Owen Virgilio, Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) Counselor, shares his story of being a transman and how prejudices against LBGTQ+ individuals affect his mental health. I am open and proud to be a transman, but the prejudices we in the LBGTQ+ community face have affected my mental health. In the past I’ve faced prejudices at… Read More
RISE programs like Hedgerow House are inclusive and accepting of all people – creating a safe place for recovery. Patrick is free to explore being sober as a gay man. His family is grateful to have a relationship with him again. RISE is proud to be a part of his story!
Earlier this year, Saratoga Springs Mayor Ron Kim announced the formation of a Task Force on Homelessness to help determine the need for a 24/7 low barrier-shelter, and recommendations on where it should be located and what agency should run it. While the Task Force on Homelessness is working toward a permanent solution, RISE developed… Read More
RISE has a lot to be proud of this past May having executed a number of fundraisers, and milestone achievements that exemplify the hard work that RISE and its team have been doing, not only in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but always, to help the underserved and those with life challenges. Earlier in… Read More
Thank you to everyone who came out to Strike out the Stigma with RISE bowling tournament in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. With the support of the community at events like this, RISE is… Read More
At RISE, we believe that housing is healthcare. It’s the basis for everything. Without a roof over your head and a secure, safe place to sleep, we can’t make any progress towards helping people maintain good mental health. Building Community! Building Futures!
Tim, a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) resident, shares how being in this RISE program helps him manage his mental health.
Safe and stable housing is a basic need, and it can be difficult or impossible to care for your mental health if that need is not met. “Look Around, Look Within” is the 2023 Mental Health America (MHA) theme for Mental Health Awareness Month. MHA shares that from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come… Read More
“The benefits of a recovery program are happy, joyous, and free,” says Julianne Thomas, Hedgerow House Program Director. “My hope is that everyone can be happy, joyous, and free.” Hedgerow House is a substance use recovery community residence program that provides recovery services to individuals in recovery from substance use diagnoses. Hedgerow House provides a… Read More
During May RISE will be hosting several events to help bring awareness to the importance of mental health, to help break the stigma associated with mental health, and to raise funds to help us to continue to do the work we do. Help us Celebrate Mental Health Awareness by attending one of the events in… Read More
