Empowering thru Advocacy

Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 – Housing Stability

 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

Hedgerow House: A Safe Place for Recovery

“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

Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May with RISE! 

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

Tommy D – Celebrating His Recovery During Alcohol Awareness Month

Tommy D – celebrating his recovery during Alcohol Awareness Month. Tommy D is a former resident and current relief staff at Hedgerow House. He is excited to share his recovery story from alcohol and about how Hedgerow House continues to help maintain his recovery.

Women’s History Month: Women’s Equality and Mental Well Being!

March is Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating Women’s Equality and Mental Well Being! When women are treated equally, they are more likely to feel respected and valued, which can help reduce stress levels and promote a general sense of well being. At RISE, we seek to provide women opportunities for both social and… Read More

Mental Health Matters Legislative DAy

RISE staff and residents joined the Saratoga County Citizen’s Committee at the Mental Health America New York State’s Mental Health Matters Legislative Day in Albany. After an energetic rally around the Capital Building, they met with our Saratoga County representatives to share the needs and concerns of individuals living with psychiatric disabilities.

Changing the Lens on Homelessness

The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness presented Changing the Lens on Homelessness: a public discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County in hopes to bring fresh perspective on homelessness. The event began with a video featuring stories of individuals who have or are currently experiencing homelessness… Read More

Jerry, Starting the New Year with a New Career

Jerry, a RISE resident, is starting the New Year by seeking a new Career as a Security Guard. He recently completed the training necessary to be a security guard from Stratford Career Institute and is looking forward to obtaining a job in this field. He attributes RISE for assisting him with his success by helping… Read More

Celebrating Mental Wellness in the New Year!

Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It’s about utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues to provide the housing and supportive services needed to achieve and maintain mental wellness.   Our impact… Read More