Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others, motivated by genuine warm feelings. Kindness, or doing good, often means putting other people’s needs before our own. Several studies have shown that showing kindness to others can benefit our own mental health and wellbeing. In fact, the research has shown that kindness and mental health are deeply connected.… Read More
The 2022 theme for Black History Month in the US is “Black Health and Wellness,” highlighting the legacy of black scholars and medical practitioners while also taking a look at how American healthcare has often underserved the black community. Black Health and Wellness not only includes one’s physical body, but also emotional and mental health. In… Read More
RISE Community Outreach Court Team Since its inception in October 2020, 46 individuals have participated in the The Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court Program. As a result, there have been demonstrable impacts on both participant wellbeing and public safety. For a complete picture of the impact the Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court has on our… Read More
Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Point in Time: Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness When it comes to human services, particularly services for persons experiencing homelessness, the stories of people’s lives and challenges they face provides a deeper and more… Read More
8 Ways to Combat loneliness was published in the CapitalEAP Newsletter and written by: Ashley Vazquez, MFT, EAP Counselor. Thank you CapitalEAP for permission to share this important information on our blog. Loneliness is an emotional state one may experience regardless if they are physically alone or not. Whether you’re surrounded by people in your home or… Read More
Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Does Compassion Have a Season? It’s that time of year again when the focus shifts to the Code Blue Emergency Shelter for individuals experiencing street homelessness. Code Blue is a New York State mandate that says when… Read More
The holidays are here with all the festivities, lights, decorations, and cheer. Thoughts of all the presents to wrap, food to prepare, family to visit begin to dizzyingly swirl in our heads. For some, the holiday rush brings out the champion multitasker in them – but for many it can cause a sense of being… Read More
Thank you Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) for providing RISE staff with the LGBTQ+ Training and the buttons, pens, water bottles, and flag to help us to promote acceptance and equality in our workplace. The training helped our staff develop an greater understanding of how to communicate with and create an atmosphere of acceptance for LGBTQ+… Read More
Presents “How Ten Global Cities Tackle Homelessness, Innovations that Work” A global look and discussion on the causes of and solutions to homelessness in a book talk by author Linda Gibbs 3:30 p.m. Friday October 8 at Caffe Lena, 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs Linda Gibbs is the author of How Ten Global Cities Take On… Read More
FEASST, the Family Emergency Assistance of Southern Saratoga County, and FEASST North are partnerships between community organizations and faith-based organizations that assist with funding for housing, rent, power bills, and the costs of heating with wood. Melinda Osborne, CAPTAIN Family Assistance Program Associate, who coordinates both FEASST and FEASST North, shares, “the partnership is incredibly inspiring… Read More
