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
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Challenge Accepted. The rise of homelessness in Saratoga is both troubling and frustrating but not surprising, given the rise of Saratoga’s fortunes over the last two decades. A thriving economy lends itself to increases in housing costs, which… Read More
A very powerful statement from Paul Gionfriddo, president and CEO of Mental Health America: “The inexcusable and violent death of George Floyd as he begged for help has evoked both our rage and frustration. The person who caused the death by choking – a Minneapolis police officer – and three others were fired from… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services has partnered with Corinth Central School District to provide Youth Care Management services with a physical presence in the town of Corinth. RISE Youth Care Management will have a satellite office in Corinth with fixed office hours and availability by appointment. A child and family can meet with a Care Manager… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Times Union, Saratoga Springs Creates Collaborative to Address Homelessness Experts agree, the solutions to ending homelessness are simple: provide more affordable housing and prevent people from losing their homes in the first place by supporting those struggling to pay their… Read More
Trauma-Informed Care is all about “changing the culture of an organization.” Dawn Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director and Chairperson of the Trauma-Informed Care Work Group, is the force behind RISE’s transition to being a trauma-informed service provider. She is pictured with David Wallace, LCSW-R and Associate Executive Director for Program Development at La Salle… Read More
