“Don’t be afraid to ask for help, I did, and my life is gorgeous today.” “I want to inspire hope and inspiration in others,” says Alex, a former resident of two RISE recovery programs, Hedgerow House and Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) Recovery Apartments, when telling his recovery story. “Help is available, and if you’re… Read More
Ralph Bell, Counselor at Hedgerow House, has been in recovery for over 35 years. Despite, or perhaps because, he was arrested and incarcerated, he met Father Young — Reverend Peter G. Young Jr. — who helped get him a better path. Ralph attributes his success in his recovery to Father Young. “He was my advisor,” Ralph… Read More
Mary is a former RISE Housing and Support Services resident who recently moved into a brand-new apartment and finds herself living independently after getting some help on her journey into recovery. Mary was a resident at Milestone Manor, a RISE Community Residence, and while living there she was very inspired when a former resident came… Read More
“One of the best things about being at Milestone Manor is that I have self-esteem again. I believe in myself.” Mike’s story is one that is familiar to those who have struggled with both mental health and substance abuse issues. Except this is a story about success: Mike completed his program at Milestone Manor, a… Read More
“If you really want recovery, Hedgerow House has a lot to offer to help you achieve it” RISE Housing and Support Services continues to observe National Recovery Month by celebrating Christina, a Hedgerow House graduate, for successfully maintaining her sobriety since completing the program last November. Christina is very proud of her accomplishment and credits… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services is observing National Recovery Month during the month of September by celebrating the people in RISE Programs who are successfully maintaining their mental health and sobriety. “Our mutual love of music is a very therapeutic part of our friendship. We spend a lot time listening to music together. It… Read More
I love the post “How Crayons Saved My Life: Art & Recovery” because 1) I love to color and 2) it was such a simple technique employed by The Giving Gallery’s founder and CEO, Amanda Lipp, to help in the management of her mental health journey. As an artist, I craved for a creative outlet that could help me… Read More
When my family and I first moved to Saratoga Springs in 2008 our temporary housing was in a hotel. We were there for three months and got to know the staff quite well, especially Kevin who worked at the front desk. When we moved into our house we remained friends with Kevin and he was… Read More
