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!
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
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
“Nicole is always willing to go the extra mile. She is very accommodating, and willing to do anything to help.” Congratulations to Nicole Smarro, recipient of the May Staff on the Rise recognition. Nicole was recognized as the very first Staff on the Rise in February 2021. Since then, she has continued to grow and… Read More
RISE would like to thank everyone involved with the Development of Dominic Hollow. We’d also like to thank everyone who attended and spoke at our ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in celebration of Dominic Hollow’s official opening! “It wasn’t that long ago that we were here throwing ceremonial dirt to signify… Read More
Tim, a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) resident, shares how being in this RISE program helps him manage his mental health.
RISE Housing and Support Services is constructing and will soon be operating Riverview Apartments, a 60 unit apartment program. The project is part of the state’s unprecedented $20 billion, five-year plan to make housing accessible and to combat homelessness. The project is a joint effort of RISE Housing and Support Services and Hudson River Community Credit Union who… Read More
Safe and stable housing is a basic need, and it can be difficult or impossible to care for your mental health if that need is not met. “Look Around, Look Within” is the 2023 Mental Health America (MHA) theme for Mental Health Awareness Month. MHA shares that from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services in Saratoga is elated to host the long awaited, and highly anticipated, ribbon cutting of Dominic Hollow, a new affordable and supportive housing complex to serve the mental health community, located in Ballston Spa on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. This milestone is appropriately celebrated during Mental Health… Read More
Thank you to everyone who attended the Principessa Elena Society Fundraiser Dinner! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. Thank you Principessa Elena Society of Saratoga Springs for Hosing this event! Thank you Taverna Novo for your raffle prize donation!
