Advocacy promotes equality, social justice, social inclusion, and human rights. It aims to make things happen in the most direct and empowering ways possible. It recognizes that self-advocacy – whereby people, perhaps with encouragement and support, speak out and act on their own behalf – is the ultimate aim.
The theme for Mental Health Month 2025, “Turn Awareness into Action,” aligns perfectly with our core value to serve as a catalyst, leader, and partner in meeting the housing and recovery needs of our community. Over the past few years RISE has turned awareness into action by finding the gaps in care in our community… Read More
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to reflect, educate, and inspire hope. At RISE Housing and Support Services, we are proud to highlight the courageous journeys of individuals who have committed to sobriety and transformed their lives. Today, we’re honored to share Kendra’s story—one of resilience, growth, and the power of support. Kendra’s path to… Read More
From Street Homelessness to Independent Living Michael is a resident in the Riverview ESSHI Apartments. The ESSHI Apartments are permanent supportive housing units. They provide support services to enhance Michael’s ability to successfully live independently in the community. For Michael, the best part of independent living is that it gives him the ability to focus… Read More
Congratulations Dawn White Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director, for your appointment to the New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center Advisory Council! We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity to further trauma informed care in New York State! The New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center (TINRC) funded by the… Read More
This article is from the Office of the new York State Comptroller Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homelessness grew by 53.1% from January 2023 to January 2024, more than four times… Read More
Join us in Celebrating Mental Wellness Month! Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. At RISE we prioritize mental wellness every daily by collaborating with our residents to develop positive coping strategies to manage and enhance their mental health.
Please join us in recognizing Homelessness Awareness Month. Margot, who has experienced homelessness at various times in her life, shares her experiences and gives us an inside look at homelessness.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and BST & Co. CPAs, LLP Named Joint Sponsors in New $250,000 Over Five-Year Agreement The Proctors Collaborative Ambassador Program announced at a press conference, held on July 9, 2024, a five-year joint sponsorship with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and BST & Co. CPAs LLP. The Ambassador programs are… Read More
At RISE we seek to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for both our staff and our residents to be who they are and give them opportunities to succeed based on their abilities.
After a year and a half on AOT, Renee is successfully regaining the independence she lost when she experienced an increase in her mental health symptoms. She is working towards obtaining her own apartment in the community and she has hopes of becoming a certified peer counselor so that she can help others like her succeed.… Read More
