During May RISE will be hosting several events to help bring awareness to the importance of mental health, to help break the stigma associated with mental health, and to raise funds to help us to continue to do the work we do. Help us Celebrate Mental Health Awareness by attending one of the events in… Read More
Tommy D – celebrating his recovery during Alcohol Awareness Month. Tommy D is a former resident and current relief staff at Hedgerow House. He is excited to share his recovery story from alcohol and about how Hedgerow House continues to help maintain his recovery.
Thank you Kendra Farstad, Muralist and Artist for the amazing murals at Dominic Hollow! Kendra shares, “My current project, facilitated through RISE Housing and Support Services, is one good example of the types of projects that I try to work on.” We thank you for sharing her skills to brighten our community Room at Dominic… Read More
March is Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating Women’s Equality and Mental Well Being! When women are treated equally, they are more likely to feel respected and valued, which can help reduce stress levels and promote a general sense of well being. At RISE, we seek to provide women opportunities for both social and… Read More
RISE is excited to announce the Forensic Intensive Case Management (FICM) program! FICM assists justice-involved individuals with mental health struggles to secure needed services and interventions to avoid incarceration and hospitalization. The target population for this program are individuals identified by the criminal justice system, either pre-or-post-booking, who have mental health needs and who require… Read More
RISE staff and residents joined the Saratoga County Citizen’s Committee at the Mental Health America New York State’s Mental Health Matters Legislative Day in Albany. After an energetic rally around the Capital Building, they met with our Saratoga County representatives to share the needs and concerns of individuals living with psychiatric disabilities.
Dominic Hollow is opening later this month! RISE staff and board members attended an open house to be able to view the brand new apartments and all the amenities available to the residents. Thank you to the Bread Basket Bakery and Cake by Alissa for the delicious breakfast treats and the RISE Cupcakes! Staff and… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the March 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 office.… Read More
Thank you, FHLB Affordable Housing & Community Investment, for the $1,000,000 Grant to assist in developing the affordable housing units at Riverview Apartments in Corinth. RISE will be breaking ground on the Riverview Apartments in March 2023. The Riverview Apartments, a 60 unit apartment program, is part of the state’s unprecedented $20 billion, five-year plan to… Read More
The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness presented Changing the Lens on Homelessness: a public discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County in hopes to bring fresh perspective on homelessness. The event began with a video featuring stories of individuals who have or are currently experiencing homelessness… Read More
