partners through the end of June, so don't wait too long! SquareHouse Pizza

06/05/2026

Harry works in our media unit several days a week. If you have liked our recent Facebook posts, he probably had something to do with them.

Harry is a key part of the team running our digital communications. He is busy learning new software programs and discovering how to use AI.

Harry will tell you: "I see the difference GOC is making in people's lives, including mine. I have a sense of community in this place. We are colleagues working together toward a common goal. "

At GOC, our Members take direct responsibility for running the program. They gain confidence and professional skills along the way. Thank you for your hard work, Harry!

Lutheran Services Florida Florida Department of Children and Families UF Department of Psychiatry Clubhouse International - ICCD

06/04/2026

Connor Hogan is an Eagle Scout!

For his final project to reach this milestone, Connor completed his Fundraising Merit Badge and chose the GOC as the recipient. He raised enough money to purchase an iPhone!

Preserving important moments in photos and videos is essential to educating people regarding the impact we have on our Members' lives. Once a moment is gone, it’s gone forever. This iPhone upgrade will significantly help us show the community our impact.

Thank you, Connor, for your outstanding achievement, your dedication, and your generosity. You are certainly making a difference!
Clubhouse International - ICCD Lutheran Services Florida Florida Department of Children and Families UF Department of Psychiatry

06/01/2026

Membership has its privileges.

Because our Members choose to be here, what we accomplish is driven by a shared desire to work together. Our culinary unit stepped up to prep, cook, and serve a delicious lunch of homemade patty melts and crispy roasted potatoes.

At the GOC, we share a fresh meal every day. We believe a meal tastes better when it is prepared by a community that works together.

Clubhouse International - ICCD Florida Department of Children and Families Lutheran Services Florida Meridian Healthcare UF Department of Psychiatry HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Grace Healthcare

05/29/2026

We are thrilled to announce that the Gainesville Opportunity Center is now an official charity partner of The Good Pour

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, as the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville hosts a blind wine tasting right here at the Gainesville location. Enjoy some great company, and select the GOC as your charity of choice! Register for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/4yc6atu4

The Good Pour is a community-minded business that donates a portion of every purchase to a charity of your choice. This means you can support your favorite cause just by shopping!

How it works:
1️⃣ Head over to GoodPourApp.com or download their app.
2️⃣ Select the Gainesville Opportunity Center as your charity of choice.
3️⃣ Shop online or in person, and a portion of your purchase will go directly toward helping our Members build professional confidence and independent lives through our Clubhouse International - ICCD work day.

05/27/2026

Leading into Memorial Day, GOC Member Joel of the GOC joined the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville at the historic City of Gainesville, FL - Government) Evergreen Cemetery. We worked side-by-side to place American flags on the graves of veterans and took care of their resting places.

Joel carefully cleaned many Veterans headstones.

Joel has is currently working more than 40 hours a week. Weekends are the most convenient time for him to stay connected with clubhouse programs. Having weekend activities is a vital part of the GOC mission—it ensures our Members stay engaged, active, and supported, rather than facing the weekends in isolation.

We are thrilled to partner with the Rotary Clubs. They have welcomed our Members with open arms, allowing them to work as peers on meaningful service projects that give back.

When you support the GOC, you are supporting Members like Joel as they rebuild their lives, secure employment, and become active, proud contributors to our community.

Clubhouse International - ICCD Florida Department of Children and Families Lutheran Services Florida City of Gainesville - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) City of Gainesville, FL - Government

Address

1210 NW 14th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
32601

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13522245523

Website

http://www.goclubhouse.org/

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