Personal stories of the triumphs and trials of individuals on a journey to attain their highest level of independence, self-sufficiency, and satisfaction with life.
Rhonda was a resident at SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence who shares her appreciation for the help she received from the very kind and caring staff. I am a newly recovering addict with mental health, domestic violence, and sexual abuse issues. I have trust issues and I did not think I would make it as… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Will, a Milestone Manor resident who is transitioning to a lower level of care and will be moving into his own apartment in the Progressive Steps Apartment Program.
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Paul. At RISE our staff is trained in CPR and how to respond to medical emergency quickly and efficiently. Paul, a guest a the Adelphi Street Shelter, expressed his… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Anthony. He expresses his gratitude to the staff at Hedgerow House for providing him a safe space to develop a strong and productive recovery program. Hedgerow House provides monthly… Read More
Join us in Celebrating National Recovery Month – a national observance held every September to create public awareness about addiction recovery and the the nation’s strong and proud recovery community. The aim of Recovery Month is to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Elaina. Writing and creating poetry is a great way for many people to self-affirm their personal power and creativity. Over the past few years, Elaina, a RISE Support Services… Read More
After a year and a half on AOT, Renee is successfully regaining the independence she lost when she experienced an increase in her mental health symptoms. She is working towards obtaining her own apartment in the community and she has hopes of becoming a certified peer counselor so that she can help others like her succeed.… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Timothy. In the RISE Community Residences, our staff work with the residents on setting and attaining short and long-term goals directed toward more independent living. One of the residents, Timothy, has… Read More
Mary, a former Hedgerow House, and Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) resident, recently celebrated her 8th year in recovery from alcohol and works full time as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence. “Mary’s success is incredible,” says Melodie Masterson, Mary’s former PSAP Counselor. “She started her journey towards becoming an… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Michael and Ryan. They moved into the Dominic Treatment Apartments last Spring and they have been successful in living independently there for the past year! We congratulate their success!… Read More
