Housing is Health Care

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

Dominic Hollow Staff Open House

Dominic Hollow is opening later this month! RISE staff and board members attended an open house to be able to view the brand new apartments and all the amenities available to the residents. Thank you to the Bread Basket Bakery and Cake by Alissa for the delicious breakfast treats and the RISE Cupcakes! Staff and… Read More

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

Community Outreach Court – Helping People Turn Their Lives Around

The City of Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court was jointly launched by RISE and the Saratoga Springs City Court in October 2020. One its first success stories is a Saratoga Springs gentleman, who graduated after complying with the conditions of the court as outlined in his Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (ACOD). When the RISE… Read More

Homelessness and Individuals With Disabilities

  The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Homelessness and Individuals With Disabilities: Independent Living Centers & Their Role in Defeating Homelessness   Over 40% of the homeless adult population nationwide is a person with a disability. Of that percentage, a majority live at or… Read More

Point in Time: Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness

 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

Does Compassion Have a Season?

 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

Sybil Newell: The Importance of Supportive Housing

“Supportive housing provides that extra level of support that allows people remain independent in their communities.” RISE Housing and Support Services is expanding our agency with the development of two new supportive housing programs, the first one, Dominic Hollow, is currently under development in Ballston Spa and the other one is planned for the future… Read More

Dominic Hollow Groundbreaking Ceremony

    On November 30, 2021, RISE Housing and Support Services proudly celebrated breaking ground on Dominic Hollow Apartments in Ballston Spa. When completed, Dominic Hollow will consist of sixty apartments.  Thirty units are designated as affordable housing or “work force” units for individuals and families in the general community earning at or below 60… Read More