Nicole Smarro, the House Manager at Hedgerow House, is very proud of her brother Joe Smarro and with very good reason. Joe and his former San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) partner, Ernie Stevens’ recently won an Emmy Award for their film about crisis intervention, Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops. “If you have not watched… Read More
“A crisis has been defined as an acute disruption of psychological homeostasis in which one’s usual coping mechanisms fail and there exists evidence of distress and functional impairment.” ~ Albert R. Roberts, PhD Crisis-inducing events and acute crisis episodes are prevalent in today’s climate especially now with the Covid-19 Pandemic. Often the main cause of… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Overcoming Homelessness in Saratoga: There is Hope Can you imagine rebuilding your life from the bottom, with no job, money in your pocket, secure place to live or support system? Digging out of that hole can be seemingly… Read More
“One of the best things about being at Milestone Manor is that I have self-esteem again. I believe in myself.” Mike’s story is one that is familiar to those who have struggled with both mental health and substance abuse issues. Except this is a story about success: Mike completed his program at Milestone Manor, a… Read More
The holiday season is a wonderful time of year. At RISE Housing and Support Services, we love to celebrate and make the holidays special for our residents, clients, and our staff. At the same time, we are mindful that for individuals with a mental health diagnosis or a substance use disorders, the holiday season can… Read More
As 2020 comes to a close, Sybil Newell, Executive Director at RISE Housing and Support Services, would like to take a moment to express RISE Administration’s gratitude for the strides the agency has made in 2020 despite the challenges this year presented and to share the exciting opportunities that 2021 will bring to RISE. These… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services Youth Care Management has expanded services into the surrounding counties of Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Schenectady, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York (CHHUNY) granted the approval in an effort to reduce gaps in the continuum of care when a child moves homes or when a… Read More
Mackey Auto Group donated a van, which will be used take residents and clients to and from their appointments and other locations that are important to their health and well being, to RISE as the agency begins the launch of new name, RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services. Christopher Mackey, presented Sybil Newell with the… Read More
The Saratoga Springs Mayor’s Office and Community Development Department, together with City Court Judge, Francine Vero, and RISE Housing and Support Services worked together to design a Homeless Court which assists individuals who are homeless and charged with non-violent offenses. Individuals who are eligible and agree to participate are provided with individually tailored, case management… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Collaboration and a Multi-Sector Team to Tackle the Issues of Homelessness in Saratoga County. In the on-going conversation around homelessness, a recurring theme emerges with local leaders, community advocates, committed groups and individuals, and those agencies tasked with… Read More
