The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, First 5 Months of New City Homeless Court Proves Successful On October 22, 2020, City Court Judge, Francine Vero, presided over the first session of the Homeless Court in Saratoga Springs. Since then, about 90% of individuals agreeing to… Read More
“Happy RISE Day” RISE Housing and Support Services staff and residents celebrated our new name with a virtual party, RISE Apparel, RISE Swag and of course a RISE cake! The celebration began with an all agency video conference where Sybil Newell, Executive Director, expressed RISE Administration’s deep and heartfelt gratitude to all the staff… Read More
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
Recalibrating the mind, body, and social well-being of residents “As we have become more aware of the physical, emotional, and social ripple effects of trauma, it is imperative that we, those of us with boots on the ground, adjust business as usual. We have to progress and implement neuro/bio/social evidence-based practices that support residents in… 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
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services Youth Care Management has expanded services into the surrounding counties of Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Schenectady, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York (CHHUNY) granted the approval in an effort to reduce gaps in the continuum of care when a child moves homes or when a… 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
The Rain House Art Room was created during the summer of 2020 after several residents requested that a little used room in the basement be converted into a space to draw, color, paint, and work on art projects.
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
