The Art of Housing: A Blog

Thank You for the Support During Mental Health Awareness Month!

RISE is very thankful to its hosts from the past month who generously donated their space to host fundraising events on RISE’s behalf during Mental Health Awareness Month in May!  Thank you Principessa Elena Society of Saratoga Springs for hosting a fundraising dinner and thank you Taverna Novo for the raffle prize donation! Thank you… Read More

Thank you Saratoga Central Catholic High School

Thank you to the 7th Grade Class of the Saratoga Central Catholic High School for raising funds for RISE during Mental Health Awareness Month! The 7th grade class raised and donated $555! The funds raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community.  We greatly appreciate your support!… Read More

Advocates: Existing Mental Health Housing Needs More Support

Sybil Newell, RISE Housing and Support Services executive director and Sebrina Barrett, Association for Community Living executive director, were interviewed in The Daily Gazette of Schenectady about limited state funding for mental health housing (MHH) programs & the need for more services for MHH residents aged 55+. Advocates and organizations that support or provide mental… Read More

RISE Above Recovery Residence Groundbreaking

RISE held an official ground breaking ceremony on May 31, 2023 for the RISE Above Recovery Residence – a community based space for individuals in substance use recovery to stabilize with professional support. It is located on the same property as Hedgerow House, our current Recovery Reintegration Community Residence. This project is a Part 820… Read More

Annual Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Annual Paint & Sip fundraiser in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community.       Thank you Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio for hosing this event!

Strike Out the Stigma with RISE!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Strike out the Stigma with RISE bowling tournament in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. With the support of the community at events like this, RISE is… Read More

Mental Health Awareness Month: Housing is Healthcare

At RISE, we believe that housing is healthcare. It’s the basis for everything. Without a roof over your head and a secure, safe place to sleep, we can’t make any progress towards helping people maintain good mental health.   Building Community! Building Futures!

May 2023 Staff Recognition

Please join us in congratulating the May 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More

A Poem by Elaina: Stages in time

Elaina, a RISE Housing and Support Services Supported Housing resident, shares this poem about her mother, who recently passed away. Elaina has always found solace in her writing, but after such a profound loss, she could not find the peace she needed when attempting to write as she usually would when turning to her best… Read More