After more than four decades providing quality housing, mental health, and substance use support services – we have a NEW NAME: RISE Housing and Support Services! We felt the name Transitional Services Association no longer aligned with our organization’s culture and vision. Our name should inspire hope and action – a welcoming brand that embraces… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is pleased to announce that their Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) grant has been renewed. The New York State ESSHI program provides service and operating funding for congregate supportive housing across the State. RISE will use the funds to operate 30 supported housing units in a 60-unit apartment… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Saratoga County Street Outreach Model Guides Homelessness Effort We are all guilty of compassion fatigue and frustration at times. Witnessing a persistent community problem —or need— depending on your vantage point, with little insight into the solution can… Read More
The Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center will be hosting a Narcan Training and handing out Stay Healthy Backpacks at the Navigation Center on Friday, February 26 at 10:00 am. The Navigation Center is located at 31 Woodlawn Avenue, next to The Salvation Army. This training is being sponsored by members of the Saratoga… Read More
As 2020 comes to a close, Sybil Newell, Executive Director at RISE Housing and Support Services, would like to take a moment to express RISE Administration’s gratitude for the strides the agency has made in 2020 despite the challenges this year presented and to share the exciting opportunities that 2021 will bring to RISE. These… Read More
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
Sybil and the entire Administrative Team at RISE are grateful and appreciative of the work and dedication of the staff during this difficult time. Executive Director of RISE Housing and Support Services, Sybil Newell, has found herself in the unenviable position of leading a non-profit social service agency in the time of the Covid-19 Pandemic.… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services is excited to announce that the community residence Hammond House is now Milestone Manor. The new name represents the evolution the program has undertaken over the past two years. According to Executive Director, Sybil Newell, “It has been exciting to see the program evolve from a MICA (mentally ill and… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is proud to announce the launch of the Saratoga Art Pantry, a place to collect and store art supplies in an effort to advance art therapy. Studies have shown that art can help people through mental health difficulties, coping with stress, and feelings of isolation. On Thursday March 5,… Read More
Housing First is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. This is why RISE Housing and Support Services says “Housing is Healthcare.” Without a roof over one’s head and food security it becomes… Read More
